Living Democracy 2021
- June 3, 2015
- Small Collinsville Church Has Big Heart
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When it comes to churches in Alabama, it seems the largest denominations are the Baptists and Methodists. Of course, there are of other churches ranging in all sizes. For a young black woman who wasn’t raised partial to either church and experiencing mostly black churches growing up, I found myself drawn to nondenominational churches just because they seem to be more in line with my way of worship and thought.
- By Crystal Rawls
- June 1, 2015
- Duck Race Brings Community Together for Good Causes
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Many wouldn’t think to award a prize for last place. However, at Collinsville’s Duck Race the last duck is in part a remembrance to little Jay Thomas Patton who died before the second community Duck Race in 2011 after a four-wheeler wreck near his home in town.
- By Crystal Rawls
- May 21, 2015
- Auburn University Student Begins Living Democracy in Collinsville
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Auburn University Living Democracy Fellow Crystal Rawls began a ten-week living and learning experience in Collinsville, Alabama, May 13. The media studies and creative writing major will be working with community partner Jennifer Wilkins, director of the Collinsville Public Library, as well as other local organizations.
- May 19, 2015
- Teens Willing to Participate in Strengthening Collinsville's Future
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Mark Wilson and Blake Evans of Auburn University moderated a forum titled “Strengthening Collinsville’s Future” on May 15 in Donna Jones’ classroom at Collinsville High School. Using an issue guide developed by the David Mathews Center for Civic Life, the forum allowed students to weigh the pros and cons of different approaches communities might take related to the issue.
- By Crystal Rawls
- March 17, 2015
- Summer in Collinsville Opens Doors for McCauley
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In the summer of 2014, the 21-year-old McCauley channeled her passion for reading and community action to the North Alabama community of Collinsville as a Living Democracy student. She partnered with the Collinsville Public Library, helping them with summer reading classes for children.
- By Crystal Rawls
Last Updated: August 04, 2021