Living Democracy 2021
- May 12, 2015
- Youth Come Together to Discuss Selma’s Future
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Student representatives from high schools in Selma and Dallas County concluded that more opportunities to do things together would be a step in the right direction for their community. A group of 24 students from area high schools participated in the “Strengthening Selma’s Future” forum on Friday, April 17.
- By Illyshia Parker
- March 17, 2015
- Selma Connections Continue for McNeal
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While most college students return to campus after summer breaks with stories about earning extra cash and vacations, Lowery McNeal, a senior history major at Auburn University, returned with an Oscar-nominated memory of her summer.
- By Illyshia Parker
- August 21, 2014
- Magazine Launch
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Stories from Collinsville, Elba, Linden and Selma are featured in the first issue of Living Democracy, a magazine that captures the spirit of these diverse Alabama communities.
- By Professor Nan Fairley
- August 12, 2014
- Auburn Creed Connects to Summer in Selma
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I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work… The Living Democracy experience requires a lot from participants – time, energy, thought, patience, creativity, commitment, and definitely hard work.
- By Lowery McNeal
- July 15, 2014
- Selma City Council Meetings Engage, Inform
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Selma is one of the most historic cities in Alabama. It is also, unfortunately, facing many present-day struggles that threaten the future prosperity of Selma’s citizens. The elected leaders charged with addressing the issues and maintaining this great city are Mayor George Evans, and the city council, which is made up of president Corey Bowie, Dr. Cecil Williamson, Susan Keith, Greg Bjelke, Angela Benjamin, Sam Randolph, Rev. Benny Tucker, Bennie Ruth Crenshaw, and Michael Johnson.
- By Lowery McNeal
Last Updated: August 04, 2021