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Toforest Johnson Faith Rally

by Carolyn Foster | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog

You are invited to a faith rally to support Toforest Johnson and his fight to overturn the wrongful conviction that landed him on Alabama’s death row more than 25 years ago. At the rally, you can hear from Toforest’s family as well as journalist Beth Shelburne, host...

Clearing the Thicket: Alabama’s Deep Underbrush of Injustice

by Carolyn Foster | Oct 3, 2023 | Blog

We are excited to announce that Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary and Co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will be our keynote...

We won! Judge orders AL Secretary of State to hand over data on purged voters

by ChauncyneKinion | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog

On October 4, Judge Myron Thompson from the U.S District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled in favor of Greater Birmingham Ministries in a lawsuit seeking to compel the state of Alabama to comply with federal law and turn over records related to purged...

Alabamians Call for a New Trial for Toforest Johnson

by ChauncyneKinion | Jul 1, 2022 | Blog

For 24 years, Toforest Johnson has been on Alabama’s death row for a crime he did not commit. Although Alabama continues to seek his execution, voices from across the state are calling for a new trial. To learn more, click HERE.

Summer Newsletter 2022

by ChauncyneKinion | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, Newsletter

Click below – July 2022 Newsletter

2022 Primary Election Guide

by ChauncyneKinion | May 16, 2022 | Blog

Click here to access the Election Guide GBM’s Jefferson County Election Guide is hot off the presses. Created by The Exchange, GBM’s group of dynamic, energetic, and civically-engaged young people under 40, this Election Guide is offered as a valuable,...

Toforest Johnson Faith Rally

Clearing the Thicket: Alabama’s Deep Underbrush of Injustice

We won! Judge orders AL Secretary of State to hand over data on purged voters

Alabamians Call for a New Trial for Toforest Johnson

2022 Primary Election Guide

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