When most people think of civil rights in Alabama, Montgomery, and Birmingham are commonly first mentioned. There is plenty of history throughout the state. It’s no secret that Tuscaloosa has a lot of history tied to the Civil Rights Movement. This organization wants to make sure we don’t forget that history and ensure our children learn about it.
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Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History & Reconciliation has announced its plans to build a Civil Rights Museum and Civil Rights Learning Center in Tuscaloosa. The plans were announced Monday evening at a reception celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History Trail.
‘Day You’ll Never Forget’: Decade After Deadly Tuscaloosa Tornado, Recovery Is Uneven
By Debbie Elliott
April 27, 2021
On April 27, 2011, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S. history struck the Deep South. It was what forecasters call a Super Outbreak with at least 100 major, destructive tornadoes. More than 300 people lost their lives, and the rash of storms caused an estimated $10 billion worth of damage to homes, businesses, and government infrastructure.
One of the cities hit hardest was Tuscaloosa, Ala. A nearly mile wide tornado cut a path though the town, killing 53 people, and injuring 1200 more.
“Some people designate this as a disaster,” Mayor Walt Maddox said back then. “I think for the 93,000 citizens I represent, we would categorize this as a nightmare.”
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