Nineteen Fifty-Six Vol. 2 No. 5

Church bombing and March from Selma to Wachington
were recognized and supported by President Obama and
Michelle Obama.
The work of Black politicians has been a crucial part in the
change made in this state, but community organizations
are important to acknowledge when discussing political
impact. It is these organizations that bring together
their local community and raise funds for causes that are
important.
An Alabama organization that is working to end racial
injustice is Project Say Something. Founded by Camille
Goldston Bennett, Project Say Something’s mission is “to
confront racial injustice and patriarchal violence through
Black history by using communication, education, and
advocacy, community empowerment to reconcile the past
with the present.”
However, Project Say Something continues to advocate
for the importance of it to be taught in schools as one of
the organization’s values.
“We believe that critical race theory should be understood
and taught in every level of public education and that our
youth should be equipped with the tools to understand
oppressive systems from an early age.” -Project Say
Something
This is just some of the work that has been done by Black
politicians and community organizers in Alabama that
has changed the state’s history. Who knows what change
can occur if more people learn about local politics and
how they can support Black leaders.
The values behind the actions this organization takes to
protect its community include protecting Black mothers
and women, advocating for LGBTQ+ members, uplifting
all Black voices, advocating for better education and
more. Project Say Something considers Critical Race
theory as an important part of improving education.
Critical race theory or CRT is defined as “an academic
and legal framework that denotes that systemic racism is
part of American society — from education and housing
to employment and healthcare,” by The NAACP Legal
Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. CRT was prohibited
to be taught in schools in Alabama in October of 2021.
Terri Sewell
Benjamin Turner
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