AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Community Legacy: Montgomery Blair High School marks 100 years with a story of belonging that goes beyond the campus—during COVID, staff checked on families daily and helped cover costs for a student who lost both parents, a moment that still defines “Blazer” pride. Public Culture & Local Art: Gulf Shores is unveiling a new Wyland marine mural at Surf Style, with a VIP meet-and-greet drawing artists, students, and conservation advocates to celebrate ocean-focused public art. Environment & State Parks: Alabama State Parks launches a statewide Native Habitat Restoration Crew, backed by a $25,000 grant, to speed invasive species removal and support volunteer habitat projects across all 21 parks. LGBTQ+ Visibility & Education: A reflective piece on teaching through an era aimed at erasing trans lives highlights how educators are pushing back by building classrooms where trans students aren’t alone. Civil Rights History: A new look at a 1944 Alexandria bus-seat killing of Black soldier Edward Green revisits the case through newly released records, renewing attention to how justice was denied. Arts & Learning: UA Press marks Juneteenth with a bookstore sale featuring “queer” female thespians and scholarship-minded titles.
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