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Why Lionel Richie's Parents Stopped Him from Marching with Martin Luther King Jr. When He Was 15

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Richie opens up about his experience growing up during the civil rights movement in his new memoirLloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty; Bettmann Archive/Getty Lionel Richie in New York City in September 2025; Martin Luther King Jr. in 1966NEED TO KNOWLionel Richie opened up about wanting to march with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement in a recent interview with The GuardianAt the time, his parents talked him out of it because they th…Martin Luther King Jr. · Tuskegee Read Article

YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN DIES AT 100

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By: Fred Smith Lt. Col. George E. Hardy passed away in late September 2025 at the age of 100. His death was confirmed by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., which honored him for his “courage, resilience, tremendous skill and dogged perseverance against racism, prejudice and other evils.” Hardy’s remarkable life and career made him a powerful symbol of determination and service in the face of adversity. His passing marked the end of an era, as he was the l…Tuskegee · Tuskegee Read Article

Historic Alabama: Building Faith

Under construction in 1960 is the chapel at Tuskegee University.Tuskegee · Tuskegee Read Article

The Story of How German Pilots Mocked the “Red Tails” — Until They Lost Over 100 Planes

Early Doubts in the Skies In the summer of 1943, many German pilots assumed the new group of American fliers they faced would be an easy challenge. They expected quick victories and even mocked these opponents as inferior. Yet within months, more than 100 German planes were lost to these men, later recognized as the “Red Tails.” This unit of 992 African American pilots, trained in Alabama, would go on to dismantle both enemy aircraft and racial …Tuskegee · Tuskegee Read Article

Rare WWII Plane Ends Up at Pawn Shop

A Vintage Trainer on the Market When a pawn shop team heard about a World War II aircraft for sale, curiosity led them to check it out. The plane was a 1942 North American AT-6 Texan, once used as a gunnery trainer and later in the Korean War. The owner explained he wanted to sell it to help build a house, asking $185,000. He proudly pointed out that the Texan had a newly overhauled engine, producing 650 horsepower, and could cruise at 200 miles…World War II · Tuskegee Read Article

Meet the 100-Year-Old Tuskegee Airman Who Proved Racism Wrong and Inspired Generations

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When Eugene Richardson joined the Army in 1944, it was segregated, and no Black man had ever served as a pilot in the military. Still, Richardson wanted to be a pilot.Military · Tuskegee Read Article

On 'Good Morning America,' Lionel Richie talks about his 'Truly' candid new memoir

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Lionel Richie chats with ABC’s Robin Roberts on ‘Good Morning America’ (Matt Petit/ABC) Lionel Richie‘s new memoir Truly is out Sept. 30 and he sat down with ABC’s Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Thursday to talk about the book, his life and career. Sharing a story he said he has never spoken aloud until now, Lionel Richie revealed that he “grew up totally in fear.” Raised in Tuskegee, Alabama, Richie recalled feeling anxious and uncert…Tuskegee · Tuskegee See the Story

Tuskegee Elects City Councilmember as Next Mayor

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Pro tem Mayor Frank Chris Lee won over Incumbent Lawrence Tony Haygood in Tuesday runoff election.Tuskegee · Tuskegee See the Story

Lionel Richie Talks Transformation From ‘Tragically’ Late Bloomer to World-Class Entertainer in New Memoir ‘Truly’

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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. There’s something so special about hearing about the life of a musician through their own words. Now, Lionel Richie is telling his must-read story in his own words in a new memoir titled Truly. The “Stuck on Y…Tuskegee · Tuskegee Read Article

Historic night under new LED stadium lights puts spotlight on Tuskegee University and Alabama Power partnership - Alabama News Center

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Tuskegee University students, faculty, alums, trustees and fans marked a milestone on September 6, celebrating the first night home game at Abbott Memorial Stadium, illuminated by new LED stadium lights provided through a partnership with Alabama Power. The Golden Tigers also delivered a decisive performance, shutting out Central State 34-0. Jonathan Porter, senior vice president of Customer Operations at Alabama Power and a Tuskegee University …Tuskegee · Tuskegee Read Article

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