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Roy S. Johnson

Roy S. Johnson

Columnist, Director of Content Development at AL.com

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  • English
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  • Editorial Page
  • General Assignment News

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Roy S. Johnson: BJCTA board leadership change signals end to system's rockiest ride

Years ago, MAX transit was an inefficient slog and its board an erratic mess. In 2018, Ted Smith took over as board chair and oversaw what was at time a treacherous transition to stability. This week, he handed over the wheel.
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Roy S. Johnson: It’s time to ‘explore’ early voting in Alabama, for...

The man who used to have Wes Allen’s job says it’s a ‘problem’ when Alabama voters wait in line more than 20 minutes.
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Woodfin launches commission to seek solutions to Birmingham crime; ...

"My resolve is crystal clear, and it's been crystal clear all year—to literally do everything we can to find out who did it and remove killers off our streets," Woodfin told AL.com.
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Johnson: As plans addressing Birmingham gun scourge emerge, busines...

For generations, business leaders throughout the region served on non-profit boards and wrote checks. In the wake of mass shooting and continued gun violence, they must do more.
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Women’s Foundation of Alabama President/CEO resigns, reveals future...

Melanie Bridgeforth took the helm in 2018 and transformed the Fund into a major forced for change for women throughout Alabama.
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Roy S. Johnson: Young boy's desert crossing is 'my why' for success...

Jesus Mendez's journey embodies the risks and dreams of immigrants seeking to thrive on our shores.
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Roy S. Johnson: I came to lament the demise of Sports Illustrated a...

Seventy years after its birth, Sports Illustrated alums gathered to cherish memories and impact, and hope for its future
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Roy S. Johnson: Birmingham’s blood is on the hands of Alabama Repub...

With Trump refusing to speak out on gun violence, Alabama Republicans have done nothing to address gun homicides in our state. Check that: They've made it worse.
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Alabama native Mary Cowser Alexander, educator and 1st Black woman ...

One of 10 children raised on a farm in Etowah County, Alabama, Mary went on change an industry and young lives.
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Johnson: Two angry men who want to lead (some of) us (backward) sto...

Half a century ago, children across the nation bravely rode buses to enforce desegregation laws. Now, Haitian immigrants must live bravely due to hate hurled at their community by the Republican presidential ticket and followers.
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Johnson: In memoir, Rickey Smiley talks therapy, grief after son's ...

Almost two years after 32-year-old son Brandon died of a drug overdose, the comedian sometimes struggles with making people laugh. "You could be on stage telling a joke and feel the anxiety, the butterflies in your stomach, like something is wrong, something just happened."
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Roy S. Johnson: Anti-DEI law is 'straight, white only' sign at Alab...

The state's new law doesn't go into effect until October 1, but it's already deflating students across Alabama's public college campuses.
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Charles Barkley donating $1 million each to Auburn women’s basketba...

One of the most prolific philanthropists in Alabama, the NBA Hall of Famer wants to ensure Auburn's women's basketball capitalizes on sports growing popularity, and help the community college system reduce recidivism.
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Johnson: Clinton Woods’ plan to combat Birmingham’s rising violence...

School is now asked to do much more than education. A Birmingham City Councilor believes they can help save the next generation of youth from the culture of gun violence.
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Johnson: 'I'm looking ... to give back,' paralyzed ex-gang member w...

David Moultry has been paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair since being shot in the neck by a friend 23 years ago.
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Roy S. Johnson: More citizens’ solutions to gun violence, and haunt...

Fifty-five years ago, Elvis Presley warned us of the consequences of looking way from the child in need, born into impoverished circumstances. Now, his lyrics haunt us.
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Roy S. Johnson: The browning of Alabama is here to stay, whether so...

Recent incidents show some Alabamians still view immigrants through the lens of unfounded fears. They'd best get their vision checked.
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Roy S. Johnson: If you were king, queen of Birmingham, how would yo...

I've already posed the question to several people, who eagerly said what they would decree to address the city's primary plague. It's your turn.
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Roy S. Johnson: Olympics allow us to escape, dream, and root for a ...

As a child, I watched the Olympics to discover the world, to learn of places I did not know. I'm still learning ... Dominica!
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Roy S. Johnson: For true parole reform, Gwathney must go

Parole rates are slowly rising after months of intense scrutiny, but the board chair's recent actions prove the light is too harsh for her now.
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Roy S. Johnson: Trump at NABJ - 'a 35-minute SNL skit' with no laughs

During a controversial appearance that created friction within the National Association of Black Journalists, Trump came to show Black voters why they should support him. And truly showed them why no one should.