From WAAY 31 ABC, 02/10/2025
WAAY 31 spoke with the woman who's leading the charge to preserve the history of the Scottsboro Boys, ensuring their stories are never forgotten.
A new initiative aims to bring their stories to life and to share with future generations the history of nine young men, who were wrongfully convicted of rape in the 1930s due to racial injustice.
In Decatur, the Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum is coming to life incrementally thanks to the tireless dedication of Francis Tate and her supporters. Tate, the founder of Celebrating Early Old Town with Art, has worked for years to create a space that honors the history of these nine men and the injustices they faced. Continue reading...
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