The David Mathews Center (DMC) is now accepting applications for its Innovators in Civic Education Fellowship!

There are countless African-Americans who have made Alabama better. For Black History Month, we’re going to highlight just a few.

The David Mathews Center for Civic Life is pleased to announce our Jean O’Connor-Snyder Internship Call for Proposals for the 2021-22 academic year!

Since December 2020, the David Mathews Center (DMC) has visited 20 counties all over Alabama as part of the Alabama Provider Capacity Project (APCP). This is a joint project between the Alabama Medicaid Agency, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and the VitAL Initiative at The University of Alabama School of Social Work. APCP proposes to increase Alabama’s capacity to provide substance use treatment and expand provider participation options.

A presidential inauguration is one of America’s most sacred traditions. Since the swearing in of George Washington to today’s ceremony, American inaugurations have been filled with historic, odd, patriotic, and unusual moments. Here’s a glimpse of notable stories from past inaugurations:

Confused about voting? Just curious? We’ve compiled an A – Z list of definitions, resources, and deep dives to demystify the voting process. Whether you’re looking for more information about absentee voting or just geeking out about electoral history, we’ve got you covered.

November is Native American Heritage Month! We want to take time to honor the histories, cultures, and stories of indigenous people groups. To learn more about Native American culture, young students can read the book The Star People: A Lakota Story. In November, we will partner with the Albert L. Scott Public Library to commemorate Native American Heritage month.

We partnered with the National Conference on Citizenship and University of Alabama to talk about a new approach to teaching history.

We are hosting a free, virtual professional development opportunity titled Teaching Difficult History: Discussing Reconstruction in the Classroom. This workshop will include two modules that can be completed at your own pace, and one live Zoom session from 4-6 p.m on October 28th. Participants who complete the workshop will be eligible for 4 clock hours of professional learning.You can register for the workshop here.

Alabama citizens have until October 31 to complete the 2020 Census and have their voices heard! By submitting your data to the Census Bureau, you help allocate funding and resources that benefit your community. Alabama-specific information can be found at https://census.alabama.gov/. Get counted today!

This month, the David Mathews Center will launch a new weekly newsletter called Homeroom! Families can use Homeroom as a guide in developing civic engagement skills, understanding history, and growing in citizenship. Families can sign up for this weekly newsletter here.

We're happy to announce that AmeriCorps member Abby Holcombe has joined our team thanks to the YWCA of Central Alabama’s "Building Communities, Bettering Lives" program.