Mr. Haggins served a decade in prison for a $29 robbery and has paid more than $15,000 in parole supervision fees since his release in 1991. By Eddie Burkhalter, Appleseed Researcher MONTGOMERY, AL — Bennie Haggins sat in a waiting area before his pardon hearing was set to begin on Wednesday in Montgomery and talked […] The post After 33 years on parole, Bennie Haggins, 71, is granted a pardon appeared first on Alabama Appleseed.| Alabama Appleseed
A resource for Alabamians to learn about the human rights crisis in Alabama state prisons, share their knowledge with others, and work for change Since 2019, when the United States Department of Justice issued a 56-page report calling out unconstitutional violence, death, and corruption across the entire Alabama prison system for men, Alabama Appleseed has […] The post Learn, Connect, Advocate — Appleseed’s Prison Reform Toolbox appeared first on Alabama Appleseed.| Alabama Appleseed
Plans for Appleseed’s joyous annual fundraiser are well underway. There is still time to take advantage of the October Special for tickets. Today through October 10th tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for students. This year’s celebration centers around creating community, hope, and joy through music, remembering that sustainable advocacy should be infused with […] The post Celebrate Justice: Live at Woodlawn Theatre, Thursday, November 6, 2025 appeared first on Alabama Appleseed.| Alabama Appleseed
By Carla Crowder, Appleseed Executive Director FLORENCE Ala., — When I lived in Florence in the 1980s and 1990s, I was pretty average, at best. There was one thing I did well. I shot free throws, and for three years in a row I represented the City of Florence in the national finals of the […] The post Appleseed’s Executive Director is inducted into Florence Walk of Honor appeared first on Alabama Appleseed.| Alabama Appleseed
By Anahita Maleknia I’m thrilled to join Alabama Appleseed as an intern during my final semester at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I study Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice. Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, I am the daughter of Iranian immigrants who came to the United States before the […] The post Welcome Appleseed intern and UAB Senior Anahita Maleknia appeared first on Alabama Appleseed.| Alabama Appleseed
My name is Nicholas Thoma and I’m thrilled to be working with Alabama Appleseed this fall as a legal extern. I’m originally from Pennsylvania but have called Alabama home for the last five years since I came to the University of Alabama for my undergraduate studies. I am currently a 2L at the University of […] The post Appleseed welcomes UA legal extern Nicholas Thoma appeared first on Alabama Appleseed.| Alabama Appleseed