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What It Takes To Be an Alabamian
What are the first things that come into your mind when somebody says Alabamians? What are your first impressions of the South? You may have heard a lot of grumblings about Alabamians being overly or too old-fashioned, or you may have started out some of these notions yourself. However, that’s all there is to it. Impressions. Labels tend to generalize. Californians are upbeat and happy-go-lucky because of the beaches while New Yorkers are sophisticated and art lovers judging form their galleries. Let’s step out of the bubble for a minute or two and put aside the impressions.
This website is filled with names of Alabamians who became remarkable in various fields such as politics, literature, sports, and music. Look into their achievements and contributions to their state and the country. You may be amazed with the names you are going to see and view Alabamians in a different light.
Kate Jackson, Percy Lavon Julian, Coretta Scott King, Harper Lee, Jim Nabors, David Satcher, William Weatherford, Hank Williams, William Christopher Handy, Ralph Abernathy… Aside from passion and dedication to their chosen endeavors, all these great people have one more thing in common, their birthplace, Alabama. These are but few of the famous Alabamians.