Episcopalians Mark Inaugural Scottsboro Boys Pilgrimage
Over 55 Episcopalians from across Alabama gathered in Scottsboro on April 5, 2025, for an inaugural racial healing pilgrimage honouring the Scottsboro Boys. The event, part of the Diocese of Alabama's growing commitment to racial healing and pilgrimage ministry, took place one day shy of the 94th anniversary of the infamous trial.
The pilgrimage began at the original site of the old jail where the Scottsboro Boys spent a night in March 1931. Participants reflected on the injustice that unfolded there. Next, they visited the Scottsboro Boys Memorial Mural, where artist Don Howard shared insights into the mural's significance. The third stop was the Jackson County Courthouse, where Presiding Circuit Judge John H. Graham delivered a message of hope and accountability.
Tom Reidy, a historian and former executive director of the Scottsboro Boys Museum, played a key role in organising the event alongside the Diocese of Alabama. The pilgrimage concluded at the Scottsboro Boys Museum with a brief homily by Alabama Bishop Assisting Brian Prior. Participants engaged in scripture readings and offered prayers at each site, seeking reflection, healing, and remembrance.
The inaugural racial healing pilgrimage in Scottsboro marked a significant step in the Diocese of Alabama's commitment to racial healing and remembrance. Following the successful event, plans are underway for the annual Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama Pilgrimage, further cementing the diocese's dedication to this important ministry.
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