By Trevor Aaronson aaronson@commercialappealcom Van Jones came home angry.

Improvements in southern African American schools and communities in early 20th century Virginia came with the assistance of philanthropic organizations.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Fifty years after the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing school segregation, an Alabama law mandating racially separate classrooms is still on the books. Gov. Bob Riley and others concerned about the state's image are urging voters to approve a constitutional amendment on Nov.