FMJI’s Oral History Project
This week marks the beginning of The Judge Johnson Institute’s Oral History Project to capture stories, memories, and accounts of events from people who knew, worked with, and were affected
FMJI Partners with Freedom Forum Institute to Present Free Online Course on the Civil Rights Movement and The First Amendment
The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute (FMJI) today announced the release of a new online multimedia course in conjunction with the Freedom Forum Institute of Washington, DC. “The First
FMJI Past Events and Videos
It has been almost two years since The Judge Johnson Institute took part in its first event. Since that time, we have worked with partners to host some amazing programs.

Judge Frank Johnson’s Impact and the U.S. Constitution
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Thomas Rains, FMJI executive director, moderated a panel featuring two former Judge Johnson law clerks: U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Alabama Susan
“Judge Frank Johnson’s Role Upholding the Constitution” at the Blackburn Institute’s 2020 Annual Symposium
On Friday, August 28, 2020, Hon. W. Keith Watkins, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama and Judge Johnson Institute board member, discussed Judge Frank Johnson’s
Your Vote. Your Voice. Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women’s right to vote. This year’s Law Day honors the occasion with the theme “Your Vote.