Town that inspired ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ has elected its first Black mayor

Monroeville, Alabama, might be best known as the inspiration for resident Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” — a launching point for countless classroom discussions on race and justice in America.

Monroeville, Alabama, might be best known as the inspiration for resident Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” — a launching point for countless classroom discussions on race and justice in America.