Birmingham Times
Sobering review of Birmingham City Schools, but superintendent remains optimistic
Ariel Worthy
Birmingham Times Staff
It has been a year since Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan accepted the position as superintendent of Birmingham City Schools.
On Tuesday, Gacutan and...
Kenyata Tate: Stepping outside of comfort zone brings leadership opportunities for...
By Kathryn Sesser-Dorné
For The Birmingham Times
Kenyata Tate is not afraid to work.
A single mother of three, Tate, 33, has been employed, as well as...
Former councilor recalls lessons from the legendary A.G. Gaston
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Roderick Royal vividly remembers the day A.G. Gaston visited the Boys Club that bore Gaston’s name.
Royal was about 11 when...
University of Alabama announces plan to combat racial discrimination in fraternities...
Special to The Times
The University of Alabama last week announced plans to prevent and respond to racial discrimination and increase diversity within the school’s...
‘I support Shadow Lawn and Holocaust Memorials’
“While I try not to respond to intentional mischaracterizations – especially in the media, the sheer audacity of one “reporter’s” actions demand a response....
Regions Institute helps money make sense
Written by UAB Magazine
Last summer, UAB student Brandon Pickett worked as a lead counselor in a camp where the kids learned survival skills—the kind...
English as a Second Language (ESL) students celebrate summer achievements
By Chanda Temple
Birmingham City Schools
More than 90 students in the district’s English as a Second Language program attended classes this summer to improve their academic performance...
Birmingham on list for top cities for recreation
Ariel Worthy
Birmingham Times Staff
July is National Park and Recreation Month, and staying active can be a big-time money-saver. Plus, why not get a return...
Kevin Durant Is An Extension Of The LeBron Decision
By J.R. Gamble
©2016, The Shadow League
NBA Players are Utilizing and Maximizing Their True Power
It all started with the highly publicized ESPN special, “The Decision.”...
LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION
Are you glad some people didn’t cross your path during your B.C. days? You know what I mean. The days before you met Christ....