Birmingham Times
A Brief History of the Mayor-Council Act
The Mayor-Council Act lays the ground rules for Birmingham’s municipal government. According to this legislation, which was proposed in 1955 and adopted in 1962,...
Women Gather in Birmingham for a ‘more perfect union’ during Women’s...
By Barnett Wright
Times staff writer
They gather from all corners of the metro area into one room, for one evening, for one purpose and with...
12 tunes to uplift and inspire through Women’s History Month—and beyond
Like most movements, the fight for gender parity has its own soundtrack. Throughout the struggle for women’s rights, artists have penned and performed songs...
Birmingham fourth graders have free access to U.S. national parks
By Ariel Worthy
Times staff writer
Janet Jones-Fields’ fourth grade class from Phillips Academy excitedly lined up for the opportunity to get their hands dirty and...
State attorney general, retired judge differ over racism in criminal justice...
By Ariel Worthy
Times staff writer
Electing a black president in 2008 had some believe that the United States had entered into a post racial society,...
BAO receives grant from Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor AIDS foundations
By Ariel Worthy
Times Staff writer
A $50,000 grant from The Elton John AIDS Foundation has been awarded to Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO) in support of...
Behind the political power struggle in Birmingham City Hall
By Barnett Wright
Times staff writer
Go back one month.
The Birmingham City Council passes an ordinance giving itself the management and control of some finances.
Mayor William...
Biopics: The Controversial, the Renowned, the Historic
Biographical movies have been as much a staple of the film industry as lights, cameras, and action heroes. Often, the lead characters in biopics...
How residents can sign-up for severe weather notifications
In Alabama many people consider tornado season to be March and April; recent events illustrate that this is simply not the case. Jefferson County...
More than Skin Deep: Why ‘Nina’ Is Sparking Conversation about Black...
By Ariel Worthy
Times staff writer
As biopics go, “Nina” may be one of the most talked about and controversial biographical films in recent memory—and it...
