Tag: birmingham
Lawson State, Alabama State announce historic partnership
Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Students obtaining an associate’s degree at Lawson State Community College (LSCC) can simultaneously work on a bachelor’s at Alabama State University...
Workshops, awards highlight Black Journalists regional conference in Birmingham
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Hundreds of professional and student journalists were in Birmingham Friday and Saturday for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)...
Birmingham hosts regional journalism conference for the National Association of Black...
By Kesia Sharpe
Alabama NewsCenter
The Magic City will host journalists from throughout the Southeast this weekend. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosts its Region III Conference,...
Area businesses serve growing number of people seeking holistic lifestyles
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Takiya Holmes wants her business—The Bath House—to be known for high-quality care and products, which meant hours of study with...
How Jacquie Fazekas offers healthy living options to Five Points West
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Jacquie Fazekas knows the importance of healthy living from both a personal and a professional standpoint. After 30 years as...
Osunde Ajala helps women experience the benefits of Yoni Steams
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
When Osunde Ajala experienced the benefits of yoni steaming, she knew other women could benefit, as well.
Yoni, or vaginal, steaming...
Thyme Randle brings energy to his custom-made jewelry
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Thyme Randle could feel the difference every time he took off a beaded necklace that he wore, which contained rose...
After struggles with fertility, Richelle Ash created her own line of...
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Richelle Ash struggled with fertility. When she became pregnant, she knew it was time to go as natural as possible.
“With...
Model and actor Randy Bowden Jr.: Ramsay grad shows how love...
By Jasmine Shaw
For the Birmingham Times
At age 29, rising model and actor Randy Bowden Jr. leads a life that illustrates profound resilience.
“Growing up in...
Interim MAX transit director on partnering with UAB
Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Frank Martin, Interim Director of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), last month spoke during a two-hour meeting held by the...