Tag: BJCC
From Concerts to Conventions, the BJCC Welcomes All
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is a sports, convention, and entertainment center made up of several venues, including a concert...
BJCC unveils Protective Stadium interior & exterior designs
bjcc.org
Designs for Protective Stadium were presented to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board of directors at Wednesday’s regularly scheduled BJCC board meeting.
The presentation incorporated...
Noted business author Boyce Watkins headlines A.G. Gaston Conference
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Speaking at the 15th annual A.G. Gaston Conference this week in Birmingham, Dr. Boyce Watkins, author, economist and political analyst,...
Janet Jackson, in control, brings ‘State of the World’ tour to...
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For The Birmingham Times
After several postponed dates in 2015 for her Unbreakable Tour, Janet Jackson’s rebranded “State of the World” extravaganza,...
Fashion show at BJCC will help Birmingham students with creative careers
Special to The Times
Birmingham designer La’Vinnia Holliday will present a fashion show, art event and more on Friday, Sept. 15 in the East Meeting...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. to paint city pink and green at...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham will be “painted pink and green” from March 15 – 19 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. will hold its...
Deontay Wilder retains WBC title with 5th-round KO of Gerald Washington
By John Zenor
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Deontay Wilder proved his surgically repaired right hand is still a devastating force — once he unleashed it.
Wilder...
Brian McKnight impresses with ‘More’ of his smooth sounds at BJCC
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For The Birmingham Times
The silky tones of Brian McKnight’s signature falsetto could be as smooth as a soft lullaby, or as...
Foundation for Progress in Journalism Honors George Curry, Rickey Smiley and...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Ala., George Curry read newspapers and knew then that African-Americans needed a stronger voice in journalism.
“He...
R&B legend Brian McKnight to headline concert at the BJCC on...
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For the Birmingham Times
Rhythm and blues legend Brian McKnight is a 25-year industry vet, yet he has never worried about making...
