Tag: opinion
Randall Woodfin defeats Incumbent William Bell to become Birmingham Mayor
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Randall Woodfin, the first candidate to declare for mayor of Birmingham last summer, on Tuesday saw his 14-month journey to...
City Council President Austin: Time to capitalize on the untapped potential...
By Johnathan Austin
As soon as I was old enough to walk, I learned to march. Birmingham’s history was sewn into the fabric of my family,...
Republicans will back Trump until his die-hard support drops
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
Most politicians believe in the 11th commandment which states self-preservation is the first law of nature.
Right now Donald Trump’s approval...
Birmingham must hold youth offenders accountable, offer opportunities for reform
By Hollis Wormsby, Jr.
A few days ago 18-year-old Masiya Turner was indicted for the 2016 murder of 55 year old Ronald Earl Brown. According...
Rev. Jackson: Trump’s decision to bomb Syria was dangerous, deceptive
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Fifty-nine cruise missiles. When Donald Trump ordered the attack on Syria, he made an impetuous decision, turning his previous...
Learn Jesus’ lesson of forgiveness
By Hollis Wormsby
A young teen has a dispute with another teen. It isn't about much, but the macho kicks in and the hard head...
Pursue Trump, the way the Alabama Legislature pursued Bentley
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
If you do not believe this, you should ask former House Speaker Mike Hubbard or ask former Governor of the...
Respect sacrifices by military families and remember the cost of freedom
Hollis Wormsby, Jr.
I was walking through the lobby of the building I work in this week when I noticed a lot of soldiers and...
Federal budget cuts are coming: New skills key to survival
By Hollis Wormsby, Jr.
No matter what your political affiliation, or your philosophy on life, one hard reality coming down the bend is that there...
There is no honor among thieves
By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.
Who do you think a thief would rather send to prison? Themselves or you? The answer is always you.
I thoroughly...