Tag: quotes of note
“We must recognize the Black Press are needed now more than...
-George Daniels, associate professor of journalism at the University of Alabama, discussing the National Association of Black Journalists conference taking place in Birmingham; www.birminghamtimes.com,...
“…I too share the same frustration, but existing laws only allowed...
-Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis on Carlee Russell's two misdemeanor charges resulting from her reportedly fake kidnapping; www.birminghamtimes.com, July 29.
“…the State of Alabama has shamelessly chosen to ignore the U.S....
-U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell on a new congressional map drawn by state lawmakers that only contains one majority-Black district, instead of two as ruled...
“We can’t address all of Birmingham’s problems, but in a small...
-Mark Conner, executive director of Hardware Park, on the "MedTech Device Experience," a camp this summer for Birmingham area students; The Birmingham Times, July...
“God is faithful and He has answered our prayers. We are...
-Talitha Robinson-Russell, mother of Carlethia “Carlee” Russell, who had been missing for 48 hours, writing on Facebook Sunday.
“When you hit rock bottom, you have to look up.”
-Joe Bennett, released after serving almost 24 years on a life sentence, during Alabama Appleseed luncheon, which advocates for those incarcerated people; The Birmingham...
“I want to be about it, not talk about it. I...
-Vanessa Falls, recently elected Southern Area Director of The Links, Incorporated; www.birminghamtimes, July 11.
“We play for y’all because you guys show us the support....
-Alex McGough, quarterback for the Birmingham Stallions, at a downtown Birmingham parade celebrating the team's USFL recent championship win; The Birmingham Times, July 3.
“We are beyond proud to witness such prestigious recognition for my...
-Lucien Blankenship, youngest son of Birmingham's Henry Otto Blankenship, the acclaimed trumpeter and Irish tenor who was recently awarded the first Star on the...
“Marriage is about always putting your partner first. If you’re married...
-Anthony Oliver, a Pelham resident who married Audra Smith in June 1997, The Birmingham Times, "You Had Me At Hello" column, June 21.
