Tag: women
Melanie Bridgeforth: Women are Our Own Saviors and Have Always Been
By Melanie R. Bridgeforth
Gender equity is not inevitable.
Achieving this bold and audacious vision requires not only evolution, but revolution. While reflecting on women’s achievements...
Word on the Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
During a month when women are recognized, we asked Birmingham-area residents, name a woman in history who stands out for you?
LISA...
5 female captains in BPD is a ‘major event,’ says professor
Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
It’s uncommon to find five female captains serving in one police department, like Birmingham Police Department, said Lynda R....
City’s HR director: Police promotions not easy to come by
Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
One thing for sure about promotions in the Birmingham Police Department is that officers are not promoted because of...
Newly Issued Findings on ‘2020 Status of Women in Alabama’
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham this week released its inaugural report, “2020 Status of Women in Alabama”, the...
Sen. Kamala Harris at Miles College to support One Alabama
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Louise Jones, wife of Sen. Doug Jones, (D-AL) helped kick off Women’s History Month on...
Women’s Fund Recognizes Honorees For Community Change, Civic Leadership
By Dennis Washington
Alabama Newscenter
Ten women from the Birmingham area were honored Thursday night for their leadership and creating change in their communities.
The Women’s Fund...
The Women’s Fund to Celebrate Honorees at ‘Smart Party’ on Oct....
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Smart Party, The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham’s signature fundraiser, will be held Oct. 10 and celebrates the Smart Honorees,...
How three Birmingham-area groups Thrive Together
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Thrive Together Jefferson County does just that in East Birmingham.
The combination of three nonprofits—Hope Inspired Ministries, which provides workforce training;...
Meet Birmingham’s Felicia Johnson, President of American Business Women’s Association
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
As national president of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), Birmingham’s Felicia Johnson helps women grow through leadership, education, networking...