Birmingham Times
Talladega College confirms band will march at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Jeff Martin
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) -- The marching band of a historically black college in Alabama will perform in President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inaugural...
Protests mount: Jeff Sessions threatens 60 years of civil rights progress,...
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
U.S. Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions is “the single biggest threat to 60 years of civil rights and social justice...
Noted fitness trainer: Don’t make resolutions, make lifestyle changes.
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Forget those New Year’s resolutions, said Curtis Starks, owner of EVO Fitness Training in downtown Birmingham. Instead, make conscious decisions...
Spiritual benefits of yoga among key aspects of personal fitness
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Looking for a way to kick-off 2017 with a renewed commitment to fitness? It’s best to start with what fits...
How UAB gives older adults the functional capacity of younger people
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Exercise is important for everyone, particularly for those 65 and older.
As adults age, muscle mass and strength begin to degrade,...
Conflicts between mayor, city council could impact Birmingham elections in 2017
By Denise Stewart
For The Birmingham Times
If you think 2016 was filled with change and surprise, 2017 could offer much more, especially in Birmingham and...
Deontay Wilder is helping to grow Birmingham’s lodging tax
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Lodging tax generated in Birmingham increased by nearly 15 percent in 2016 with more sporting events and conventions coming into...
African American women making a difference in science and technology
By Idrissa N Snider
Special to the Times
The typically male dominated field of STEM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math --
has been undergoing a change...
Wenonah High School grad is author, mentor, world traveler. And he’s...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Growing up in Birmingham, Kenneth McQueen knew there was only one direction for him.
“Coming up in school I was always...
Housing Authority awarded $738K grant to help residents become self-sufficient
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
The Birmingham Housing Authority was awarded a $738,000 three-year federal grant to expand efforts to help...
