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“You will always honor the memory of your loved ones, but...
-Angela Walker, CEO of Mothers United Against Gun Violence; AL.com, Jan. 21.
“The mission is to remove barriers to prosperity. We do that...
-Chandra Scott, executive director, Alabama Possible; The Birmingham Times, Jan. 25
Ramsay High’s Aleah Robinson: 2 Degrees From ASU; 1 To Watch...
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
The Birmingham Times
Aleah Robinson, a graduate of Ramsay High School and Alabama State University (ASU), is among those in the Birmingham area...
A Few of Our People and Places To Watch This Year
Compiled by Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
As we welcome the newness of 2024 there are some people, places and things to watch as we embark on a...
Families of Disabled Children Struggle as Alabama Misses Regular Payments
By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes | stryens-fernandes@al.com
Gabrielle Mays-Gordon had to put off buying groceries for her family because paying the power bill was more urgent.
Not only does...
Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
Life affords us an opportunity to glean many lessons and in this new year, perhaps this one will hold significant value as...
Gun Safety Precautions in Your Home Before Sleepovers
By Samuetta Hill Drew
We began this year’s safety articles discussing gun safety in homes because the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) has reported that...
People, Places and Things
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TODAY…
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**FILM - 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film.
**JAMMIN JANUARY HIP HOP FEST with Q DOT...
“Dr. King showed me how to connect with people no matter...
-Nalin Reed, 17, a senior at Alabama School of Fine Arts who took on the role of MLK in school’s play, “I Am the...
“I am thrilled that we are finally at a place where...
-Hunter Williams, Birmingham City Councilor, on the new amphitheater in North Birmingham; www.bhamnow.com, Jan. 11.
