Hannah French, 10, has become the first African American to play the lead role of Marie in the Alabama Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." The production will debut in Birmingham Friday at Samford University's Wright Center. (Provided photo)
Angelle Morris and her sons Bryce and Braylon getting their photos taken by photographer Amber Ford at the YWCA Downtown for Hope Portrait Birmingham. (Provided photo)