HABD works to give residents more opportunities and tools to advance
On July 25 – 26, The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) hosted its 2013 Economic Justice and Empowerment Summit at the Boutwell Auditorium. The summit was created as a Section 3 Program to help to encourage economic growth and higher learning for residents in public and assisted housing communities. Executive Director Naomi Truman, established the annual summit in 2009 under HABD’s fundamental belief in the worth of every individual and credits much of the events success to the continuous support received from the City of Birmingham.
HABD partnered with area businesses, schools, universities, training organizations, and community service providers to host this two-day event offering employment opportunities, job training, homeownership programs and other development opportunities to public and assisted housing families.
Fredrika Atkins is the marketing outreach specialist for WellCare Health Plans, Inc., a Medicare Advantage Plan. As the marketing outreach specialist, Fredrika builds relationships across communities to secure events and sponsors while generating interest and awareness in WellCare initiatives. She also establishes strategic plans to promote the organization through ongoing events and develops advertising and public relations materials to leverage success.
Fredrika also serves as the marketing consultant for her family’s business, Atkins & Goolsby Janitorial Services. She has developed and implemented communication strategies to rebrand the company and led in the development and dissemination of the company’s new logo and all media releases. She also directed all aspects of communication with the public while devising creative strategies in advancement for print and collaborated with local businesses to design effective community outreach strategies across the community.
Fredrika graduated in 2002 from Ensley High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Tuskegee University, a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration specializing in strategy and innovation from Capella University.
Fredrika is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Iota Tau Literature Honor Society, and Little Brother-Friends of the Elderly.
Adlai M. Trone is asking for your vote for Mayor of Birmingham. New Ideas! New Spirit! New Energy! New Things in a New Time! AND, Putting People First!!
VOTE ADLAI M. TRONE FOR MAYOR!
Adlai M. Trone is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He received his early education in the Birmingham School System and participated in many youth and summer programs such as Little League football and baseball, Birmingham Park and Recreation Swimming team, Boys Scouts of America, and Boys & Girls Club of America.
After graduating high school, Adlai joined the Auburn University Family. Adlai played football, where he was a three-year letterman, pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Because education is important to him, Adlai continued his studies in graduate school at Auburn University and obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. In 2007, giving back to his community was important to him so Adlai opened an Independent Financial Planning Center in the Auburn Community to help individuals become financially sound.
In 2009 Adlai M. Trone moved back to Birmingham, Alabama wanting to be an asset in his native community and became an educator. He has been teaching Mathematics in the Birmingham City School System. He currently is a high school math teacher, financial planner, coffee distributor, and visual inspector.
He has participated in summer programs including BWWB Water Watchers, summer jobs at United States Steel, many community activities including Rivals Unit for Recovery Tornadoes Victims. He was Record Holder for the Birmingham Steel Dogs of the Arena II Football League, received MBA Outstanding Student Award, and a board member of Auburn Letterman Club. He was baptized at Sardis Baptist Church.
Trone is committed to his city and the citizens. He wants to work to create a better life for the citizens. He was inspired to serve and he encourages others to get involved. Trone feels we need our youth and their wisdom to continuously be inspired and for the future generations to choose a life of public service. He believes that without true statesmen and stateswomen serving in elected office, our government and our country would collapse from corruption. He is committed and involved.
VOTE ADLAI M. TRONE FOR MAYOR! VOTE AUGUST 27TH, 2013!!!!
“For All A’s”
A for Advanced Placement Courses that give all of our students a chance to excel in high school and be prepared for college
A for Arts Programs that allow our students an outlet for talent and creative expression in the visual and performing arts
A for Alternative Discipline that stresses positive incentives and rewards for good student behavior
A for Accountability of the School Board to ensure that all decisions are made in the best interest of our students
Election August 27th www.randallwoodfin.com
McDowell is a resident of Birmingham’s District 7. She graduated high school in Birmingham and taught in the school system 17 years, and retired from the system in 2007. Because of her love for education, children, and the school system, she is seeking a seat on the Board of Education.
In the classroom, McDowell was committed to equipping the students with a quality education and is committed to the same if elected to the board. She understands the system and her role as a board member and has the education, knowledge, and experience to perform her role professionally and efficiently.
Left to Right: Margaret Mitchell, Secretary; Valerie Clark, Business Manager; Pearl Wiliam Critic, (Chaplain); Inez Bailey, Treasurer; Belinda Saddler, Asst. Program; Mary Mitchell, Asst. Secretary. Front center: Joe Grant, President. (Not pictured- Anthony Clark and Robert, Members.)
Schedule of Events
August 8th – 11th, 7 p.m., Praise and Worship Kick off, 23rd Street Baptist Church
331 – 23rd Street S., Rev. P. B. Hatcherson, Pastor
August 9th – 8 p.m. – 1 a.m, Annual Dance $12 , Cedar Club Ballroom, 301 Greensprings Ave. S.
August 10th – 11 a.m. – Family Picnic, George Ward Park, Greensprings
August 11th – 11 a.m. – Worship Service, Mount Carmel Baptist St., 1705 Goldwire St. SW, Rev. Joe E. Moore, Pastor
August 11th – 7 p.m. – Midnight, Farewell Social $5 and Raffle Ticket $1 – Cedar Club Ballroom, 301 Greensprings Ave. S.
Please support and purchase a Southside Reunion T- shirt and Caps. Available now . Please contact: Margaret Mitchell, Secretary, 716 9th Court South, 205-323-4878; Joe Grant, President, 617 Candle Lane, 205-903-6612; Valerie Clark, Business Manager, 205-253-0844
(L to R) Sgt. James Jackson, Birmingham Police Dept.; Ms. Annetta Nunn, Ms. Virginia Volker, Rev. Carl Jones, Ms. Maxine Lewis, Mr. Edward Speights, Rev. Rodney Dillard.
(L to R) Sgt. James Jackson, Birmingham Police Dept.; Ms. Annetta Nunn, Ms. Virginia Volker, Rev. Carl Jones, Ms. Maxine Lewis, Mr. Edward Speights, Rev. Rodney Dillard.
Titusville Domestic Violence Reduction Coordinating Council was held July 23rd at St. Mark’s CME Church. Welcome was given by Rev. Rodney Dillard, Invocation- Rev. Carl E. Jones.Purpose of Event – Mr. Edward Speights, Introduction of Presenters – Ms. Virginia Volker. Moderator – Rev. Rodney Dillard; Presenters: Sgt. James Jackson- Domestic Violence; Ms. Maxine Lewis-Survivor
of D.M.; Ms. Annetta Nunn- Court Advocate.
The next meeting will be held August 8 at 5:30p.m. at the church, 316 Iota Avenue Sou
The Birmingham Police Department reports that the 30th Annual “National Night Out” against crime will take place on Tuesday, August 6. National Night Out is observed throughout the City.
The “National Night Out” against crime campaign is presented by the Birmingham Police Department and the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). This campaign will encompass citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials coming together to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness. “National Night Out” against crime, is a yearly festival in which neighbors gather to meet each other. Neighbors share food as they discuss issues relative to their area and get acquainted with local law enforcement.
To obtain more information, you may contact:
Charles Huffman – Crime Prevention Officer / North Precinct at (205) 254-2860 or email at charles.huffman@birminghamal.gov .
Devoris Ragland – Crime Prevention Officer / South Precinct at (205) 254-2793 or email at devoris.ragland@birminghamal.gov .
Felicia Watkins – Crime Prevention Officer / West Precinct at (205) 254-2682 or email at Felicia.watkins@birminghamal.gov
Crime Prevention Officers from the North and West Precincts will assist with information on East Precinct locations.
On Wednesday, August 6 the Birmingham-Jefferson Transit Authority (BJCTA), along with the Mayor of Birmingham, held a ribbon cutting at Central Station to introduce the first arrivals of the City’s 30 new compressed natural buses (CNG). In December 2012, the BJCTA Board of Directors approved the purchase of 30 New Flyer Xcelsior Buses, jump-starting MAX’s transition to an all compressed natural gas transit fleet.
MAX Transit buses operate 4.1 million miles annually and currently receives a refund of $0.50 per gallon purchased. The cost of natural gas is approximately $3 per gallon cheaper than diesel fuel. With gas prices soaring, the advantage the new CNG buses have is that compressed natural gas is abundant and domestically produced; therefore, it offsets importing petroleum, making public transportation environmentally responsible and extremely affordable for most.
Ann August, Executive Director says, “We believe presenting the City with the new CNG buses will offer a benefit to all. The CNG buses have little fuel emissions and lower maintenance cost, so we can focus funding on other important areas while remaining environmentally responsible within our servicing community.” She also stated that the upgrades to the fleet could truly offer a benefit to all, especially to students in the Hoover service area, where the Hoover School Board recently made the decision to terminate the school bus service.
Part of MAX Transit’s financial challenges is directly related to the fleet condition and repair costs. The current fleet has higher operating and maintenance costs. By 2014, 38 buses (47%) of the MAX Transit fleet will be over 11 years old, making it one of the oldest fleets in the country.
Additional CNG vehicles will be received three at a time until all are delivered by the end of September 2013.
Williams moving into radio after 25 years as newspaper reporter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Roy Williams, who spent nearly 23 years as a reporter at The Birmingham News before leaving the industry last fall, is returning to journalism, this time in a different format.
Williams, 48, will be the host of “Biz Talk With Roy Williams,” a call-in show that will air on Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. on WAGG Heaven 610 AM beginning Friday, Aug. 9th.
The show will also live-stream online at www.610wagg.com. Williams said “Biz Talk” will be a radio version of many business topics and features that gained him a loyal following of readers during over 17 years as a business reporter for The Birmingham News. He has been marketing director at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School in Ensley since October 2012, when The News switched to a three days a week printing cycle to focus on its daily online site, www.al.com.
“Being able to host my own radio show is a dream come true for me,” Williams said. “I appreciate David Dubose, chief operations officer of Summit Media Group, for having the faith in me and giving me this opportunity.”
As a business reporter, Williams said he had a passion for writing small business/minority business profiles, doing in-depth Q and A interviews of business and community leaders, and educating the public about personal finance. Those segments will be a central part of his radio show. He also encourages WAGG Heaven 610 listeners to call in to interact with his guests.
“Biz Talk With Roy Williams” first guests on the debut show Friday Aug. 9 will be as follows:
“On The Record Q&A” with Chris Lewis, president of South Region Minority Supplier Development Council. Lewis will talk about “Business Connections,” slated for Aug. 15-16 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
“Money Sense” – a discussion with lawyer Brad Botes on Bankruptcy 101.
“Recareering”- Sherrel Wheeler Stewart, a senior legislative analyst for the Birmingham City Council, and Anne Ruisi, who is about to start a new job as an online editor in China, discuss how they transitioned from over two decades in journalism to new careers. Dr. Art Cara, a psychologist who owns an outplacement consulting firm in Homewood, will share tips on how displaced and laid off workers can transfer their skills into new careers.
Southeast Small Business Magazine named Roy as one of the 40 most influential men in metro Birmingham in 2012. Roy received the 2012 Emory Jackson Award from the A.G. Gaston Conference for his coverage of small and minority businesses. A founding member of the Tower of Prayer in Leeds, Roy lives in Birmingham with his wife, Patrice, daughter Naja, 14, and son Royce, 11. On the Friday Aug. 16 show, Roy’s guests will be “On the Record” with Jesse Lewis Sr., founder of The Birmingham Times; “Money Sense” with Mary Wier of NBC Securities discussing investing for retirement; “Small Business Spotlight” on Jarvis Escott discussing his web-based marketing company; Chloe Collins talking about the economic impact of the Sidewalk Films Festival slated for Aug. 20-25 and Joyce Brooks, author of “Self-Inflicted Overload: Five Steps to Achieve Work-Life Balance & Becoming Your Very Best.”
To be considered as a guest on “Biz Talk With Roy Williams,” e-mail details about your company and contact information to Roy at bizman1964@gmail.com. Businesses interested in advertising can also contact Roy via e-mail.
