Tag: activists
Birmingham-Area Activists: This is More Than a ‘Hype Moment’
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
(Second of two parts on fight against racial injustice from Birmingham)
For local activist Erica Robbins, 38, the fight for...
Martez Files: The Influencer
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
A closer look at a Birmingham-area activist:
Martez Files, When We Fight
Files, 29, said his organization, When We Fight—founded this year...
Erica Robbins: The Advocate
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
A closer look at a Birmingham-area activist:
Erica Robbins, Be a Blessing Birmingham
Robbins, 38, said social media has been her greatest...
T. Marie King: The Change Agent
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
A closer look at a Birmingham-area activist:
T. Marie King, Local Facilitator
King, 40, has been working tirelessly on a broad range...
Puzzling number of men tied to Ferguson protests have died
Associated Press
FERGUSON, Mo. — Two young men were found dead inside torched cars. Three others died of apparent suicides. Another collapsed on a bus,...
How Dr. Angela Davis and area leaders packed the Boutwell
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Dr. Angela Davis was able to do something during her recent visit to Birmingham that hadn’t been seen in the...
The intersection of sports and activism: fighting for cover
Shireen Ahmed
Contributor
©2016, The Shadow League
During the greatest sports event, there is a buzz of excitement from athletes, sports media and fans who are engrossed...
Ahead of Trade Vote on Human Trafficking, Faith Activists Speak Out
Ahead of Trade Vote on Human Trafficking, Faith Activists Speak Out
23 Groups Send Letter Calling on Senate to Support “No Fast Track for Human...