Tag: american
A Birmingham Civil Rights Reformer, and Newspaper Editor, Lost to History
By Michael Sznajderman
Alabama News Center
This story is part of a series of articles, “Bending Toward Justice,” focusing on the 60th anniversary of events that took...
Birmingham Museum of Art Welcomes Six New Major Works on the...
The Birmingham Times
The BMA recently announced the acquisition of six major works of art advancing one of the Museum’s main collection development priorities, the...
3 Popular Food Spots Closing in the Birmingham Area
Selah Vetter
bhamnow.com
Sometimes, the best is yet to come. We hate saying goodbye to these amazing Birmingham spots, but hope to see them again in...
The Morgan Project Hosts Conflict and Courage Workshop in Birmingham
By Nicole S. Daniel
Birmingham Times
Dr. Martha Bouyer, minister, former classroom teacher and social studies supervisor for Jefferson County Schools, this week led a Conflict...
Meet Mike Suco, Coca-Cola United CEO and Co-Founder of Fiesta Birmingham
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Mike Suco knows about stamina.
The CEO of Birmingham-based Coca-Cola Bottling Company United (CCBCU) is an endurance-sport enthusiast—whose favorites are activities...
Birmingham Area Students Win $9K in Juneteenth Scholarships
By Donna Cope
Alabama NewsCenter
Six talented students in the Birmingham metro area are winners of the Juneteenth essay contest sponsored by Summit Media and Alabama Power, taking home book scholarships...
Record Number of Juneteenth Celebrations Planned Across Birmingham Metro Area
The Birmingham Times/AL.com
Juneteenth is a holiday that seems to get a little more joyous across Alabama every year, and judging from the ever-increasing number...
Macy’s Launches New Collection Inspired by Divine Nine Sororities
By Savannah Taylor
www.ebony.com
Many can relate to the struggle of trying to find the right outfit and being unable to find the right fit or...
Senate approves Lisa Cook as first Black woman to Fed post
By Christopher Rugaber
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed economist Lisa Cook on Tuesday to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, making...
Birmingham Artist Jahman Hill Explores The African American Experience Through COVID
asfa.k12.al.us
ArtWorks@TheDJD will present a world premier commissioned work by nationally acclaimed Birmingham artist Jahman Arial Hill on April 9.
Hill is a slam poet and an award-winning...