Tag: birmingham
People, Places and Things
Gwen DeRu
The Birmingham Times
TODAY
LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS and ALABAMA ROSE at The Nick.
POSITIVELY FUNNY IMPROV at the Stardome.
COMEDIAN COLIN JOST at the StarDome Comedy Club.
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Birmingham native breaks barriers in engineering, while earning doctorate at FAMU
Special to the Times
Three Florida A&M University (FAMU) female doctoral students, who are also best friends, recently received their doctorates in engineering. Marcella Carnes...
The most popular dishes at some of the area’s minority-owned restaurants
Times Staff Report
CLORAY’S CAFÉ
Location: 2530 9th Ave. N, Bessemer, AL
Hours: Monday through Friday: 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday:...
City Council President Austin: Time to capitalize on the untapped potential...
By Johnathan Austin
As soon as I was old enough to walk, I learned to march. Birmingham’s history was sewn into the fabric of my family,...
Birmingham to open sealed bids May 8 for food tax rebate...
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
The City of Birmingham will open sealed bids May 8 from companies to manage its Healthy Food Incentive Program with...
The Negro Southern League Museum and the revitalization of Birmingham
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
For Natasha Rogers, executive director of the Negro Southern League Museum (NSLM) in downtown Birmingham, the museum and...
Neighborhood presidents speak on violence and fear in their communities
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
(Second of Two Parts)
Like everyone else in Birmingham, the men and women who serve as presidents of the city’s 99...
Community leaders offer solutions to curb youth violence
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham neighborhood leaders aren’t just talking about problems in their communities. They’re working to provide solutions.
Neighborhood association presidents like Kevin...
Is the Birmingham Police Department doing enough to reduce violence?
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Neighborhood leaders are split over whether the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is doing enough to help reduce crime in the...
Local lawyers give first-hand accounts why they see violence escalating in...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
The Birmingham Times
Lawyers view the violence that permeates a community from a unique vantage point as they defend the accused, prosecute...
