Tag: birmingham
Gov. Robert Bentley, Birmingham Council President clash over Sanctuary City resolution
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Council President Johnathan Austin was not pleased that Alabama Governor Robert Bentley dismissed the council’s support of sanctuary...
Birmingham protesters among millions around the globe denouncing Trump
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Thousands of protesters from across Alabama marched from Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park through downtown in solidarity with the national Women’s...
Sister March to show solidarity for Women’s March on Washington
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham will lend its voice to the National Women’s March on Washington through a Sister March on Saturday Jan. 21...
Birmingham’s civil rights district could get federal designation in 2017
By Erin Harney
Alabama NewsCenter
As the National Park Service begins its second century in 2017, there’s hope in Birmingham that the city’s important role in...
Displacing the poor or reviving the community?
By Barton Perkins
Special to The Birmingham Times
Gentrification is not new to Birmingham. Neighborhoods such as Avondale, Lakeview, Central Cities and Ensley have begun to...
Birmingham ranks as a top city for women entrepreneurs
Special to Alabama NewsCenter
Nine million businesses nationwide and growing – women entrepreneurs are leading the charge with starting and owning businesses across the United...
Wide support for national historical park designation for Birmingham landmarks at...
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham officials and residents were passionate in their desire for a National Historical Park during a public meeting held Thursday...
Community opinion wanted on Birmingham’s Civil Rights National Park proposal
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Federal officials will join state and city leaders in Birmingham on Thursday, Oct. 27 to hear feedback from the community...
The 14th Annual Fiesta puts Hispanic cultures on center stage
Photos by Stephonia Taylor Mclinn
The 14th Annual Fiesta, Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, was held at Linn Park in Birmingham on...
March on Washington observed in Magic City with push for Civil...
Times staff report
On Sunday, Aug. 28 the City of Birmingham will celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the March on Washington with its own march...
