Tag: change
Jeffco Sheriff: No jail time for misdemeanor marijuana possession
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies can now issue a ticket or summons for those caught committing misdemeanor offenses -- including the...
Randall Woodfin’s winning mayoral campaign benefited from strategy and a desire...
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham voters Tuesday chose Randall Woodfin, a younger, less experienced candidate, to be mayor over longtime, experienced incumbent William Bell....
Black Millennials Close the Digital Divide and Drive Social Change
Times staff report
With $162 billion in buying power and undisputed cultural influence, black millennials are using their power to successfully raise awareness of issues...
Birmingham Urban League’s Young Professionals creating change in their communities
By Barnett Wright
Birmingham Times staff
For the past 10 years a group of young professionals have met in Birmingham to become a part of the...
Changing the face of public housing: executive director outlines agenda for...
By Joseph Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
The new executive director for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District is wasting no time in...
Willie “Birmingham Batman” Perry Foundation
By Ariel Worthy
Many people say when they saw the 1971 Thunderbird with flashing lights they would sing the Batman theme song.
Some people saw him...
Time Will Tell if Furling the Rebel Flag Means Deeper Change
By ALLEN G. BREED and JAY REEVES
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Across the South, Confederate symbols are toppling, teetering or at least getting critical new...
