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This week's cover of The Birmingham Times highlights this weekend's annual #HBCU matchup, featuring stories from local writers about what the Classic means to them. #MagicCityClassic #Birmingham #BirminghamPeople @MagicCtClassic
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The early childhood #development program #Birmingham #Talks by Small Magic is featured in a newly released book highlighting leaders across the nation who are implementing bold #solutions. @Rotary
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"The #Classic is a group hug, a mutual embrace, between two historic universities, city government, high schools, and as many as four generations of university alumni across the nation," writes Ed Fields, an #ASU alumnus and advisor for the @cityofbhamal.
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Through Story Quest, a collection of #educational kits now available at North Shelby Library, children can explore #STEM, career opportunities and practical life skills through #storytelling and hands-on activities — all at no checkout cost.
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Gerald Brooks Jr. co-founded Serious Injury Law Firm, which specializes in personal injury law, in 2013. The goal was to enrich communities while also giving up-and-coming #minority #attorneys a training ground where they can show up as their full selves.
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More than 30,000 fans filled Birmingham’s Legion Field for a free concert headlined by Baton Rouge rapper Boosie BadAzz. The event closed out the year’s Safe Summer Concert Series with an evening of local talent, hip-hop and community. @BOOSIEOFFICIAL
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On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Alabama voters will have a chance to cast their ballots for state, district and local candidates. These are the candidates running for office in local and statewide elections. #AlabamaGovernor #MidtermElections #Candidates
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“Building Memory,” a new art exhibit by #architecture students from @AuburnU, is now open in the Central Library’s 4th Floor Gallery. The #exhibition debuted on October 20, and will be open through December 31. @bpl
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After a week off, Miles College Golden Bears will return to action today hosting Central State. The kickoff for this Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game will be at 2 p.m. #MilesCollege @GoldenBearsofMC
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Gospel music legend CeCe Winans brought her powerful vocals and message of faith to Birmingham Wednesday, delivering an evening of worship that showcased the enduring influence of her music and marked a milestone in her career. #CeceWinans #BJCC #Worship
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A Classic Tradition: The History, Culture & Legacy of the Magic City Classic was unveiled Thursday on the second floor of #Birmingham City Hall. The free #exhibition features archival #photographs and historical images spanning the 1950s to the present.
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Homeownership can build wealth and provide stability, but buying before you are financially prepared can turn an #asset into a source of stress. Before you start touring #houses, Dr. Stephanie Yates offers questions you should ask yourself. #MoneyMatters
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On Thursday, students, faculty and area leaders gathered at #Birmingham's P.D. Jackson-Olin High School as the school cut the ribbon on a new #innovation hub that will give scholars access to cutting-edge creation #technology. @BhamCitySchools @_EdFarm
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With less than 14 days before the Alabama governor’s race, Democratic #gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones used part of his Wednesday campaign stop in #Birmingham to address his opponent, Republican candidate Sen. Tommy Tuberville, in a virtual #debate.
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This week's cover of The Birmingham Times highlights the upcoming midterm elections in Alabama. The edition features The Stop the Violence & Get Out the Vote Summit at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church and an election guide. #btcovers #birminghamtimes #Vote
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Before the November 3 midterm #elections, the Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Black Women for Positive Change, and the Lawrence Mond Jefferson Jr. Foundation hosted a Stop the #Violence & Get Out the #Vote Summit at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of #Toforest #Johnson after a number of former public officials and the current D.A. raised doubts about his conviction. The Republican governor commuted his sentence to life in prison without parole.
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Birmingham City Schools is looking for tutors to work with middle and high school students in #reading and #math. #Tutors are needed Monday through Friday for up to five hours a day. @BhamCitySchools
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After building connections and an online presence, Tomeka Mills founded the A.W. Brooks Serenity Home, a #nonprofit centered on providing a safe, nurturing home for #teenage girls, aged 14-18, who have experienced abuse, #neglect or housing instability.
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Steven Hoyt, a veteran housing executive and former longtime #Birmingham city #councilman, was recently named executive director of the #Bessemer Housing Authority. As director, Hoyt will oversee seven #communities that serve about 3,000 residents.
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