In a city known for shaping civil rights history, Birmingham is once again standing at the intersection of power, politics, and progress. But this time, it’s not just the city watching — it’s the entire state. As the 2025 Birmingham […]
When we examine where Black households build and maintain wealth in the greater Birmingham area, a clear pattern emerges: the majority of accumulated Black wealth lies outside Birmingham city limits, concentrated in the more affluent suburban neighborhoods. Some may ask […]
When Birmingham held its last mayoral election in 2021, only 25.3% of registered voters showed up. That means nearly 3 out of 4 eligible voters stayed home—despite the fact that city leadership controls everything from neighborhood investment and crime prevention […]
We don’t typically post political items on Urbanham.com (outside of paid campaigns) but we are talking about the Birmingham Mayor’s race only because it matters – not just to the city, but to people we know and to the broader […]
Birmingham city counselor Latonya Tate from district 9 comes back to the podcast to talk about decreasing crime numbers, coming events and her campaign.
Birmingham School Board Representative from District One, Sherman Collins, joins the podcast to talk about his past and present work with one of the largest school districts in the state of Alabama and why he wants to continue that job […]
JT Moore returns to the podcast to talk about his reelection campaign (1 of 3)
We sat down with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin just an hour after the City Council passed his 2025 budget. These were his immediate thoughts after… SPONSORED BY Sheriff Mark Pettway and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
