From The Outside Looking In

In Birmingham, the choice of who becomes mayor has historically been made by only a fraction of the people who could vote. In the last election, just one in four registered voters showed up at the polls, leaving the majority […]

From January 2024 through the summer of 2025, the U.S. economy has quietly absorbed a devastating loss: hundreds of thousands of Black women pushed out of the workforce. The numbers are staggering. By mid-2025, nearly 287,000 Black women had lost […]

Every August, Black Business Month gives us an opportunity to recognize, support, and uplift the work of Black entrepreneurs and the businesses they’ve built—often in the face of systemic challenges. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a movement toward equity, visibility, […]

When election season rolls around in Birmingham, candidates hit the streets, ads hit the airwaves, and signs sprout on nearly every corner. But behind all the buzz, there’s a powerful force that actually decides the future of the city: the […]

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 […]

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 […]