The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office – Bessemer Division, led by District Attorney Lynneice O. Washington, is hosting the West Jefferson Second Chance Hiring Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bessemer Civic […]
The Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Perkins Law, LLC, hosted A Salute to Alpha Excellence — an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, brotherhood, and community impact. The reception, held at the Boutwell Auditorium Exhibition Hall on […]
On Saturday, September 20th, the Black Contractors Association Alabama Chapter hosted an unforgettable evening at the Tuxedo Ballroom in Ensley — the We Are One Tribute. The event brought together music, history, and recognition, celebrating not only the spirit of […]
Birmingham, AL, – Dîner en Blanc is making its highly anticipated return to Birmingham on Saturday, September 20, 2025, this time at a brand-new secret location. Renowned as the social event of the year, this elegant outdoor soirée blends the […]
As Birmingham awaits the outcome of today’s election, one thing is clear: the campaign season has often been overshadowed by negativity and political infighting, at times distracting from the real community concerns at hand. The city faces pressing issues that […]
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 […]
