By David Sher
Who says all internet columns have be boring and dull?
Birmingham, let’s have some fun!
We have so many reasons to be proud and it’s time to sing our cities praises. Continue reading Let’s sing the praises of Birmingham
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Birmingham does not own gun violence
By David Sher
Tragedy strikes cities across the nation.
But when Birmingham faces a crisis, we often internalize it, questioning our future.
This column isn’t about the recent 5 Points shooting, though it serves as a stark reminder.
It’s about how Birmingham views itself compared to other cities. Continue reading Birmingham does not own gun violence
Birmingham booster struggles with mass shooting
By David Sher
“Birmingham booster struggles with mass shooting.”
Well, you guessed it.
I’m that Birmingham booster.
I’m that guy that who writes columns and gives speeches promising a better future for Birmingham. Continue reading Birmingham booster struggles with mass shooting
Birmingham far different when I was growing up
By David Sher
I grew up in Birmingham in the ’50s and ’60s.
It’s stunning how much Birmingham and the world has changed.
Everything is different.
Continue reading Birmingham far different when I was growing up
Time for a big gutsy tourist attraction for Birmingham
By David Sher
It’s time for a big, gutsy tourist attraction for Birmingham.
A bold, visionary attraction that will change the face of our region and the perception of Birmingham to ourselves and to others.
But the attraction must be unique—something no other city can replicate. Continue reading Time for a big gutsy tourist attraction for Birmingham
UAB, time for a name change
By David Sher
It’s just been announced that UAB is refreshing its logo after 50 years.
It appears UAB is not changing its name, but updating its logo.
I published a column nine years ago recommending that UAB change the name it calls itself to UA Birmingham because I thought it best for the University of Alabama, UAB, and it would be a big boost for Birmingham. Continue reading UAB, time for a name change
What we give up by living in Alabama, ask Nick Saban
By David Sher
Coach Saban seems to understand what we give up by living in Alabama.
This spring my wife and I attended our grandson’s high school graduation in Atlanta.
We’re so proud because our grandson had been accepted to Georgia Tech.
But then it struck us. Continue reading What we give up by living in Alabama, ask Nick Saban
Is it okay for Alexander Shunnarah to dominate Birmingham skyline?
By David Sher
It dominates the Birmingham skyline.
Some folks are okay with it and some are not.
But you have to admit, it’s genius from a name recognition standpoint. Continue reading Is it okay for Alexander Shunnarah to dominate Birmingham skyline?
Hosting Major League Baseball affirms how far Birmingham has fallen
By David Sher
This is painful, but at a time when we should be celebrating one of Birmingham’s biggest moments, we must take a moment to reflect.
It’s not that I didn’t love the ‘Field of Dreams’ major league baseball game at Rickwood. I loved it with all my heart. Continue reading Hosting Major League Baseball affirms how far Birmingham has fallen
Finally 5 Points South gets it right
By David Sher
We’re counting down the days.
Graffiti will be disappearing one by one.
Trash and litter on the sidewalk and streets will become rare.
Our homeless neighbors will receive regular outreach to help connect them to services and resources they need. Continue reading Finally 5 Points South gets it right