Today’s guest columnist is Teresa (T.K.) Thorne.
One of the confusing calls today is the one to “Defund the Police.” My thoughts on the subject are seasoned with a career in law enforcement, a master’s in social work, some research, and a couple of decades of contemplation. Continue reading Former B’ham police captain: Should we defund the police?
Today’s guest columnist is David Barry.
Imagine marrying your soulmate.
Being in a prestigious pageant celebrating important advocacy work.
Having a job helping others.
Continue reading Birmingham woman overcomes great obstacles for love of her life
Today’s guest columnist is The Bill Ivey.
Have you ever heard of Birmingham artist Celestia Anne (Cookie) Morgan? I hadn’t until a friend insisted that I check out her “REDLINE” exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art. And I certainly knew nothing about the practice of redlining. Continue reading Discrimination exposed by brilliant Birmingham black artist
Today’s guest columnist is Laura Casey.
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Alabama was the scene of an epic smackdown a hundred years ago. Would our state electrify with public power, or would we electrify with private power and the monopoly it entailed? Continue reading Public Service Commission must think Alabamians fell off a turnip truck
Today’s guest columnist is Will Ferniany.
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Health care plays a major role in the Birmingham economy and touches every one of us. With 14 hospitals in the metropolitan area, 12 ambulatory surgery centers in Jefferson County, and hundreds of physicians’ offices, there are more than 63,000 people directly employed in medical/surgical health care in our area. Continue reading Birmingham healthcare to look a lot different
Today’s guest columnist is Caleigh Rathmell Alevy.
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In recent weeks, I have witnessed parents in my community battle on social media as we are approaching the start of the school year. Parents who want the best for their children and will fight to make sure their children get as much of that as possible. Continue reading Mtn. Brook mom pained by parental social media rants
Today’s guest columnist is The Rev. Jon Chalmers.
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Judging from the license plates along the gravel road to Hargrove Shoals along the Cahaba River in Bibb County, my quarantine driven desire for a road trip was shared by many in our community. Continue reading Startling observation from my quarantine drive
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There is one incident in my life that I have always remembered and told and retold to audiences that had an interest. It occurred during summer break between my second and third years of Law School. 1958. Continue reading B’ham black attorney gets last laugh
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Karim I. Budhwani.
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Many parents, teachers, and administrators are agonizing over the safety of students and ultimately their loved ones as Alabama schools open in the next few weeks. Continue reading High stakes–How to open Alabama schools
Today’s guest columnist is Onoyemi Williams.
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What if there were a proven vaccination for the Coronavirus and our government chose to ignore it?
Gun violence is ravaging neighborhoods in Birmingham, leaving families devastated, communities torn asunder.
We have a proven strategy to reduce gun violence in Birmingham. Continue reading Black bodies falling in the streets–Does B’ham have the will to act?