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In honor of Black History Month, we’re shining a light on four remarkable women whose contributions to Birmingham’s history resonate to this day. From one of the earliest advocates for Black youth in ...

Today’s guest columnists are Liz Huntley and Kathryn McDonald. The weather is warming up, and – admit it – you’re itching for a new dress, or tie, or pair of shoes. You’ll probably head to the Summit.

Lajuana Bradford was just three years old when civil rights protests erupted in downtown Birmingham in the summer of 1963. Years later, as a high school senior, she realized the effects of those ...

The best museums in Birmingham offer an unforgettable journey through time, culture, and innovation. Known as the “Magic City ...

Black History Moments | The origin of Black History Month | WVTM 13 footage shows Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham Richard Arrington Jr., Birmingham's first Black mayor, served as Birmingham's ...

Birmingham artist Micah Althea Briggs brings African diasporic symbols to murals and first solo show ...

The downtown walking tour was scheduled for a sunny Saturday in April 2016. But the group of about 40 and their UAB student guides soon found themselves reliving another spring morning—Easter Sunday ...

Stephanie Qualls has always had a love for history, which is why she wants to teach others about our world and its cultures. “[Studying] history . . . will essentially help shape who we become in the ...