The bravery of two Miles College alumnae changed the course of history—Autherine Lucy Foster and Pollie Anne Myers are heroines who helped break down the barrier of segregation.
If you’re a Bham Now follower, you’re probably someone who enthusiastically supports all things Birmingham. We love sharing ways you can support local, from where to eat to where to shop and a whole lot more. Here’s a new one:…
Your Instagram may be back to food and fashion, but the message remains the same. Black Lives Matter is a movement, not a moment. Your voice still matters and will always matter. Here are five ways to keep supporting BLM…
August marks the 15th anniversary of Mitchell’s Place. Here’s a look at who they are and how they strive to help children with autism across the greater Birmingham area. Plus, learn how you can support their mission of unlocking every…
With virtual summer camps being the new trend in 2020, Jones Valley Teaching Farm hopped on the vegetable wagon to host their own version with Camp Grow. Discover what the program is all about and how it’s teaching important, life-long…
Tucked away off a backroad of Hayden, Alabama, there’s a gorgeous piece of land filled with pine trees and bright green rolling hills. It’s called Royal Pines, and it’s a place where lives get changed. I drove out to see…
Move over PhD programs, there’s a new “doctor” on the block: UNA’s EDBA (Executive Doctor of Business Administration)—and it just may have your name on it. If you’re mid-to-senior-level in your career and wanting more, you need to know about…
Great news, Bham. After getting the news that Space Camp was in trouble, public support poured in from all over. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center surpassed its $1.5 million fundraising goal in just eight days. Check it out!
Dr. Karim Budhwani and Dr. Craig Wilson are putting their considerable talents to work designing something that might make returning to school this fall safer. Learn more about the simple desk partition that has the potential to make safe and…
Many students are beginning the school year virtually. But what about those in the greater Birmingham area who don’t have access to the Internet? Help is on the way.
Just when you think 2020 might be slowing down with the curveballs, you find out even our fur babies aren’t immune to the pandemic. We caught up with a Birmingham vet and found out what you need to know when…
For nearly 25 years Southern Environmental Center’s (SEC) Roald Hazelhoff has been the “Johnny Appleseed” of EcoScape gardens in Birmingham. This upcoming school year may be his busiest year ever.
A story that never gets old.
We joke about it all the time here in the South, but as we get into the hottest weeks of the year, heatstroke is very real—and very dangerous. A Birmingham physician walked us through the symptoms + how to respond.…
Get ready to jump and squeal. Itty Bitty Magic City at McWane Science Center reopens on Wednesday, August 5. Here’s what to expect including new safety protocols. Purchase tickets.