Birmingham’s pivotal and turbulent role in the civil rights movement is well documented and studied throughout the U.S. and around the world. Launched in 2020, the Beth El Civil Rights Experience is a multimedia project exploring Birmingham’s civil rights history through the lens of the Jewish community and building connections to foster ongoing acts of tikkun […]

Growing up, Sahani food truck owner David Kimani had a dream of building a business. Early during the pandemic, Kimani and his family had the opportunity to purchase a food truck. After about a year of planning, they finally opened for business in May 2021, serving up authentic Kenyan dishes within Birmingham’s vibrant food scene. “It started […]

Alabama is known for its beautiful lakes, but there is even more to discover along the state’s lakeside lands. Alabama’s rivers, lakes and streams have some of the most topographically and ecologically diverse property surrounding them, and The Preserves are Alabama Power’s celebration of this land, offering the gift of splendid outdoor experiences to Alabama residents and […]

As the weather slowly gets warmer with the promise of longer days and more opportunities to spend outdoors, Lake Martin Tourism Association (LMTA) Executive Director Brandy Hastings is excited to welcome visitors from both near and far. “It’s going to be a strong summer for us,” said Hastings, who joined the nonprofit in 2020. Originally from Louisiana, […]

Last month, Fledging, a Birmingham-based tech startup, joined nine others from Alabama to exhibit their companies with the Alabama Startup Pavilion at the all-virtual 2021 CES conference. Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is the world’s largest and most influential consumer technology event, giving even the smallest startups the opportunity to interact with businesses, thought leaders, policymakers, media […]

Two Alabama-based companies and BioAlabama members – Acclinate and SiO2 Materials Science – have been recognized by Southeast Life Sciences as winners of the association’s AdvanSE Life Sciences Awards. The regional AdvanSE conference recognized Acclinate for best initial funding, while SiO2 was honored for best strategic partnership. This recognition further elevates Alabama’s growing bioscience sector, which during the COVID-19 pandemic has played an essential role […]