Nature’s Way
As a child, nature is something that is held onto, something that we run towards. Whether it is playing in the dirt or running through fields, a child’s optimism towards …
One Community
The City Federal building, a staple of downtown Birmingham, towers along the skyline as a representation of the beauty and history that the city has to offer. Photo by Noelle …
A Home for Learning
Magic City Acceptance Academy Opens its Affirming Doors “Don’t say gay.” “Homosexuality is a choice.” These phrases are commonplace slang in the LGBTQ+ community used to reference states which have …
Resource, Not Waste
Composting makes its debut in Birmingham Some might argue going green and being more environmentally conscious became a more mainstream idea in the last five years. Issues like the “save …
Coffee with a Cause
Three cafés making a difference in Birmingham With the relaxing hum of voices and the rich aroma of roasted brews in the air, coffee shops have become a preferred way …
Reform Alabama Prisons
The Alabama prison system is broken. Private prisons won’t fix it. Imagine that you had committed three nonviolent property crimes. On the day of your trial, you walk into the …
A Slower Roll
While it might be foreign in both culture and production; the world of cigars is rooted in family, art, and a vibrant community that has found its way to Mountain …
Alabama: A Gem in the Film Industry
Biodiversity, football and barbeque are a few things that Alabama is known for but what about films? Alabama has an amazing filming appeal that makes it a hidden gem in …
Best Places to Run in the Birmingham Area
The Birmingham area, with its numerous quaint towns, is a runner’s dream. With a plenitud of parks, trails, greenways and neighborhoods, there are numerous places to take a run. Here …
Virtual game ideas to spice up your zoom meetings
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on the continuous use of video conferencing platforms. While it is beneficial to virtually connect with others, it can get tiresome having endless virtual meetings. …