City Approves $1.3 Million for Yo’ Mama’s Restaurant to Relocate
“Birmingham City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $1.3 million incentive for the owners of Birmingham restaurant Yo’ Mama’s to relocate to long-unused retail space inside a downtown parking garage.” Click here to read the full article.
MLK Jr.’s Daughter in Birmingham Addresses ‘Proliferation of Guns’, Injustice and Activism
“Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and head of the foundation in his honor, delivered the keynote address on Saturday during the closing day of the 2023 International Peace Conference in Birmingham.” Click here to read the full article.
50 CENT, SHAQUILLE O’NEAL, AND KENYA BARRIS LOOK TO COMBINE EFFORTS TO PURCHASE BET
Sources with direct knowledge confirmed that 50 Cent and Barris were at the Paramount offices in New York City earlier this week to discuss purchasing the network, TMZ reports. It’s said 50, Shaq, and Barris have cash in hand and the help of an investment firm. Click to read the full article.
Shipt Announces $1 Million Commitment to The Birmingham Promise
On Tuesday, Shipt announced an investment of $1 million over the next five years to The Birmingham Promise to reduce barriers to funding for college and increase access to mentoring for students as they progress from high school through college and into their early careers. Click to read the full article on The Birmingham Times website.
See new powerful Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth mural in downtown Birmingham
Birmingham has a new stunningly powerful mural downtown featuring civil rights hero Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Click to read the full article on BhamNow.
How Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole turned the diet into a $100 million brand with a celebrity following
This article originally appeared in Fortune magazine. Click here to read the full article.
NEW: The Modern House Coffee Shop honoring A.G. Gaston with limited edition blend
This post was originally posted on Bham Now. “The Modern House Coffee Shop is honoring A.G. Gaston during Black History Month by creating a bold, dark roast blend called the “Legacy” blend. Keep reading to learn how you can try it.” Click here to read the full article.
Bob Dickerson: Nothing Happens Until Somebody Sells Something
This post was originally posted on The Birmingham Times. “Nothing happens until somebody sells something. Those were the words on a sign inside of Louis J. Willie’s office during my time at Citizens Federal Savings Bank. Lou, A G Gaston’s top lieutenant, was doing double duty, serving as the president of the Citizen’s Federal, […]