Posts Tagged ‘leadership’

Today’s Discussion on Birmingham Leadership

May 23, 2011 |  by  |  Community, Culture  |  No Comments
Today's Discussion on Birmingham Leadership

from Brian T. Murphy's Birmingham Night Skyline, April 1, 2008. http://www.flickr.com/photos/briantmurphy/2397909610/

I mentioned last week that The Birmingham News would host a roundtable discussion about leadership in Birmingham with local leaders and the community.

Well, that discussion is taking place today at The News, where seating is limited. It will be streamed live from AL.com. But those who want to join the discussion can take part via the online chat with columnist Eddie Lard. The event is from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Read More Post a comment (0)

The Picture That Changed Birmingham

May 16, 2011 |  by  |  Community, Culture  |  10 Comments
The Picture That Changed Birmingham

Birmingham Post-Herald photographer Tommy Langston snapped this famous photo just before he was beaten by the mob. Photo used courtesy of the Birmingham Public Library Archives Department.

The May 14, 1961, picture of Klansmen savagely beating non-violent Freedom Riders upon their arrival at the Birmingham Trailways bus station helped change the city’s course toward a destiny it has yet to achieve.

Read More Post a comment (10)

The Blueprint for Economic Prosperity: Is Birmingham Finally Ready?

September 23, 2010 |  by  |  Business, Community  |  No Comments
The Blueprint for Economic Prosperity: Is Birmingham Finally Ready?

Today, in Birmingham’s newest park — the result of community collaboration — comes the unveiling of a new plan for economic prosperity that is also the result of community collaboration.

The Birmingham Business Alliance will formally release Blueprint Birmingham, a strategic action plan that might finally help Birmingham unleash its always latent but awesome potential. If followed with the same thoughtful planning, cooperative spirit and passion that created the Railroad Park, this plan can guide Birmingham toward its destiny as a great city. 

Read More Post a comment (0)