Birmingham, Alabama has seen many historic milestones since its founding in 1871, including the establishment of the first Black-owned bank in Alabama, the opening of the first Black-owned and ...

The best museums in Birmingham offer an unforgettable journey through time, culture, and innovation. Known as the “Magic City ...

Today’s guest columnists are Liz Huntley and Kathryn McDonald. The weather is warming up, and – admit it – you’re itching for a new dress, or tie, or pair of shoes. You’ll probably head to the Summit.

In honor of Black History Month, we’re shining a light on four remarkable women whose contributions to Birmingham’s history resonate to this day. From one of the earliest advocates for Black youth in ...

Lajuana Bradford was just three years old when civil rights protests erupted in downtown Birmingham in the summer of 1963. Years later, as a high school senior, she realized the effects of those ...

The downtown walking tour was scheduled for a sunny Saturday in April 2016. But the group of about 40 and their UAB student guides soon found themselves reliving another spring morning—Easter Sunday ...

Stephanie Qualls has always had a love for history, which is why she wants to teach others about our world and its cultures. “[Studying] history . . . will essentially help shape who we become in the ...

Churches in Birmingham rang bells Friday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the church bombing that killed four young girls and invigorated the civil rights movement. Yesterday was the 60th ...