In its seventh year, the annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason will feature performances by some of the children who benefit from the organization’s mission. The 5K race will be April 7 in Avondale, coinciding with the Birmingham leg of the Sozo Children’s Choir tour in the United States. The choir consists of 22 Ugandan children and young adults, ages 10 to 18. They are on a … [Read more...]
Giving More Than They Get: Leadership Vestavia Hills Honoring Top Community Leaders in Annual Banquet
By Emily WilliamsLeadership Vestavia Hills will honor two leaders who have worked to make the city a better place during its 28th annual Community Leadership Awards Banquet on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills Country Club.JoAnne Mote, who has helped organize many events in the community over the years, will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and … [Read more...]
50 Years of Integration: Samford Recognizes Anniversary With Author Eric Motley Speech on Childhood in Freed Slave Community, Other Events
By Sarah KuperThis year marks the 50th anniversary of integration at Samford University. As part of the commemoration of the enrollment of the first African-American student, Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, administrators are hosting several events to celebrate contributions of African-American students and alumni. On March 1, author Eric Motley – previous Samford … [Read more...]
Art to Make You Blink: Gala Set to Raise Funds for UAB’s Cancer Center
Birmingham local artists will create works of art during UAB’s ArtBlink Gala and auction them off to raise funds for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.The 33rd annual ArtBlink Gala 2018 will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, 2000 Sixth Ave. South.Funds raised will go toward the Cancer Center’s Fund for Excellence, which … [Read more...]
License to Cure And Care: Jefferson County Commission President to Be Honored at This Year’s Roar Gala
By Sarah KuperThe 7th annual James Bond-themed gala benefitting Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research is known for swanky styles, one-of-a-kind auction items and, of course, raising money and awareness for local cancer research.Every year, the gala honors someone in the community who has contributed to the cause and to the community.Jefferson County … [Read more...]