By DeBorah Layman When it comes to improving life in greater Birmingham, there is scarcely an organization, an initiative, a program or a movement that has not been touched by Cathy O. Friedman. “I lived through the Civil Rights era,” said Friedman, a Mountain Brook native. “When I got older and had a voice, I knew I wanted to work for human rights. I knew … [Read more...]
Liberator Legends: Chalker Plays Role of WWII Liberator in Holocaust Memorial
By Deborah Layman Birmingham actor Sam Chalker has played many roles in his 60 years on the stage, but his most recent role gave him the opportunity to meet the man whose life he was portraying. As part of the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s annual “L’Chaim” (to life) event last month, Chalker was one of two members of The Seasoned Performers who told the stories of … [Read more...]
