The Birmingham Times The City of Birmingham has announced new openings for positions with the city. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin encourages recently laid-off Central Alabama Water employees to inquire about these positions. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will also host a job fair Monday. Those qualified and affected by CAW layoffs are encouraged […]
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By Carter James | CBS42 The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham read to children and donated books across the Birmingham area in its initiative to promote literacy in early education. Through its program, Kiwanis Reads, club members read to hundreds of preschool children enrolled in Birmingham City Schools, local Head Start locations, PreSchool Partners, The Bell […]
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By Shannon Thomason | UAB News A fashion show designed to celebrate self-expression, individuality and creativity among people with disabilities will take place Thursday, April 2, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “Every Body Blooms: A Disability-Centered Fashion Experience” will feature individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models and collaborators. It is […]
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After surviving a life-altering brain tumor, Zazel-Chavah O’Garra refused to let disability or societal prejudice define her future. Once a successful dancer and model, she rebuilt her life through resilience, community support and faith—eventually becoming a licensed social worker and founding an inclusive dance company for disabled performers. Alongside mentor Dr. Donna R. Walton, O’Garra highlights the challenges disabled women face, while demonstrating the power of perseverance, representation and self-determination.
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Funds from the Opioid Restitution Fund allocate $2 million dollars in community grants to 11 organizations across Baltimore by Mayor Brandon M. Scott to help to continue to mitigate the current crisis.
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