Birmingham Public Library Hosts Q&A with Alabama Author David Reddick
Birmingham Public Library Hosts Q&A with Alabama Author David Reddick June 18, 2024 In an effort to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth, a historic celebration marking the end of slavery in America, the Birmingham Public Library, has extended its reach to the literary community through a unique interaction with Alabama author David E. Reddick. A Celebration […]
Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Pens a Tribute to Her City
Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Pens a Tribute to Her City Under the shade of trees in Railroad Park, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Birmingham, Salaam Green, finds inspiration. Originally from Greensboro, Alabama, Green has made Birmingham her home, experiencing, as she describes it, “the rhythm of life” that threads through the city’s streets, culture, and very […]
Helena Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program
Helena Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program Everyone of all ages invited to join the reading adventure HELENA – The Helena Public Library is all set to kick off its summer reading program with the exciting theme – ‘Adventure Begins at Your Library’. Aiming to entertain avid readers of all age groups, this program encourages […]
People, Places and Things: Celebrations & Activities Around Birmingham
PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS: Celebrations & Activities Around Birmingham By GWEN DERU | The Birmingham Times As we step into spring, Birmingham locals and visitors alike have marked their calendars with a plethora of exciting events that accentuate the vibrant heartbeat of this metropolitan hub: celebrating women’s history and black history every day, promoting and […]
Exclusive: First Joint Interview with Poets Laureate, Ashley M. Jones and Salaam Green, on Making History
Exclusive: First Joint Interview with Poets Laureate, Ashley M. Jones and Salaam Green, on Making History The city of Birmingham marked a historic moment recently as it welcomed its inaugural Poet Laureate, Salaam Green. This was complemented by another significant appointment in the state of Alabama, with Ashley M. Jones serving as the state’s Poet […]
