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ONE BLACK MAN’S OPINION: BJCC Board Too Old & Too Political
“I am more of a fan of their other colleagues, who represent a new demographic to a board in dire need of variety…” Iva Williams, III
Iva Williams
Feb 13, 20235 min read
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Banking Icon Delivers for World Games
Bob Dickerson: Birmingham Black business champion delivered elusive winning edge to locals during World Games The World Games brought an...

Joseph D. Bryant
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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Federal vaccine mandates a non-starter for Alabamians and state agencies, says governor
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 724 to fight the overreaching covid-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government....
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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GOP leaders in Alabama form Minority Outreach coalition to 'support and encourage' minorities
Over 20 Republican minority leaders from across Alabama came together to participate in the launch of the Alabama Republican Party's new...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Lawsuits and allegations of racism persist as Alabama begins controversial redistricting process
Just before Halloween, Alabama lawmakers will return to the state's historic capital in a bid to address one of the most controversial...
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Oct 28, 20215 min read
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Alabama auto manufacturers offer scholarships, mentoring to state community college students
While businesses across the nation are struggling to endure worker shortages and cope with the pandemic-related economic fallout,...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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October is unusually green in Alabama as hemp growing licenses become available
October is usually the month associated with browning leaves and receding plant life, but in Alabama, this month marks a surge of green....
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Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Black lawmakers, reform advocates, cry foul as Alabama GOP funds prisons with COVID-relief dollars
In recent weeks, Alabama has been grabbing headlines for its controversial plans to use COVID-earmarked funds from the American Rescue...
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Oct 28, 20215 min read
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Alabama marks Free Application for Federal Student Aid opening by declaring state holiday
Students nationwide "got the green light" today with the opening of the enrollment process for the Free Application for Federal Student...

Our 360 News Staff
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Alabama's SAIL network helps students see record gains in summer learning, academic performance
This morning, Our 360 News spoke with Suzy Harris, Program Director for the Birmingham-based Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL)...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Governor Kay Ivey says Critical Race Theory unwelcome, 'doesn't belong in Alabama schools'
Conservative Alabama governor Kay Ivey is continuing her quest against Critical Race Theory (CRT), and despite the state's recent...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
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On the promise of a better Birmingham, Mayor Randall Woodfin handily wins re-election
After four years of expansive growth in the tech and startup sectors, widespread neighborhood revitalization, and a progressive approach...
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Oct 28, 20214 min read
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin lands presidential endorsement from Joe Biden
Last Thursday, just days ahead of today's mayoral election in Birmingham, President Joe Biden gave his stamp of approval to incumbent...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Birmingham mayoral candidate accused of ethics violations during campaign
With the mayoral election for Alabama's largest city starting in less than 24 hours, voters are preparing to cast their ballots for the...

Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Birmingham mayor announces partnership with Mastercard to support small business
With spending already declining in Birmingham prior to the pandemic, the decrease in commercial activity has disproportionately affected...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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City of Birmingham offers in-person sign-up for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Birmingham’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) will handle applications in person on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Bill Harris...

Our 360 News Staff
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Alabama's largest city embraces police reform, moves to ban 'no knock' search warrants
Earlier this week, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, announced significant revisions to the Birmingham Police Department’s search...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Birmingham invites residents to its 150th birthday celebration at Legion Field
The City of Birmingham’s 150th Summer Celebration will be held Friday, July 16 at Legion Field from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the Magic...

Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
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Alabama Rep. Louise Alexander announces run for state Senate
Last week, Our 360 News spoke with Rep. Louise Alexander, D-Bessemer, about her plans to run for the Alabama Senate. Alexander is...

Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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UAB and Alabama Dept of Health join forces to develop $2M disease prevention center
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded nearly $2 million by the Alabama Department of Public Health to support the...

Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
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