Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his friends as they discuss our city's cultural legacy, neighborhood revitalization and financial literacy.

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his friends as they discuss our city's cultural legacy, neighborhood revitalization and financial literacy.

For The Culture, For The City

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin, World Games CEO, Nick Sellers, and Opening Ceremonies Executive Producer, Rashada LeRoy, as they offer updates on everything related to World Games!

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin, World Games CEO, Nick Sellers, and Opening Ceremonies Executive Producer, Rashada LeRoy, as they offer updates on everything related to World Games!

The World Is Coming

Hosts  Mayor Randall L. Woodfin  Isis Jones  Guests  Kelvin Datcher, Senior Advisor for Special Projects, City of Birmingham Department of Community Development  Mashonda Taylor, CEO, Woodlawn United  Lisa McCarroll, CEO, Navigate Birmingham   *** Selected Neighborhood Revitalization Partners  North Titusville Neighborhood Association – Michael Broadnax, President  https://nhsbham.org/ - Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham  https://hicaalabama.org/en/home - Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama  https://apcsmartneighborhood.com/ - Alabama Power Smart Neighborhood  https://www.housingaffordabilitytrust.com/about - Housing Affordability Trust  https://www.design-initiative.net/ - Design Initiative  https://www.titusvilledevelopment.org/ - Titusville Development Corporation  https://www.buildup.work/ - Build UP for Urban Prosperity  https://commonthread.org/ - Common Thread  https://www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/recreation/ - City of Birmingham Parks and Recreation Memorial Park  https://www.bhamcityschools.org/Domain/32 - Birmingham City Schools Booker T. Washington K-8 School  https://www.uab.edu/livehealthsmartal/ - UAB Live Healthsmart Alabama 

Hosts <ul> <li>Mayor Randall L. Woodfin </li> <li>Isis Jones</li> </ul> Guests <ul> <li>Kelvin Datcher, Senior Advisor for Special Projects, City of Birmingham Department of Community Development </li> <li>Mashonda Taylor, CEO, Woodlawn United </li> <li>Lisa McCarroll, CEO, Navigate Birmingham </li> </ul> *** Selected Neighborhood Revitalization Partners <ul> <li>North Titusville Neighborhood Association – Michael Broadnax, President</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhsbham.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NBgqBApTEMpTGA%2FQLFKln1nboqmvRJR3w8s8iSJHXJA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://nhsbham.org/</a> - Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhicaalabama.org%2Fen%2Fhome&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DTfRVhxgpyKVwJSBe8sd9e0NohM3Y5n3VtFTR725vzs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://hicaalabama.org/en/home</a> - Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapcsmartneighborhood.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=s8uI%2F38DxmVamN6TKLXRd%2FjEHkFnvLTGWHsuUOX9jPE%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://apcsmartneighborhood.com/</a> - Alabama Power Smart Neighborhood</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.housingaffordabilitytrust.com%2Fabout&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ijlWs7GV4P7vZ5WWgVBOH%2FPC9CTl9CcxUaacp5DmSlU%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.housingaffordabilitytrust.com/about</a> - Housing Affordability Trust</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.design-initiative.net%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ObsD98kh5xDFnpnMrMz5gOXGRztR3Izw16QSKVNiLac%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.design-initiative.net/</a> - Design Initiative</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.titusvilledevelopment.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UMngf0WDT5wC7Wd6zFv4ehIWn2Q6d8nhENN2wfsyCEk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.titusvilledevelopment.org/</a> - Titusville Development Corporation</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buildup.work%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PafQuL6o9yJ6hTnB7r8Q8VWfl9Duq6nwWAcvVf3FM9w%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.buildup.work/</a> - Build UP for Urban Prosperity</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommonthread.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=G4iJx7N%2FvNVzbiK6NAoSoOPeBsZhGRcG1%2Br6p0z4LZQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://commonthread.org/</a> - Common Thread</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghamal.gov%2Fparks-and-recreation%2Frecreation%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MKys2Cbrh0wSWhccULvJiTKsmBSDdH6FXWPVwJDt2sE%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/recreation/</a> - City of Birmingham Parks and Recreation Memorial Park</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhamcityschools.org%2FDomain%2F32&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RZZRg7IpqjLzR4zPpMv%2Fo4IJJe9h7Ul1wmO2YQ8H7k0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.bhamcityschools.org/Domain/32</a> - Birmingham City Schools Booker T. Washington K-8 School</li> <li><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uab.edu%2Flivehealthsmartal%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CEd.Fields%40birminghamal.gov%7Cbead4e18ba5346dce62708da586f617c%7C53fe4952fe904346a9f671bad788cb78%7C0%7C0%7C637919532667720048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e97qYYdGmZgJzuvoeSg1ZjzM6HvUFb%2Bvab0Ul4u0uVM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.uab.edu/livehealthsmartal/</a> - UAB Live Healthsmart Alabama</li> </ul>

Neighborhood Revitalization: Can't Stop, Won's Stop

The love of a father is like no other! Despite the challenges in our communities we know there are examples of fathers who will work, love, pray, and fight for their children. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and friends as they share stories and resources that will be sure to brighten your day and your family's path to success.

The love of a father is like no other! Despite the challenges in our communities we know there are examples of fathers who will work, love, pray, and fight for their children. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and friends as they share stories and resources that will be sure to brighten your day and your family's path to success.

Black Fathers Love Strong

Join Lady Woo, Pastor Thomas Beavers and Frank Barefield of Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and the mother of the eight year old shot on Warrior Rd to tell you about the $25,000 reward being offered in the unsolved shooting case and break the "no snitching" culture. 

Join Lady Woo, Pastor Thomas Beavers and Frank Barefield of Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and the mother of the eight year old shot on Warrior Rd to tell you about the $25,000 reward being offered in the unsolved shooting case and break the "no snitching" culture.

Summer Series: Crime-stoppers 

This weeks Episode is about leadership. Tune in as Lady Wood talks with Alice Williams, Deputy Director of Community Resources, East Thomas neighborhood association secretary, Everett Ferguson and Thomasine Jackson, President of East Thomas neighborhood association. Tune in!

This weeks Episode is about leadership. Tune in as Lady Wood talks with Alice Williams, Deputy Director of Community Resources, East Thomas neighborhood association secretary, Everett Ferguson and Thomasine Jackson, President of East Thomas neighborhood association. Tune in!

Summer Series: Neighborhood Leaders

Birmingham is celebrating 150 years! Tune in to Magic City Spotlight with Lady Woo to hear what's in store, including the Take Pride Where I Reside citywide cleanup campaign.

Birmingham is celebrating 150 years! Tune in to Magic City Spotlight with Lady Woo to hear what's in store, including the Take Pride Where I Reside citywide cleanup campaign.

Summer Series: Birmingham 150th 

Join Lady Woo for this weeks episode featuring a conversation with Police Chief Patrick Smith.

Join Lady Woo for this weeks episode featuring a conversation with Police Chief Patrick Smith.

Summer Series: Chief Patrick D Smith 

Join Lady Woo and this weeks guests as she discusses the Birmingham Promise with Director Rachel Harmon and scholarship recipient Kristin Mayes. 

Join Lady Woo and this weeks guests as she discusses the Birmingham Promise with Director Rachel Harmon and scholarship recipient Kristin Mayes.

Summer Series: BHM Promise

Catch Mayor Woodfin and Lady Woo as they discuss the budget, Birmingham Promise and more! Magic City Spotlight is here to keep you informed.

Catch Mayor Woodfin and Lady Woo as they discuss the budget, Birmingham Promise and more! Magic City Spotlight is here to keep you informed.

Summer Series: Mayor Woodfin

The Magic City Spotlight is the Official Podcast of the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Sponsored by the Office of the Mayor.

Welcome to the Magic City Spotlight! I’m your host, Eunice Elliott. We’ve got a great show for you today, highlighting our Hometown Heroes. We’ve got a special guest here this week.  Firefighter Charles Covington and of course we have the Mayor himself in studio.

Welcome to the Magic City Spotlight! I’m your host, Eunice Elliott. We’ve got a great show for you today, highlighting our Hometown Heroes. We’ve got a special guest here this week.  Firefighter Charles Covington and of course we have the Mayor himself in studio.

Hometown Heroes, a look at a BHM Fire Department Story

On this episode we have some young professionals who are doing great things throughout the city. Alexus Cumbie, is the Founder of Birmingham Literary Vibes, a Lead Digital Strategist at Woke Vote, and a Graduate Student at the University of Alabama earning her Master of Arts in Communication Studies. Tyrin Kirkland, CEO of Fly Forever and a Graduate Student at Clark Atlanta University studying Supply Chain Management. Alana Baumann, is a Business Analyst 2 at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama,  Co-Founder and ½ of  She Well Read, Graduate Student at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Samra Michael,  Birmingham native, Co-Founder and ½ of  She Well Read, Digital Assistant for Martin Retail Group, Founder of Cross Dressin, and a sustainable stylist at Basic. Finally, Mya Jolly (this week's host), is the project coordinator at CBG Strategies, CEO of GH Communications and a MPA Candidate at the University of Alabama Birmingham. 

On this episode we have some young professionals who are doing great things throughout the city. Alexus Cumbie, is the Founder of Birmingham Literary Vibes, a Lead Digital Strategist at Woke Vote, and a Graduate Student at the University of Alabama earning her Master of Arts in Communication Studies. Tyrin Kirkland, CEO of Fly Forever and a Graduate Student at Clark Atlanta University studying Supply Chain Management. Alana Baumann, is a Business Analyst 2 at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama,  Co-Founder and ½ of  She Well Read, Graduate Student at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Samra Michael,  Birmingham native, Co-Founder and ½ of  She Well Read, Digital Assistant for Martin Retail Group, Founder of Cross Dressin, and a sustainable stylist at Basic. Finally, Mya Jolly (this week's host), is the project coordinator at CBG Strategies, CEO of GH Communications and a MPA Candidate at the University of Alabama Birmingham.

Birmingham Under 30

We are discussing the impact of COVID-19 on local small businesses and the purpose of the Legacy Building Program and it’s 25 year impact. We’ve got some special guests here this week.  Monique Shorts, Manager of Partnerships and Entrepreneurship for the Office of Business  Diversity and Opportunity  within  the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity for the City of Birmingham and Percy Hornbuckle Jr., owner of Magic City Barbershop.

We are discussing the impact of COVID-19 on local small businesses and the purpose of the Legacy Building Program and it’s 25 year impact. We’ve got some special guests here this week.  Monique Shorts, Manager of Partnerships and Entrepreneurship for the Office of Business  Diversity and Opportunity  within  the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity for the City of Birmingham and Percy Hornbuckle Jr., owner of Magic City Barbershop.

13. The Importance of our Local Small Businesses and COVID-19’s Effect 

Welcome to the Magic City Spotlight! I’m your host, Eunice Elliott. We’ve got a great show for you today, discussing the upcoming Magic City Classic, the new mask ordinance for Birmingham and the importance of getting vaccinated not just for yourself but for the community as well. We’ve got a special guest here this week. Dr. Lindsey Harris, President of the Alabama State Nurses Association and she’s going to give us an update on where we stand as a state and nation battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to the Magic City Spotlight! I’m your host, Eunice Elliott. We’ve got a great show for you today, discussing the upcoming Magic City Classic, the new mask ordinance for Birmingham and the importance of getting vaccinated not just for yourself but for the community as well. We’ve got a special guest here this week. Dr. Lindsey Harris, President of the Alabama State Nurses Association and she’s going to give us an update on where we stand as a state and nation battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

12. A Look Back at COVID-19 One Year Later

This week, Eunice is joined by the City's Public Information Officer Chanda Temple and two StrongHER nominees Becky Wright and Tameka Holmes. The ladies tell us about their respective organizations and how they remained active throughout the community during the pandemic. Find out more about the Meals on Wheels initiative and the Community Care Development Network by following the City of Birmingham on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

This week, Eunice is joined by the City's Public Information Officer Chanda Temple and two StrongHER nominees Becky Wright and Tameka Holmes. The ladies tell us about their respective organizations and how they remained active throughout the community during the pandemic. Find out more about the Meals on Wheels initiative and the Community Care Development Network by following the City of Birmingham on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

11. The Strength of StrongHER During COVID-19

On this week's episode, we kick off Women's History Month with two dynamic women in Birmingham making their mark on their respective fields. Eunice Elliot sits down with UAB Professor and renowned Egyptologist Sarah Parcak and legal superstar Sara Williams Davis, Esq. The two women tell us how they managed to find their way to their respective careers and how being a woman has helped them be better at their jobs. Tap in and check us out!

On this week's episode, we kick off Women's History Month with two dynamic women in Birmingham making their mark on their respective fields. Eunice Elliot sits down with UAB Professor and renowned Egyptologist Sarah Parcak and legal superstar Sara Williams Davis, Esq. The two women tell us how they managed to find their way to their respective careers and how being a woman has helped them be better at their jobs. Tap in and check us out!

Happy Women's History Month

On this episode, we're closing out Black History Month with a show focused on Birmingham's rich legacy of black entrepreneurship. Eunice Elliot walks us through a conversation with Denise Gilmore, Senior Director of the Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity and Elijah Davis, Strategic Growth Manager of Urban Impact. We get an update on the renovations to the AG Gaston Motel and a history lesson about LR and Birmingham's Own Black Wall Street, 4th Avenue North.

On this episode, we're closing out Black History Month with a show focused on Birmingham's rich legacy of black entrepreneurship. Eunice Elliot walks us through a conversation with Denise Gilmore, Senior Director of the Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity and Elijah Davis, Strategic Growth Manager of Urban Impact. We get an update on the renovations to the AG Gaston Motel and a history lesson about LR and Birmingham's Own Black Wall Street, 4th Avenue North.

Birmingham's Black Wall Street

Our episode today is all about DNA. We're joined by Birmingham native Simone Jones, the Director of Business Analytics for African Ancestry DNA. We're also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Acclinate, a new Biotech company in the area. Our host, Eunice Elliot, has a great conversation with the both of them about the origins of both companies and a little but about the importance of knowing where you come from and participating in biomedical research.

Our episode today is all about DNA. We're joined by Birmingham native Simone Jones, the Director of Business Analytics for African Ancestry DNA. We're also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Acclinate, a new Biotech company in the area. Our host, Eunice Elliot, has a great conversation with the both of them about the origins of both companies and a little but about the importance of knowing where you come from and participating in biomedical research.

Looking Back to Move Forward

On this episode of the podcast, we've got the Mayor back. Glad to see him fully recovered from his battle with COVID-19. We're also joined by Deon Gordon, the CEO of Tech Birmingham. We start off with a bit of a recap on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. We then take a bit of a deep dive on the future of Birmingham's growing tech scene.

On this episode of the podcast, we've got the Mayor back. Glad to see him fully recovered from his battle with COVID-19. We're also joined by Deon Gordon, the CEO of Tech Birmingham. We start off with a bit of a recap on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. We then take a bit of a deep dive on the future of Birmingham's growing tech scene.

Birmingham's Tech Scene

On this episode of the Magic City Spotlight, we've switched things up a bit. As we wish Mayor Woodfin a speedy recovery from his battle with COVID-19, Eunice speaks to the man behind some of the Magic in the Magic City. Chief Strategist Ed Fields joins the show this week to talk to us a bit about what the city's planning for 2021.

On this episode of the Magic City Spotlight, we've switched things up a bit. As we wish Mayor Woodfin a speedy recovery from his battle with COVID-19, Eunice speaks to the man behind some of the Magic in the Magic City. Chief Strategist Ed Fields joins the show this week to talk to us a bit about what the city's planning for 2021.

2021 Preview

Magic City Spotlight

On this week's episode of Magic City Mondays, we're joined by two special guests. Uche Bean, from the city's Office of Social Justice &amp; Racial Equity, and Tiffanie Thompson, from the city's Office of Governmental Affairs, join us and make sure they let us know how we can find out what the "Big Picture" is for Birmingham today and for the future. They had a lot of fun with us on this show and we had a great discussion.

On this week's episode of Magic City Mondays, we're joined by two special guests. Uche Bean, from the city's Office of Social Justice &amp; Racial Equity, and Tiffanie Thompson, from the city's Office of Governmental Affairs, join us and make sure they let us know how we can find out what the "Big Picture" is for Birmingham today and for the future. They had a lot of fun with us on this show and we had a great discussion.

Magic City Mondays - Episode 4 - The Big Picture

On this week's episode of Magic City Mondays, we sit down with the city's Chief of Police to discuss public safety and crime reduction. We also discuss our favorite roles by the late John Witherspoon, Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming show, and our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

On this week's episode of Magic City Mondays, we sit down with the city's Chief of Police to discuss public safety and crime reduction. We also discuss our favorite roles by the late John Witherspoon, Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming show, and our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

Magic CIty Mondays - Episode 3 - A Chat With The Chief

Richard Arrington

This Bonus Episode of Magic City Mondays is the captured audio from last week's event at the Crossplex, "Awaken." This conversation between Mayor Woodfin and the first Black mayor of Birmingham, Dr. Richard Arrington, speaks not only to the history and powerful legacy of the "Magic City," but also to the future of our great city.

This Bonus Episode of Magic City Mondays is the captured audio from last week's event at the Crossplex, "Awaken." This conversation between Mayor Woodfin and the first Black mayor of Birmingham, Dr. Richard Arrington, speaks not only to the history and powerful legacy of the "Magic City," but also to the future of our great city.

BONUS EPISODE: Awaken - A Conversation With Mayor Woodfin & Mayor Richard Arrington

In our first remote episode of Magic City Mondays, we're joined by Dr. Anthony C. Hood and Dr. Josh Carpenter to discuss #BhamStrong, an effort by the city to help small business and entrepreneurs stay afloat during the COVID crisis. We also discuss the 5% raise for City Employees. Last, but not least, we have a FIRST on the podcast...you don't want to miss it.

In our first remote episode of Magic City Mondays, we're joined by Dr. Anthony C. Hood and Dr. Josh Carpenter to discuss #BhamStrong, an effort by the city to help small business and entrepreneurs stay afloat during the COVID crisis. We also discuss the 5% raise for City Employees. Last, but not least, we have a FIRST on the podcast...you don't want to miss it.

Episode 10 - #BhamStrong

This episode is packed with useful information. We're joined by Tene Dolphin, who shares with us an exciting opportunity for local business owners. We also discuss the StrongHer campaign and the #ReadWithWoodfin book series. Also, MARCH 1st is the deadline for FAFSA and Birmingham Promise applications to be submitted! March 1st! Let all the BCS high school seniors in your life know!

This episode is packed with useful information. We're joined by Tene Dolphin, who shares with us an exciting opportunity for local business owners. We also discuss the StrongHer campaign and the #ReadWithWoodfin book series. Also, MARCH 1st is the deadline for FAFSA and Birmingham Promise applications to be submitted! March 1st! Let all the BCS high school seniors in your life know!

Magic City Mondays - Episode 9 - A World of Opportunity - 

On this episode we're joined by Alicia Lumpkin, one of the city employees spearheading the DUMMY (Dumping Ugly Mess in My Yard) that targets illegal dumping across the city. We're letting you know how to dispose of your unwanted trash and talking about the efforts underway to keep Birmingham Beautiful. Also, we'll be discussing the legacy of Kobe Bryant, Bad Boys 3, and Popeye's Chicken new fashion line. This one's informative and hilarious. You don't want to miss it.

On this episode we're joined by Alicia Lumpkin, one of the city employees spearheading the DUMMY (Dumping Ugly Mess in My Yard) that targets illegal dumping across the city. We're letting you know how to dispose of your unwanted trash and talking about the efforts underway to keep Birmingham Beautiful. Also, we'll be discussing the legacy of Kobe Bryant, Bad Boys 3, and Popeye's Chicken new fashion line. This one's informative and hilarious. You don't want to miss it.

Magic City Mondays - Episode 8 - Keep Birmingham Beautiful

This week's episode kicks off with two major updates on the Birmingham Promise. Also on we're joined by Jonathan Porter, the Chairman of the 2021 World Games. He stops by to chat with us about what we can expect to see at the 2021 World Games in Birmingham. We also discuss Pardons for Progress, Crime, Employment, and a number of other issues affecting our city.

This week's episode kicks off with two major updates on the Birmingham Promise. Also on we're joined by Jonathan Porter, the Chairman of the 2021 World Games. He stops by to chat with us about what we can expect to see at the 2021 World Games in Birmingham. We also discuss Pardons for Progress, Crime, Employment, and a number of other issues affecting our city.

Magic City Mondays - Episode 7 - Birmingham Promise & The World Games

On this episode, we're joined by the city's head storyteller, Edward Bowser. We go through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the last year and have a serious discussion on the state of hip-hop. Also, we're joined by a VERY VERY VERY special guest for our "Dear Birmingham" segment, with a message of hope for us all this holiday season. See you in 2020!

On this episode, we're joined by the city's head storyteller, Edward Bowser. We go through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the last year and have a serious discussion on the state of hip-hop. Also, we're joined by a VERY VERY VERY special guest for our "Dear Birmingham" segment, with a message of hope for us all this holiday season. See you in 2020!

Magic City Mondays  - Episode 6 - 2019 Year In Review

On this episode, we have Darlene Wilson, a member of the newly formed City of Birmingham Small Business Council joining us to discuss their impact on the city. We also have exciting news about Birmingham's new rideshare service and an opportunity that could change tens of thousands of lives in the city. Check us out!

On this episode, we have Darlene Wilson, a member of the newly formed City of Birmingham Small Business Council joining us to discuss their impact on the city. We also have exciting news about Birmingham's new rideshare service and an opportunity that could change tens of thousands of lives in the city. Check us out!

Magic City Mondays - Episode 5 - Small Business in Birmingham

Faye Oates

On this episode, it's all about the Magic City Classic. Mayor Woodfin kicks it off by sharing his most vivid memory associated with the Magic City Classic. We're joined by Faye Oates, the city's Commissioner for Sports and Entertainment, to give you a rundown of Magic City Classic events and tell us about this year's parade Grand Marshal. He's a BIG deal. Happy Magic City Classic Week!

On this episode, it's all about the Magic City Classic. Mayor Woodfin kicks it off by sharing his most vivid memory associated with the Magic City Classic. We're joined by Faye Oates, the city's Commissioner for Sports and Entertainment, to give you a rundown of Magic City Classic events and tell us about this year's parade Grand Marshal. He's a BIG deal. Happy Magic City Classic Week!

Magic City Mondays - Episode 2 - It's Magic City Classic Time (feat. Faye Oates)

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