A look at iLead Escape, a conference for ministers last week at Faith Chapel Christian Center near McDonald Chapel (our vertical video of the week). From Janice Johnson.
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The Vestavia Hills High School Literacy Club created this commercial for the Birmingham Reads Book Drive Challenge. From Better Basics.
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The Birmingham Blaze beats the Panhandle Crusaders 14-12 in last week’s season opener at Carver Field. From T4Films.
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Selfie-guided tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. From Pimp Juice.
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Abby and Ava compete in and win the Champion Spirit Group Bama Challenge in February at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Cheer Pro Athletics.
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The Standing Ovation Talent Group performs “Four Little Girls — the Birmingham Church Bombing 1963” in February in Orlando. From Dionne Beasley.
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Andrew Robison (73) of Louisiana participates in February’s Future150 Underclassmen Camp Birmingham All-Star Game at Carver High in North Birmingham. From Drew Robison.
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Clips from Tuscaloosa’s Allison Boyd, a graduate of Birmingham-Southern. She has appeared in “Suburgatory,” “Oculus” and “Two Broke Girls.” From EC/FC.
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Super Bowl promo for Art Franklin on WIAT-42. From Kristi Joiner.
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Cab driver Steve K. records a passenger’s complaint about another cabbie in October. From Steve K.
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Cab driver Steve K. receives a note, “Snitches get stitches.” From Steve K.
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Cab driver Steve K.: “Yellow Cab speeds through Birmingham. Crash pic at end. 78-year-old cab driver disregards law. Known for speeding/racing.” From Steve K.
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Mary Greeley looks at Birmingham’s minimum wage battle with the Legislature. From Mary Greeley.
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Drone footage of the Zamora Shrine Center in Irondale. From Brian Campbell.
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WABM-68 station sign-off with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” From Bhamtown.
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Kansas City tribute band Almost KISS performs in 2014 at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From SuperKiss1100.
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The 2016 Birmingham Addy Awards intro video from UAB Digital Media. From Stephen M. Stark.
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An idea pitch, Level Up, for the 2016 Birmingham Addy Awards. From Stephen M. Stark.
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On “Deer and Wildlife Stories,” Keith Warren meets fellow deer breeder and Birmingham attorney Rusty Weaver, who owns Guntersville deer farm Weaver Two Whitetails. From Rustic River Media.
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Mississippi musician Luther Dickinson performs “Mayor Langford Birmingham Blues” earlier this month at the Acoustic in Bridgeport, Conn. From Frederick Matt.
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Promo for “A Night of Miracles Encounter” with Christina Glenn Weeks on April 24 at the BJCC South Ballroom downtown. From PCGWM.
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Drone footage of the Birmingham Zoo, including areas under construction. From Birmingham Zoo.
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Highlight reel for Jabari Weeks of Hueytown High. From Street Light Recruiting.
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Florida high schooler narrates his latest gamer video by describing his recent trip to Birmingham. From akaSyzygy.
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British metal band Bullet for My Valentine performs “Tears Don’t Fall” in February at Iron City on Southside. From Jennifer Devereaux.
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Weather Channel, Birmingham edition. From Welcome to the Woods.
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Drone footage of the weekly Birmingham Cars and Coffee meetup at Hoover Tactical Firearms. From William Panik.
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Rappers Cory Savage, Mississippi Maal, Digga and Roc Reels perform in “The Birmingham Underground Cypher Part 4.” From Roc Reels.
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Browsing Barnes and Noble. From 지상선.
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A visit to the 2014 Bassmaster Classic World Championship at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From the Carlstar Group.
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Promo for WBHM (90.3 FM) storytelling program “Localore: Finding America.” From Chris Lewis, Nash Films.
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss during Read Across America earlier this month at Hayes K-8 School in North Avondale. From Jill Gilardi.
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Hanging out at Uptown and the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. From Charles Crepps.
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Nashville rock band the Vegabonds shows life on the road from Oxford, Miss., to Birmingham. From the Vegabonds.
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Singer-songwriter and actor Keith Robinson performs at Steel Lounge downtown. From Tanisha D. Davis.
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Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates chats with the audience earlier this month at Iron City (our other vertical video of the week). From Dorothy Gordon.
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Portland band Ant’lrd performs in November at Saturn in Avondale. From Non Films.
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Birmingham-Southern beats LaGrange College 93-91 in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament last week at Emory University in Atlanta. From Emory Sports.
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Birmingham-Southern coach Chris Graves recaps the win. From Emory Sports.
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Rep. John Lewis of Georgia speaks at Moore Styles Barber Shop downtown while on a campaign stop with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. From Andre Thomas.
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A look at February’s Repticon Birmingham Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at the Zamora Shrine Center in Irondale (our other other vertical video of the week). From the Royal Wolf.
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IndyCar racing video game on a virtual track based on Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From WarlitzkiLp.
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Drone footage of Birmingham, including Vulcan Park, Railroad Park and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Marks Media Wedding Films.
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Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge performs “Who Are You Waiting For” in February at the Alys Stephens Center on Southside (our other other other vertical video of the week). From karisjhall.
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Javier and Erica demonstrate a Bachata combo. From Unricka Jenkins Jr.
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Athens, Ga., indie pop musician Kishi Bashi performs “It All Began With a Burst” at Iron City on Southside. From treser62.
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Time-lapse footage of sunset over Lake Purdy. From Matt Ezell.
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Helmet cam of a heat with the Alabama Pro Racers League at Autobahn Indoor Speedway in Bessemer. From SIMCO Motorsports.
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Krystal J. Grant performs “Bethena, A Concert Waltz” in February at Mountain Brook Community Church. From Ars Arvole.
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Exploring the Japanese Garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Nomadic Officiant.
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