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Archive for July, 2020

The Birmingham channel: By myself but not alone

Friday, July 31st, 2020

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Fund-raising pitch for the American Neighborhood Enrichment Association in Birmingham. From American Neighborhood Enrichment Project.

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The Birmingham channel: Simulated season

Friday, July 24th, 2020

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Monster truck rally in “Rigs of Rods” in a virtual Legacy Arena. From the Best Jelly.

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The Birmingham channel: Lasting impressions

Friday, July 17th, 2020

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Lifting weights. From Brad Arbic.

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Vote 2020: Sample ballots for Jefferson, Shelby County primary runoffs

Friday, July 10th, 2020

We’re finally having a runoff election after casting ballots way back on March 3, otherwise known as the Before Times.

Vote 2020Yes, that global COVID-19 pandemic has delayed this minor runoff race from April till this upcoming Tuesday. And many voters will be deciding a Senate candidate on the Republican side. Birmingham Watch has more on that contest between Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville.

Note: Shelby County will not have a Democratic runoff.

Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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Find your polling place and districts.

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Sample ballots for other counties with runoffs.

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Jefferson County: Democratic ballot

vote 2020 jefferson county democrat runoff sample ballot

Jefferson and Shelby County: Republican ballot

vote 2020 jefferson shelby county republican runoff sample ballot

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More Vote 2020 coverage.

The Birmingham channel: When the paints go marching in

Thursday, July 9th, 2020

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Florida A&M’s Marching 100 rehearses in 2007 in Birmingham. From Hollowfiles.

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Happy Independence Day!

Saturday, July 4th, 2020

Video: John Legend performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

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Happy birthday, America!

I never knew this: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson is also known as “The Black National Anthem.” As we mark our country’s 244th birthday, let us also note that many of us still struggle for that promise of freedom and equality.

Black Lives Matter. Here’s how you can help.

The Birmingham channel: The flower next time

Friday, July 3rd, 2020

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Trains. From Parker the Mississippi Railfan.

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