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words, actions and change

Sunday, January 15th, 2017

In Birmingham, John
Lewis and Freedom Riders
were met with brute force.

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washington or bust

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

Cheer on the peaceful
change of power or decry
the ruler to be.

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defining moment

Friday, January 13th, 2017

A chance to focus
on the things that matter while
discarding nonsense.

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does matter

Thursday, January 12th, 2017

Money, self-interest,
power, revenge, privilege,
winning arguments.

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don’t matter

Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

Vaccines, lady parts,
qualifications, gay folk,
people of color.

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hurry up, climate change

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

My Southern chalet
will triple in value as
a beachfront cottage.

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The Birmingham channel: Snowed in

Monday, January 9th, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Drone footage of Friday’s snow around town. From Alabama Aerial Photography.

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Sophie Lovely performs “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (our vertical video of the week). From Sophie Lovely.

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The view from Vulcan. From Jason Nail.

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Pink Mobb ride in October for motorcycle awareness and cancer support. From Chance the Rider.

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Insane Clown Posse performs in October at Zydeco on Southside (our other vertical video of the week). From Bloody Hatchetz.

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Sunset along I-20 eastbound. From Daniel the ADD Gamer.

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Kenyan gospel singer Lucy Wangeci Chineke performs. From Kikuyu Diaspora Television USA.

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Birmingham’s Dorothy Love Coates and the Gospel Harmonettes. From True Gospel Man.

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Daniel “Jose” Carr and Bo Berry perform in October at the B.O.S.S. Ultra Bar and Lounge downtown. From Gottfried Kibelka.

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A look at the Hollis Museum, a collection of toys and games from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s by Tim Hollis. From Highland Piper.

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Dance party! From Catedraticodj.

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Driving along Green Springs Highway, I-65 and I-20. From Misael 205.

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Birmingham artist O performs “No More Mista Nice Guy.” From Phreal Innovations.

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Birmingham Outlaws at Atlanta Vikings in the first Elite Youth Sports CEO Bowl tournament. From Twin Sports TV.

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UAB explores West End High School in the Oakwood Place neighborhood. From UABtv.

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The beginning of Saturday vespers at St. Symeon Orthodox Church in the Highland Park neighborhood (our other other vertical video of the week). From David Surrett.

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Elvis Presley performs “Hurt” in 1976 at the BJCC Coliseum downtown. From Leon Smith.

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Promo for the October Kigooco Explosion music event at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham — The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. From Sam Samrack.

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Ostriches and giraffes at the Birmingham Zoo. From Super Star Sisters.

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” animated. From the Exalted Nation of Truth.

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Highlights from the 2015 Barber Vintage Festival in October in Leeds. From Revival Cycles.

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Twerk time. From Shawty City.

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Rock climbing at Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover. From George Evans.

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Looking over downtown Birmingham. From Just Another Life.

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Charles Barkley on minority participation in organ donation programs. From Vicary.

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Promo for the Brown-Marx building downtown. From Berkadia Alabama Office.

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Interview with Birmingham native Hassan Ralph Williams. From Despite the Challenges.

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Rock band 311 performs “Visit” in August at Iron City on Southside. From 311Vision.

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Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service firefighters strip at September’s Southern Women’s Show to raise money for the American Cancer Society. From AL.com.

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The Miles College Purple Marching Machine Band performs during a game in September at Legion Field. From Roll Tide Alabama State.

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A freestyle drumline at the Alabama Music Awards in July at the Carver Theatre downtown. From Alabama Music.

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Birmingham rapper Mr. Eastside (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Cnote Foster.

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Interview with Steve Lowery, Birmingham artist and illustrator. From Jerry W. Henry.

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Driving along I-20/59 and Red Mountain Expressway to Homewood. From Oscar Briones.

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Vlog from December. From Erik Halley.

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Hair show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From ItsLillybear.

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Roundtable with Bebe Goodrich of Icebox Coffee, Cece Pearson of Alabama Baby and Brooke Battle of Swell Fund-Raising. From Stephen Palgon.

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Time-lapse footage of driving from Birmingham to Mobile. From Jack H.

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Waterproofing the Powell Avenue Steam Plant downtown. From SEME Resources Inc.

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Looking at the renovated Federal Reserve building and its new kinetic sculpture downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Racing go-karts during the Pro Racers Social Invitational at the Autobahn Indoor Speedway in Bessemer. From SIMCOMotorsportsTV.

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Highlights from November’s Creatives After Dark at Rafiki’s Grill on Valley Avenue. From Live It Up Nation.

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Opera Shots pop-up concert in November at Good People Brewing Company downtown. From Opera Birmingham.

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Ahmad Ward of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on voting. From #EuropeGoesUS – LENA.

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Leslie Carlisle on the Birmingham Rotary Club’s Pre-K Learning Initiative. From United Way.

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Bob Garner, lineman for Alabama Power, at work in 1960. From Donna Arcara.

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Hooping at September’s Artwalk on Morris Avenue. From Carron HoopsAlot.

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Vlog from October’s Magic City Classic. From Rejine Evans.

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Avery and Mom slide. From Adam Humphries.

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Driver weaves through cars before wrecking on I-20/59 westbound near I-459 junction (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From BRINKD2B.

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Shooting hoops. From Kansas Chaney.

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Promo for October’s FangCon 2016 at the Hilton Hotel Perimeter Park. From Cameron Ely.

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At a game at Legion Field (our final vertical video of the week). From Roll Tide Alabama State.

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The Birmingham channel

the limits of family togetherness

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Maybe the kids can
color for the next few days:
books, walls, whatever.

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#sundayread for January 8, 2017

Sunday, January 8th, 2017

My picks for #sundayread for January 8, 2017:

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shut-ins for life

Sunday, January 8th, 2017

Drones drop off supplies,
while we binge-watch everything.
What’s cabin fever?

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precipitation buffet

Saturday, January 7th, 2017

Rain falls more harshly
as ice pellets, more gently
as dainty snowflakes.

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asynchronous communication

Friday, January 6th, 2017

I called. She emailed
back. I tried a text. And then
she faxed me over.

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you know those lights were bright on broadway

Thursday, January 5th, 2017

There are not many
who remember. They say a
handful still survive.

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dash it all

Wednesday, January 4th, 2017

The GPS voice
told him, “Drive recklessly,” and
he blindly followed.

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lies, all lies

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017

Everyone talks a-
bout fake news, but no one does
a thing about it.

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