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The Birmingham channel: Independence Eve

Monday, July 3, 2017 by Wade Kwon

A look at Birmingham in videos …

The 400m finals at June’s National Senior Games at Samford’s track. From RichardW52.

The finish line downtown for the 5k race at June’s National Senior Games. From Best Times Event Timing.

Talking with 5k competitors at June’s National Senior Games downtown. From Best Times Event Timing.

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Highlight reel of Jalen Williams-Luke, strong safety at Arkansas Tech and former Ramsay player. From Street Light Recruiting.

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TRenee leads Caribbean dance fitness at the 6th annual Caribbean Festival in June at Linn Park downtown. From Tanneka Coleman.

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Talking with Kimberly Jeanty, program director for the Community Kitchens of Birmingham. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Birmingham power pop band the Lolas performs in June at the Nick on Southside. From Tim Boykin.

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Announcing plans for the weekend when UAB football returns. From UAB News.

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Visiting Birmingham to ride Zyp bikes, hang out in Kelly Ingram Park downtown, dine at Bottega in Five Points South. From Wonderful_u.

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A triple for the Birmingham Thunderbolts at June’s Scenic City Summer showcase in Chattanooga. From 2 Big Girlz.

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Singer-songwriter and “The Voice” contestant Melanie Martinez performs in 2015 at Tin Roof in Lakeview. From Luis Fernando.

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Drone footage of Vulcan, UAB, Railroad Park and Regions Field. From the Hen Men.

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Time-lapse footage of Regions Field during a Barons game. From Don Naman.

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Highlights from the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association Convention in June at the Bessemer Civic Center. From Jman’s Video Productions.

Talking with artist Robert West the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association Convention in June at the Bessemer Civic Center. From Tahiera Monique Brown.

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A big tap number at the Birmingham Dance Theatre recital. From Karen Briley.

Birmingham Dance Theatre recital performance. From Karen Briley.

Performing “Waltz of the Flowers” at the Birmingham Dance Theatre recital. From Karen Briley.

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May’s Party at the Parks at Railroad Park downtown. From Al Baptist Children’s Homes.

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Bus ride along I-20/59 and through downtown. From Walking Tourist.

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Amtrak Crescent heading downtown from Southside. From Oat324.

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Desert Storm parade in 1991 downtown. From James Carden.

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A look at Andrez from Birmingham, attending Kids Across America sports camp in Branson. From Kids Across America.

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One Voice performs “I Came to Magnify” at at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

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Commercial for a July 6 concert at Sloss Furnaces featuring Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta and Chicago rapper Famous Dex. From Lightfoot Media Group

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Praise Team performs “How Excellent” at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

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Birmingham’s Jordan Guerrero pitches his fourth strikeout against Mobile’s Jared Walsh in June at Regions Field downtown. From Minor League Baseball.

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Mountain bike racing at Oak Mountain State Park. From Scott Brown.

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The beauty of Railroad Park. From Unincstudios32.

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GG and Diana visit downtown and stop by the McWane Science Center. From Javi Garcia.

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Demo video for the Birmingham Home Show in February at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From AllSouth Appliance.

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Dance battle at Woodlawn High. From Jas and Bri.

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At Pridefest 2017 in June at Sloss Furnaces. From Kira.

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Teaching Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” From Tim McGee.

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Columbus, Miss., gospel singer Shondolyn Young Richardson performs “God and God Alone” in May at the BJCC South Meeting Room. From Be Encouraged.

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Around town at the Market at Pepper Place in Lakeview, Outback Steakhouse at the Riverchase Galleria and other stops. From Tangerine 탠저린.

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Opelika rapper King Meesee plugs his project. From Gatorsquadenttv.

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Wrinardo McKennedy, president of 45 Inc. business consultancy in Inverness, talks about freedom vs. security. From Wrinardo McKennedy.

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Rapper/YouTuber Froggy Fresh performs “The Baddest” in June at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Foamdog.

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San Diego sales consultant Claude Diamond gives the keynote address at the Alabama Real Estate Investor Association’s June meeting at Embassy Suites in Homewood. From Alabama Real Estate Investor Association.

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certain unalienable rights

Monday, July 3, 2017 by Wade Kwon

That among these are
Life, Liberty and the pur-
suit of Happiness.

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#sundayread for July 2, 2017

Sunday, July 2, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Charlie Byrne's Bookshop

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salt water tally

Sunday, July 2, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Waves write their names in
lattice letters of foam with
disappearing ink.

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every day’s a vacation in the ocean

Saturday, July 1, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Even the sharks are
headed to the beach for some
swimming and nibbling.

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the finicky gourmand

Friday, June 30, 2017 by Wade Kwon

She would eat only
chicken fingers, potatoes
(mashed) and M&Ms.

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creative input

Thursday, June 29, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Knowing trivia
answers: good. Making up the
answers: much better.

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post-lunch lull

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 by Wade Kwon

The afternoon is
for wrapping napkins, flirting
with fellow servers.

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bles this mess

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 by Wade Kwon

It’s easy to write
haiku when you don’t have to
count out the sylla—

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The Birmingham channel: Games people play

Monday, June 26, 2017 by Wade Kwon

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Promo for Vulcan Industries in Moody. From Vulcan Media.

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Riding a bus downtown and north on U.S. 78. From Walking Tourist.

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Birmingham’s Eddy Alvarez nails a home run against the Tennessee Smokies earlier this month in Knoxville. From Minor League Baseball.

Barons pitcher Jordan Stephens strikes out his sixth batter during a six-inning, one-hit, scoreless season and Double-A debut for Birmingham. From Minor League Baseball.

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Pam discusses her facelift at Petro Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in Vestavia Hills. From Vulcan Media.

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Derek discusses his time with the Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative. From the City of Birmingham.

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Birmingham Thunderbolts vs. Ohio Stingrays of Columbus earlier this month at the Scenic City Summer showcase in Chattanooga. From Saunders Kids Sports.

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Talking with Dr. Victor Lin about his work at UAB. From Vulcan Media.

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Feature on Japanese restaurant Kyoto Yakitori coming to downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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A busy day at this Birmingham airport. From Mitchell Schaaf.

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A look at the $2 million renovation at the Birmingham Race Course. From Greyhound News.

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Pickleball! A National Senior Games match between Lily Hencken/Beth McCullough vs. LeAnne Farr/LeEtta Smith, earlier this month at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Lily Hencken.

Mixed doubles practice at the National Senior Games with Lily and William Hencken. From Mike Najjar.

Swimmer Terril McBride of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., competing at the National Senior Games at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Jenn LaMonaca discusses the National Senior Games shot put competitors being interviewed by USA Today at the Samford track. From Jenn Lamonaca.

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Hanging out at Vulcan. From Henry and Grady.

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Mexican band Tierra Cali performs “Perra Soledad” in May at Rancho El Centenario in Mt. Olive. From José Toribio.

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Promo for Corporate America Credit Union in Irondale. From Vulcan Media.

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Feeding rainbow lorikeets at the Birmingham Zoo. From Cameron Porcaro.

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Visiting the “Rick and Bubba Show” in Vestavia Hills and a stop downtown. From McFarlin Vlogs.

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Meridian’s Amy’s School of Dance performs “Adventures in Wonderland” at April’s Platinum competition at the Alabama Theatre downtown, winning Top Recreational Act. From Platinum Dance.

Mountain Brook team Linda Dobbins Dance performs “April Shower” at March’s Thunderstruck competition at the Alabama Theatre downtown, winning Teen Small Group. From Fullam Enterprises.

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Alabama’s DJ Manish at the SliceFest after party earlier this month at Sidebar in Lakeview. From Manish Lets Get Em a k a DJ Manish.

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Nashville singer-songwriter Amanda Shires performs “Stay” in October at Vulcan Park in Homewood. From Barry Curry.

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Home schooling on the road in Birmingham, including a visit to the McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute downtown. From Wesprout West End Sprout.

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Birmingham rapper Lauren Michel performs in April at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Jay Dexter.

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Record of “Go Fly a Kite” by Bill Perry, recorded at Reed in Birmingham. From P.L.R.

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Promo for downtown law firm Burr and Forman. From Vulcan Media.

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Memphis singer-songwriter Valerie June performs in March at Saturn in Avondale. From Barry Curry.

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Exploring the abandoned Carraway Hospital in Druid Hills, including a run-in with the police. From Payton Schmitt.

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Boston saxophonist Elan Trotman performs at Jazz in the Park’s May concert at Huffman High School. From DeffMind Film Production.

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Drone footage of downtown at the intersection of Second Avenue North and 20th Street. From Lost Alchemist.

And one block over, drone footage of the Heaviest Corner on Earth. From Alex McAnnally.

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Highlight reel for Homewood sophomore pitcher/fielder Justin Perreault at May’s Sunshine Southeast Showcase in Cartersville, Ga. From Skill Show Videos.

Highlight reel for Spain Park sophomore pitcher/first baseman P.T. Vercher at the Sunshine Southeast Showcase. From Skill Show Videos.

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Promo for Alexander Dentistry and Over the Mountain Dentistry in Mountain Brook. From Over the Mountain Dentistry, Family and Cosmetic Dental, Mountain Brook, AL.

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Talking with Alabama House minority leader Anthony Daniels at June’s ProGrowth Policy Retreat at Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Hoover. From Nexus Energy Center.

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Drone footage of Railroad Park and downtown. From Travel Endeavor.

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Highlights from Urban Ministry’s WE Eat Together fund-raiser in May downtown. From Brittany Sturdivant.

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Trying to take a photo in movie mode (our vertical video of the week). From Indykittykeilah.

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Promo for Civitan International. From Civitan International.

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Death metal band Deicide performs earlier this month at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Official B and B Records.

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Driving through downtown from I-20/59 to I-65 north. From Road Runner 22.

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A look at the Bessemer Farmers Market. From Drae.

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The Amtrak train arrives (our other vertical video of the week). From Madeline Hart.

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Highlights from the 2013 game between LSU and UAB at Baton Rouge. From Cityzen225.

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A member of the Titusville Dodgers (our other other vertical video of the week). From the PLAYS Digital.

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Birmingham’s Sunny Nguyen reaches out to Sloss Tech speaker Casey Neistat. From Supersun.

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Testimonial by Lee Goldenberg of Greystone Chiropractic in Hoover for MacMedia. From MacMedia.

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Brianna Bolanos recites “Ballad of Birmingham” by Dudley Randall (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Brianna Bolanos.

A school project re-creation of the events around the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. From Abel Llamas.

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Violins of Hope, once owned by the inmates of Nazi concentration camps, to be part of an April concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Promo for Children’s Village in Powderly. From Vulcan Media.

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Trains from the 22nd Street viaduct. From Jonathan Filion.

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Los Caminantes performs “Ven y Abrázame” in 2016. From José Toribio.

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Birmingham saxophonist Vann Burchfield performs “Lay Back” at Perfect Note in Hoover. From Vann Burchfield.

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Drone footage of the city and the water. From the Hen Men.

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Looking at Red Mountain Theatre Company’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Talking with Barry Williams of the Birmingham Water Works. From Vulcan Media.

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Checking out downtown and Vulcan. From BIM Brothers America.

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Promo for Walker Enterprises in Birmingham. From Vulcan Media.

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Visiting parks in Mountain Brook and downtown while hunting for treasure. From Adventure Hunt.

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An industrial diesel locomotive switcher. From Awhitva.

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Heavy rain and flooding in Bessemer earlier this month. From Storm Chasing Video.

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Birmingham artist Celestia Morgan discusses her work in “State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now” at Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts. From Frist Center.

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sitcom scrum

Monday, June 26, 2017 by Wade Kwon

The idiot ball
bounces from character to
character for laughs.

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#sundayread for June 25, 2017

Sunday, June 25, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Cat of Many Tails book

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rip megan rondini

Sunday, June 25, 2017 by Wade Kwon

She was raped. She cried
for help. They shunned her, blamed her.
Then she killed herself.

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a greedy cancer

Saturday, June 24, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Corruption poisons
the powerful, infecting
people with mistrust.

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woes before doze

Friday, June 23, 2017 by Wade Kwon

Night becomes prison
for insomniacs who want
parole to dreamland.

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