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Re: The Magic of the Magic City Classic

Vickii Howell — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 22:29:23 -0000

Sebrena, I'm afraid I don't know. But if I can find out, I will certainly get back to you on it.

Re: The Magic of the Magic City Classic

Sebrena — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:39:51 -0000

If you know who sold the T-Shirts with the list of Historically Black Colleges on the back, please let me know. The front showed the insignia for the Magic City Classic, with the rival teams ASU vs. A&M and beneath it read "The Blacker the College; The Sweeter the Knowledge." I would like to purchase one or two more, but I can't find them.

Re: Wanted: Inspired Children To Change The World (Again)

Karen Utz — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03:22 -0000

I always try and take a few minutes out of my busy day to check out your site. Simply put, you're inspiring. Keep up the wonderful work. Birmingham is lucky to have you.

Re: The Birmingham Campaign Began 50 Years Ago Today

Ann Jimerson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:33:58 -0000

If you were a kid in Birmingham in 1963, then you have a story to tell. Share at www.KidsInBirmingham1963.org.

Re: The Birmingham Campaign Began 50 Years Ago Today

Christina — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:16:22 -0000

Thank you for drawing attention to this moment in our city's troubled history.

Re: The Meaning of Black History Month, For Now

Bettina — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:29:47 -0000

Thanks Vicki. I was at an event recently where the speaker described Rosa Parks as old and tired. She was younger than I am. I guess it is easier to digest that she was tired rather than an activist trained in civil disobedience.

Re: Cooper Green Mercy Madness and The Healthcare Divide

Billy Buxton — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:51:23 -0000

The gravy train lost it's wheels. You cannot afford in a bankrupt county or city to keep doing this It's a fact of life.

Re: Why I’m Glad Tommy Bice is Taking Charge of Birmingham City Schools

Vickii Howell — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:37:00 -0000

Ms. Hicks, I'm glad you appreciate that fact! I hope you will help us work toward creating more great schools in Birmingham, for the sake of our children and their economic future in the region. A rising tide should lift all boats!

Re: Why I’m Glad Tommy Bice is Taking Charge of Birmingham City Schools

Shirley Hicks — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:49:34 -0000

Great piece, Ms. Howell - glad to read it.

I'm one of the suburbanites, and since arriving here three years ago, have come to the conclusion that that the health of the Birmingham school system and the quality of education delivered to city students is vital to the entire region's economic well-being.

Re: Why I’m Glad Tommy Bice is Taking Charge of Birmingham City Schools

Vickii Howell — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:52:00 -0000

Thanks, Virginia!

Re: Why I’m Glad Tommy Bice is Taking Charge of Birmingham City Schools

Virginia — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:08:58 -0000

Great article and blog!
V

Re: Embracing The Lessons of Our History

Vickii Howell — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:05:06 -0000

Thanks, 'Re!

Re: Embracing The Lessons of Our History

Marie Sutton — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:16:17 -0000

Very well said, Vickii.

Re: Education Shenanigans Do Not Take A Holiday

Vickii Howell — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:08:43 -0000

Thanks, Elizabeth, I will do my best. I plan to attend tomorrow's school board meeting.

Re: Education Shenanigans Do Not Take A Holiday

Elizabethharris3 — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:44:59 -0000

Thank you for your article. Please stay on top of this issue, as it is an important one!

Re: Keeping the Fire Burning: On the Passing of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

Tahiera — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:07:00 -0000

Vickii, when it comes to writing, you are a hero! Your powerful use of words to bring people the reality of life and the events that unfolds within it is incredible. This article is amazing and there is a reward given to the reader as they relive the life story of a man who has left a legacy that will forever be remembered.

Re: Keeping the Fire Burning: On the Passing of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

Tahiera — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:07:00 -0000

Re: Keeping the Fire Burning: On the Passing of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

Tahiera — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:07:54 -0000

Re: Amid the Rubble, A Beautiful Spirit Shines Through

conveyancingsolicitorsbirmingh — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:07:00 -0000

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Re: Amid the Rubble, A Beautiful Spirit Shines Through

commercial solicitors — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:07:57 -0000

It was one of many private and public efforts organized in response to this great tragedy.This is a nice content.Thanks to share this blog.

Re: The Picture That Changed Birmingham

Vickii Howell — Sat, 28 May 2011 20:01:00 -0000

So true. Very powerful. Words cannot convey the debt of gratitude I personally owe these people, and the debt owed by the nation for their courage and sacrifice. We are all better off because of them.

Re: The Picture That Changed Birmingham

Vickii Howell — Sat, 28 May 2011 16:01:40 -0000

Re: The Picture That Changed Birmingham

Harris Reynolds — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:07:00 -0000

I just saw the documentary on the Freedom Riders recently... amazing story.

Re: The Picture That Changed Birmingham

Harris Reynolds — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:07:19 -0000

I just saw the documentary on the Freedom Riders recently... amazing story.

Re: The Picture That Changed Birmingham

Vickii Howell — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:41:00 -0000

Yes, the local media were basically part of the system. If it weren't for the national media, few people would have really known what was going on. That's why I love the "strategery" of these Civil Rights masterminds. They knew that creating a crisis was the only way to get the publicity they needed to tell the world what was going on.