Father knows best, as the saying goes. Your dad taught you how to ride a bike and how to execute the perfect cannonball. He taught you how to drive and stayed up late to help you finish your school project. He encouraged you to stick up for yourself but was always there with a shoulder to cry on. This week, in honor of Father's Day, we asked some of Birmingham's creative dads how they would…
Happy Pride Month, Birmingham! While this is a special month of celebration, working to ensure and further the rights and freedoms of our LGBTQ+ community is a year-round priority. That's why just one of the things we're celebrating this month is Mayor Randall Woodfin's forward-thinking decision last year to appoint Josh Coleman as the City of Birmingham's first LGBTQ+ Liaison, partnering with the many organizations and individuals working to advance equality every day. We are…
"Motherhood isn’t easy and a lot of assumptions are made about gender roles and stereotypes of women in my business. It’s important to me to build something inclusive."
School is almost out, but that doesn't mean your little darlings have to stop learning! There are a myriad of summer camp options in Birmingham, from day camps to sleep aways, and this week we're highlighting a few summer programs and activities that will get your kids thinking creatively and playing outside the box. Summer Art Camp at the Birmingham Museum of Art is a fantastic option for your budding artist! They have offerings for…
"For as long as I can remember, my mom has been my best friend. I admired her work ethic and vision, and I never questioned her guidance. One piece of advice she gave me is, “Let other people’s ceiling be your floor.” She taught me that it was important to learn from others' experience instead of the hard way or starting from scratch."