"We find that there are so many talented, hardworking people who want to stay here, collaborate, and build the community. I think something to work on— that we all are trying to work on is how do we communicate together? How do we break down those silos that we sometimes build for ourselves? "
Viola Ratcliffe is on a mission to empower Birmingham's creative economy to become a means of sustainable growth for the city and beyond. Meet this month’s inspiring FACE of Birmingham! Image: Create Birmingham by Katie Leigh Matthews, Style Blueprint Viola Ratcliffe has loved the arts for as long as she can remember — from elementary school art classes to earning her master’s in Art History. Now, as Director of Community Engagement at Create Birmingham, she…
It’s AMD Creative's favorite time of the year – we’re celebrating our Women Making Waves Award winners! This is our 6th year highlighting inspiring women throughout Birmingham who are positively impacting, changing and uplifting their communities through their dedication, passion and selflessness. Whether their contributions are in business, wellness, media and more, each of these ladies showcase their own unique qualities, and we’re honored to recognize them! In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re happy…
Olivia Anthony’s Next Act Involves Growth, Glam and Giving Back Olivia Anthony knew she was born to run her own fashion label. Deep in her gut, she could feel it. But, as she worked as a stylist and at a department store, she needed more time to help her fashion company, LIVStreetwear, take flight. So, in 2016, she made this promise to her father, Emory Anthony, in Birmingham: allow her one year to get her…
By Mayor Randall Woodfin Office of Public Information As the City of Birmingham’s first poet laureate, Salaam Green is performing a role she now believes she was born to play. But a year ago? Green was not so sure. Green submitted her application on the edge of the deadline. “When I first became poet laureate, I was reminded that I grew up with very little exposure to poetry or poets,” she said. “I did not…