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Printed Thursday, July 2, 2020 We asked Birmingham-area residents: combat littering Volume 56, Edition 27

TIMES STAFF in metro area 115 3rd Avenue West After COVID-19, will Birmingham, AL 35204-4114 Special to the Times (205) 251-5158 Litter Quitters launched in 2018 as a FOUNDER AND we ever return to what pilot project for high schools within the PUBLISHER EMERITUS Valley Creek Watershed. The project was Dr. Jesse J. Lewis, Sr. so well received that it was expanded to include all 30 public high schools located in PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER normal used to be? Jefferson County. Samuel P. Martin Representatives from the Litter Quitters committee give presentations to each EXECUTIVE EDITOR participating school. The presentations Barnett Wright include information about Jefferson County’s local waterways and watersheds, DESIGN/CONTRIBUTING EDITOR litter and its negative impacts on the envi- Kathryn Sesser-Dorné ronment, competition details and how DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR their school can participate. Erica Wright Each participating school submits one 60-second video into the competition. After CONTRIBUTING WRITER content review, the videos are uploaded to Ameera Steward the Litter Quitters website for 12 days of vot- ing. Students promote their videos, and the SALES DIRECTOR videos with the most ‘likes’ at the end of the James S. Gettys III competition win cash prizes. ANNA LISA CIACCIO: “Honestly, KASIA GONNERNAN: “I think we This year, due to the COVID -19 pan- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE I think that we should shut the retraced our steps a little bit demic, Litter Quitters had to adapt to Ray Carter school closures. When schools moved to entire state down again. If you and went in the wrong direction online classes, many students were unable CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST look at countries like Singapore by opening back up. I think we Gwen DeRu to complete their videos. Of the 25 schools that modeled early intervention need to rethink on how we are originally set to participate, only three COPY EDITOR methods, they flattened their re-opening places and be more schools were able to complete the project: Gloria Berry Woodlawn, Ramsay, and George W. Carver curve early on. I don’t really cautious and continue taking High Schools. CIRCULATION know what the solution is at this precautions and staying at home Woodlawn High School’s video received Birmingham/Bessemer point, but I don’t think we’re when necessary and waiting and the most likes and was awarded a $1,000 Phillip Eldridge cash prize In a sign of the times, this video going to be back to normal for a hoping for a vaccine to come.” showed how masks and gloves were being CLASSIFIEDS long time.” littered in parking lots and other places. Jessica Lewis Littering is a major problem throughout Jefferson County and local governments Published weekly on Thursdays. Published waste significant tax dollars cleaning up roads at 115 Third Avenue West, Birmingham, and other public areas. Nationally, cleaning Alabama 35204. up litter costs taxpayers and businesses $11.5 © 2020 Times Inc. Reproduction of any part billion each year. In addition, litter degrades of any issue requires written permission from water quality in creeks and streams, harms the publisher. All submissions of material humans and animals, and affects property become the property of The Birmingham values and quality of life. Litter Quitters was Times and will not be returned. Submissions created to spread the word that littering is may be edited and may be published or costly, dangerous, and . . . stupid. otherwise reused in any medium. Age and maturity are major factors in the profile of a litterer. The most frequent ACCURACY: It is The Times policy to correct errors promptly. Mistakes should culprits are teenagers and young adults. This be called to the attention of the Editor at age group is more than three times more 251-5158. likely to litter than older adults and that is why this campaign focuses on this demo- Weekly single copies are BARBARA AGE: “I think we are LAKEISHA WRIGHT: “I think we’re graphic. $1.00 per copy. going to have to continue to going to have to get adjusted to About four years ago, a group of make adjustments and it’s going what a new normal will look like-minded organizations came together HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: Subscription rates to create a community outreach and public are $50 per year. Renewals are $40. to be a new normal from here on like after this pandemic has awareness campaign to encourage everyone, POSTMASTER: Send address changes out. I believe the same things we impacted the entire country. I but especially high school students, to stop to The Birmingham Times, P.O. Box 10503, were doing prior to COVID-19 see us trying to do some of the littering. The Litter Quitters anti-littering Birmingham, AL 35202-0503. campaign is a project spearheaded by the as far as having large gatherings familiar things we were doing, Jefferson County Conservation District and big events . . . are not going but I don’t see it as the same, I in partnership with a number of entities to work anymore because you see it as getting acquainted with including City of Birmingham, City of Bessemer, City of Hoover, City of Leeds , can’t interact in the same ways a new norm and then becoming Creative Directions, Inc., Freshwater Land you could before.” comfortable with that.” Trust, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Department of Health. Holly Killian with the Jefferson County Conservation District said, “We were thrilled that we were able to complete the ON THE COVER competition in light of the COVID -19 pandemic going on around us. The students In the aftermath in Birmingham, residents are lending a hand to clean up and artists are lending spray worked so hard on these videos and they all paint cans and paintbrushes to make a district dormant from damage and COVID-19 vibrant again. Urban did excellent work! We are looking forward National Newspaper Standard, 2nd Avenue North, downtown Birmingham. (AMEERA STEWARD, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) FOR MORE ON to the 2021 Litter Quitters competition when Publishers Association BLM MURALS IN BIRMINGHAM, SEE PAGE 12. even more schools can participate.” JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 3 BIRMINGHAM Birmingham Times captures City projects $75M revenue top awards from loss; mayor cites COVID-19 Alabama Press

BY ERICA WRIGHT pend merit pay, cost of living adjustment “Because of the financial constraints Association The Birmingham Times and longevity pay,” the mayor said. The Birmingham Times staff Due to the uncertainty of its finances, we’re in, we have to make this tough Due to the impact of COVID-19, the the city has already postponed its FY 2021 decision. That is in exchange for The Birmingham Times Media Group City of Birmingham is projected to have a budget to August 20 with the budget going making sure our employees can (BTMG) won 1st place awards for Best $75 million revenue shortfall and may have into effect October 1. News Feature Story; Best Education According to the Mayor-Council Act, stay employed as well as continue to to suspend merit pay for city employees, provide basic services. I’m confident Coverage; Best Layout and Design; and Best Mayor Randall Woodfin the mayor must present his budget to the Newspaper Website in the 2020 Alabama announced on Tuesday. council by May 20 each year, before the we will push through this and I’m Press Association Media Awards, the organi- fiscal year begins July 1. zation announced “Since March, because “Because of the financial constraints hoping things maybe change six businesses have had to months from now or even three Friday. close, we’ve seen a decrease we’re in, we have to make this tough deci- The Mississippi sion,” said Woodfin. “That is in exchange months from now.” Press Association in occupational taxes and for making sure our employees can stay sales taxes, in addition to MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN judged the compe- employed as well as continue to provide tition that includ- that, some businesses have basic services. I’m confident we will push closed permanently such ed nearly 3,000 through this and I’m hoping things maybe have been on public property for 40 or entries submitted as Lucy’s, Urban Standard MAYOR change six months from now or even three more years. and Babalu,” said Woodfin. RANDALL by 98 publications. months from now. On May 31, protestors gathered in Linn The Times “When all of these things WOODFIN “We exist to provide basic services to Park for a peaceful demonstration. Efforts happen, there is a ripple won a total of 10 our citizens and that has to be done. We were made to remove the 52-foot obelisk, awards includ- that affects the City of hope to not have to cut basic services but as demonstrators chipped away at the Birmingham. We don’t receive business ing 3rd place when you have a $75 million shortfall, base and even tied ropes to the structure. for General licenses anymore, we don’t receive occupa- everything is on the table,” he said. During the event, Woodfin told supporters tional and sales taxes, we don’t have events Excellence. he would “finish the job” and remove the The winning story for Best News Feature in our city, we don’t receive lodging taxes MONUMENT FINE monument in a “safe and controlled envi- was titled “Hidden Pain: Surviving Sexual and that causes a decrease in the funding In another matter, the City Council ronment.” Abuse” and written by freelancer Je’Don we bring in.” voted to pay the $25,000 fine that was lev- Following this move, Alabama’s Holloway Talley. The series of articles shared Woodfin said the funding has decreased ied against the city following the removal Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the stories of Birmingham-area women and steadily at about 20 percent for the last of the Confederate monument in Linn the city for removing the monument and their experiences of how sexual assault had two months and if that holds that shortfall Park. violating the state law that was passed an impact on them as they grew into adults. could impact city workers. In 2017, the Alabama Legislature passed three years prior. Tuesday’s vote settles that Talley began her series: “Gone are the “I shared some tough news with a law that protects historical structures, lawsuit and the money will go towards the days of silence and shame in the face of employees this morning . . . we have to sus- such as monuments or other statues that state’s Historic Preservation Fund. sexual assault and misconduct. America is slowly adapting to a new narrative for survi- vors of sexual abuse — one that empowers, vocalizes, and offers cathartic relief.” Since The Birmingham Times was Lawyers with bar association offering pro bono help to most protesters rebranded in 2016 the media publisher has won nearly two dozen journalism awards BY ERICA WRIGHT Burrell said the MCBA saw a need. in national and state contests including 1st The Birmingham Times “We wanted to make sure that people place awards for General Excellence; Best who were lawfully protesting had represen- Feature Story and Best Layout and Design. The Magic City Bar Association tation and secondly, there were a number of “I am excited to be recognized by the (MCBA) has established an ongoing Protest people that we know, African Americans in Alabama Press Association for the work we Protection Plan (PPP) to help provide free particular who are historically overcharged do here in Birmingham,” said Sam Martin, legal representation to many Birmingham and underrepresented,” he said. president and publisher of the BTMG. “Our protesters arrested during demonstrations. Approximately 20 attorneys are on dedicated team of editors and journalists “This plan has two phases and the phase retainer to help with a diverse number of work hard every day to inform our com- we’re in right now is where our members protesters who face a range of charges, the munity and it’s good to see that work recog- most common are disorderly conduct or nized by others. We congratulate and thank provide pro-bono representation or free failure to obey an officer, said Burrell. legal services for people who are arrested our Times team and the support we have MCBA has worked with some local received from readers.” for protesting itself or people arrested for activists to identify demonstrators who things related to the protest like disorderly The Birmingham Times was recognized need legal representation. by the APA in these categories: conduct,” said attorney Christopher Burrell Attorney Christopher Burrell of Burrell & McCants “There may be some cases where we of Burrell & McCants LLC, president of LLC, president of MCBA. (PROVIDED PHOTO) won’t provide pro bono representation but • Best Education Coverage (1st place) MCBA, which has about 400 members and we will nonetheless assist in referring to an • Best Layout and Design (1st place) is made up of Black lawyers. civil actions and assist litigation efforts to attorney,” Burrell said. Those are often sit- The first phase is proactive and partners challenge laws, ordinances and policies. uations where the charges involve violence (Kathryn Sesser Dorne) with community groups and leaders to “While we seek to support individuals and “we may decline representation on • Best News Feature Story Coverage (1st encourage organized and effective protests engaged in responsible and organized pro- those cases and refer them to an attorney place) and to educate citizens on their rights when tests, we will nonetheless assist in providing who can assist them but of course it will be protesting and mediation with local govern- representation or referrals for all individuals their responsibility to pay and retain that • Hidden Pain (Je’Don Holloway Talley) ments, Burrell said. in protest settings, recognizing the citizens attorney,” he said. • Best Newspaper Website (1st place) “We will be doing social media com- right to counsel and the history of certain Burrell said the MCBA was founded munity workshops to advise people of people being disproportionately prosecuted to address the needs of African American • Best Feature Story Coverage (2nd place) their rights and different ways they can or punished,” said Burrell. “The MCBA attorneys and the community at large. “We “Working Hard for All of Us” (Ameera protest,” said Burrell, who added the plan does not condone violent or destructive want to encourage the community to know Steward) is to start that once large gatherings can protests.” their rights as it relates to protesting, we assemble. “Right now but we will start by Demonstrations and arrests grew want them to protest responsibly and we • Best Production and Printing (2nd place) putting some stuff on social media and following the deaths of George Floyd, a want them to know they can come to us as • General Excellence (3rd place) telling people basic information about Minneapolis man killed by police in May; a resource and we’re more than happy to their rights.” Rayshard Brooks, an Atlanta man killed help.” • Best Headline (3rd place) The second phase is reactive which pro- by police in June and Breonna Taylor, a Painting The Town, (Kathryn Sesser Dorne) vides pro bono criminal defense represen- Louisville woman killed by police in her For more, visit the Magic City Bar tation to those arrested or charged, provide home in March. Association at www.magiccitybar • Best Lifestyle/Family Pages (3rd place) representation or referrals to those seeking As the arrests of protesters increased, association.org. • Best Sports Feature, Bring It On (staff). PAGE 4 The Birmingham Times JULY 2-8, 2020

JEFFERSON COUNTY FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED IN MOST PUBLIC SPACES BY MICHAEL TOMBERLIN Businesses and places open to the public mission of COVID-19 by 50%, according to Alabama Newscenter in Jefferson County are required to post the research. requirement to wear a mask at entrances. “So, to me, from a science standpoint, Jefferson County required face coverings (Jefferson County Department of Public from a medical decision standpoint and a in most indoor public places that began at Health) public health standpoint, it’s an easy deci- 5 p.m. June 29 and will last until the county Saag said masks make those who are sion,” he said. health officer deems public safety no longer infected less likely to spread it to others by Wilson said the current order doesn’t requires it in the fight against COVID-19. limiting the size of the environment around apply to the city of Birmingham, which has Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark them that they infect. its own face-covering requirement that runs Wilson announced the new order at a news “Think of an infected person as someone through July 3. After that order expires, conference today. Under the order, anyone who has a cloud around them,” he said, not- Wilson said the portion of Birmingham in over the age of 8 must wear a face covering ing that the size of the cloud depends on the the county will fall under the county order. inside virtually all public places in the county level of face covering they are wearing. Wilson called on the public and the may- as well as inside any public transportation Saag said those infected transmit the ors of cities in Jefferson County to cooperate or ride-share vehicles. Face coverings will be virus even when they don’t have symptoms. with the new order. He would like to see a required in outdoor spaces where 10 or more Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson He said they are most likely to transmit the similar order for the entire state. are gathered and unable to maintain separa- announced face coverings are required in most indoor disease in the 24 hours before they become “I think it would be great if this could be tion of at least six feet. public places. (TIMES FILE PHOTO) sick. done statewide,” he said. “The entire state of A few exceptions include houses of wor- By doing what he calls the public’s “patri- Alabama is in trouble. I hope maybe we can ship, schools, and day care and child care to protect people from the spread of disease. otic duty” to wear face coverings, Saag said get to that point.” facilities, which will have their own rules and I’ve heard a lot of concerns from people hundreds of lives could be saved. Saag said even if people in the state start- guidelines. about their personal liberty. I’ve also heard a Wilson went further, saying it’s not just ed doing the right things today, the cases will “The spread of COVID-19 is getting lot of concerns from people who do not feel patriotic, it’s humane. continue to rise for at least the next couple of worse in Jefferson County, unfortunately,” safe going into public places and they feel “But what I keep hearing is people saying, weeks. That’s because those who were infect- Wilson said. “Things are moving in the that their personal liberty has been limited ‘It should be my decision about what I do. ed yesterday will likely not start to exhibit wrong direction and I’m very concerned.” because others are not wearing face cover- It’s my life. I should be free to make my own symptoms for two weeks. Businesses and venues open to the pub- ings to keep them safe.” choices,’” Wilson said. “And I’m afraid that “We’ve got a lot of work in front of us and lic must post a notice of the face-covering Dr. Michael Saag, professor of medicine people are failing to recognize it’s not just we’ve got to work as a community to make requirement at their entrances. in UAB’s Division of Infectious Diseases and about you, it’s about us. It’s about caring for that happen,” he said. “I’ve done a lot of thinking about this. a COVID-19 survivor, said doing nothing others. Dr. Saag said it’s patriotic. I agree with Saag said it’s demoralizing for health I’ve been getting a lot of input about this,” will only see the number of cases continue that. I think it’s also just basic kindness and care workers who watch patients die from Wilson said. “Unfortunately, it’s become a to rise until an already stretched health care decency for our brothers and sisters in our COVID-19 and then go out in public and see controversial issue and it really should not. system could become overwhelmed. community.” people not doing something as minimal as This is public health, this is science, this is “This virus doesn’t care about rules and Wilson said what amounts to a minor wearing a face covering to protect others. doing what’s right for our community based ordinances,” Saag said. “It just wants to infect inconvenience for some to wear a face cover- “Frankly, that’s frustrating to me and I’d on the best information we have about how people and it’s pretty good at it.” ing could result in a reduction in the trans- like to see it change,” he said. JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 5 PAGE 6 The Birmingham Times JULY 2-8, 2020

AN EYE ON BIRMINGHAM: CELEBRATING SPECIAL CITIZENS ANKREHAH ‘KRE’ TRIMBLE JOHNSON Ankrehah “Kre” Trimble Johnson graduated third in her class from Frances Marion High Ankrehah ‘Kre’ Johnson: School, she almost attended the University of Alabama — until she visited Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, which felt like home completed her residency in 2012 in Birmingham at St. Vincent’s East Hospital, The ministry of medicine where she operated her practice for seven years before moving to Trussville in 2019. BY ERICA WRIGHT In addition to running her medical practice The Birmingham Times and nonprofit organization, Johnson hosts the Wifeology Conference in Birmingham. s a doctor, Ankrehah “Kre” Trimble The annual gathering, which began in 2018, Johnson was particularly sad- encourages wives to practice more self-care, dened when 17-year-old Courtlin “to renew and rejuvenate before going back AArrington, a student at Huffman High into doing everything and being superwoman School, was killed in 2018. Arrington, shot for everyone else,” she said. by a classmate at the school, had hopes of becoming a nurse. “The first thing we started doing was the Courtlin Arrington Scholarship … said. “I thought, ‘This is where I need to be.’” for Birmingham City Schools [BCS] girls Johnson’s experience at the renowned who were interested in going into the field Historically Black College and University of medicine,” said Johnson, president and (HBCU) was one of a kind. owner of Brownstone Healthcare and “Whatever you wanted to learn about, Aesthetics, a family medicine practice in it was there,” she said. “I participated in the Trussville, Alabama. Health Careers Club because that was going Not long thereafter, Johnson founded to get me to my goal, and my parents said Three Twenty Girls Inc. — the name comes they were paying for four years — not a day from her favorite scripture, Ephesians 3:20 over. (New International Version): “Now to him “I was really academically focused, … who is able to do immeasurably more than [and] I joined the gospel choir. … There all we ask or imagine, according to his power was a lot of camaraderie at Spelman, with us that is at work within us.” The organization being sisters. We had a sisterhood, we looked became a nonprofit in 2020, but the schol- out for each other, and [we] did everything arships in Arrington’s memory began two with the guys from [nearby] Morehouse years ago. [College].” Johnson, practicing at St. Vincent’s East Hospital (SVE) at the time, said Arrington’s FAMILY MEDICINE death hit home for another reason. Once in medical school, Johnson chose “[Our offices were] in close proximity to Huffman, so [the shooting] happened in our family medicine as her specialty. neighborhood. [Plus], she wanted to be a “I picked family medicine because I nurse, and even that was like, ‘Oh, my God, did a rotation in Marion, Alabama, at the she had a bright future,’” Johnson said. “I just [Vaughan Marion Rural Clinic] early in my wanted to try to turn something that was fourth year of medical school, and the elderly a tough situation into something positive, people there were just everything,” she said. … to say, ‘Let’s keep her memory going in a “They brought us jelly, fresh fruit, things out positive light.’” of their gardens. I thought I wanted to be a Johnson is a firm believer in emphasiz- pediatrician my whole life until I did that ing the positive and giving back to both her rotation.” community and her patients. Johnson completed her residency in 2012 “Without good doctors that look like “A part of the mission of Three Twenty is to provide girls in Birmingham at St. Vincent’s East Hospital, me and look like the patients I serve, peo- where she operated her practice for seven ple wouldn’t get good care — good care interested in medicine and business mentors in their fields, giving years before moving to Trussville in 2019. by someone they feel understands them,” girls in our community access to people who can answer their With the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson she said. “It’s an individualized approach to said she has had to really pivot. Her practice medicine, and it’s important because, yes, questions, help guide them, and bridge that gap for them.” was closed for two weeks in March, and her you need doctors, but you need doctors that staff of three transitioned into telehealth vis- listen. I try to be that doctor that is going to ANKREHAH ‘KRE’ TRIMBLE JOHNSON its, conducted via video and phone. listen to my patients.” “We were met with a lot of challenges try- ing to get patients to be able to be seen in the Johnson — who will celebrate her eighth different summer programs,” she said, which safety of their homes,” Johnson said. “A lot of WIFEOLOGY wedding anniversary with her husband, meant softball, marching and concert bands, In addition to running her medi- practices like my own were affected because Jay, in September; they have one daughter, alto saxophone and piano at church. we still had people to care for but couldn’t be cal practice and nonprofit organization, Zoe, 6, and he has a son from a previous Johnson’s mother, Cathy, taught health. Johnson hosts the Wifeology Conference in reimbursed for it because insurance didn’t relationship, London, 21— said she began Her father, Anthony, taught physical educa- deem these as appropriate visits, so insurance Birmingham. The annual gathering, which the conference after learning that a lot of tion and is also pastor at First Baptist Church began in 2018, encourages wives to practice companies had to get creative.” her married and single female patients were of Uniontown, in Uniontown, Alabama, Prior to the health crisis, Johnson saw more self-care, “to renew and rejuvenate struggling. right outside of Marion — and her father’s before going back into doing everything and 50 to 60 people in a week, but she now sees “They were doing high-level work, like ministry inspired her love for medicine. about 25 to 30 people a week; her patients being superwoman for everyone else,” she management, but they were stressed out. … said. “My dad had to visit the sick and shut-in have the option to continue video visits or to The prescription [was to] step back from people from church, and I would go with visit in person. The weekend-long retreat, usually held what you have going on and take a break,” in June, draws women from across the U.S. him and ask a lot of questions: ‘What is Despite these challenges, she won’t let The first year attracted 25 participants, and she said. “Do something for yourself.” this? What’s that? What’s wrong with you?’ I anything slow her work with the next gen- the second drew more than 60. This year, learned a lot about sickness and illness from eration and aspiring nurses through her more than 100 tickets were sold, but the SOUTHERN GIRL going on those visits with him,” she said. “I nonprofit. conference has been rescheduled due to the Johnson, 39, grew up in Marion. She is learned that medicine is a ministry more “A part of the mission of Three Twenty is COVID-19 pandemic. the oldest of three children, and both of her than we know.” to provide girls interested in medicine and “Oftentimes, working wives are doing parents are educators. She attended schools After graduating third in her class from business mentors in their fields, giving girls everything for everyone else, and they don’t where they taught and was with them non- Frances Marion High School, she almost in our community access to people who can take the time out to do anything for them- stop from elementary to high school. attended the University of Alabama — until answer their questions, help guide them, and selves,” she said. “A lot of my doctor friends “From there, they had me involved in a she visited Spelman College in Atlanta, bridge that gap for them.” come in and talk about things like ditching lot of activities every summer, when I got Georgia, which felt like home: “I thought mommy guilt, how to stay cute after having of age. I couldn’t stay around town because [Spelman] was teaching these girls how to For more on Kre Johnson visit www.doctorkre. children, how to make intimacy a priority.” it was very small, so I ended up in a lot of be women, how to be brave and strong,” she com. JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 7

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n 2016, a study was published in the New mask requirements for Jefferson County medical journal Pediatrics, which found that Black kids 5 to 12 years old were two nly two states, Connecticut and our state on Friday, June 26. It was the third Itimes more likely to die by suicide Rhode Island, are reporting a decline highest daily number since the pandemic. in new coronavirus cases compared Jefferson County, where Birmingham is compared to white youth in the Oto the spiking numbers now being located, added the most new cases same age group. reported in southern and western in Alabama on Friday. It reported Did you hear that? Suicide in states. Florida has seen its con- 149 cases in a single day. Black children 5-12. Who remem- firmed cases more than double in a Because Jefferson County bers when suicide by a Black child week, from June 19 to Friday, June continues to see an increase of was unheard of? 26, according to data compiled by coronavirus cases, Dr. Mark I have written, recently, about Johns Hopkins University. Wilson, Jefferson County Health the impact that the times we are The ex-head, Dr. Thomas Officer has issued an order living in, on the young people Frieden, of the U.S. Centers for requiring face covering/mask to around our homes and communi- Disease Control and Prevention BY SAMUETTA be worn when in public places in ties, and the longer this pandemic, (CDC) states the new spiking num- HILL DREW Jefferson County, Alabama. The and all the other disruptions to our lives, I bers being seen around the country order went into effect Monday, am becoming increasingly concerned that we are real and not an anomaly related June 29 at 5 p.m. Wilson said, The face covering must cover the mouth and order. One of these exceptions addresses could easily “lose” a generation, if we don’t to testing numbers. He further predicts the “This order shall remain in effect until I’ve nose of the wearer. children two years of age and under. Face pay attention. spreading of more cases and deaths. He says determined that public health conditions Face covering are required by the Order coverings or masks may pose a risk of chok- In the study that I mentioned, the deaths are not yet spiking because deaths lag in the county warrant discontinuation or at the following public spaces: ing, strangulation, or suffocation to infants researchers found that white and Black chil- infections by one month. He predicts our change in the order.” a. Indoor spaces of businesses or venues and young toddlers. Do not focus on them dren who died by suicide had several things nation will see 15,000 deaths in July. The order defines a face covering/mask open to the general public, including but not in common. Most of them were male, most wearing cute masks matching their outfits. of them died at home and about one-third He also said on Fox News that “This virus as a device to cover the nose and mouth limited to stores, bars and restaurants (see This is not about making a fashion statement, has the upper hand.” He feels the southern of a person to impede the spread of saliva exception 3b) entertainment venues, public of them had been previously diagnosed with but safe health practices. Carriers and stroll- a mental disorder. Of those 5 to 12-year-old state’s cases are rising because of their hasty or other fluids during speaking, coughing, meeting spaces, government buildings, civic ers with covers that allow the child to breathe openings. The phrase many coined “open sneezing or other intentional or involuntary centers, etc. children who were previously diagnosed does not mean over" appears to be quite action. Medical grade masks are not required b. Transportation services available to the comfortably are recommended as safe alter- as having a mental illness, 60 percent of appropriate even for Alabama. These nation- and are, in fact, discouraged for us under the general public, including mass transit, para- natives. them had attention deficit disorder (ADD) wide spiking daily numbers has prompted Order, because they are in short supply and transit, taxi, or ride-sharing services. Other exceptions address eating or drink-or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder many cities and counties to mandate wearing should generally be reserved for high-risk c. Outdoor areas open to the general public ing, medical examination or procedures, hair (ADHD), only 33 percent had depression. a face covering when in public spaces. Some first responders and health care workers or where 10 or more persons are gathered and care services and more. Sadly, the study even found that 29 percent of areas in Florida have established $500 fines those coming into direct contact with sus- unable to maintain social distance of six (6) or To help Keep an Eye on Safety during this these children told someone about their sui- for mask rule violations. pected COVID-19 patients. more feet between persons not from the same pandemic in Jefferson County I encourage cidal intentions. They were also more likely The Alabama Department of Public Coverings may be fashioned from household. everyone to go online to read the entire order to have a problem or a conflict with a family Health reported 964 new coronavirus cases in scarves, bandanas, or other suitable fabrics. There are some exceptions to the for yourselves. member or friend prior to death, and if they SMOKING CESSATION TREATMENT Do you smoke cigarettes and want to QUIT?

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HEALTH Suicide in Black children once unheard of. Not any more n 2016, a study was published in the did have a mental health problem and even News of doom and gloom with increasingly, become more and more of a medical journal Pediatrics, which found sadder, no one listened. dangerous place to be if you’re a Black boy, that Black kids 5 to 12 years old were two Think about a child that young commit- this pandemic, is freaking most our children are growing up petrified with Itimes more likely to die by suicide ting suicide. At that age, how rea- of us adults out. Imagine what fear for their lives. It’s subtle; they go through compared to white youth in the sonable is to expect that attempting their days seemingly unfazed, as an innocent same age group. to handle the stresses, challenges, must be going on in the mind of child; but these children see things. They Did you hear that? Suicide in and demands of the world they our children. know when they hear gunshots; the news of Black children 5-12. Who remem- are born into is a Herculean task another family friend or relative being vic- bers when suicide by a Black child for the best-prepared adult. At that tim to the virus. Too much to expect a child was unheard of? age, the child’s brain is still devel- under these conditions. between the age of 5-12 to handle; especially I have written, recently, about oping, cognitively. Children who We must not forget that the media bar- a Black child in this society. the impact that the times we are BY GLENN die by suicide are more vulnerable rage of constant news of doom and gloom I am inspired by so many, like my dear living in, on the young people ELLIS as a group to respond and/or pro- with this pandemic, is freaking most of us friend, Dr. Belita Webb, who has spent a life- around our homes and communi- cess interpersonal challenges in a adults out. Imagine what must be going on in time uplifting, and “listening” to our children. ties, and the longer this pandemic, the mind of our children. Are we talking to healthy way. The result is a total them? Do we ask them to share what they are In a recent conversation, she asked, “when and all the other disruptions to our lives, I inability to cope; leading to hopelessness. having trouble with? Are we paying attention are you going to write about the children? No am becoming increasingly concerned that we These facts apply to all children from the to whether they are having trouble sleeping one is talking to them.” could easily “lose” a generation, if we don’t study; Black and white. But the researchers or eating? Are we paying attention to our Please be sure that as we move forward, pay attention. did find one distinct difference. These young children? whatever school will “look like”, advocate that In the study that I mentioned, the children who died by suicide were far more This is serious. A recent story on NBC the appropriate behavioral health supports researchers found that white and Black chil- likely to be Black than white children. This News shocked, while making my heart drop: are in place to promote and protect your dren who died by suicide had several things surprised the researchers, since suicide rates “A study commissioned by the Congressional child’s mental health. Social determinants of in common. Most of them were male, most for this age group are traditionally higher Black Caucus shows in recent years self-re- health have long ago been identified as cen- of them died at home and about one-third in whites. However, it is in line with recent ported suicide attempts by Black teens tral to health outcomes. Now, more than ever, of them had been previously diagnosed with data finding a definite rise in the number of increased by 73 percent. The rate decreased we need to assess the “social determinants” in a mental disorder. Of those 5 to 12-year-old suicides in Black children and a drop in white for white teens. Black children younger than our children’s lives. children who were previously diagnosed children. 13 were twice as likely to die by suicide than I am hopeful that my writing, and all of us as having a mental illness, 60 percent of OK folks, now who’s talking to our chil- white children.” paying more attention to our children. Let’s them had attention deficit disorder (ADD) dren during these times? Relationships with How did we, as a community, find our- lobby, let’s advocate, let’s protect, and let’s love or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder teachers, school personnel, crossing guards, selves here? Elementary aged youth almost our children. (ADHD), only 33 percent had depression. bus drivers, friends, everything disrupted. never die by suicide, but now, those who do Sadly, the study even found that 29 percent of Some young children are, just recently, are more likely to be African American. Most Glenn Ellis, is a Harvard Medical School these children told someone about their sui- emerging from the “shelter in place” for people assume that homicide is the number Research Bioethics Fellow and author of Which cidal intentions. They were also more likely several months; cramped (in many cases) one killer in the USA. Wrong. In the USA, Doctor?, and Information is the Best Medicine. to have a problem or a conflict with a family in tight living quarters with adults who are the suicide rate is almost 2.3 times as high For more good health information visit: www. member or friend prior to death, and if they struggling spending such extended time as the homicide rate. In a world which has, glennellis.com.

LifeSouth Community Blood Center Blood Drive at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover on March 30, 2020. From side, a line of outstretched arms of people donating blood. (UAB PHOTO) BLOOD SUPPLY SUFFERS AS COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUES BY BOB SHEPARD donate at this time of tremendous need.” UAB News As part of recommended social distanc- ing, many frequent or casual blood donors This is not a good time to need a blood have curtailed their normal activities, includ- transfusion. Summer typically sees a ing blood donation. However, donating blood can be done safely during the pandemic, as decrease in the nation’s blood supply, and blood collection agencies have implemented this summer the situation is seriously com- multiple strategies to reduce any potential plicated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. risk of exposure to staff and donors. Simply put, there is a severe blood shortage, Donors can give blood up to six times a and Americans are encouraged to donate year, every eight weeks. If you are healthy, blood now and throughout the year. are feeling well, and are eligible to give “There is an urgent need for blood prod- blood or platelets, please make an appoint- ucts so that hospitals have suitable reserves ment to donate. To find a blood drive or for those patients who need a blood transfu- fixed donation location, go to the websites sion, such as those with cancer, sickle cell dis- of the American Red Cross or LifeSouth ease, undergoing emergency surgery, trauma Community Blood Centers websites. victims or post-partum women,” said Marisa The process takes about 45 minutes; the Marques, M.D., director of Transfusion actual blood collection usually takes less than Services at the University of Alabama at 20 minutes. Donors should bring a photo ID, Birmingham. “We are urging citizens to wear a mask and practice social distancing. PAGE 10 The Birmingham Times JULY 2-8, 2020

OPINION Why Donald Trump won’t run for a second term

efore the Republican Convention, Mike Pence is already campaigning. Donald Trump will make the announcement that he is no longer He is out there by himself; he went Brunning for President. As a general rule to Texas and this week he will be in this announcement doesn’t make sense, Florida. He is also wearing a mask and but under the current circumstances, this announcement does. the President isn’t even wearing one. Donald Trump’s rea- sons for dropping out ONE MAN’S Republican will be the next President of the will be that he did not OPINION United States. They are going to convince plan to run for more him that he could go to prison if they don’t than one term. His age get a Republican in office. Not only may he level is the reason why be going to prison, but also all of the alleged he is running one term. illegal actions he has done since becoming Donald Trump is 74 President will come to light. That will be a years old, if he was to run lot of laws that he has possibly broken. He and win, he will be 75. doesn’t want anyone to know of his finances. He’s going to pre- BY DR. JESSE If he or another Republican does not win, all tend that all this was J. LEWIS these details will be exposed. his decision. The only The plan is going to be that they will person he would have endorse Vice President Mike Pence and discussed this with would be his wife prior his running mate will be Nikki Haley. This to his announcement. He would also say that will give him great exposure and a hell of a they previously discussed the possibility of running mate. With these two people on the one term. ticket, they will bring back all the Republican The main reason why he’s not running women, young Republicans, college students, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have already started campaigning for the November is that he has been thoroughly convinced and most of the group of voters that Donald election. (AP POOL PHOTO) by key people in the Republican Party that Trump has lost. he can’t win. The way the winning num- Mike Pence is already campaigning. He have been doing before. even though the articles were my opinion, I bers look at the present time will get worse. is out there by himself; he went to Texas and Unquestionably, this would be a hurdle was hoping that it will come true. This is the Donald Trump can’t carry but one state, and this week he will be in Florida. He is also Joe Biden in all probability cannot pass over. only article I have ever written that I pray that state is Mississippi. wearing a mask and the President isn’t even His age will come up. If Biden is now 77 and that doesn’t come true, but I got to tell you The Republican Party will give him an wearing one. His responsibility would be to it will almost be humanly impossible for him there is a strong possibility that everything I arm and a leg to get out. They will raise $25 campaign for the President about how good to win a second term at the age of 81. said will come to reality. or $30 million, and that will be his gift for he would have been, and he will commit Down through the years I have written getting out of the race. that all those charges that are against Donald approximately 2,080 articles called One Dr. Jesse J. Lewis is founder and publisher Also, they will make sure that another Trump he will put a stop to them like they Man’s Opinion, and 95 percent of the time, emeritus of The Birmingham Times. JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 11

BIRMINGHAM ‘WORK ON YOURSELF’

You Had Me At Hello LOVE IN THE MAGIC CITY

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have already started campaigning for the November Special to the Birmingham Times election. (AP POOL PHOTO) ou Had Me at Hello highlights mar- Most memorable for the groom was a ried couples and the love that binds sudden case of cold feet. “I was at the hotel them. If you would like to be con- by myself and for once in my life I was sidered for a future “Hello’’ column, scared. I had like 40 missed calls, everybody Yor know someone, please send nominations was waiting on me [to arrive at the church]” to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes. said Jerry. “I was sitting there thinking I com. Include the couple’s name, contact couldn’t go through with this, but then I number(s) and what makes their love story started praying and went on and got in the unique. shower, and after that I went on and went to the church… when I got there, I had a grand crowd waiting for me outside. La Costa had JERRY AND LA COSTA stopped everything and everybody from get- ting ready until I showed up. She wasn’t very GASTON JR. happy, but she understood and we went on Live: Bessemer with the wedding.” The couple honeymooned in Detroit, Married: July 10, 2010 Michigan. Met: Fall 2006, La Costa was visiting “We went up there for Jerry’s cousin’s Hopewell Baptist Church in Birmingham, wedding and spent some time alone cele- which Jerry attended, to rehearse for an brating ourselves,” said La Costa, “We went annual gospel concert and Jerry sat in on the to Coney Island [a restaurant chain] and had rehearsal. Jerry and La Costa Gaston Jr. met in 2006 and married four years later. (PROVIDED PHOTOS) the best hot dogs…” Jerry said he noticed La Costa had partic- Words of wisdom: Not to ever stop dat- ipated in his church’s concert two years in a ing, La Costa said. row and remembered who she was when she The turn: La Costa said she first met on one knee, and she asked me what I was “We will spend time grocery shopping in-boxed him on Facebook. Jerry’s grandmother during a trip to Belle doing, and I pulled the ring from behind my and that will be a date for us, it’s about “In 2008, she saw me on Facebook, and Sumter in 2008 for his uncles’ funeral. It back and said, “I’m asking you to marry me. spending time together. And, make sure you that it was my birthday and invited me out,” was her first time meeting his grandmother Then she cried like a baby and said yes.” have a role model couple that you can go to Jerry remembered. and while La Costa and Jerry were sitting La Costa said she was trying to figure out and talk to that has been in this game [mar- La Costa recalled the birthday invite as in the family room his grandmother kept what was taking place. ried] for a very long time. And I’m talking well. commenting that La Costa would be her “Because of how he had everything set 50-plus years, because those are key people “[Jerry’s] best friend was one of my granddaughter … “we were talking and I up in Mississippi, I knew it was coming but I who can tell you how to handle the challeng- friends on Facebook and I saw that he had didn’t have my grandmother anymore so it didn’t know when. When I saw him on one ing times. And in the words of my pastor tagged Jerry in a birthday post. I clicked on was nice,” La Costa said. knee, I asked what he was doing because I [Rev. Dr. William H. Walker Sr.] ‘if you can’t his picture to message him, tell him happy Although it was the beginning of their was shocked and happy,” La Costa said. “It get her nothing but a candy bar, get her birthday ...we weren’t even Facebook friends courtship, Jerry said that his grandmother’s was good emotions all over, and in between something to show you still love her.’ That’s yet,” La Costa said. warm interaction with La Costa was a nod in tears and laughs, I said yes.” about being thoughtful of each other and First date: January 2009 at the the right direction. The wedding: At New Bethlehem Baptist showing you still care,” La Costa said. Cheesecake Factory at the Summit. “I had asked the Lord for a sign, and Church in Bessemer. It was officiated by Rev. Jerry said to not change your spouse. “Let La Costa remembers spending “five and confirmation [that La Costa was the one], Dr. William H. Walker Sr. Their colors were them be who they are because you’re going to half hours, conversing and getting to know and He gave it to me. My grandmother kept rose pink, chocolate and off white. have a problem trying to change someone else. saying that [La Costa] was going to be her Most memorable for the bride was real- Work on yourself and let God do the rest.” each other. We had church in common, we granddaughter and I told her we were just are two church going people so we were izing she had left her husband’s wedding Happily ever after: The Gastons have one talking about church a lot. … He was cute, friends, and she said that’s fine, she’s still band in her dressing room while taking their going to be my granddaughter,” said Jerry. child, KenDarius Hicks, 19. he was someone that I could sit and talk nuptials. La Costa, 39, is a Bessemer native, a Jess to and be myself with,” she said. “And, we The proposal: July 2, 2009, at Jerry’s “When my pastor was leading up to [the Lanier High School grad, who attended shared a piece of red velvet cheesecake.” house in Bessemer. Despite initial intentions ring exchange] Jerry and I were looking at Virginia College [Birmingham] where she Jerry said he didn’t want the date to end, to propose while away on a birthday trip in each other eye to eye, and I froze because earned an associate’s degree in paralegal “that’s why we ended up staying so long. Philadelphia, Mississippi, Jerry could not I realized I left his ring in my dressing studies. She works as an Office Manager for And, it stood out that she picked up the bill. propose as planned because he had left the room…. being the outspoken person I am, Alabama Wellness and Recovery Services in A lot of women have invited me out in the ring at home in Bessemer. However, the I asked my mom out loud in front of every- Birmingham. past, and I still had to pay, so that was some- couple came back home to attend a wed- body to go in my dressing room and get it Jerry, 36, is an Ensley native and Ensley thing,” said Jerry. ding, and afterwards “I asked her to fix me for me,” La Costa laughed. “And we went on Magnet High School grad, who works as a “Yes, I stuck to my word,” La Costa said, something to drink, and when she went to with the ceremony, but when my mom came Life Insurance Broker in Birmingham. “I invited him out and I wanted him to have the kitchen, I lit a candle, put on some soft back with it I held it up high and said ‘haha, During the COVID-19 pandemic, the a good time, so even though his birthday music and got down on one knee,” Jerry said. I got it now’, and then I was able to officially Gastons are both still working from home [was a few months ago], I still paid.” “When she came back in the bedroom, I was place the wedding band on his finger.” and in the office. PAGE 12 The Birmingham Times JULY 2-8, 2020

COVER STORY LOCAL ARTISTS, VOLUNTEERS PAINT MESSAGES OF HOPE IN CITY revbirmingham.org lywood surrounding businesses and buildings is the opposite of what most people picture when they think of a thriving downtown, but, somehow, Birmingham managed to take an uncertain moment and make it magical. Several businesses were damaged during civil unrest last month, reflecting the worldwide reaction to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died from police brutality and others like Breonna Taylor Pand Ahmaud Arbery and others who were killed either at the hands of police or by racists. In the aftermath in Birmingham, residents are lending a hand to clean up and artists are lending their spray paint cans and paintbrushes to make a district dormant from damage and COVID-19 vibrant again.

“Birmingham has proven over and over side of the Lyric. again that this is a resilient city where people A few businesses over in front of come together to create meaningful change,” Wheelhouse Salon is a black and white said David Fleming, REV Birmingham portrait of Floyd coupled with the phrase President and CEO. “The many murals ‘Bham Strong’ done by Mammoth Mural’s spreading across the plywood covering bro- Shane. ken windows downtown is further colorful Andrew Tynnes, Shane’s partner, said and beautiful proof.” Mammoth was contacted by shop owners to Gusty Gulas, a realtor, is one of those decorate their plywood. people. He provided plywood to damaged “It’s been overwhelmingly positive,” storefronts and formed a group of volunteers Wheelhouse owner Johnny Grimes said of who wanted to sweep away debris. the reaction to the mural. “That was one of “I sat Sunday night in amazement of what the ideas in doing this. We wanted to change was going on in our city,” he said. “We were the narrative but also to create a conversa- already coming off of dealing with the pan- tional piece. Thousands of people have come demic and still dealing with the pandemic. I by to see it and take pictures.” have had conversations until 1:30 a.m. with The choice to do it in black and white was some of my friends and I woke up Monday intentional. morning and it was kind of heavy on my “It’s a reflection of the intense polarization heart. I knew I was being called to assist and of it,” he said. “Also, even within black and help out in some way.” white, there’s a variety of color. There’s a lot Gulas amassed more than 100 people to of shades of gray in that. His death has been help pick up the pieces starting at California a symbol and a call to change in America for Fashion Mall. On the first day, he said the a lot of different things.” group helped seven or eight businesses. Another business owner whose space was “Basically, it’s just a group of volunteers vandalized is Dr. Juanakee Adams of Adams willing to help with whatever’s needed,” he Eye Care on 5th Avenue North. The next said. “We all have different talents. So, it’s day, dozens of volunteers, including come- about seeing what people’s talents are and dian and Birmingham native Roy Wood pointing them in the right direction.” Jr. gathered to help clean the business that’s He also found a glass company that will been a downtown staple for 40 years and put sell replacement windows at cost to the up plywood. Alabama and Lyric Theatres. In the mean- time, he organized a paint party last Sunday APPLY, DONATE, OR LEARN MORE ABOUT THE where volunteers brushed on a message of “Bham Strong: Be safe, Be well” on the ply- BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS RELIEF FUND wood. The Birmingham Business Relief Fund “I never thought of painting plywood, but is a community response to the needs of I saw other people doing it,” he said. “It’s cool Birmingham’s small businesses affected and amazing what people are doing to pro- by unrest that occurred in downtown vide a positive message.” Birmingham the night of Sunday, May 31, And, positive messages are popping up 2020. all along 3rd Avenue and in several other “I’ve just been so blessed by this positive pockets downtown. Across the street, the response,” she told AL.com. famous civil rights-era slogan “Birmingham, TOP: Charm On 2nd, 2nd Avenue North. BOTTOM: Third Avenue North, downtown Birmingham. (AMEERA STEWARD the world is watching” is sprawled across the PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 13

COVER STORY

CLOCKWISE from top left: Alabama Theatre, 3rd Avenue North; United Trophy & Specialties, 1st Avenue North; First Avenue North; California Fashion Mall, 3rd Avenue North. (AMEERA STEWARD PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) PAGE 14 The Birmingham Times JULY 2-8, 2020

COVER STORY

LEFT: Yo Mama’s restaurant, 2nd Avenue North. ABOVE: Wooster Lofts, 1st Avenue North. BOTTOM RIGHT: Shu Shop, 3rd Avenue North. BELOW: California Fashion Mall, 3rd Avenue North. (AMEERA STEWARD PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 15

COVER STORY

Diva Reese, the artist behind the mural outside the Vibe Street Studios on 16th Avenue South at 12th Street on Birmingham’s Southside honoring Breonna Taylor. (SOLOMON CRENSHAW JR. PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) DIVA REESE, FIRST-TIME MURALIST, PAYS HOMAGE TO BREONNA TAYLOR

BY SOLOMON CRENSHAW JR. areas, Reese saw an opportunity. For the Birmingham Times “She reached out to us,” Vibe Street owner Micah Lewis said. “When we put Driving by Vibe Street Studios on the plywood up, we were done with it and 16th Avenue South at 12th Street on thought, ‘That’s good enough.’ Then [Reese sent me a direct message (DM)] and asked, Birmingham’s Southside, it is easy to ‘Could I paint a mural?’ We thought, ‘Oh, see the mural of Breonna Taylor, one of that’s a great idea.’” the many African Americans who have The boarded-up Vibe Street Studios gave been slain at the hands of police. Beneath Reese a chance to use her voice. the Kendrick Lamar lyric “We Gon’ Be “They gave me free rein,” she said. Alright,” dozens of black handprints cover “They told me I could do whatever I want- the panel to the left. ed to do, so I chose to … bring light to But they’re not just handprints — each Breonna Taylor.” one has the name of a Black person who was Reese felt that Taylor’s death at the hands killed by law enforcement. of police had been overshadowed by the “The sad thing was there’s not enough killings of George Floyd and others. She was hands,” said Diva Reese, the artist behind also bothered by the apparent cover-up of the drawing. “I painted as many hands as been an artist for her “whole life.” and business owners boarded storefronts to the case by Louisville, Kentucky, police. we could, … but when I looked at the list “My momma will tell people I’ve been avoid the potential damage. USA Today reported on Tuesday, recently of unarmed Black people that were drawing since I could pick up a pencil,” Vibe Street Studios is well south of the June 23, that Louisville Metro Police victims of police brutality, it was upwards of Reese said. “I am completely self-taught.” epicenter of where the looting took place, Department Officer Brett Hankison was 200. I couldn’t paint 200 hands. I didn’t have The unrest that broke out in Birmingham but owners of the photography and podcast terminated for his role in the shooting enough space.” on Sunday, May 31, left a trail of destruction studio took no chances, covering their plate- death of Taylor. The 26-year-old Taylor was The mural is the first for the 26-year-old that began at Linn Park downtown and glass windows with plywood. As other artists Birmingham-area resident, who said she’s stretched to points south and west. Residents painted the protective coverings in other CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 PAGE 16 The Birmingham Times JULY 2-8, 2020

COVER STORY MURALS CONTINUED from PAGE 12 This week bendyknees, a women-led design company, came back to brighten up the wood with a fitting optical design. The murals, like the others on 3rd Avenue and in other pockets downtown have gar- nered a significant amount of attention in the last week, some of it not so positive. Not long after it went up, the Floyd mural was defaced. But, Tynnes said Mammoth took it in stride. Grimes dropped the charges against the man arrested for the crime. “We decided to forgive this person,” Grimes said. “We thought it would help push the movement forward. We don’t want the rioting, looting to be the central story that’s told. We want to promote a national conversation about race and racial reconcil- iation.” “It’s a bummer that that’s the way he chose to communicate,” Tynnes said. “But it’s also OK. Nobody got hurt. In terms of crime, it was the best possible scenario. Everything he did was fixable and he didn’t really hurt anybody.” Gulas and Tynnes both agree that the murals and the reason behind them are causing some long-overdue conversations about race in America and Birmingham Wheelhouse Salon, 3rd Avenue North, downtown Birmingham. (AMEERA STEWARD, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) specifically. “It’s opened my eyes to a lot,” Gulas said. The murals have also opened up every- Even though the murals are the result of covered in handprints. You can see it at “I was having a conversation earlier today one’s hearts and brought people together. anger and unrest, Tynnes says he hopes they the Pizitz with the black hearts that are also about white privilege. I’ve never really had “A lot of the people who’ve volunteered, I keep the conversations alive. covered in handprints. I think nobody’s a conversation about that. I never real- didn’t know who the hell they were,” he said. “There’s a lot of people in the community thrilled about where things are right now. ly thought about white privilege. I never “What it’s allowed me to do is build relation- who also feel the same way,” Tynnes said. Nobody wants the state of things to continue. thought about what it’s like to be in the shoes ships. It was about turning a negative into a “You can see that in the Black Lives Matter We got to play a small part in making sure of a Black man.” positive.” mural in front of Modern Brand that’s that George Floyd is remembered.”

Mountain Brook. “Food and art have always been among REESE my passions,” she said. “My mom always CONTINUED from PAGE 15 baked [when I was] growing up. My great-grandmother was actually a baker, so I shot by officers at her apartment on March just combined our passions. That’s a business 13, as they entered to serve a no-knock my mom and I own.” warrant. Her boyfriend thought the offi- Mother and daughter created Encore cers were intruders and fired a shot as they Desert Bar in Birmingham. entered. Taylor was shot eight times in the “Our catchphrase is ‘Portable, Stackable, ensuing gunfire from officers. Snackable,’” Reese said of the treats she and “I want the officers who killed Breonna her mother make. “It’s actually a cupcake, a Taylor to be arrested and charged,” Reese cake in a cup. They’re all layered. They have said. “I just felt like her case does not get different names, … fun, really cool names ... enough attention. I’ve had several peo- based on pop culture.” ple, especially from this neighborhood, The blue raspberry shortcake, for DM me and say they didn’t know who instance, is called the “Uncle Snoop.” Breonna Taylor was before seeing the mural.” “My mom is from Compton, [California], “That was the point,” the first-time so when I see the color blue, I associate it muralist continued. “When I was painting it, with [hip-hop artists] Snoop Dogg or [the a lady pulled up and asked me, ‘What’s your late] Nipsey Hussle.” message?’ I said, ‘Research Breonna Taylor,’ While the Vibe Street Studio effort is because she didn’t know who she was either.” Resse’s first mural, it is just her latest flirta- Reese completed her mural in just two tion with art. days, and she’s received nothing but positive “I’m in business, where I teach people feedback from countless passersby stopping how to paint,” she said of her other venture, to take selfies with her mural in the back- Nontoxic. “It’s a networking experience for ground. people from all different backgrounds. My demographic is very weird. I have everyone ‘NAME AND TITLE’ from Mountain Brook moms to 20-year-old Diva Reese was born in Las Vegas, kids coming to paint on a weekly basis.” Nevada — and, yes, Diva is her real first Neither business has a brick-and-mortar name. But does she meet the definition of a location, although she has a residency at diva: a self-important person who is temper- Tostadas Mexican restaurant in Homewood. amental and difficult to please? “We call it Nontoxic Tuesdays, and I “In some capacities, yes,” she said.” People teach [through] paint parties there weekly,” ask me, ‘Is it my name or my title?’ I’ll claim the entrepreneur said. “I work with a lot of b ot h .” local clubs and breweries. I’ll put on seasonal Reese grew up in the Birmingham area, events for them, or we’ll have a paint party graduated from Gardendale High School, and private parties.” and was set to go to New York University to study her “two loves” — political science Reese is available on Instagram at @divareese. and fine art. Instead of going to college, the Her businesses can be reached via Facebook then 19-year-old Reese took a job she was and Instagram at @nontoxc and @encoredes- offered: restaurant manager at a shop in sertbar. JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 17 The Birmingham Times CONGRATULATES ITS STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS FOR THEIR MULTIPLE WINS IN THE 2020 ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION MEDIA AWARDS

• BEST EDUCATION COVERAGE (1ST PLACE) • BEST LAYOUT AND DESIGN (1ST PLACE) • BEST FEATURE STORY (2ND PLACE) • BEST HEADLINE (3RD PLACE) AMEERA STEWARD, CONTRIBUTING WRITER KATHRYN SESSER-DORNÉ, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR covered in handprints. You can see it at the Pizitz with the black hearts that are also covered in handprints. I think nobody’s thrilled about where things are right now. Nobody wants the state of things to continue. We got to play a small part in making sure that George Floyd is remembered.”

• BEST NEWS FEATURE STORY COVERAGE • BEST NEWSPAPER WEBSITE (1ST PLACE) (1ST PLACE) ERICA WRIGHT, DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR JE’DON HOLLOWAY TALLEY, FREELANCER

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Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement Wednesday, the rap mogul’s Roc Nation company said they plan to produce the popular festival in 2021. (MATT ROURKE, FILE) JAY-Z’S MADE IN AMERICA FESTIVAL CANCELED DUE TO PANDEMIC From wire reports ing for social justice and equality in our country. Therefore, the Made In America NEW YORK — Jay-Z’s annual festival in festival will be rescheduled for Labor Day Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take Weekend 2021,” Roc Nation said in a state- place Labor Day weekend due to the corona- ment. virus pandemic. This year’s Made In America festival was In a statement Wednesday, the rap set to take place Sept. 5-6 at the Benjamin mogul’s Roc Nation company said it plans to Franklin Parkway. produce the popular festival in 2021. Roc Nation said tickets for the 2020 event “2020 is a year like no other. We are will be valid in 2021. Ticketholders seeking in a pivotal time in this nation’s history. refunds should look out for an email from Collectively, we are fighting parallel pan- Live Nation explaining how to get their demics, COVID-19, systematic racism and money back. police brutality. Now is the time to protect “If anyone would prefer a refund, an the health of our artists, fans, partners and email will be sent to request one. For any community as well as focus on our support further ticket inquiries, please reach out to for organizations and individuals fight- the point of purchase,” the statement read. JULY 2-8, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 19

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in which the proposal is delivered. The successful bidder must rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall WALDROP; JOHNATHAN GAMBLE, CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, EMPLOYMENT provide evidence of enrollment in the E-Verify program per The be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be ALABAMA, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; J.T. SMALLWOOD, Alabama Immigration Law (also referred to as “Act 2011-535” personally served with a copy of the Complaint. JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, and codified in state law as Title 31, Chapter 13 of the Code ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO of Alabama 1975) and amended by Act No. 2012-491 (2012) Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest before awarding of contract. The Owner reserves the right to in the real estate described herein, We are currently accepting applications for the following: reject any or all of the proposals and to waive technical errors Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk • Assistant Director, UM AMSTI if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interest of the owner will The Birmingham Land Bank Authority recorded notice in the • Child Study Center Auxiliary Teacher 4-year old classroom thereby be promoted. BT07/02/2020 Probate of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the ______Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet Visit https://jobs.montevallo.edu Performance time: The project is a multi-phase project and is to title and foreclosure action involving the following property: be substantially complete within 395 calendar days from Notice CASE NO. CV-2020-902064.00 UM is an AA/EO Employer to Proceed. Should the Owner choose to accept Alternate 1, the That parcel of real property located at 264 55th Street North, performance time will be adjusted per the days noted in the bid. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Birmingham, Alabama and having a legal description of: The BT07/02/2020 Corporation, South 36.5 feet of Lot 5, in Block 2 according to the Survey of ______Awarding Authority: O.W. Wood, Jr. Woodlawn Property and also incorrectly described Jefferson County Commission NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION in Real Volume 390, Page 291 as “The South 36.5 feet of Lot 15, Jefferson County Courthouse according to the Survey of O.W.Wood, Jr Woodlawn Property as LEGALS 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North TO: GERRY STARKS, individually and as heir of ARTIE LEE recorded in Map Book 1, Page 241, in the Office of the Judge of Birmingham, AL 35203 STARKS; CARLOS LADONDI STARKS and JOHN WESTLEY Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama STARKS, as heirs of ARTIE LEE STARKS; J.T. SMALLWOOD, Architect: JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-21-2-008-003.000 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CMH Architects, Inc. ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 1800 International Park Drive, Suite 300 other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE SECURITY LOCK AND DOOR SYSTEM Birmingham, Alabama 35243 any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH Tel. (205) 969-2696 described herein, INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Fax. (205) 969-3930 QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for Scope of Work: The Project generally includes the replacement BT07/02/2020 Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank July 16, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in of the cell door locks, stairway locks, other security locks in the ______asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court facility, dayroom and vestibule slider operators, and replacement foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham of the sliders in the medical unit. New security doors will be CASE NO. CV-2020-902063.00 Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s provided at the medical unit. Some existing hollow metal real property: satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama frames will require repair, and all doors and frames where work THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- is performed will be painted. The maintenance of all new locks Corporation, Property Address: 6205 Georgia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those and operators during performance of the contract is part of this 35212 statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final work and will require a 2-year warranty to commence at the NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND completion of the contract. Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-22-2-025-014.000 PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT TO: AKHNAMN A. RAMESRA f/k/a LUCIUS RUSS; PASCO WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE A mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held on July 7, 2020 at JOSEPH ROSATO, JR.; MARLESA ROSATO BURSON; REGINA Legal Description: Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, according to Ideal RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. 10:00 a.m. CST at Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 22, 716 ROSATO MCDONALD, and CHRISTINA ROSATO RUTHVEN; Land and Improvement Company’s Resurvey of Block 5, Frey’s Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL Birmingham, as heirs of PASCO ROSATO; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON Addition to Woodlawn, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 113, in The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, AL 35023. COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other situated in Jefferson County, Alabama Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, Sealed proposals from the General Contractors will be received unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 by Jefferson County General Services at Jefferson County right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. Courthouse, Room 270, 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, herein, PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH Birmingham, AL 35203 until 2:00 p.m. CDT on July 14, 2020 at INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing that publication of this notice be made once a week for three Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of A cashier’s check or Bid Bond payable to Jefferson County asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and August 7, 2020 in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all Commission, in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons amount of the proposal, but in no event more than $10,000 Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the must accompany the bid. Performance and Statutory Labor and real property: Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this Price will be required at the signing of the Contract. Property Address: 1528 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be 35218 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall Drawings and Project Manual will be open to public inspection statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be beginning June 15, 2020 at the offices of the Jefferson County Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-31-4-038-017.000 Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND personally served with a copy of the Complaint. General Services, Jefferson County Courthouse Room 1; CMH PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Architects, Inc.; Birmingham Construction Industry Authority Legal Description: Lots 17 and 18, in Block 8, according to WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. (BCIA); Dodge Data and Analytics; and Reed Construction Data. the Survey of Finney and Jones Addition to Ensley, recorded in RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Bidders must call the Owner and Architect’s office at least 24 Map Book 1, Page 301, in the Office of the Judge of Probate Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk hours in advance to arrange a time to review the documents. of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, These documents cannot be removed from the Owner’s or Alabama 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham BT07/02/2020 Architect’s office nor will any copies of these documents be Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. ______provided to bidders. ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH 802-2545. CASE NO. CV-2020-900225 Bid Documents must be obtained from the Architect upon INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED deposit of $150 per set. Said deposit will be refunded to QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public unsuccessful bidders if the bid drawings and specs are returned this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for August that publication of this notice be made once a week for three Corporation, to the Architect, complete and in good condition within 10 26, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of calendar days of the bid date. Following purchase of the initial Birmingham, Alabama at 8:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION set, Bidder will be provided with PDFs of the Bid Documents for may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons reproduction of additional sets at Bidder’s discretion and cost. Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the TO: MICHAEL E. MCNABB; PATRICIA Y. COMER,ESQ.; JORDAN satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed SCRAP, INC.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX The project is being bid EXCLUDING TAXES and requires the Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this COLLECTOR;JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA;CITY OF Contractor to comply with the requirements of Act 2013-205 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be BIRMINGHAM, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or which was signed into law May 19, 2013. The Contractor and statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest Owner will be required to apply for Certificates of Exemption Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be in the real estate described herein, with the Alabama Department of Revenue which will handle the PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT personally served with a copy of the Complaint. administration of the certificates. The contractor shall account WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE The Birmingham Land Bank Authority recorded notice in the for the tax savings on the Accounting of Sales Tax form included RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. Probate of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the in the specification behind the proposal form. Failure for the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet Contractor to complete this form and include with their proposal The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk title and foreclosure action involving the following property: shall render the bid non-responsive. 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. BT07/02/2020 That parcel of real property located at 4229 Morris Avenue, The general contractor awarded the project shall be responsible Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) ______Birmingham, Alabama 35222 and having a legal description of: for paying all Project Permit Fees. 802-2545. Lot 11, Block 3, according to the Map and Survey of Laird-Falls CASE NO. CV-2020-900219 and Weiser’s Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 2, Page All bidders must submit three (3) copies of their bids on proposal IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court 25, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders that publication of this notice be made once a week for three THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Alabama, and also a lot or parcel of land lying adjacent to said bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of Corporation, Lot 11, fronting 61.35 feet on the South side of Morris Avenue Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all and extending back southwardly along the Western line of Lot 11, under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION 135 feet, more or less to the Northern boundary line of Alabama 1975 and must show evidence of license before bidding or claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the Great Southern Railway right-of-way; said lot and parcel of bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed TO: WILLIAM H. GAMBLE ( DECEASED ) AND HIS UNKNOWN land hereby being more particularly described as commencing bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this HEIRS AND DEVISEES; BELINDA TREADWELL; WILLIAM DAVID at the intersection of the Southerly line of Morris Avenue with current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be GAMBLE; CYNTHIA JONES; NANCY OLIVE HOLCOME; PATRICIA the Western line of Laird (43rd) Street; thence in a westerly JULY 2-8, 2020 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times PAGE 21

83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in for Chelsea High School at 10510 County Road 11, Chelsea, LEGALS statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the AL 35043, for the owners, and have made request for final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby. settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project direction along the Southerly line of said Morris Avenue 523 feet WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE Progress Design and Construction Documents: should immediately notify Bennett Building, Inc. to the Point of Beginning; thence in a Southerly direction and RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Lathan and Associates ( Architect ) parallel with the Western line of Laird Street 135 feet, more or Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans Bennett Building, Inc. (Contractor ) less, to the right-of-way of the Alabama Great Southern Railway; The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, and specifications may be examined at the following location 120 Shady Acres Road WALDROP; JOHNATHAN GAMBLE, CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, thence in a westerly direction along the Northerly line of said 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham beginning July 13, 2020: Alabaster, AL 35007 ALABAMA, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; J.T. SMALLWOOD, right-of-way 111.35 feet; thence in a northerly direction at right Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, angles to said Alabama Great Southern Railway right-of-way Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 Architect: BT07/02/2020 ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or 135 feet, more or less, so the Southern line of Morris Avenue, Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. Ghafari Associates ______interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest thence in an Easterly direction along the Southern line of Morris 2816 6th Avenue South in the real estate described herein, Avenue 111.35 feet to the Point of Beginning, in the Probate of IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court Birmingham, AL 35233 PUBLIC NOTICE Jefferson County, Alabama that publication of this notice be made once a week for three Phone: 205-203-4611 The Birmingham Land Bank Authority recorded notice in the consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of Contact: Scott Heywood THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSORTIUM Probate of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-29-2-013-019.000 general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all Email: [email protected] PROPOSED 2020-21 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN AND 2020- Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons 2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN title and foreclosure action involving the following property: ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the C. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IS PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed BIDDERS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT. That parcel of real property located at 264 55th Street North, INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this Birmingham, Alabama and having a legal description of: The QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be Documents: Jefferson County will hold a public hearing regarding the South 36.5 feet of Lot 5, in Block 2 according to the Survey of on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified proposed 2020-21 One-Year Action Plan and 2020-2024 O.W. Wood, Jr. Woodlawn Property and also incorrectly described July 16, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Consolidated Plan on July 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM in room in Real Volume 390, Page 291 as “The South 36.5 feet of Lot 15, Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. A-430 of the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 716 according to the Survey of O.W.Wood, Jr Woodlawn Property as may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203. Further recorded in Map Book 1, Page 241, in the Office of the Judge of Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s Dated this the 24th day of June, 2020. each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents information can be obtained contacting the Office of Community Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Services & Workforce Development at (205) 325-5761. Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, Special accommodations are available upon request for those and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-21-2-008-003.000 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon with disabilities and for those with limited English skills. Those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final BT07/02/2020 payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets requiring special accommodations should call this number, in ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND ______shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling advance for assistance. PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for those QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. Those on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS Bid documents will be available at the following locations requiring special accommodations or questions regarding the July 16, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and Plan, should call 325-5761 in advance for assistance. Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; at may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, Representative/Project Manager, Jared Sparks on behalf of the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, AND CONSOLIDATED PLAN satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Reed Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Construction Data Office, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite Copies of proposed One-Year Action Plan and Consolidated Plan 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, July 02, 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912; and electronically through may also be reviewed online at (https://www.jccal.org/Default. statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final that publication of this notice be made once a week for three 2020. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge. asp?ID=604&pg=Community+Development+%28Non%2DH Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, ousing%29), or by calling 325-5761. Arrangements can also PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Bonds: be made to meet the Special Needs Requirements of those with WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all Manager at [email protected] and cc’d to sheywood@ A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of disabilities as well as those with limited English proficiency. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance ghafari.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent Those in this category should contact the Office of Community on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than Services & Workforce Development and telephone number The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint hours. $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance leaving a message with their name and number if they reach 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be voicemail. Copies will also be provided to the 33 participating Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice North Pavilion 5th and 7th Floor required at the signing of the Contract. consortium cities: Adamsville, Argo, Brighton, Brookside, Cardiff, Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be OR Floor Replacement Center Point, Clay, Fairfield, Fultondale, Gardendale, Graysville, Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. personally served with a copy of the Complaint. University of Alabama at Birmingham Bids: Homewood, Hoover, Hueytown, Irondale, Kimberly, Leeds, Birmingham, Alabama Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof Lipscomb, Maytown, Midfield, Morris, Mountain Brook, Mulga, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. Project No.: H205021 furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the North Johns, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Sylvan Springs, Tarrant, that publication of this notice be made once a week for three scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety Trafford, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Warrior, and West Jefferson. consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk A. SCOPE OF WORK: (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. Comments must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on July 10, persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all personsBT07/02/2020 The project is a multi-phase flooring replacement of the The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any 2020. Written comments must be submitted to the following: claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the ______existing North Pavilion Operating Rooms on the 5th and 7th bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed floors. The renovation will also include some minor additional 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is July Jefferson County Office of Community Services & Workforce to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this CASE NO. CV-2020-900226 architectural work. Adjacent areas will remain active during 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama Development cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be construction. Work will be performed under strict infection at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Ste. A-430 rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public control, security, and interim life safety requirements to ensure Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified Birmingham, AL 35203 be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be Corporation, the safety of patients, staff and contractor personnel. The on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, Attn: Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan Comments personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Prime General Contractors and Flooring Subcontractors seeking State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION to be prequalified shall have experience with similar size and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified. BT07/02/2020 Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. type projects performed in an operating hospital environment ______TO: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. MADDOX, his unknown and will be responsible for and shall be experienced with: Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk heirs ans devisees; ANTOINETTE B. MADDOX, as Personal the implementation and maintenance of infection control date of the bid opening at the Office of Jared Sparks, Project EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Representative of the Estate of Charles E. Maddox; KEITH requirements, interim life safety measures, coordinating Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 BT07/02/2020 MURPHY; PATRICIA PRUITT; FRANK NETTLES; CITY OF shutdowns, maintaining a clean and organized job site, and University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 Jefferson County, Alabama ______BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, its successors and assigns; J.T. performing construction in a functioning Hospital. The work will noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals Office of Community Services & Workforce Development SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; be performed by a single Prime General Contractor who has must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed Amended Final Statement of Community Development CASE NO. CV-2020-900225 JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown experience managing and coordinating work of similar size and proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly Objectives and Projected Use of Funds heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, scope as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on July 28, THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, Program Manager, etc…) The anticipated construction budget is 2020 will be returned unopened. Program Years 2019 Corporation, between $500,000 and $700,000. TAKE NOTICE that on January 17, 2020 the Birmingham Land Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders: Jefferson County, Alabama, and a consortium of municipalities NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION Bank Authority filed the above- styled Complaint and the B. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND FLOORING Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident located within the County (excluding Birmingham, Bessemer, Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice in the Probate SUBCONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS: prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid County Line, and Helena), received from the U.S. Department TO: MICHAEL E. MCNABB; PATRICIA Y. COMER,ESQ.; JORDAN Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet title and documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to of Housing and Urban Development annual grant for the SCRAP, INC.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Prime General Contractor and Flooring Subcontractor bidders practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state 2019 Program Years from the Annual Action Plan of the COLLECTOR;JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA;CITY OF Alabama of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action involving interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre- of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the 2015 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. These are the 45th year BIRMINGHAM, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or the following property: qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title law of the state to its own business entities whose principal of the Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plans that include the interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), The in the real estate described herein, That parcel of real property located at 1700 Jefferson Avenue Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, Emergency Shelter/Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), SW, Birmingham, Alabama and having a legal description of: submittal. as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over and the HOME Program (HOME). The Birmingham Land Bank Authority recorded notice in the Lot 1-A, according to a Resurvey, as recorded in Map Book nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the Probate of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the 137, Page 19, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson Only bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of Pursuant to the requirements of the Housing and Community Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet County, Alabama, of Lots 1-4, Block “A”, J.T. Mullen’s Addition to and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the state of domicile of the nonresident. Development Act of 1974, as amended, Jefferson County, title and foreclosure action involving the following property: Beverly Place. the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package Alabama is hereby publishing the Final Amended Statement must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for this year of the That parcel of real property located at 4229 Morris Avenue, and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-09-3-003-045.002 4:00 PM Central Time, July 02, 2020 after which no further A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00 PM CST Program (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020). This Final Birmingham, Alabama 35222 and having a legal description of: requests will be considered. on July 15, 2020 in the Large Conference Room of the 2020 Amended Statement will be developed after receiving citizen Lot 11, Block 3, according to the Map and Survey of Laird-Falls ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Building. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor comments and views at a public hearing to be held July 10, 2020 and Weiser’s Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 2, Page PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference. at 10:00 a.m. in the Jefferson County Office of Community 25, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any Services & Workforce Development located at 716 Richard Alabama, and also a lot or parcel of land lying adjacent to said QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to BT07/02/2020 Arrington Jr Blvd N, Ste. A-430. Lot 11, fronting 61.35 feet on the South side of Morris Avenue on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for documented prime contractors only. ______and extending back southwardly along the Western line of Lot 11, July 24, 2020 in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Special accommodations are available, upon request, for those 135 feet, more or less to the Northern boundary line of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify NOTICE OF COMPLETION with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. Those Great Southern Railway right-of-way; said lot and parcel of may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative requiring special accommodations or questions regarding the land hereby being more particularly described as commencing Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, Plan, should call 325-5761 in advance for assistance. at the intersection of the Southerly line of Morris Avenue with satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre- notice is hereby given that Bennett Building, Inc,Contractor, the Western line of Laird (43rd) Street; thence in a westerly Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- qualification, on or about July 10, 2020. has completed the Contract for New Weight Room Building AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS PAGE 22 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times JULY 2-8, 2020

HUD reports, and managing marketing/outreach and application F. Describe your experience working with low-income Acts 1997, No.97-553, the Alabama Lead Reduction Act of 1997. LEGALS in-take. This professional will serve as the primary point of household and/or low-income communities. Please be specific contact and will represent the city at community forums. A job about your role. If no experience, please indicate N/A. The City of Birmingham is an equal opportunity/affirmative description is attached outlining the duties to be performed as G. Describe your experience working with data manipulation action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of This is a summary of the proposed amendments for Community well as expected credentials, including project management including the use of SPSS. If no experience, please indicate N/A. race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in Development Programs. Copies of this summary may also be experience and completion of lead abatement courses and H. Describe your experience speaking in front of crowds of employment or provision of services. In accordance with reviewed online at (https://www.jccal.org/Sites/Jefferson_ training. 50 or more people. Please be specific about the individual HUD’s Section 3 program and City and State of Alabama County/Documents/Community%20Dev/2020.4.14%20 instances. If no experience, please indicate N/A. purchasing requirements, the City shall take affirmative steps PY2019%), or by calling 325-5761. Arrangements can also be DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES I. Attach a copy of your valid Alabama Driver’s License. to ensure that small, disadvantaged and minority firms, women’s made to meet the Special Needs Requirements of those with The Proposer must show to the complete satisfaction of The business enterprises, and labor surplus firms are solicited disabilities as well as those with limited English proficiency. City that the individual has the necessary facilities, ability, and SELECTION CRITERIA whenever there are potential qualified sources. The City shall Those in this category should contact the Office of Community financial resources to provide the services specified herein Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by staff. The City may also consider the feasibility of dividing total requirements into Services & Workforce Development and telephone number in a satisfactory manner. The Proposer should also give work make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper small tasks or quantities as to permit maximum participation leaving a message with their name and number if they reach experience and references in order to satisfy The City in regard to determine the ability of the Proposer to perform the work, by small, disadvantaged and minority firms, women’s business voicemail. Copies will also be provided to the 33 participating to the Proposer’s qualifications. The City may make reasonable and the Proposer shall furnish to The City all information for this enterprises, and labor surplus firms. All procurement carried out consortium cities: Adamsville, Argo, Brighton, Brookside, Cardiff, investigations deemed necessary and proper to determine the purpose that may be requested. The City reserves the right to with Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program funds, where Center Point, Clay, Fairfield, Fultondale, Gardendale, Graysville, ability of the Proposer to perform the work, and the Proposer reject any offer if the evidence submitted by, or investigation the City is a direct party, shall be carried out in a manner that Homewood, Hoover, Hueytown, Irondale, Kimberly, Leeds, shall furnish to The City all information for this purpose that of, the Proposer fails to satisfy The City that the Proposer is provides maximum free and open competition. Procurement Lipscomb, Maytown, Midfield, Morris, Mountain Brook, Mulga, may be requested. The City reserves the right to reject any offer properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and policies will not restrict or eliminate competition. The City shall North Johns, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Sylvan Springs, Tarrant, if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the Proposer to complete the work described therein. not place unreasonable requirements on firms for them to qualify Trafford, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Warrior, and West Jefferson. fails to satisfy The City that the Proposer is properly qualified to do business. to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the Criteria for evaluation include: Comments must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on July 10, work described therein. 1. Capacity to perform the services identified (50%) DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 2020. Written comments must be submitted to the following: 2. Cost/Salary (30%) The responsibilities of the managing firm shall include, but are The Lead Program Manager’s responsibilities shall include, but 3. References (20%) not limited to the following: Jefferson County Office of Community Services & Workforce are not limited to the following: Development A. Administering the federally-funded Lead Based-Paint RFP SUBMISSION PROCESS 1. Administering the federally-funded Lead Based-Paint Hazard 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Ste. A-430 Hazard Controls and Healthy Homes Program. Proposal deadline: Proposals must be received no later than Controls and Healthy Homes Program. Birmingham, AL 35203 B. Overseeing maintenance of the Lead Safe Housing Program 4:00 PM CST, July 17, 2020. Sealed proposals must be received 2. Coordinating collaborative partners in program planning, Attn: Amendment Comments database ad accuracy of database generated reports. in the Community Development Department at the address program scheduling, and implementation efforts; C. Coordinating collaborative partners in program planning, referenced below. Submittal should include three (3) hard copies 3. Working with Jefferson County Health Department and The Final Amended Use of Funds stated herein has been program scheduling, and implementation efforts; including signatures and one (1) USB. No proposals received by providing oversight to community awareness activities; developed so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities D. Working with Jefferson County Health Department and fax or e-mail transmission will be accepted. Your proposal may 4. Coordinating efforts among program staff, administrative which will principally benefit low and moderate income persons providing oversight to community awareness activities; be delivered by hand or via the US Postal Service as long as the staff, applicants, and administrative partners; and families. In addition, the projected use of funds is consistent E. Coordinating efforts among program staff, administrative proposal is received in our office by the Proposal Due Date and 5. Ensuring projects, applicants and contractors are meeting with Jefferson County’s goal of: staff, applicants, and administrative partners; Time; postmark dates will not be considered. State and Federal guidelines for the program and lead-work F. Ensuring projects, applicants and contractors are meeting safe practices including Housing Rehabilitation and Lead Safe a) Stabilizing low and moderate income neighborhoods located State and Federal guidelines for the program and lead-work Community Development Department Housing regulations, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and in consortium cities and unincorporated safe practices including Housing Rehabilitation and Lead Safe Room 1000- 10th Floor, City Hall federal Section 3 regulations; Jefferson County; Housing regulations, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and 710 North 20th Street 6. Monitoring on-going construction projects and maintaining b) Providing safe and affordable housing; federal Section 3 regulations; Birmingham, AL 35203 documentation of program activities; c) Providing jobs for low and moderate income persons and G. Monitoring on-going construction projects and maintaining 7. Performing project management activities including but families; and documentation of program activities; Proposers are asked to note on the outside of the proposal not limited to verification of eligibility, completion of lead risk d) Improving the economic life in Jefferson County by H. Performing project management activities including but package: assessments and associated report, work-write-up of items encouraging business development. not limited to verification of eligibility, completion of lead risk to be addressed, updating tracking documents and filing final assessments and associated report, work-write-up of items REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS reports; The purpose of this Amendment is to add one (1) activity to be addressed, updating tracking documents and filing final CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 8. Addressing overall program performance and effectiveness for programming the CARES Act funds to activities in these reports; LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM – PROGRAM MANAGER to ensure program objectives and goals are being reached; and program years. The following are the activities to be added: I. Approving final payouts to contractors and partners; 9. Making presentations to the general public about lead paint J. Addressing overall program performance and effectiveness QUESTIONS: issues and other applicable topics. to ensure program objectives and goals are being reached; and Please direct all questions regarding this Request for Proposals 10. Perform all duties listed in the position description as well PROGRAM YEAR 2019 (45th) K. Preparing and submitting HUD mandated reports and (RFP) to: as other related duties as assigned. CDBG-CV1 requested documentation. Add the Following Activities: L. Making presentations to the general public about lead paint Lareisha Higginbottom Your firm must be able to obtain a Data Universal Number Royal Divinity Food Assistance, $566,954.30 issues and other applicable topics. (205) 254-2309 (DUNS) number and register with System for Award Salvation Army Utility and Rental Assistance, $566,954.30 M. Perform all duties listed in the position description as well [email protected] Management (SAM) if your firm is selected. CDBG-CV1 Administration, $284,073.40 as other related duties as assigned. BT07/02/2020 TIMELINE: ESG-CV1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ______• RFP Issued: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Add the Following Activities: • The Proposer must possess a Master of Public Health (MPH), • RFP Responses Due: July 17, 2020 HESG-CV1, $706,121.00 Master of Public Administration (MPA) or a Master’s of a related LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM • Proposal Selection Date: *July 24, 2020 (Approximation) field. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA • Contract Award Date: *July 31, 2020 (Approximation) ESG-CV2 • At least three years of professional experience working with • Contract Service Start Date: *August 3, 2020 Add the Following Activities: a local, state, or federal grant program. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (Approximation) HESG-CV2, $1,485,652.00 • The Proposer must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License. for *These dates are subject to change. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR LEAD BASED-PAINT BT07/02/2020 ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS HAZARD CONTROL (LBPHC) AND HEALTHY HOMES (HH) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please review these ______• Excellent customer service skills; GRANT PROGRAM specifications carefully and provide the following items: • Strong oral and written communication skills; NOTICE • Strong organization skills; The City of Birmingham, Alabama is now accepting proposals 1. Letter summarizing your company profile, history and • Excellent computer skills, including competency in use of from Certified Firms to provide Program Management Services staffing Notice to Dr. Julio C.A. Delgado that the Florida Board of Medicine Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; for a Lead Based-Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) and Healthy 2. Copy of Firm Lead Testing, Radon, Asbestos, Air Quality issued a Notice of Intent to Deny renewal of ME125327 which • Knowledge and/or experience using the Healthy Homes Grant Homes (HH) grant program. The City will receive proposals and Project Design certification. Your lead testing laboratory’s was sent via certified mail and returned unclaimed. This notice Management System (HHGMS); from firms/companies/entities having specific experience certification by EPA under its National Lead Laboratory becomes a final order if no request for hearing is received by • Knowledge and/or experience gathering and maintaining and qualifications in the area identified in this solicitation. For Accreditation Program (NLLAP). the Department on or before July 24, 2020. Contact the Agency data; and consideration, proposals for this project must contain evidence 3. Copy of all Inspector and Risk Assessor Certifications, for all Clerk by phone at (850) 245-4005 or fax at (850) 245-4790. • Knowledge and/or experience with Davis-Bacon and Section of the Proposer’s experience and abilities in the specified area professionals working under this proposal and contract (or plans 3 federal regulations and other disciplines directly related to the proposed service. to obtain the necessary certifications). BT07/02/2020 4. Proof of Liability Insurance. All contractors shall have ______TIMELINE The managing firm will be responsible for managing $4,100,000 continuous Worker’s Compensation & General Liability • RFP Issued: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in funding granted to the city to administer its LBPHC and HH Insurance policies. Reference Alabama Code § 25-5-8 Industrial REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS • RFP Responses Due: July 17, 2020 program. The managing firm will be responsible for the day-to- Relations and Labor for additional information pertaining to the CITY OF BIRMINGHAM • Proposal Selection Date: * July 24, 2020 (Approximation) day management of the lead program, including managing sub- requirement of insurance. PROGRAM MANAGER • Contract Award Date: * July 31, 2020 (Approximation) contractors, monitoring performance, tracking expenditures and 5. Three (3) references of former clients with their contact – LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM • Contract Service Start Date: * August 3, 2020 coordinating assignments with city personnel for lead testing, information. If the firm does not have sufficient references, (Approximation) remediation, abatement, housing inspections, clearing units, provide a letter of explanation. INTRODUCTION developing annual program budgets and work plans, managing 6. Describe your firm’s experience managing government The City of Birmingham, Alabama is soliciting proposals from SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS and overseeing the complaint/resolution process in accordance grants including federal Lead Grant Programs. interested individuals to provide Program Management Services A consultant wishing to submit a proposal must include the with program procedures, preparing required HUD reports, and 7. Describe your firm’s experience working with low-income for a Lead Based-Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) and Healthy following in the response: managing marketing/outreach and managing application in-take. households and/or low-income communities. Please be specific Homes (HH) grant program. The City will receive $4,100,000 This contract will last for a period of 30 months. about your company’s role. If no experience, please indicate N/A. in LBPHC and HH funding from the U.S. Department of Housing A. How many years of Lead experience do you have in general? 8. Copy of your firms Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. and Urban Development (HUD). The City will receive proposals Specifically, how many years of local, state, or federal Lead ELIGIBILITY: As the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Programs are 9. Copy of resumes for all professionals working under this from individuals having specific experience and qualifications Grant Program experience do you have Please identify the federally funded, all activities performed under this RFP shall proposal and contract. in the area identified in this solicitation. For consideration, municipality. be in accordance with the HUD Regulation on Lead-Based Paint proposals for this project must contain evidence of the B. Other than a government funded Lead Grant Program, Hazards in Federally-owned Housing and Housing Receiving SELECTION CRITERIA Proposer’s experience and abilities in the specified area and describe your experience in working with other government Federal Assistance, dated September 1999, with all subsequent Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by staff. The City may other disciplines directly related to the proposed service. grants. revisions to date and the Rules of the Alabama State Board of make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper C. Describe your experience and your proficiency level creating Health Chapter 420-3-27-.01 et al. to determine the ability of the Proposer to perform the work, The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day and editing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. If no experience, and the Proposer shall furnish to the City all information for this management of the lead program, including managing sub- please indicate N/A. Firms must demonstrate significant experience administering purpose that may be requested. The City reserves the right to contractors, monitoring performance, tracking expenditures and D. Describe your experience and your proficiency level creating federally funded programs. Firms must also be able to reject any offer if the evidence submitted by, or investigation coordinating assignments with city personnel for lead testing, and editing PowerPoint presentations. If no experience, please demonstrate a working knowledge of all required HUD forms of, the Proposer fails to satisfy the City that the Proposer is remediation, abatement, housing inspections, and clearing units, indicate N/A. to be included in Risk Assessment reports as well as testing properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and developing annual program budgets and work plans, managing E. Describe your experience preparing and/or monitoring grant protocols. All key project personnel shall be on staff and possess to complete the work described therein. and overseeing the complaint/resolution process in accordance agreements, contracts, or other types of funding agreements. If the proper certifications in accordance with Chapter 37A of Title with program procedures, preparing and submitting required no experience, please indicate N/A. 22, Code of Ala. 1975, and Chapter 822-X-1 as authorized by Criteria for evaluation includes: JULY 2-8, 2020 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times PAGE 23

Acts 1997, No.97-553, the Alabama Lead Reduction Act of 1997. Programs are federally funded, all activities performed under and risk assessment for each unit. and the Proposer shall furnish to The City all information for this LEGALS this RFP shall be in accordance with the HUD Regulation on • Composite sampling for the risk assessment and clearance of purpose that may be requested. The City reserves the right to The City of Birmingham is an equal opportunity/affirmative Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally-owned Housing and lead hazards is not allowed. reject any offer if the evidence submitted by, or investigation action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of Housing Receiving Federal Assistance, dated September 1999, • All windows must be tested, photographed and identified of, the Proposer fails to satisfy The City that the Proposer is race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in 1. Required Certifications & Documentation (30%) with all subsequent revisions to date and the Rules of the within the XRF test result report. properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and employment or provision of services. In accordance with 2. Overall cost of Services (20%) Alabama State Board of Health Chapter 420-3-27-.01 et al. • The LI/RA report should indicate the order in which to complete the work described therein. HUD’s Section 3 program and City and State of Alabama 3. Capacity to perform services identified (40%) acceptable hazard control options for a given hazard fall in terms purchasing requirements, the City shall take affirmative steps 4. M/WBE (10%) Firms must demonstrate significant experience in the field of of relative initial cost. Criteria for evaluation include: to ensure that small, disadvantaged and minority firms, women’s lead-based paint testing, risk assessment and project design. • In addition to cost, the LI/RA should identify the feasibility 1. Required License(s) & Certifications (30%) business enterprises, and labor surplus firms are solicited RFP SUBMISSION PROCESS: Firms must also be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of particular treatments, taking into account whether they are 2. Quality of Work (20%) whenever there are potential qualified sources. The City shall Proposal deadline: Proposals must be received no later than of all required HUD forms to be included in Risk Assessment unlikely to be effective or are suitable to eliminate the hazards. 3. Overall cost of Services (20%) also consider the feasibility of dividing total requirements into 4:00 PM CST, July 17, 2020. Sealed proposals must be received reports as well as testing protocols. All key project personnel 4. Capacity (20%) small tasks or quantities as to permit maximum participation in the Community Development Department at the address shall be on staff and possess the proper certifications. This Your firm must be able to obtain a Data Universal Number 5. M/WBE (10%) by small, disadvantaged and minority firms, women’s business referenced below. Submittal should include three (3) hard copies includes certified lead paint Risk Assessors, Inspectors, and (DUNS) number and register with System for Award enterprises, and labor surplus firms. All procurement carried out including signatures and one (1) USB. No proposals received by Project Designers. Firms utilizing floor plan rendering software Management (SAM) if your firm is selected. RFP SUBMISSION PROCESS: with Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program funds, where fax or e-mail transmission will be accepted. Your proposal may (i.e. AutoCAD) when preparing reports, will be preferred. The Proposal deadline: Proposals must be received no later than be delivered by hand or via the US Postal Service as long as the City reserves the right to interview selected applicants, if TIMELINE: the City is a direct party, shall be carried out in a manner that 4:00 PM CST, July 17, 2020. Sealed proposals must be received proposal is received in our office by the Proposal Due Date and necessary. • RFP Issued: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 provides maximum free and open competition. Procurement in the Community Development Department at the address policies will not restrict or eliminate competition. The City shall Time; postmark dates will not be considered. • RFP Responses Due: July 17, 2020 The City of Birmingham is an equal opportunity/affirmative • Proposal Selection Date: * July 24, 2020 (Approximation) referenced below. Submittal should include three (3) hard copies not place unreasonable requirements on firms for them to qualify including signatures and one (1) USB. No proposals received by to do business. Community Development Department action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of • Contract Award Date: * July 31, 2020 (Approximation) Room 1000- 10th Floor, City Hall race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in • Contract Service Start Date: * August 3, 2020 fax or e-mail transmission will be accepted. Your proposal may be delivered by hand or via the US Postal Service as long as the DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 710 North 20th Street employment or provision of services. In accordance with (Approximation) Birmingham, AL 35203 HUD’s Section 3 program and City and State of Alabama *These dates are subject to change. proposal is received in our office by the Proposal Due Date and The responsibilities of the managing firm shall include, but are Time; postmark dates will not be considered. not limited to the following: purchasing requirements, the City shall take affirmative steps Proposers are asked to note on the outside of the proposal to ensure that small, disadvantaged and minority firms, women’s SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please review these 1. Administering the federally-funded Lead Based-Paint Hazard package: business enterprises, and labor surplus firms are solicited specifications carefully and provide the following items: Community Development Department Controls and Healthy Homes Program. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS whenever there are potential qualified sources. The City shall Room 1000- 10th Floor, City Hall 2. Coordinating collaborative partners in program planning, CITY OF BIRMINGHAM also consider the feasibility of dividing total requirements into 1. Letter summarizing your company profile, history and 710 North 20th Street program scheduling, and implementation efforts; LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT small tasks or quantities as to permit maximum participation staffing Birmingham, AL 35203 3. Working with Jefferson County Health Department and SERVICES by small, disadvantaged and minority firms, women’s business 2. Copy of Firm Lead Testing, Radon, Asbestos, Air Quality providing oversight to community awareness activities; enterprises, and labor surplus firms. All procurement carried out and Project Design certification. Your lead testing laboratory’s Proposers are asked to note on the outside of the proposal 4. Coordinating efforts among program staff, administrative QUESTIONS: with Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program funds, where certification by EPA under its National Lead Laboratory package: staff, applicants, and administrative partners; Please direct all questions regarding this Request for Proposals the City is a direct party, shall be carried out in a manner that Accreditation Program (NLLAP). 5. Ensuring projects, applicants and contractors are meeting (RFP) to: provides maximum free and open competition. Procurement 3. Copy of all Inspector and Risk Assessor, Asbestos, Radon, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS State and Federal guidelines for the program and lead-work policies will not restrict or eliminate competition. The City shall Air Quality Certifications, for all professionals working under this CITY OF BIRMINGHAM safe practices including Housing Rehabilitation and Lead Safe ]Lareisha Higginbottom not place unreasonable requirements on firms for them to qualify proposal and contract. LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM - ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING Housing regulations, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and (205) 254-2309 to do business. 4. Proof of Liability Insurance. All contractors shall have SERVICES federal Section 3 regulations; [email protected] continuous Worker’s Compensation & General Liability 6. Monitoring on-going construction projects and maintaining DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Firms are required to provide Insurance policies. Reference Alabama Code § 25-5-8 Industrial QUESTIONS: documentation of program activities; BT07/02/2020 testing results in compliance with the latest HUD/EPA issued Relations and Labor for additional information pertaining to the Please direct all questions regarding this Request for Proposals 7. Performing project management activities including but ______guidance on levels of lead in dust in homes. As of June 21, 2019, requirement of insurance. (RFP) to: not limited to verification of eligibility, completion of lead risk firms must be able to report results for the following dust-lead 5. Three (3) references of former clients with their contact assessments and associated report, work-write-up of items LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM action levels and clearance action levels. information. If the firm does not have sufficient references, Lareisha Higginbottom to be addressed, updating tracking documents and filing final CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA provide a letter of explanation. (205) 254-2309 reports; New Dust-Lead Action Levels: 6. List of all subcontractors and/or Laboratories utilized by [email protected] 8. Addressing overall program performance and effectiveness REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Floors: > 10 μg/ft2 your firm. Certifications should be included. to ensure program objectives and goals are being reached; and for Window Sills: > 100 μg/ft2 7. Copy of a Lead Inspection / Risk Assessment, Lead BT07/02/2020 9. Making presentations to the general public about lead paint ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SERVICES Clearance, Asbestos, Radon, and Air Quality Reports completed ______issues and other applicable topics. ASBESTOS, AIR QUALITY, RADON AND LEAD INSPECTION, RISK New Lead Clearance Action Levels: within the past 6 months (note: personal client info may be 10. Perform all duties listed in the position description as well ASSESSMENT AND CLEARANCE TESTING blacked out). Interior Floors: < 10 μg/ft2 NOTICE as other related duties as assigned. 8. An itemized Bid / Cost Summary for LI/RA(s) (Lead The City of Birmingham, Alabama is now accepting proposals Porch Floors: < 40 μg/ft2 Inspection & Risk Assessment) and Clearances and individual Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization & Adjustments Your firm must be able to obtain a Data Universal Number from Certified Firms to provide Asbestos, Air Quality, Radon Window Sills: < 100 μg/ft2 additional dust wipe samples, Asbestos, Radon and Air Quality. (DUNS) number and register with System for Award and combination Lead Inspections & Risk Assessments, and Window Troughs: Window Sills: < 100 μg/ft2 Please provide bids assuming (1) unit at a time and also Notice of Valuation of Property Management (SAM) if your firm is selected. Clearance testing for approximately 175 to 250 units. Project considering bundled units ordered (i.e. 2-4 units or 5-9 units Design services may be requested for multi-family projects (as In order to ensure your firm has the ability to report on clearance or 10+ units) at one time. Include additional cost(s) if a case is In accordance with State of Alabama Code, Section 40-2-18, TIMELINE: needed). The City reserves the right to select more than one levels, you must prove that the laboratory you use is recognized ordered as a “rush” job. Price should reflect 8 dust wipe samples the Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization has set • RFP Issued: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Testing Firm. If more than one firm is selected, testing and other by EPA under its National Lead Laboratory Accreditation for both LI/RA and clearance. 2020 real property value for all parcels located in Jefferson • RFP Responses Due: July 17, 2020 service requests will alternate between firms depending on Program (NLLAP). County, Alabama. Beginning on June 29, 2020 these values are • Proposal Selection Date: *July 24, 2020 (Approximation) capacity to meet both program and staff deadlines. This contract A time schedule reflecting the capacity and the turn-around available for public inspection in the Birmingham and Bessemer • Contract Award Date: *July 31, 2020 (Approximation) will last for a period of 30 months. • All inspections and risk assessments reports must be time for your firm’s services. Time from ordering a LI/RA to the Courthouse’s Board of Equalization or you may log on to the • Contract Service Start Date: *August 3, 2020 conducted and documented in accordance with Chapter 5 and 7 actual testing and delivery of the LI/RA report or turn around Board of Equalization website to locate the value. Objections (Approximation) of the HUD Guidelines. time for results and report delivery for clearance testing. must be filed in writing within 30 calendar days of the objection *These dates are subject to change. ELIGIBILITY: All Firms, Inspectors, Risk Assessors, and Project • Every room equivalent must be identified in the property notice date. Instructions addressing objections to value are also Designers must have current AL certifications in accordance sketch and every building component must be represented in the SELECTION CRITERIA available on our website at: boe.jccal.org. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please review these with Chapter 37A of Title 22, Code of Ala. 1975, and Chapter sampling scheme (identified in the XRF test result report) used Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by staff. The City may specifications carefully and provide the following items: 822-X-1 as authorized by Acts 1997, No.97-553, the Alabama to test a property. make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper BT07/02/2020 Lead Reduction Act of 1997. As the City’s Housing Rehabilitation • You must conduct a complete and full lead-paint inspection to determine the ability of the Proposer to perform the work, ______1. Letter summarizing your company profile, history and staffing 2. Copy of Firm Lead Testing, Radon, Asbestos, Air Quality and Project Design certification. Your lead testing laboratory’s certification by EPA under its National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP). 3. Copy of all Inspector and Risk Assessor Certifications, for all THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, SINCE 1964 professionals working under this proposal and contract (or plans to obtain the necessary certifications). 4. Proof of Liability Insurance. All contractors shall have Celebrating small actions that changed the world. continuous Worker’s Compensation & General Liability Insurance policies. Reference Alabama Code § 25-5-8 Industrial Relations and Labor for additional information pertaining to the requirement of insurance. “Not everything that is faced can 5. Three (3) references of former clients with their contact information. If the firm does not have sufficient references, provide a letter of explanation. be changed, but nothing can be 6. Describe your firm’s experience managing government changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin grants including federal Lead Grant Programs. BT 7. Describe your firm’s experience working with low-income households and/or low-income communities. 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Printed Thursday, July 9, 2020 will be held Volume 56, Edition 28 What is best for students

TIMES STAFF 115 3rd Avenue West in the fall, in-person or for boy, 8, killed Birmingham, AL 35204-4114 (205) 251-5158 at Galleria Mall FOUNDER AND remote classes? PUBLISHER EMERITUS Times staff report Dr. Jesse J. Lewis, Sr. A prayer vigil will take place at 6:30 PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Samuel P. Martin p.m. on Thursday, July 9, in the upper, far left parking lot of the Macy’s Department EXECUTIVE EDITOR Store at the Riverchase Galleria in memo- Barnett Wright ry of 8-year old, Royta Giles, who died in the tragic shooting that took place at the DESIGN/CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Riverchase Galleria Mall on Kathryn Sesser-Dorné Friday, July 3. Hoover City DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR Councilman Derrick Erica Wright Murphy, who will host the prayer, said he will be joined CONTRIBUTING WRITER LANESE BOYD: “I believe if you GILCHRIST BARNBY: “I think Ameera Steward by family members of the can practice the social distancing its best that everyone consider 8-year old, local clergy, city SALES DIRECTOR and if the staff at the schools the situation they are in. For and county officials and James S. Gettys III are committed to making sure example, large groups are members of the Riverchase ROYTA Galleria management team. GILES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE the CDC (Centers for Disease probably not the best idea right Murphy said the focus Ray Carter Control and Prevention) now, so in-person might not of the vigil will be twofold. “First, I feel it is imperative that we pray CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST guidelines are followed, some be best. But if that is the route for Royta’s family and for all of the victims Gwen DeRu students may be comfortable in taken, I think there needs to be injured in this senseless shooting. Not only coming back to the classrooms. education on how to wear masks will we pray for them, but for everyone who COPY EDITOR was at the mall that day and experienced Gloria Berry However, at the point we are and gloves and other personal trauma in some way. It is also important now [seeing] more cases than protection equipment and extra CIRCULATION that we pray for our first responders and Birmingham/Bessemer less, then it is probably better precautions.” our community as a whole. We are all hurt- Phillip Eldridge that we all maintain a virtual ing from this situation. Now is the time to pray and support each other, knowing we CLASSIFIEDS classroom.” will get through this together. Jessica Lewis “We must also address the issue of gun violence in our region. Our young people Published weekly on Thursdays. Published have too many easy avenues through which at 115 Third Avenue West, Birmingham, they can obtain guns. That, coupled with Alabama 35204. their inability or unwillingness to solve dis- agreements effectively is leading to the loss © 2020 Times Inc. Reproduction of any part of too many lives. There must be a change, of any issue requires written permission from the publisher. All submissions of material it must start now, and it must start with the h e ar t .” Cleveland ‘Cleve’ Eaton, Hall of Fame jazz great, dies at 80 become the property of The Birmingham Times and will not be returned. Submissions Earlier this week, Hoover Police may be edited and may be published or Department announced 22-year-old BY BARNETT WRIGHT otherwise reused in any medium. Montez Moses Coleman of Birmingham The Birmingham Times was arrested as a suspect in the shooting ACCURACY: It is The Times policy to that killed Royta and injured three others. Cleveland “Cleve” Eaton, the Hall of Fame correct errors promptly. Mistakes should jazz legend from Fairfield, died on Sunday be called to the attention of the Editor at Police said Coleman has been charged 251-5158. with capital murder and three counts of morning. He was 80. DEBBI CLONTS: “Return to TRACEY ALVEY: “I think children assault second degree. “He was just a wonderful man who Weekly single copies are in-person classes because should return to in-person On Tuesday, Hoover police said they had treated me like a queen and took care of [his $1.00 per copy. made two additional arrests in the deadly children and grandchildren],” said his wife parents are not trained to be learning in the fall [because] it is shooting. Myra Eaton. “I’ve had a great life with him. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: Subscription rates teachers and as a person with a hard enough for parents without Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said He was the greatest husband, the greatest are $50 per year. Renewals are $40. background in early childhood having the burden of educating two 19-year-olds from Birmingham — bass player in the world, even if I wasn’t Demetrius Dewayne Jackson Jr. and King married to him.” POSTMASTER: Send address changes education, young kids learn in their kids as well. Libraries are to The Birmingham Times, P.O. Box 10503, Gary Williams — have also been charged in The Eatons were approaching their 44th Birmingham, AL 35202-0503. social situations and from peers. closed, some kids don’t have the shootout near the food court. wedding anniversary in August. I think it is very important access to internet, so I believe According to Hoover PD, officers on In a Facebook post on Sunday, Kwani that they have that interaction it is better to have in-person the scene were alerted to a male running Dickerson Carson, Mr. Eaton’s daughter, through the parking deck of the Hyatt wrote her father was “our Superman . . . a with others because you learn instruction where they can have Regency Hotel with a firearm. Coleman man’s man.” more from them than you do a access to those resources and was located by authorities and taken into “He met my mama and said she was the teacher . . . [parents] shouldn’t get to be around their peers and custody. ‘baddest woman’ he’s ever laid eyes on and Upon investigation of the incident, he’s a guy outta Fairfield Ala. who married be responsible for their children’s learn like how they are used to.” police said the suspect got into a verbal a woman that made heads turn all over the education, we should.” argument with a group of males on the first world. Lol. level of the mall, near the food court. “He was my Hero. He saved my mama If anyone has any information about this and my siblings from the worst of the worst case, you are asked to call Sergeant Matthew and promised to protect and love us forever Savage at 205-739-6780. If you wish to and ever. And he did.” ON THE COVER remain anonymous and qualify for a cash Mr. Eaton was inducted into the Alabama National Newspaper From left: Eric Hall, Jilisa Milton and Cara McClure, co-founders, Black Lives Matter Birmingham. (AMARR reward, you are encouraged to call Crime Jazz Hall of Fame in 1979 and the Alabama Publishers Association CROSKEY, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) FOR MORE ON BLM IN BIRMINGHAM, SEE PAGE 12. Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777. Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and over the JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 3

BIRMINGHAM A LOOK INSIDE JIMMIE HALE MISSION

BY BETH CUNNINGHAM plays an integral role in helping clients focus bhamnow.com on recovery. The site is home to counseling offices, One of the most well-known and beloved classrooms and exterior seating areas that nonprofits in Birmingham, Jimmie Hale allows plenty of space for clients to engage in Mission has been making a difference in the active recovery program. As with every the Magic City for over 75 years. Today, it is location, Royal Pines includes a focus on edu- a dynamic and impactful organization that cational training and job readiness. spreads love in all kinds of ways to all kinds “Royal Pines provides an immersive envi- of people. Learn more about their mission ronment where men are equipped with the and how you can be a part of it. godly tools and training they need to over- come substance abuse, restore hope and build JIMMIE HALE MISSION: THE PAST a better tomorrow.” In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Jimmie Address: 5 Guinns Cove Rd. Hayden; Hale was known as the town drunk. He Phone: (256) 352-9444 began rewriting his story after giving his life to Christ, and today, the organization that In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Jimmie Hale was known as the town drunk. He began rewriting his story JIMMIE HALE MISSION: THE FUTURE carries his name has impacted countless after giving his life to Christ, and today, the organization that carries his name has impacted countless After 75 years of loving their neighbors Birmingham citizens. Birmingham citizens. (PHOTO COURTESY JIMMIE HALE MISSION) and impacting their community, Jimmie Armed with a desire to share God’s Hale Mission is nowhere near done. In the life-changing love with others and to help expanded its efforts to impact even more 2. Jessie’s Place future, they hope to keep expanding and those walking where he had, Jimmie set out citizens of our community, including women A home for mothers and children. improving their operation to serve the greater to create a place where homeless men could and children and those impacted by addic- Named for Jimmie Hale’s wife, Jessie’s Birmingham community in the best way they find encouragement and hope. Seventy-five tion. Place is a residential program located in the can. years later, Jimmie Hale Mission (JHM) is a Today, JHM functions in three branches, heart of downtown Birmingham that can Michael Coleman, Executive Director, safe haven for people from all walks of life. each with its own ministry and focus. accommodate up to 35 women and chil- Jimmie Hale Mission, said, “We don’t care Jimmie founded the Mission in 1944 with dren. what their brokenness is. I don’t care where his wife, Miss Jessie Davis — a schoolteacher 1. Jimmie Hale Mission Jessie’s Place is a shelter for homeless they’ve been — if they’ve been in prison, if from Moundville. Following Jimmie’s passing The original location, located in down- women and children, but they also provide all they’ve been on the streets for 20 years. It just eight months later, Jessie refused to forfeit town Birmingham, has helped transform kinds of support — from daily life skills train- doesn’t matter what trauma they’ve been her commitment to the dream she and her thousands of lives by addressing homeless- ing to job readiness to education remediation through, or abuse. husband shared. ness and addiction over the years. As a non- and more. All we care about is if they want some- As a pregnant widow and an incredible profit, the organization has been funded since “We believe that providing a refuge for thing different. And if they want something woman of faith her resolve would prove to be the beginning by citizens across the state of change will help ensure that these women different, we’re going to take them in and the foundation on which the Mission would Alabama. become strong and self-sufficient members of we’re going to love them dynamically with the stand for generations to come. Curious about Their dynamic approach to recovery and society once again. Inside our doors, women love of Christ and lay out for them a pathway the history of JHM? Read more. independence is offered for free to those in and children find the way out.” to be restored.” need. JHM’s mission is as follows: Address: 2305 5th Avenue North, If you want to be a part of this mission, JIMMIE HALE MISSION: THE PRESENT “To transform adults directly affected Birmingham; Phone: (205) 323-0170 call 205-323-5878. Want to keep up with For three quarters of a century, the Jimmie by homelessness, poverty-thinking, and/ Jimmie Hale Mission? Follow them on Hale Mission has been helping men afflicted or addiction, into those who lead healthy, 3. Royal Pines Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and never by homelessness in downtown Birmingham self-sufficient and productive lives for the Royal Pines Recovery Center is a 13 to miss an update. through education remediation, job readiness glory of God.” 15-week active addiction recovery program and spiritual support. Address: 3420 2nd Ave. North, located in Hayden. This 40-bed facility rests For more on the modern, mobile guide to Throughout their operation, JHM has Birmingham; Phone: (205) 323-5878 on 75 acres of peaceful countryside, which Birmingham, visit bhamnow.com. Cleveland ‘Cleve’ Eaton, Hall of Fame jazz great, dies at 80 BY BARNETT WRIGHT the case, “for all he knew it could be a body.” Lewis Trio and said he trusted in God to lead The Birmingham Times But when Springer showed him it was a bass, him in the right way. That way would come and played it for him Mr. Eaton’s love for the in the form of an offer to serve as a two- Cleveland “Cleve” Eaton, the Hall of Fame instrument began. week fill in for the Count Basie Orchestra. jazz legend from Fairfield, died on Sunday Mr. Eaton would go on to say that, of all Two weeks would turn into 17 years and morning. He was 80. the instructors he encountered as he rose Count Basie declared Mr. Eaton “the Count’s “He was just a wonderful man who through the ranks of the top bass players in Bassist.” treated me like a queen and took care of [his the world, no one taught him more than John “He lived a long and incredible life that children and grandchildren],” said his wife Springer. he wouldn’t have changed for anything in Myra Eaton. “I’ve had a great life with him. Mr. Eaton played in a jazz group at the world,” his daughter wrote on Facebook. He was the greatest husband, the greatest Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial, which “He was terribly humble and cool but I bass player in the world, even if I wasn’t became Tennessee State, in Nashville while always told him he was the MAN. The married to him.” earning his Bachelor of Music degree Greatest. Just wanted to show the world that The Eatons were approaching their 44th Cleveland ‘Cleve’ Eaton, the Hall of Fame jazz legend and where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi folks from ALABAMA were Awesome. He wedding anniversary in August. from Fairfield, died on Sunday morning. He was 80. Fraternity Inc. He moved to Chicago where wanted to be THE world’s Best Bass Player. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Kwani (PROVIDED PHOTO) he would eventually hook up first with the He was.” Dickerson Carson, Mr. Eaton’s daughter, Ike Cole Trio and then the Ramsey Lewis Mr. Eaton was preceded in death by wrote her father was “our Superman . . . a course of his career wrote more than 300 Trio. his son Cleveland Eaton III and daughter man’s man.” songs performing with some of the greatest Mr. Eaton’s relationship with the noted Margralita Eaton. He is survived by his “He met my mama and said she was the names in music including Count Basie, Ella Ramsey Lewis was what initially propelled wife, Myra; his children, Kwani Dickerson ‘baddest woman’ he’s ever laid eyes on and Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Mr. Eaton into national recognition, which Carson, Lothair Eaton, Andre Eaton, Keena he’s a guy outta Fairfield Ala. who married Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughn. included a 10-year stint with that Trio and Eaton Kelley, Tania Adams, Kole Anderson; a woman that made heads turn all over the Eaton was born in Fairfield on August 31, included multiple gold records and the grandchildren Karden, Kameron and Kasey world. Lol. 1939 and began as a child musician, master- Grammy for the song, “Sun Goddess.” Dickerson; Benjamin Adams, Shandre’ Eaton “He was my Hero. He saved my mama ing his mother’s piano, the trumpet, and the While working with Ramsey Mr. Eaton Vail, Aaliyah Eaton, Keenan Rogers, Kentrelle and my siblings from the worst of the worst saxophone. noted the band had a young phenomenon on Bonnor-Butler, Andre Eaton Jr.; great grand- and promised to protect and love us forever According to Mr. Eaton his relationship drums named Maurice White who left and children Andre Eaton III, Keeona, Keenan Jr., and ever. And he did.” with the bass began when he saw a bass case formed his own group: Earth, Wind and Fire, KyRese, Kabria and KaReem Rogers, Derrick, Mr. Eaton was inducted into the Alabama in the car of John Springer, a music instructor which would be inducted into the Rock and Mi’Kel and Jakorian Vail. Services are being Jazz Hall of Fame in 1979 and the Alabama at Fairfield Industrial High. At first Mr. Eaton Roll Hall of Fame. handled by Davenport & Harris Funeral Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and over the said he didn’t know what he thought was in Mr. Eaton would also leave the Ramsey Home. PAGE 4 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

JEFFERSON COUNTY Jeffco Treasurer’s race: Eyrika Parker and Roderick ‘Rod’ Scott BY BARNETT WRIGHT Law Center, class of 2002. The Birmingham Times Parker has worked in the Jefferson County Circuit The only Jefferson County race on the Clerk’s office, South Trust ballot in next Tuesday’s, July 14 runoff elec- Bank, pharmaceutical litiga- tion will be for Treasurer where Democrats tion, executive producer of Eyrika Parker, a banker, and Roderick “Rod” radio and television shows Scott, state lawmaker, are vying for the and co-host of Alabama’s office. oldest morning talk radio EYRIKA The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. show. Parker was on the PARKER In the March 5 Democratic primary, Jefferson County Mural Parker received 35,991 votes or 41.60 per- Committee, Hopewell cent and Scott 25,660 or 29.66 percent, not Revitalization Project, has prepared meals the 50.1 percent needed to win outright, for local football and basketball teams, spon- but enough to oust incumbent Jefferson sored and committed to local breast cancer County Treasurer Mike Miles, who finished awareness events, sponsored local events for third. The March 31 runoff was delayed over Sickle Cell Awareness Month, fed more than COVID-19 concerns. 100 families on a monthly basis through Statewide, the most closely watched race efforts to combat homelessness and hunger is the battle between Republicans Tommy and obtained abandoned properties to put to Tuberville and Jeff Sessions for the U.S. good use for nonprofit organizations. Senate to see who will face incumbent Democrat Doug Jones in the November gen- ROD SCOTT eral election. Rod Scott, a resident Personal safety and public health is obvi- of Fairfield, is a member ously a concern for many this year. Jefferson of the Alabama House of County is taking that seriously and prepar- Representatives, repre- ing measures well in advance. senting District 55. Scott Barry Stephenson, Jefferson County assumed office in 2006. He Board of Registrars, Chairman, told bham- received his M.B.A. from now.com, “We will have personal protection the Amos Tuck School of equipment for the poll workers. They’ll have Business Administration ROD facemasks, gloves, disinfectant and isopropyl at Dartmouth College and SCOTT alcohol wipes. There will be hand sanitizer his B.A. in economics from and signage about social distancing. …” Yale University. His professional experience Here are bios for the candidates in the includes serving as a professor at Miles Jefferson County Treasurer’s race. College. In the Legislature, he’s been ranking minority member, education policy com- EYRIKA PARKER mittee; ranking minority member, fiscal Parker is a lifelong Birmingham resident. responsibility committee; vice chair, Jefferson She attended John Carroll Catholic High County Legislation Committee; member, School where she graduated in 1992 and the Technology and Research Committee; University of South Alabama, finishing in ranking minority member, Ways and Means 1998. She also attended Southern University Education Committee.

ELECTION DAY: WHAT TO KNOW

On Election Day, be sure to arrive with a valid form of identification. Options include the following valid documents: • Alabama driver’s license or non-driver ID card • Alabama photo voter ID card • State-issued ID (from Alabama or another state) • Federal-issued ID • U.S. passport • Employee ID from the Federal Government, State of Alabama, County, Municipality, Board or other Alabama entity • Student or employee ID card issued by a college or university in the state, provided it includes a photo into trouble, you can call the non-partisan Election • U.S. military ID card containing a photo Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687- 8683). You can also follow Jefferson County of • Tribal ID card containing a photo Facebook and Twitter to keep up with any important • At any polling location and in any election, if you run updates. JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 5 PAGE 6 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

AN EYE ON BIRMINGHAM: CELEBRATING SPECIAL CITIZENS JOYA PEASANT Joya Peasant is an Alabama School of Fine Arts class of 2020 graduate. Peasant, who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the Joya Peasant: Girl Scout highest achievement in Girl Scouting, will begin classes at Spelman College in Atlanta, this fall. She spent her 2019 spring break working on her “Black Without the Magic” podcast (available on Podcast.com and iTunes). member going for the Gold Peasant started her project in November 2018, planning out the podcast’s first season, which consisted of eight episodes and launched in BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY TALLEY spring 2019. She received the Gold Award For the Birmingham Times in May 2020. One of the biggest takeaways from the project was learning patience with arning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the mastering new skills. highest achievement in Girl Scouting, meant envisioning something mean- Eingful that would leave a lasting impression on her peers and her community, said Joya REACHING THE GOLD Peasant, an Alabama School of Fine Arts Although Peasant loved tackling tasks class of 2020 graduate. and initiatives with her fellow Girl Scouts, For her, that meant producing a podcast she also enjoyed having full control and through which teens and young adults could being solely responsible for the success and discuss experiences related to race, politics, completion of her Gold project. stereotypes in the media, gender roles, and “With the Bronze and Silver awards, you more. had other team members working with you, Peasant, who will begin classes at but this one was my idea,” she said. “I had to Spelman College in Atlanta this fall, spent come up with all the hours by myself. I had her 2019 spring break working on her to come up with an advisor who was not a “Black Without the Magic” podcast (avail- member of Girl Scouts. And I had to come able on Podcast.com and iTunes). up with my own budget, plans, and every- “I wanted to create [a podcast] for people thing myself—with the help of an advisor.” to talk about certain things they face in the Her advisors were Courtnie and Jonathan community that we don’t usually talk about,” Anderson, who are family friends and fel- Peasant said. “Colorism, gender stereotypes, low members at the Sixteenth Street Baptist what we do and don’t see in the media, and Church in downtown Birmingham. how that can be a stereotype for [people of Peasant started her project in November color]. I wanted to create an outlet for that 2018, planning out the podcast’s first sea- because I didn’t see any other [communica- son, which consisted of eight episodes and tion outlets] geared toward that.” launched in spring 2019. She received the Each girl earning the Gold Award Gold Award in May 2020. One of the biggest demonstrates excellence through a leader- takeaways from the project was learning ship project totaling at least 80 hours. patience with mastering new skills. “Eighty hours seemed difficult to clock at “One episode took about six hours to first,” Peasant said. “I recorded the podcast edit,” Peasant said. “After I did it multiple within two hours, but with planning and times, it became rewarding. I sat back and working with my advisors and coming up saw that I learned to do it myself, and I felt with topics and questions and editing, the like I could do anything because of that.” hours added up very quickly.” With high school and the Girl Scout Gold “Black Without the Magic” episodes Award completed, Peasant and her parents, focused on topics such as careers, college, Patrick and DeNedra, are looking forward to race, and peaceful protests. her freshman year at Spelman College. “My first episode [was called] ‘The “As of right now, we don’t know if we’re Division Between Non-Black Americans going to be going to Atlanta or if I’m going and Black Americans,’” the 18-year-old said. to be at home doing virtual classes, but my hope is that I can go to Atlanta,” Peasant “[Topics were] mainly about race-related said. “Realistically, I know that that may not issues within our community. It didn’t mat- happen because of the increasing COVID- ter what type of race-related issue it was. It 19 cases, but I’m still holding out hope that could have been more political, like when I will be able to go to school in the fall with we did an episode about Democrats and the new friends that I am going to make.” Republicans, or it could be something not Peasant plans to major in psychology with particularly race-related, which could be international studies as her minor: “I want to about [media representation].” be a psychiatrist,” she said. “And the reason I Peasant, who completed her episodes chose international studies is because in the before the current civil unrest in the event that I want to travel and move to a dif- country, said she plans to cover the topic ferent country, I’d be able to work in different when she records a second season of her “As of right now, we don’t know if we’re going to be going to Atlanta countries.” podcast during the second semester of her Completing her Girl Scout Gold Award freshman year at Spelman: “The topics I or if I’m going to be at home doing virtual classes, but my hope is project has given Peasant the confidence to would definitely do [in Season 2, would accomplish anything in life. cover] police brutality, what civil unrest is, that I can go to Atlanta. Realistically, I know that that may not “I know I can work in different organiza- Juneteenth, and a Part Two about protests,” tions,” she said. “I can become the president she said. happen because of the increasing COVID-19 cases, but I’m still of different organizations at Spelman, and holding out hope that I will be able to go to school in the fall with the I can come up with a plan to work on my ACHIEVEMENTS business for the clinic I want to have as a Peasant has earned Girl Scout Bronze, new friends that I am going to make.” JOYA PEASANT psychiatrist. Silver, and Gold awards. “It’s made me more competent in public “When I started high school, I remem- speaking, my ability to talk to other people, bered some other girls in my troop who more girls to play with, and the stories of Peasant hadn’t always intended to stay and my ability to voice my opinion on every- earned the Gold Award, and I decided I how [my mother] met most of her child- with the Scouts for so long. thing, communication-wise, and know that would go after all three awards, too,” she hood friends during Girl Scouts made me “Once I got older and met more people my ideas can make a difference in the world.” said. want to [join],” said Peasant, who began as a outside of my troop who stuck with it, it An only child who has been committed Daisy and progressed through the Brownie, made me want to stick with it more, [as did] Joya Peasant is one of more 10,000 girls and to Scouting since age 5, Peasant said she Junior, Cadet, Senior, and Ambassador lev- the activities we did that I fell in love with, more than 3,900 adults in 36 counties who has been inspired by her mother, DeNedra els; she also was voted onto the board of the like going camping with my troop members are Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. To Peasant, who got into Girl Scouts at age 11. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama as a and selling Girl Scout cookies together,” she learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award, “[Girl Scouts] gave me an outlet to find Girl Liaison at the age of 17. said. visit girlscoutsnca.org. JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 7

JOYA PEASANT Joya Peasant is an Alabama School of Fine Arts class of 2020 graduate. Peasant, who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, will begin classes at Spelman College in Atlanta, this fall. She spent her 2019 spring break working on her “Black Without the Magic” podcast (available on Podcast.com and iTunes). Peasant started her project in November 2018, planning out the podcast’s first season, which consisted of eight episodes and launched in spring 2019. She received the Gold Award in May 2020. One of the biggest takeaways from the project was learning patience with mastering new skills. PAGE 8 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

AHA, AMA URGE WIDESPREAD SELF-MEASURED BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING: With doctors’ visits down during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say keeping tabs on your blood pressure at home is even more important. Adding the do-it-yourself method can be more effective and cheaper than office measurements alone, but improved patient education, provider training and insurance coverage are needed, according to a new policy statement by the American Heart Association and HEALTH American Medical Association. “Self-monitoring blood pressure is not only convenient for patients – it is superior to in-office blood pressure measurements for predicting cardiovascular events and is potentially cost-effective,” said Dr. Daichi Shimbo, associate professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.

t least 15,000 Black Americans would To mask or not to mask – is it really a question? still be alive if they had died of COVID-19 at the same rate as White s the coronavirus COVID-19 contin- directly from the Centers for Disease Control explored further in next week’s article). The AAmericans. This is according to publication ues to rapidly spread throughout parts and Prevention (CDC) and/or medical pro- studies show that nearly all these droplets of a recent study from the APM Research of our country at increasingly higher fessionals from the University of California were blocked when the mouth was covered Lab called, “The Color of Coronavirus”. Arates this summer and in increasingly wider San Francisco. Referencing these resources by a damp washcloth (do not dampen your Just the latest in a barrage of information age populations, many government will help ensure that the data mask). on COVID-19 and the pandemic. How do officials have implemented a man- shared is research based and not Another study of people who had influ- you make sense out of all of it? datory face covering/mask order based upon my understanding enza or the common cold found that wear- How much of this do you need to for citizens in open public spaces. since I am not a scientist nor a ing a surgical mask significantly reduced the know? What do you really need to Most of the government-ini- medical professional. amount of these respiratory viruses emitted do to protect you and your family? tiated health orders about man- Some believe the personal in droplets and aerosols. Another recent Let’s start at the beginning. datory face coverings/masks are debate whether to wear or not study showed that states and/or cities where Coronaviruses are a large somewhat similar and rooted to wear a mask comes from the mandated face covering/masks were in place, family of viruses that are known in the most recent medical and CDC and The World Health showed a slowdown in daily COVID-19 scientific research about the pre- BY SAMUETTA Organization (WHO) earlier growth rate which became more apparent to cause illness ranging from the vention of the virus COVID-19. HILL DREW belief which has now complete- over time. It slowed from a 0.2 percent to 0.9 common cold to more severe Even though health officials are ly reversed. This reversal now percent in a matter of weeks. diseases such as Severe Acute providing evidence that wearing strongly favors the public wearing There are several additional studies sup- Respiratory syndrome (SARS) a face covering/ mask is vital in preventing face covering/mask. porting face coverings/masks, but one which and Middle East Respiratory and controlling the spread of the virus, “Their earlier beliefs were partially based appeared compelling looked at coronavirus Syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 is a new many citizens (for whatever reason) remain on what was thought to be low disease prev- deaths across 198 countries. The study found strain of coronavirus that has not been pre- unphased and refuse to wear any type of alence” says infectious disease specialist Dr. those with cultural norms or government viously identified in humans. face covering/mask when out in public Peter Chin-Hong, MD. He further states U.S. culture is also a factor influencing the personal policies favoring mask-wearing had lower According to the South China Morning spaces. “this was based at the beginning on not hav- debate for some wearing a mask. Americans unlike death rates. Post, a 55-year-old individual from Hubei The nature of this topic is extremely ing enough testing.” many Asians are unaccustomed to wearing face So, to Keep an Eye on Safety for you and province in China may have been the first serious. Due to its seriousness a series will U.S. culture is also a factor influencing the coverings/masks in public. (ADOBE STOCK PHOTO) your love ones let the recent research find- person to have contracted COVID-19 on be devoted to this topic. The range of the personal debate for some wearing a mask. ings help answer the personal question to Nov. 17, 2019. The COVID-19 virus first hit articles will include scientific and medical Americans unlike many Asians are unaccus- So, what evidence does the CDC and wear or not to wear a face covering/mask. If the United States in January 2020; the first research behind the face coverings/masks tomed to wearing face coverings/masks in WHO now have that wearing a face covering/ one abides by medical and scientific research death in February; and by March, the virus requirements, what health safety, and pre- public. Therefore, many have opted to ignore mask is effective in preventing COVID-19? findings wearing a mask ends the personal had hit all 50 states! Now, here we are six ventive measures they provide, what types the local governmental orders based on rec- There are several new findings support- debate. months later, after three months of “shelter- are considered the best to wear during this ommendations from the CDC and WHO. ing this decision. One category of evidence It is important to remember if you live ing in place”, and signs of “reopening” are pandemic and the proper maintenance. For Unfortunately, the personal debate about comes from laboratory studies of respiratory inside of Jefferson County or visit public popping up, while at the same time, some accuracy about this subject, the information face covering/mask has shifted from a health droplets generated when saying a simple spaces in Jefferson County face covering/ states and cities are having to close as soon contained in this week’s article will come question into a political position. phrase (note more about this topic will be masks are mandated. as they open. JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 9

HEALTH COVID-19: Cases increase; what now?

t least 15,000 Black Americans would The media is continuing to bombard us In light of these dismal statistics and tested is not enough to give you relief from To mask or not to mask – is it really a question? still be alive if they had died of with more information than any of us could, facts, we still aren’t sure how bad the stress and worry about infection from COVID-19 at the same rate as White reasonably, be expected to process. We’ve the coronavirus. AAmericans. This is according to publication now passed a half-million cases around the things really are. It seems that the data The Centers for Disease Control and of a recent study from the APM Research world, and 2.5 million infection cases, and that is being collected and reported to Prevention (CDC) wants us to keep in Lab called, “The Color of Coronavirus”. more than 125,000 deaths in the United us is all over the place. When it comes mind that when it comes to testing. “The Just the latest in a barrage of information States. to the death count, 63 percent of all test result only means that you did not have on COVID-19 and the pandemic. How do At this rate, half of the entire population COVID-19 at the time of testing,” the CDC you make sense out of all of it? of the United States will be infect- the deaths in the United States are says. “You might test negative if the sample How much of this do you need to ed by the end of the year. reported as much as 10 days from the was collected early in your infection and test know? What do you really need to In light of these dismal statis- date of death. positive later during your illness. You could do to protect you and your family? tics and facts, we still aren’t sure also be exposed to COVID-19 after the test Let’s start at the beginning. how bad things really are. It seems director of the National Institutes of Health, and get infected then.” Coronaviruses are a large that the data that is being collected is even more optimistic. He believes, “if all So, what can we do to protect ourselves family of viruses that are known and reported to us is all over the goes well, maybe as many as 100 million and our families? to cause illness ranging from the place. When it comes to the death doses by early 2021” would be possible, First, each one of us has to decide, and common cold to more severe BY GLENN count, 63 percent of all the deaths which is truly a long shot if 10 years is the declare to ourselves, “do I want to live, or diseases such as Severe Acute ELLIS in the United States are reported typical amount of time we’re hearing. do I want to die?” All too often, we just not Respiratory syndrome (SARS) as much as 10 days from the date According to Gilead, the pharmaceutical are fully committed to make sacrifices and and Middle East Respiratory of death. And that’s after an actual company, a patient will require six doses, efforts that are in our own best interest. We Syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 is a new death certificate is issued. Not to mention at $520 apiece, over five days, for a total of can greatly improve our chances of making strain of coronavirus that has not been pre- that some states report daily, some report $2,340. That’s the cost to the hospital; who it through this pandemic, but, like the old viously identified in humans. weekly, and some report monthly. knows how much it will cost the patient. man was asked, “Do you want to be well?” According to the South China Morning It takes extra time to code COVID-19 In the meantime, testing is the buzzword If so, then all we need to do is to practice Post, a 55-year-old individual from Hubei deaths. While 80 percent of deaths are elec- traveling throughout communities across the 3 W’s: province in China may have been the first tronically processed and coded by National the nation. At this time, the Food and Drug Wash your hands thoroughly and often; person to have contracted COVID-19 on Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) within Administration (FDA) doesn’t require the wear a mask; and watch how close anyone is Nov. 17, 2019. The COVID-19 virus first hit minutes, most deaths from COVID-19 must manufacturers of testing kits to provide to you, or vice versa. the United States in January 2020; the first be coded by a person, which takes an aver- information on the accuracy of the tests. death in February; and by March, the virus age of seven days. One notable controversy was over a test kit Glenn Ellis is Visiting Scholar at The National had hit all 50 states! Now, here we are six Oh yeah, then there’s the vaccine! In spite produced by Abbott Laboratories. The FDA Bioethics Center at Tuskegee University and months later, after three months of “shelter- of the fact that a successful vaccine clinical and other monitors found that Abbott’s a Harvard Medical School Research Bioethics ing in place”, and signs of “reopening” are trial typically takes 10 years, we’re being “rapid-test” missed between a third to one- Fellow. He is author of Which Doctor? and popping up, while at the same time, some promised one as early as January 2021, by half of infections that were identified cor- Information is the Best Medicine. For more states and cities are having to close as soon Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infec- rectly by another competing manufacturer’s good health information visit: www.glennellis. as they open. tious disease expert . Dr. Francis Collins, test kit. We should remember that getting com. SMOKING CESSATION TREATMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (205) 975-7721

Do you smoke cigarettes and want to QUIT? The University of Alabama at Birmingham is offering a NO COST research treatment program for smokers. This study combines medication and counseling treatment. PAGE 10 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

UAB NEWS Study released on culturally based end-of-life care protocols

BY HOLLY GAINER ing with the advisory group and learning of UAB News each other’s beliefs helped them create the protocol and form a mutual respect of each Culture shapes how people make mean- other’s cultures. ing out of illness, suffering and dying, and it “When you take care of people, you care influences their responses to diagnosis, prog- for people of all different nationalities and nosis and treatment preferences. Researchers beliefs, and you have to understand that at the University of Alabama at Birmingham everyone has different beliefs,” Simmons- have created the first culturally based proto- White said. “You have to understand that col for patients living with a serious illness or everyone’s culture is different, and it is espe- facing end-of-life care. cially true of how African Americans and The protocol, which was published in Caucasians react to end-of-life diagnoses. We Health Equity, was developed by Ronit need to know each other’s cultures in order Elk, Ph.D., a researcher in the Division of to ask questions and not have stereotypical Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care beliefs. And we need to understand our his- at UAB, in partnership with a Community tory in order to have respect.” Advisory Board made up of African “This is an example of what is possible Americans and white community members when health care providers truly listen to the living in Beaufort, South Carolina. voices of underserved or underrepresented “End-of-life care values in the United groups, and build health care programs States are historically rooted in values that based on those communities’ cultural values represent the cultural and religious values of and preferences,” Elk explained. “We are now the white middle class, values that often do conducting a randomized controlled trial to not apply, or even contradict, the values of Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have created the first culturally based protocol for test the efficacy of this culturally based inter- people of different cultures or ethnicities,” patients living with a serious illness or facing end-of-life care. (ADOBE STOCK PHOTO) vention in three Southern rural hospitals in Elk said. “Lack of respect for cultural differ- three states: Alabama, Mississippi and South ences may compromise care for seriously ill numbers of African American and white nities value,” Elk said. Carolina.” minority patients. Until recently, culturally members. Developing the protocol took Elk is mentoring other palliative care phy- Other authors of the paper include appropriate models of palliative and end-of- three and a half years of monthly meetings. sicians in Ghana, Puerto Rico and, next year, Marie Bakitas, DNSc, a professor of nurs- life care have not been available in the United “This is the very first study that has devel- South Africa, in using this model in their ing at the UAB School of Nursing; Linda States.” oped a program based on African American countries. Since the paper has been pub- Emanuel, M.D., and Joshua Hauser, M.D., of The Advisory Board members included and white rural Southerners’ cultural values lished, researchers across the United States Northwestern University; and Sue Levkoff, those who had cared for a loved one living and was created by community members. It have contacted Elk to find out how they can Sc.D., of the University of South Carolina. with a serious illness or had been a caregiver is a model that can be replicated for so many replicate it in other minority populations. to a loved one who had recently died, com- other programs that want to understand and Gardenia Simmons-White, a member of Visit the Health Equity website to read the munity leaders, and hospital staff, with equal respect what people in underserved commu- the Community Advisory Board, says work- protocol and learn more about the study. JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 11

BIRMINGHAM ‘ALWAYS BE OPEN, HONEST’

You Had Me At Hello LOVE IN THE MAGIC CITY

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY Special to the Birmingham Times Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor ou Had Me at Hello highlights mar- Raymond Whitsey. Their colors were purple, ried couples and the love that binds platinum, and white. them. If you would like to be con- Most memorable for the bride was being sidered for a future “Hello’’ column, escorted down the aisle by her father and Yor know someone, please send nominations young son, and the surprisingly large atten- to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes. dance at their wedding. “We had invited a lot com. Include the couple’s name, contact of people to the wedding, but we didn’t get number(s) and what makes their love story a lot of [RSVP’s], so when the doors opened unique. and I walked down the aisle and saw all the people who love and support us there was so heartwarming…,” La’Keesha said. LOVIE AND LA’KEESHA MAY Most memorable for the groom was Live: Inverness presenting a gift he had for his bride at their Married: July 21, 2012 wedding reception. “I surprised her with a 12 carat yellow diamond ring at the reception . Met: Summer 2008 at Mt. Calvary . . and I was happy to be able to give her that Missionary Baptist Church in West End ring and seal the union,” Lovie said. where the two sang in the choir. They honeymooned in Pensacola Florida. “He was a minister and drove the church “We got sunburned together at the beach, it van, and we would all go out to eat with was terrible. We had to rub ointment on each different church members,” La’Keesha said. other and learned hot water showers was not “We’ve always been there for each other good for sunburn,” La’Keesha laughed. through hard times and difficult relation- ships...but I never thought about him like Words of wisdom: “Always be open and that. I thought I was never the type of honest with your partner no matter how woman that he would want to date…. and I hard it is, or how you think it may hurt had a son.” them,” Lovie said. “Honesty is most import- Although La’Keesha said that she never Lovie and La’Keesha May met in 2008 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. The couple married four years ant and if you love a person you’ll give them thought about Lovie romantically, Lovie later. (PROVIDED PHOTOS) that. You have to be committed to being knew something was going on “she started married, but you also have to be committed bringing me breakfast every Sunday morn- Sherry, the one who prophesied to us…” Swope, who was in on the plan, Lovie pro- to doing the work to stay married, because ing,” he laughed. “She started hanging out Lovie said he was already in love with her, posed. marriage is not easy, it’s a lot of work. You with me more, she was a cool person and “I was looking in her eyes, I knew she was “I made up the crazy excuse that my have to make sure you understand each down to earth. I wanted somebody that going to be my wife.” grandmother wanted some peaches… so we other in every area of your marriage.” could understand soul and spirit…” The turn: On April 27, 2011 when tor- had to pull over at Walmart so I could go in La’Keesha said, “Communication, verbal In 2011, Lovie was given a prophecy from nadoes swept through Alabama causing and get them. The plan was to go in and buy and non-verbal, is [key] because you might a fellow minister that God wanted Lovie and major devastation in Pratt City, where Lovie a ring and come back out and propose but not want to say certain things, but your body La’ Keesha to become one. lived. La’Keesha was unable to contact Lovie, the jewelry counter was closed, so I came language will say it all. Learn your partner’s “I was dropping Pastor Sherry Swope which heightened her sense of love and con- back out and did it anyway,” Lovie said. “I communication style, learn how they com- [one of the ministers at Mt. Calvary] off at cern for him. opened up Keesha’s door and I was pretend- municate with you. In order to know some- home, and she said, ‘I believe Keesha is your “I realized I was falling in love with this ing that the tire on her side was low and I body and for your relationship to work, you wife. The Lord told me to tell you that she man, he accepted my child, and I saw that needed her to get out and look at it… When have to be willing to not only talk to each was going to be your wife. “I got home and he’s going to add to me and not take away she was looking, I got down on both knees other but also listen to each other….” got on my laptop and Facebook messaged from me, and I needed him in my life,” and I said ‘‘baby, we’ve only been together a Happily ever after: The May’s have three La’Keesha about the prophecy I just got… La’Keesha said. few months, but I believe God brought us children: Adarrell, 14, Lovie V, 6, Zionah, 2. She was coming out of a bad relationship… I For Lovie, the tornado events revealed together by divine intervention, and I know La’Keesha, 34, is a Chicago native who told her the ball was in her court.” how deep La’Keesha’s love had become. “I’d that we’ve both been through a lot, and I’m moved to Birmingham in 1997. She attend- never had anyone who cared so much for not gonna guarantee that I’m going to be the ed West End High School, and works as a First date: Spring 2011 at Ryan’s in perfect husband, but I guarantee you that I Gardendale. Lovie and La’Keesha, along with me, that she was calling around to different Customer Service Supervisor for AT&T. another couple from the church went out to people’s houses trying to find me and see if will love you eternally and no matter what Lovie, 36, is from Jamaica Queens, NY eat. They went as a group, but got separate I was ok... The power was out everywhere, we go through, our love and bond will stand. and moved to Birmingham in 1996. He tables. to know that she sat in her car to charge her Will you marry me?’ And she started jump- attended Ensley High School, and C.L “I didn’t have any jitters, and I wasn’t ner- phone to keep calling around trying to find ing all over me screaming yes, yes, yes.” Pointer Seminary School in Birmingham. vous because I was comfortable around him. me [was eye opening],” Lovie said. “I was surprised, and I was excited… “I Lovie works as a Retail Customer Service Only difference was now we were a couple,” The proposal: June 1, 2011, in the was so excited for the next day, I couldn’t Rep at a Birmingham retail establishment. LaKeesha said. “We enjoyed ourselves, Gardendale Walmart Parking lot one night wait to go back to [Walmart] and get my During the COVID-19 pandemic, both [La’Keesha’s son Adarrell was 4 at the time], after Bible study. Lovie was on van duty, and ring,” La’Keesha laughed. La’Keesha and Lovie have continued to work and he was with us, and so was minister after dropping off everyone except Pastor The wedding: Mt. Calvary Missionary at the respective offices. PAGE 12 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

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BY AMEERA STEWARD For the Birmingham Times On a recent humid Friday afternoon, Eric Hall, Jilisa Milton, and Cara McClure did what they do best — they took to the streets of downtown Birmingham. The gathering was not for one of the marches the trio has led or participated in as co-founders of Black Lives Matter (BLM) Birmingham. They were downtown to be photographed for a feature story on the BLM organization, which has become part of a galvanizing force for worldwide protests in the two months since the death of George Floyd, the African American man killed by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Even without hundreds of demonstrators filling the streets on this holiday weekend, the BLM Birmingham leaders hear voices of support from passersby, Black and white, on 3rd Avenue North outside of the Alabama Theater. Present were Hall, 33, a former neigh- borhood association officer; Milton, 32, a University of Alabama graduate with degrees in law and social work; and McClure, 50, a strategist who recruited the others to establish the Magic City’s BLM chapter. For these three activists, BLM Birmingham has become more than a rally- ing cry, organization, or a movement — it’s From left: Jilisa Milton, Cara McClure and Eric their life’s work. Hall, co-founders, Black Lives Matter Birmingham. “We want to affirm and uplift all Black For these three activists, BLM Birmingham has lives,” Hall said. “People have grown tired [of become more than a rallying cry, organization, or a racial injustice], and they are demanding for movement — it’s their life’s work. (AMARR CROSKEY, FOR change in their communities not just on the THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) federal level but on the local level.” The group has already been instru- veillance component,” Milton said. “We did mental in various causes on the local level. public campaigns against it. We sat down Last month, BLM Birmingham called on with officials against it. … It was very organ- the city to dismiss inciting to riot charges ic. … We wrote opinions.” against Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson, Across the nation and certainly in contending that the comedian was innocent Birmingham, many, like the passersby in of charges that stemmed from civil unrest in downtown, are voicing mounting support downtown Birmingham. for the BLM movement and several of its Charges against Johnson were dismissed objectives, including divestment from the the following week. police and investment in Black communi- When City Council President William ties, as well as immediate relief for commu- Parker in mid-June talked of possibly nities and community control. renaming 16th Street North to Black Lives Matter Boulevard, McClure, Hall, ‘UNBREAKABLE BOND’ and Milton signed an “Open Letter to McClure remembers the early meetings Birmingham Leaders” in opposition to the with Milton and Hall in the living room of proposal. Their names were included as part her Birmingham apartment, “where we built of “A Group of Movement Voices” in a letter an unbreakable bond,” she said. to Parker, the Birmingham City Council, “We were able to create a family. … We and the City of Birmingham. shared meals. When [Milton] needed to Parker’s plan was withdrawn. come to Birmingham to study, she came to In early 2017, BLM and others were out- my house. … [Hall] would come by, and we spoken against the Birmingham Violence just took over the living room. It was a spe- Reduction Initiative (BVRI), a city-led effort cial time that I will never forget because they during which police vehicles, including a were like my energy.” SWAT truck and multiple officers in camou- Milton would drive up from Tuscaloosa, flage, poured into the Central Pratt commu- where she was enrolled at the University nity alarming some residents. of Alabama, and Hall would come over “We worked really hard to stop the [BVRI] because it involved a very heavy sur- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 13

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Eric Hall, co-founder, Black Lives Matter Birmingham. (AMARR CROSKEY PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) BLM’S ERIC HALL ON MATTERS OF THE MOVEMENT

BY AMEERA STEWARD helper. His mentor, the late Dr. Arthur J. increase for every 10 years that she worked,” For the Birmingham Times Pointer, was a strong community-oriented Hall said. “Those are some of the changes pastor in Flint and an inspiration for the we have to begin to look at … and begin to Activist Eric Hall grew up in two cities with young Hall. address.” names that make people think of Black lives. “I didn’t realize until much later the The 33-year-old is originally from Flint, impact the Rev. Pointer had on my life,” ‘A SCARY TIME’ Michigan, a town known nationally for not Hall said. “As a child, I admired him, so my When Hall was 9 years old, his mother providing clean drinking water to its mostly dream job was to be a preacher.” moved the family of five (he has three broth- African American population. At age 9, he In the early 1980s, Flint was one of the ers and one sister) back to her hometown of moved from there to Birmingham, a city poorest communities in the nation. Hall said Birmingham. That was in 1991. with a name synonymous with the Civil he and his peers glorified gangs and gang- “It was really a scary time, now that I Rights Movement. ster rap music and went as far as to form a think about it,” Hall said. “I think about all “If I can do something today that will community gang — but the Rev. Pointer, the horrible policing practices [I witnessed] make life better for people tomorrow, then along with community elders and family as a child, and that’s what I really see in my I feel like I will have accomplished what I members, broke up the gang and connected head — images of what we called the ‘Jump was meant to do,” Hall said. “So, I live life the boys with a mentoring group. Out Boys,’ … [police] literally going after each day to make a difference for not just “In my later years, I found out how polit- every male figure in my community; even me but for others … that they have better ically connected he was and his involvement if guys were just standing outside, hanging days ahead. … I just uplift all of my ances- with forming an AIDS outreach program in out, [they] seemed suspect. The bad memo- tors who have died. Their blood lays in the the church,” Hall remembered. “I would say ry just stuck in my head.” street, … so I just want to honor their lega- this, I’m following the footsteps of a giant. Those experiences skewed Hall’s per- cy, to honor their names, to fight.” I’m a preacher, I’m politically strong, and spective of police officers, he acknowledged, Hall is a co-founder of Black Lives Matter I’ve worked to combat [human immuno- “She is the epitome of a servant leader,” adding that he’s always been fearful of the (BLM) Birmingham, the local chapter of a deficiency virus (HIV)] and AIDS. The sky police. Like many young Black men in the movement dedicated to advocating for non- he said. “She had an incomparable work is the limit. Through serving God first and ethic and love for [her] community. community, Hall ran at the sight of the violent civil disobedience in protest against community, all things are possible.” police. injustices toward African American people; Hall himself has been a minister since “My mother sacrificed to provide for “I honestly was terrified of the police,” he he was recruited by Cara McClure, who was 2000 at Peace Missionary Baptist Church in her children. It’s from her that I learned my said. “That’s a common trigger a lot of peo- familiar with some of his activism. the Pratt City neighborhood. It was divine work ethic, … [as well as] how to be resil- ple have, even when they get older. If some- “I’ve been part of BLM [since 2016], inspiration, he said. ient.” one is driving and the police get behind before the water crisis [in Flint], but that is “Through my involvement with church, Hall’s mother worked her entire adult life [them], … the person automatically just gets a reason why I fight,” Hall said. “Issues like through building a relationship with Christ, for minimum wage. In the early 1990s, she really nervous and jittery.” that … encourage and inspire my activism.” I discovered that I had a unique calling on earned approximately $4 an hour; when she A lot of that fear came back approxi- my life, and I followed that calling,” he said. retired around 2011, she got up to $7.15 or mately three or four years ago, when the GIANT FOOTSTEPS Along with Rev. Pointer as a role model, $7.25 an hour. Hall has always identified himself as a Hall also points to his mother, Rosetta Hall. “She literally only earned a dollar CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 PAGE 14 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

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When the police arrived, they held Milton at gunpoint. BLM At the time of the incident, she said she CONTINUED from PAGE 12 didn’t believe she had the power to say any- thing or even had the right to be enraged. from the Central Pratt community in west “That was something I experienced per- Birmingham, where he lived and served as a sonally, but I never said anything … because neighborhood officer. I didn’t understand how to process it and The national BLM organization began as what to do to get anything done about it,” a rallying cry in 2013, following the acquittal said Milton. of George Zimmerman on second-degree Although she was born in New York, murder and manslaughter charges in the Milton was familiar with Birmingham; she killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and her four siblings were moved to the in Sanford, Florida. In February 2012, city by her grandparents when she was in Zimmerman, then a neighborhood watch- first grade. They lived in College Hills and man, followed, shot, and killed the unarmed then moved to Roebuck when she was in Martin during a physical altercation seventh grade. between the two. BLM — founded by Opal She would soon find her voice as both Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors — an activist and an attorney. Milton earned a evolved into a hashtag, a movement, and an bachelor’s degree in social work in 2012, a organization to advocate for nonviolent civil master’s degree in social work in 2019, and a disobedience in protests against incidents of Juris Doctor degree in 2019 from University injustice and police brutality against African of Alabama; she also was awarded the pres- Americans. tigious Equal Justice Works Fellowship to A group was started in Birmingham but protect the rights of children with disabili- disbanded. Eventually, McClure, who was ties in the Black Belt. part of the original group, re-established During Milton’s first year in law school, the local chapter: “We needed one that was Philando Castile, a 32-year-old Black man connected to the women who started it all,” was fatally shot by a police officer during a she said, adding that she contacted Hall and traffic stop in St. Paul, Minnesota, while his Milton, as well as Martez Files, who this year partner and four-year-old daughter were in founded his own group, When We Fight. the vehicle watching. Also, in that same year “I had been seeing [Hall] on social Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old Black man, was media speaking out about different things,” shot dead by two police officers in Baton McClure said. “I also saw [Milton on Rouge, Louisiana. Facebook] asking a question about how to “There was something about the join, so I went to her page, looked her up, Philando Castile video that just reminded and saw that this was somebody I would like me of my own experience,” Milton said. “I to work with.” wouldn’t say I have a trauma connection, … McClure went from being a housewife but there was something about that summer and business owner of ASAP Apartment and me just needing to stop talking and do Locators, which helps individuals and fam- something.” ilies find their ideal homes, to a community Milton contacted the BLM Birmingham activist and organizer in a few weeks — chapter on Facebook, and the rest is history. something that “gradually happened without “I always wanted to do work related to me noticing,” she said. … how to use the legal system,” she said. “I was a social worker, as well, wanting to talk ‘CAPTURED MY ATTENTION’ about the way trauma affects people and McClure really embarked on her activism wanting it to just stop because I felt like I efforts after her then-19-year-old son said had this one experience but I had to relive to her the day Zimmerman was acquitted, it all the time. I was tired of it, of having to “Mom, your generation dropped the ball.” relive the same thing I went through over “That captured my attention,” she and over again every few months.” recalled. “I started imaging a different world, … where my son, [Brandon McClure, now CONTINUOUS POLICE SHOOTINGS 26], could go out and not worry about being McClure knew about Hall and his work profiled by police. … I just wanted to see a Cara McClure, co-founder, Black Lives Matter Birmingham. (AMARR CROSKEY, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) within the community. He was a neighbor- different world, especially in a city that is 74 hood officer: president of the Central Pratt percent Black. … After listening [to news Neighborhood Association; on staff with coverage of Zimmerman’s acquittal] for “I felt conflicted when selling and focusing on luxury apartments. I felt like, in Jefferson County AIDS in Minorities Inc.; more than an hour, … I was in tears, and order for me to really be in this [activism] space and really be authentic, I needed a candidate for Birmingham City Council, I said, ‘When I come home [from visiting which he ran for unsuccessfully in 2013. Memphis, Tennessee], we can find a protest to just step away a little bit, … to learn about what was happening in the world But protests during the Trayvon Martin to go to.” … [related to] racial injustice, the criminal justice system, [things] I wasn’t paying era strengthened Hall’s fight against racial Her son’s words also took her back to the injustice. years 2008 through 2011, when McClure attention to [before].” CARA MCCLURE “After the killings of Martin and Tamir and her son were homeless in Atlanta, Rice, [a 12-year-old carrying a toy gun who Georgia, sleeping on floors because she was world … [related to] racial injustice, the Racial Justice Birmingham, a group dedicated was shot and killed by a police officer in separated from her spouse. criminal justice system, [things] I wasn’t to community organizing, mobilizing, and Cleveland, Ohio], I thought that by now, “I remember one night sleeping on this paying attention to [before].” education; “Black Mama’s Bail Out Day” in at this point, years later, we would have lady’s floor, just crying out and asking God How serious was McClure about activ- Birmingham, which raised money to help come up with a system that works, that we to make me a difference maker,” she said. ism? bail out incarcerated Black mothers and help wouldn’t be dealing with continuous police “I didn’t know what form that was going to She and her husband had been separated reunite them with their children and families shootings, that we would call for policy take, but years later I was presented with the in Atlanta but divorced after her increased ahead of Mother’s Day; and Faith and Works, change and maybe get those wins, and opportunity to actually do that.” role with BLM because “he just couldn’t take a statewide civic engagement collective. that was probably going to be it,” he said. McClure and her son found a flyer that lifestyle anymore — me going to jail, “Unfortunately, Black [people] kept being advertising a protest being held for Martin me always inviting folks over for meetings,” HELD AT GUNPOINT killed by police. Even though we would take in Birmingham on Highway 280, which she she said. All of McClure’s community work moments or breaks, as soon as it would hap- and her son attended in December 2014. “There was so much demand, and this aligned with what Milton saw as part of her pen again, we would find ourselves being Soon thereafter, activism became her life. new demand on me wasn’t generating mission. Milton is not only a co-founder of called to the forefront to address these issues Where she once focused on her family— income or generating happiness or joy,” BLM Birmingham but also one of the peo- all over again.” being a mom and wife, making an income— McClure added. “I was in the house angry ple the organization was founded to protect. she turned to putting her all into BLM. all the time or in tears or just wanting to While visiting home from college at The second of two parts — in the Thursday, “I felt conflicted when selling and focus- watch … what was happening … in the University of Alabama, she and her brother July 16, edition of The Birmingham Times ing on luxury apartments,” McClure said. country or watching protests all the time were home alone. Her brother went to a and online — will feature some local activists “I felt like, in order for me to really be in because … I was trying to get into my BLM neighbor’s house, and when he crossed the whose mission is to create an inclusive, social- this [activism] space and really be authen- ro l e .” grass on his way back to their home, some- ly-just community and ensure that Black lives tic, I needed to just step away a little bit, … McClure’s work included more than BLM. one called the police thinking he was an matter. to learn about what was happening in the She also helped launch Showing Up for intruder. JULY 9-15, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 15

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When the police arrived, they held Milton at gunpoint. At the time of the incident, she said she didn’t believe she had the power to say any- HOW BLM BIRMINGHAM PLANS TO GROW STATEWIDE thing or even had the right to be enraged. “That was something I experienced per- BY AMEERA STEWARD “I think people — and when I say sonally, but I never said anything … because For the Birmingham Times I didn’t understand how to process it and ‘people,’ … I mean the everyday person what to do to get anything done about it,” Upcoming goals for BLM Birmingham — need to have these conversations said Milton. include work on a people’s budget, a par- Although she was born in New York, I’m seeing on my social media. I’m ticipatory budget for the city that can be saying there’s something missing in Milton was familiar with Birmingham; she expanded across the state, said members of and her four siblings were moved to the the organization. what people are connecting to this city by her grandparents when she was in Cara McClure, co-founder, said the moment in 2020.” JILISA MILTON first grade. They lived in College Hills and group would like to become the “gatekeeper, then moved to Roebuck when she was in per se, of BLM Alabama, creating chapters seventh grade. in every city, … basically to continue doing role models in the movement at Miles She would soon find her voice as both the work, leading the activist community, College, [for instance], and connecting an activist and an attorney. Milton earned a and making sure we provide training, such them with some of the students there cur- bachelor’s degree in social work in 2012, a as direct action training.” rently. master’s degree in social work in 2019, and a Jilisa Milton, co-founder, said she would “[We would like to support] a conversa- Juris Doctor degree in 2019 from University like to devote more attention to political tion with some of the students there, as far of Alabama; she also was awarded the pres- education: “I think people — and when I as what they can do today to prepare the tigious Equal Justice Works Fellowship to say ‘people,’ … I mean the everyday per- movement, … to kind of share some of the protect the rights of children with disabili- son — need to have these conversations I’m information from the old blueprint, maybe ties in the Black Belt. seeing on my social media. I’m saying there’s utilize some of it, and build on that to make During Milton’s first year in law school, something missing in what people are con- it relevant to the youth in this modern-day Philando Castile, a 32-year-old Black man necting to this moment in 2020. … In order movement.” was fatally shot by a police officer during a for a progressive movement to continue, we Hall added that BLM is a place where all traffic stop in St. Paul, Minnesota, while his have to participate in discussions with our Black people can come together. partner and four-year-old daughter were in community.” “Whether you’re Black and trans, Black the vehicle watching. Also, in that same year Eric Hall, co-founder, added that they and disabled, queer, whatever, … [it’s] an Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old Black man, was plan to have critical conversations around organization that a lot of Black youth have shot dead by two police officers in Baton race and racism, as well as engage in dis- felt connected to,” he said. “They’ve felt like Rouge, Louisiana. cussions with movement elders, particu- they weren’t being judged, … like they didn’t “There was something about the larly those involved with the Civil Rights necessarily have to show up in a suit and a Philando Castile video that just reminded Movement, and movement youth. tie to fight for their humanity. We embrace me of my own experience,” Milton said. “I “This conversation is going to be cen- that, and that’s why this movement contin- wouldn’t say I have a trauma connection, … tered around hope and healing, moving ues to go as strong as it is—we’re not held to but there was something about that summer forward toward solutions,” Hall said. “We respectability politics; we’re held to a higher and me just needing to stop talking and do envision a panel of leaders … who were standard.” Jilisa Milton, co-founder, Black Lives Matter Birmingham. (AMARR CROSKEY, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) something.” Milton contacted the BLM Birmingham chapter on Facebook, and the rest is history. “I always wanted to do work related to … how to use the legal system,” she said. “I PROTESTS ONGOING was a social worker, as well, wanting to talk about the way trauma affects people and wanting it to just stop because I felt like I had this one experience but I had to relive it all the time. I was tired of it, of having to relive the same thing I went through over and over again every few months.”

CONTINUOUS POLICE SHOOTINGS McClure knew about Hall and his work within the community. He was a neighbor- hood officer: president of the Central Pratt Neighborhood Association; on staff with Jefferson County AIDS in Minorities Inc.; a candidate for Birmingham City Council, which he ran for unsuccessfully in 2013. But protests during the Trayvon Martin era strengthened Hall’s fight against racial injustice. “After the killings of Martin and Tamir Rice, [a 12-year-old carrying a toy gun who was shot and killed by a police officer in Cleveland, Ohio], I thought that by now, Protests, at this point, years later, we would have marches, and come up with a system that works, that we silent vigils have wouldn’t be dealing with continuous police been a daily shootings, that we would call for policy occurance in the change and maybe get those wins, and Birmingham area that was probably going to be it,” he said. since the death “Unfortunately, Black [people] kept being of George Flloyd killed by police. Even though we would take in Minneapolis. moments or breaks, as soon as it would hap- (TIMES FILE PHOTOS) pen again, we would find ourselves being called to the forefront to address these issues all over again.” The second of two parts — in the Thursday, July 16, edition of The Birmingham Times and online — will feature some local activists whose mission is to create an inclusive, social- ly-just community and ensure that Black lives matter. PAGE 16 The Birmingham Times JULY 9-15, 2020

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cesses and policies.” carrying a toy gun who was shot and killed He decided to enroll at Miles College by a police officer in Cleveland, Ohio], I HALL who educated a long list of notable thought that by now, at this point, years CONTINUED from PAGE 13 Birmingham leaders including the later, we would have come up with a system Honorable UW Clemon and former mayors that works, that we wouldn’t be dealing with Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative Richard Arrington, Bernard Kincaid and continuous police shootings, that we would (BVRI) started. Hall was driving in his com- William Bell. “Miles College has a rich leg- munity of Pratt City, when he saw alarmed call for policy change and maybe get those residents watch camouflage-clad police acy of social activism and continues to be wins, and that was probably going to be it,” officers in army-style vehicles raid a street on the forefront of fighting for social justice he said. without warning. BLM met with communi- and equity,” said Hall, who graduated with “Unfortunately, Black [people] kept being ty members and elected officials who repre- a bachelor’s degree in political science in killed by police. Even though we would take sented the area. 2018 and is now a graduate student studying moments or breaks, as soon as it would hap- “It was an opportunity for those in elect- social work at Alabama Agriculture and pen again, we would find ourselves being ed positions to hear the voices and concerns Mechanical University. called to the forefront to address these issues of the community,” he said. As for politics, Hall plans to run for City all over again.” Council again in 2021. So many of the demands and recom- “It’s not about me,” he said. “I’m running COMMUNITY WORK mendations activists are making now are the because … I envision a Birmingham that same ones made when Martin was killed, Hall’s community work goes beyond can really be beautiful out of all of the [sys- Hall said: “We’ve grown tired, so we’re a little racial injustice. In 2006, he started street temic injustice, racial inequities, and inequi- outreach with Jefferson County AIDS in more aggressive now than we were these table communities and services]. … We can past years. We’re really pushing now.” Minorities Inc., an HIV and AIDS service change policies, we can change systems so organization. “I see with this movement that young “That was the first job where I was they are more inclusive and not exclusive, so people are literally leading,” he said. “A lot of responsible for providing community edu- those systems can work for all people. our youth are on the front lines; children are cation to the homeless population and to “I see an opportunity for a change, and I now engaged and involved. … [Young peo- underserved and underdeveloped commu- believe it’s possible that we can build off this ple] want immediate change, so I’m excited nities throughout the Birmingham metro- momentum to make that happen.” about the rebirth of this movement.” politan area,” Hall said. As former president of the Central Pratt In 2011, he was also responsible for help- BLM BIRMINGHAM Neighborhood Association, many of Hall’s ing individuals find housing and rebuild In 2016, Hall was recruited for the BLM concerns deal with communities. their lives after the devastating tornadoes Birmingham chapter by Cara McClure, a “My thing is we need to find a way to that struck the area that year. Hall was con- Eric Hall, co-founder, Black Lives Matter member of the original local chapter. return power back to the people and allow cerned about the way federal and state dol- Birmingham. (AMARR CROSKEY, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) “At the time, I just wanted to be part of the people to have a stronger voice in poli- lars were being spent in the aftermath and an organization that … I deemed to be rele- cies as it relates to their city,” said Hall, who decided in 2013 to run for the Birmingham Hall finished third in the race — but vant in this moment,” Hall said, adding that is dedicated seeing that change is made City Council District 9 seat. remembers it as “a year of change” for him. he didn’t imagine having to continue the beyond Birmingham, too. “[Alabama should “I was very new in politics, … so I didn’t “After canvassing District 9 and hearing work for so long. be] somewhere we all can live and also know how to fundraise, didn’t know how to from residents it was clear that residents “After the killings of Trayvon Martin, thrive. We’re not fighting for equality but really do a lot of things. I just knew I had a wanted a representative compassionate [an unarmed 17-year-old shot and killed equity. Until we see that, my commitment is passion for it and wanted to see something about their concerns also educated enough by a neighborhood watchman in Sanford, going to be to [make] sure that the policies change,” he said. to understand government, legislative pro- Florida], and Tamir Rice, [a 12-year-old reflect that Black Lives Matter.”

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Her fame continued to grow The Shadow League Misty Copeland started and so did her fan base, the New York Times ballet at 13 and then stating “her performances became events, In July of 2015, Misty Copeland became a worked her way up drawing large, diverse, enthusiastic crowds to living legend in the world of ballet and simi- to becoming the first cheer her on.” lar to Barack Obama rising to the presidency, African-American Her career parallels that of another trail- possessed a drive and audacity that super- principal dancer in the blazer in a sport not traditionally thought seded the deepest systemic racism. history of the lauded of for Black athletes, Serena Williams and Let’s put her into perspective. She’s a Black ballet company. tennis. Her training, performance, skill and world class ballerina with her own Barbie (PROVIDED PHOTO) records speak to their greatness, and their Doll. It doesn’t get any more transcending acceptance as pioneers in their respective than that. careers is something they take very seriously She overcame incredible odds as a Black and to heart. girl who started ballet at 13 (10 years later It’s no wonder she was the first African- than most of her peers) and then worked American dancer to secure the lead role in her way up to becoming the first African- ABT’s production of “Swan Lake, and fans American principal dancer in the history of were not the only ones who took notice and the lauded ballet company. began to flock to see her perform. Copeland continues to inspire millions, Brands like Under Armour recognized embracing her standing as a barrier-basher, her talent, impact, significance and position. a Black Goddess in a white world of profes- The company featured her as one of the sional ballet. primary faces in their “I Will What I Want” “I was aware that I was black, but I wasn’t campaign, generating over four million views aware of the deep-rooted history of the lack paign, has been promoted to principal danc- decades before another black woman is in on YouTube- in one week! of diversity, the lack of African-Americans in er, the highest rank of the American Ballet the position that I hold with an elite ballet Under Armour gave their star a big con- top companies,” Copeland told Today host Theatre. With this promotion, she becomes company,” she wrote in her memoir, “Life in gratulations through Twitter on Tuesday to Willie Geist in 2016. “It was like, it hasn’t the first African-American female dancer Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina,” published in celebrate the announcement: happened for 75 years. Why would it happen The announcement was also posted to to achieve that position in the company’s 2014. “That if I don’t rise to principal, people her Instagram account, where you can see to me? And then, at the same time, it gave 75-year history. will feel I have failed them.” me even more of this fire that was like, ‘I am the emotion permeate through her face carrying so many people with me and I can The ABT announced many promotions Copeland took that goal, and responsi- when the news was revealed. do this.” on Tuesday, but this is by far the most sig- bility to heart, garnering more attention and “Misty Copeland is a role model to many The Shadow League story on Misty nificant one of them all, eliminating another praise for her accomplishments, skill and and with this latest news, her status, reputa- Copeland’s historical accomplishment (July barrier for dancers of color. dreams. Despite the criticisms- she didn’t tion and responsibilities have become even big- 1, 2015): Now 32, Copeland joined the company have the right skin color, she didn’t have ger. But after an almost 20-year career in the Another barrier has just been smashed, fourteen years ago in 2001, becoming a solo- the right body type, she was too curvy, too field, Misty is more than capable of handling this time in ballet. ist in 2007. One of her primary goals was to muscular- she persevered and succeeded, the expanded responsibility of being recognized American ballerina Misty Copeland, a become the first black woman to be named a eventually being named one of Time mag- as the first African-American female princi- long-time distinguished dancer and star of principal dancer at the company. azine’s 100 most influential people last year pal dancer for the American Ballet Theater. Under Armour’s “I Will What I Want” cam- “My fears are that it could be another two and earning a spot as one of the five covers Congratulations to you Misty!” How Guy’s ‘New Jack Swing’ left impact on music

BY RHETT BUTLER the movie which forever memorialized the The Shadow League way the club used to be, replete with syn- chronized dance moves where the tone was It’s summertime, and if you’re like me, a all fun and less svelte. little sunshine and a tight hug of humidity Unfortunately, the group disbanded after bring back memories from times past along a while with Riley moving his base of opera- with a reminiscence of ’90s era R&B, which tions to Virginia Beach and forming the suc- always feels like a summertime groove. No cessful group Blackstreet. The Hall brothers other group put that young meets grown and each pursued solo careers with Aaron Hall “I’ sexy energy together quite like the seminal being the more successful of the two. New Jack Swing group, Guy. Still, Guy gets together from time to time Helmed by musical master and produc- to perform at nostalgic concerts that are now er extraordinaire Teddy Riley, Guy was a affectionately labeled as old-school. Riley confluence of street-wise sophistication and continues to get his props and be remem- romantic intuition. Childhood friends Riley bered as an icon. His COVID-19 quaran- and Timmy Gatling brought their Harlem tine-inspired Verzuz battle with Baby Face ” roots to melodious syncopation and with the (Parts 1 and The Do-over) introduced him addition of crooner, Aaron Hall, the cipher to a new set of Instagram fans and solidified was complete. his legacy as one of music’s all-time masters The group would sign to a powerhouse of production. record company at the time, Uptown Helmed by musical master and producer extraordinaire Teddy Riley, Guy was a confluence of street-wise No one will ever be able to erase the genie Records, which was responsible for acts like sophistication and romantic intuition. Childhood friends Riley and Timmy Gatling brought their Harlem roots to in a bottle effect the trio captured during a Heavy D and Mary J. Blige. melodious syncopation and with the addition of crooner, Aaron Hall, the cipher was complete. (PROVIDED PHOTO) pivotal time in late ’80s and early ’90s. Their 1988 self-titled debut album, Guy, Teddy Riley is truly the pre-Q-Tip, took a different approach to commercial suc- defined the drug-soaked era of flashy hus- a brash yet sultry presentation to black love. Pharrell and Kanye West, crafting a style and cess. Five singles were released which each tlers and urban playboys. They really defined the angst in urban sound that would define an entire generation I having no real heavy commercial impact, Shortly after recording their debut dating through the masculine perception and force the music world to conform to however, the album was able to secure dou- album, Gatling left the group and was of how to approach and maintain a young the style of the youth saddled in the crack ble platinum status. replaced by Damion Hall, younger brother relationship. The testosterone-filled odes cocaine era. Songs like “Groove Me”, “Teddys Jam”, of lead singer Aaron. In 1990 they released that secretly wished to be love ballads were their second album, “The Future”, which “Piece of My Love” and “I Like”, were all big infectious and defined an entire generation’s TheShadowLeague.com, a site dedicated to – on the Billboard R&B charts but didn’t make really cemented them as leaders of the New outlook on love. presenting journalistically sound sports cover- the Hot 100 list of pop charts. Jack Swing sound. Singles like “Wanna Get Guy also gave us the title track to the film age with a cultural perspective that insightfully Still, the album is considered a classic and Wit You” and “Let’s Chill” were bookends to “New Jack City”, performing it in a scene in informs sports fans worldwide.

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AP Wire Report The company said the loan would support 37 jobs, according to the data released by WASHINGTON — The government’s Treasury. small business lending program has bene- fited millions of companies, with the goal of JEFF KOONS minimizing the number of layoffs Americans Koons, a modernist sculptor, is known have suffered in the face of the coronavirus best for his work with large, metallic bal- pandemic. Yet the recipients include many loon-like animals. His “Rabbit” sculpture you probably wouldn’t have expected. fetched $91 million at auction last year. Clothing lines by Kanye West and Reese Koons’ studio was approved for $1 million to Witherspoon. The company that sells the $2 million, the government’s data shows. “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” series of books by KANYE WEST, KHLOE KARDASHIAN, personal finance guru Robert Kiyosaki. Law REESE WITHERSPOON firms and high-dollar hedge funds. Political Kanye West’s clothing-and-sneaker groups on both the left and right. brand Yeezy received a loan of between $2 All told, the Treasury Department’s million and $5 million, according to the Paycheck Protection Program authorized data released by Treasury. The company $520 billion for nearly 5 million mostly small employed 106 people in mid-February businesses and nonprofits. On Monday, before the pandemic struck. the government released the names and Yeezy, best known for its $250 sneakers, some other details of recipients who were just announced a major deal with Gap that approved for $150,000 or more. will have the rap superstar designing hoodies That amounted to fewer than 15% of all and T-shirts to be sold in the chain’s 1,100 borrowers. The Associated Press and other stores around the world. (A representative news organizations are suing the govern- for Yeezy didn’t immediately respond to a ment to obtain the names of the remaining request for comment.) recipients. Here are a few unlikely recipients Last weekend, West, a notable fan of of the PPP loans: President Donald Trump, tweeted that he was running for president. TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL? Good American, the jeans and activewear A Nashville company called “Road Dog line of Khloe Kardashian and her business Touring, Inc.” was approved for a small busi- partner Emma Grede, got a loan of between ness loan of $2 million to $5 million. The $1 million and $2 million dollars and had 57 company owns the official website for coun- jobs retained through the downturn. try singer Tim McGraw, timmccgraw.com, And Reese Witherspoon’s Southern- and a joint official site with his wife, Faith themed clothing brand Draper James Hill, timandfaith.com. A message inquiring received between $350,000 and $1 million about the relationship between Road Dog under the fund, helping it to keep 44 people and the two stars has not been returned. employed. PUZZLE NO. 768 PUZZLE NO. 769

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OPINION Symbols, statues, and substance

ocially isolated and alone in my home, also the substantive racial inequality in standards, there would be no United States I lifted my fist into the air when I Mississippi. The folks who are clinging to of America. learned that the Mississippi legislature So while I also cheered that the Princeton statues are clinging to a way of life The folks who are clinging to statues are Svoted to remove the Confederate stars and University Board of trustees finally agreed clinging to a way of life where Black people where Black people are supposed bars from their flag. As NACCP to remove the nation’s racist 28th are supposed to bow and scrape and accept President Derrick Jackson said, President’s name from its public to bow and scrape and accept any any kind of treatment from “powerful” white “it’s been a long time coming.” A policy school, I wonder if anything kind of treatment from ‘powerful’ people. In adhering to the Confederacy and long time since the songstress else has changed at Princeton. white people. In adhering to the folks like Woodrow Wilson and Andrew Nina Simone put it out there with Students have demanded a more Jackson, they are clinging to Presidents who “Mississippi G—damn”. A long diversified faculty and curriculum Confederacy and folks like Woodrow were oppressive segregationists. Wilson’s time since Emmitt Till was mas- and funding for research on rep- Wilson and Andrew Jackson, they legacy is especially egregious as he delib- sacred for “reckless eyeballing.” aration. The name change is the are clinging to Presidents who were erately attempted to reverse Black progress A long time since James Chaney, first step. What is the next step? by re-segregating the civil service. Now, we BY JULIANNE oppressive segregationists. Andrew Goodman, and Michael MALVEAUX In Virginia, Governor Ralph have a President who would do it all again Schwerner were murdered. It’s Northam (D) said he would by embracing racism, retweeting a “white been a long time coming, but has remove the statue of Jefferson was born and raised in New York has such power” video, demonizing protesters, and Mississippi changed? Davis, the traitorous President of the loyalty to the Confederacy. using language designed to divide. I’m an economist, so I have to go with Confederacy from Richmond’s Monument On June 26, the 45th President issued Some of the symbols of racism are being the data. Mississippi is the most impov- Avenue. As soon as he announced it, there an executive order “protecting monuments, erased, albeit slowly, but little has changed erished state in our nation. It also has the was a lawsuit challenging his decision, and memorials, and statues and combatting about the substance of racial inequality. highest percentage of African Americans – the matter is headed for court. Rita Davis, recent criminal violence.” The executive People should not be celebrating symbolic 37 percent. Still, the state voted in a racist the Black woman who is Northam’s legal order is replete with combative and incen- victories unless they are prepared to chal- white woman – Cindy Hyde-Smith, who advisor, said the statue was designed to diary language, describing protesters as lenge structural inequality. I cringe when I joked about lynching in the days leading minimize “a devastating evil.” If you walk “rioters, arsonists, and left-wing extrem- walk in downtown DC, looking at signs that up to her election. Mississippians found down Monument Avenue, evil abounds. ists.” It uses terms like “Marxism” and “agi- proclaim “Black Lives Matter,” knowing that such jokes acceptable since they rejected Taking the statue down is a first step for the tator” to describe those who oppose histor- many of these stores have exhibited racist Mike Espey’s candidacy for the Mississippi blackface-wearing governor, but again what’s ic racism as “ignorant of history.” Because behavior toward Black neighbors. Don’t Senate seat that Hyde-Smith now occupies. next? of this “ignorance” (look in the mirror, Mr. eradicate the symbol, Mississippi, Princeton, He garnered 46 percent of the vote in what Even as the winds of change are swirling, Prsident), the executive order says the Feds commercial establishments, if you aren’t also was described as the closest Senate election there are dinosaurs who cling tenaciously to will prosecute people who “destroys, dam- willing to eliminate the substance of racial in Mississippi since 1988, still, his defeat our nation’s racist past. I do not understand ages or desecrates a monument on federal inequality. speaks to the intransigence of racism in why Confederate loyalists seem to have for- or state property,” and their “accomplices” his state. Perhaps his 2020 candidacy will gotten that THE CONFEDERACY LOST and imposes criminal penalties of up to 10 Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an author and yield different results. From my perspec- THE CIVIL WAR. Except to stir up his rac- years in jail. Really? If our nation’s found- economist who can be reached at www.juli- tive, though, it’s not the symbolic flag, but ist base, I don’t understand why a man who ers had been held to the same specious annemalveaux.com. Anxiety and depression: Not all young people affected equally

he coronavirus pandemic has upended Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted their post- Because of the coronavirus’s These are important factors in and the American education system at all secondary plans, compared with 43 percent predictors of how well students integrate, levels, and it is taking a serious toll on of white high school students. (The Gates disproportionate effect on Black, perform and persist on college campus- Tstudent mental health and well-being. Foundation is among the many funders of Latino, Native American and low- es. Students of color are less likely than their A recent survey from Active Minds, a The Hechinger Report.) income communities, young people white counterparts to make it to the second mental health nonprofit, found that 80 per- Students of color are more likely than year of college and to graduate within six cent of the high school and college students white students to face food, housing, health- of color are likely to experience an years. surveyed are having difficulty con- care and technology insecurity as uneven share of new burdens and COVID-19 — compounded by the con- centrating. Nearly half are facing a result of displacement. Groups financial pressures, as well as worry, flagratory social climate — has generated financial challenges, with unem- representing Asian/Pacific Islander grief and loss at home. This situation profound risks to the mental health of young ployment, financial aid and suc- students are tracking discriminato- people of color. Unaddressed, these risks cessful distance learning among ry campus incidents aimed at this merits immediate attention and threaten every dimension of their transition the concerns of young people. group and relating to Covid-19. action. to a healthy and productive adulthood, Anxiety and depression among These stressors have a cumulative including their successful completion of students have become central effect on the mental well-being of partnerships with other stakeholders, such college. issues, and not all young people are students of color. as private-sector employers, to promote stu- The Steve Fund, a national organization affected equally. BY ANNELLE In the midst of sweeping chang- dents’ successful transition to the workforce dedicated to promoting the mental health of Because of the coronavirus’s PRIMM es in response to the pandemic, and extend needed emotional supports. young people of color, has formed a multi- disproportionate effect on Black, higher education institutions must For example, companies can help ensure sector task force of thought leaders and stu- Latino, Native American and prioritize the critical need to sup- that students have access to technology, can dents to develop recommendations for miti- low-income communities, young people port student mental health — especially for be flexible and creative with employment gating the mental health risks caused by this of color are likely to experience an uneven students of color. opportunities, and can provide mental health pandemic, and to stem potential damage. share of new burdens and financial pressures, Institutions that value diversity and inclu- services suited to the realities of the day. In Young people of color need and deserve as well as worry, grief and loss at home. This sion need to be aware of the circumstances doing so, they can help maintain gains in wise investments and help in navigating the situation merits immediate attention and and disparities experienced by students workplace diversity and equity. quagmire wrought by the pandemic as well action. of color, and be flexible and creative in Even before the pandemic, college stu- as today’s inflammatory racial climate and According to an NPR/PBS Newshour/ responding to such challenges. dents of color faced unique mental health protests for social justice. Marist national poll in April, 60 percent of Higher education institutions can facil- challenges. According to a 2015 national Mental health is the foundation of respondents who identified as non-white itate access to tele-mental health care with survey by the Steve Fund and The Jed well-being. This crisis is an opportunity for said they or someone in their household lost special attention to culturally sensitive and Foundation, students of color are more higher education institutions — and their work hours or a job due to the pandemic, trauma-informed practices. It’s also import- likely than their white peers to report feel- partners — to respond commensurately by compared to 43 percent of white respon- ant for colleges and universities to elicit ing overwhelmed during their first year making student well-being an essential focus. dents. This additional financial strain may direct input from students of color when of college, and yet they are half as likely to make attending college unrealistic for many. planning to address mental health concerns seek help from a mental-health professional. Annelle Primm, M.D., is senior medical direc- A Gates Foundation survey of parents and promote peer engagement, which are (Lumina Foundation is among the funders tor of the Steve Fund, a national organization in May found that for about 60 percent of critical in an era of social isolation. of the Steve Fund. It is also among the dedicated to promoting the mental health and Black and Latino high school students, the In addition, institutions can initiate many funders of The Hechinger Report.) well-being of students of color. JULY 9-15, 2020 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times PAGE 21

DO YOU NEED TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD IN THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES? Phone: 205 251 5158 CLASSIFIEDS Fax: 205 323 2294 Symbols, statues, and substance Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10503, Birmingham, AL 35205 2:00 pm local time on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.[SR1] Contractor’s will be held at the 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- EMPLOYMENT South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 on Wednesday, August 26, 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be 2020 at 10:00 AM CST. statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST email or scanned into an email to kmullins@pooleandcompany. BT07/09/2020 PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT com. ______WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE Senior Programming Analyst sought by Hibbett Sporting Goods, RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Inc. in Birmingham, AL. 40 hrs/wk. Duties: Analyze applications The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify NOTICE OF COMPLETION gaps and new solutions where needed; identify application responsible and competent contractor bidders relative to the The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, gaps; perform impact analysis of various applications/systems requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham as a result of change and provide solution options; translate bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification as notice is hereby given that Bennett Building, Inc,Contractor, Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, business requirements and capabilities into technical solutions soon as is practicable and Monday, August 10, 2020, prior to has completed the Contract for New Weight Room Building Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 in collaboration with solution analysts, architects and business the Pre-Bid Conference.[SR2] for Chelsea High School at 10510 County Road 11, Chelsea, Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. partners; analyze complex data systems and document data AL 35043, for the owners, and have made request for final elements, data flow relationships and dependencies; define The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court appropriate techno-functional solution design in collaborations applications, or abandon or extend the pre-qualification process, labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project that publication of this notice be made once a week for three with architect, solutions analysts and business users; develop should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted should immediately notify Bennett Building, Inc. consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of code, test plans, expected results, and test data at a program thereby. Lathan and Associates ( Architect ) general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all level; review requirement documents and approve technical Bennett Building, Inc. (Contractor ) persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons specifications; coordinate and perform system testing and assist Progress Design and Construction Documents: 120 Shady Acres Road claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the with quality assurance and user acceptance testing; interface Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and Alabaster, AL 35007 above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed with business users and management; self-manage production specifications may be examined at the following location: to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this and project work activities; assist with project estimation BT07/09/2020 cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be activities; mentor programmers and senior programmers; Architect: ______rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall support multiple applications areas; participate in on-call POOLE & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, LLC be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be rotation; after business hours on-call availability is required. 2 NORTH 20TH STREET, SUITE 1610 NOTICE personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Min. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer information BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 systems, mechanical engineering or related field or foreign (205) 326-2206 Notice to Dr. Julio C.A. Delgado that the Florida Board of Medicine Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. equivalent and 7 years of experience in software development in (205) 326-2201 issued a Notice of Intent to Deny renewal of ME125327 which AS400/ISERIES environment using RPG/RPG ILE, CL language [email protected] was sent via certified mail and returned unclaimed. This notice Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk and SQL. Skills: 5 years of working experience with warehouse becomes a final order if no request for hearing is received by the management system software e.g. MANHATTAN (PKMS/ WMI). BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR Department on or before July 24, 2020. Contact the Agency BT07/09/2020 5 year of prior experience in a retail multi-channel organization. BIDDERS Clerk by phone at (850) 245-4005 or fax at (850) 245-4790. ______3 years of Technical and functional knowledge of Merchandise management system (MMS) for system integration with Documents: BT07/09/2020 CASE NO. CV-2020-900225 Warehouse Management System. Please reply with resume to: Bid documents will be available on Monday, August 17, 2020 ______Casey Cole, 2700 Milan Court, Birmingham, AL 35211. at the following [SR3] locations after notice to pre-qualified THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA BOARD OF Corporation, BT07/09/2020 at the Office of the Architect; McGraw-Hill Construction EQUALIZATION & ADJUSTMENTS ______Dodge, 3000 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION the Construct Connect Plan Room, 30 Technology Parkway Notice of Valuation of Property South, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092; and at the Birmingham TO: MICHAEL E. MCNABB; PATRICIA Y. COMER,ESQ.; JORDAN Construction Industry Authority, 3600 Fourth Avenue South, In accordance with State of Alabama Code, Section 40-2-18, SCRAP, INC.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX LEGALS Birmingham, AL 35222. the Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization has set COLLECTOR;JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA;CITY OF 2020 real property value for all parcels located in Jefferson BIRMINGHAM, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or Bonds: County, Alabama. Beginning on June 29, 2020 these values are interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of available for public inspection in the Birmingham and Bessemer in the real estate described herein, AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent Courthouse’s Board of Equalization or you may log on to the FROM PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than Board of Equalization website to locate the value. Objections The Birmingham Land Bank Authority recorded notice in the Anxiety and depression: $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance must be filed in writing within 30 calendar days of the objection Probate of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Pre-qualification submittals will be received by UAB PM Chris and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be notice date. Instructions addressing objections to value are also Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet Hodges on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, required at the signing of the Contract. available on our website at: boe.jccal.org title and foreclosure action involving the following property: UAB Health System, Sr. Assoc. Vice President, UAB Hospital, Not all young people affected equally University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Bids: BT07/09/2020 That parcel of real property located at 4229 Morris Avenue, Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof ______Birmingham, Alabama 35222 and having a legal description of: University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294. The original and two furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the Lot 11, Block 3, according to the Map and Survey of Laird-Falls These are important factors in and (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety CASE NO. CV-2020-900219 and Weiser’s Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 2, Page predictors of how well students integrate, pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such 25, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, perform and persist on college campus- may be transmitted to the Project Manager at cjhodges@ action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Alabama, and also a lot or parcel of land lying adjacent to said uabmc.edu and cc’d to [email protected] to The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any Corporation, Lot 11, fronting 61.35 feet on the South side of Morris Avenue es. Students of color are less likely than their expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, and extending back southwardly along the Western line of Lot 11, white counterparts to make it to the second and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours. 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). Bids will be received NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION 135 feet, more or less to the Northern boundary line of Alabama year of college and to graduate within six until Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm local time at the Great Southern Railway right-of-way; said lot and parcel of years. AOC 502 BUILDING RENOVATIONS 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama TO: WILLIAM H. GAMBLE ( DECEASED ) AND HIS UNKNOWN land hereby being more particularly described as commencing COVID-19 — compounded by the con- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM 35233.[SR4] HEIRS AND DEVISEES; BELINDA TREADWELL; WILLIAM DAVID at the intersection of the Southerly line of Morris Avenue with flagratory social climate — has generated BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA GAMBLE; CYNTHIA JONES; NANCY OLIVE HOLCOME; PATRICIA the Western line of Laird (43rd) Street; thence in a westerly UAB PROJECT NO. # H175012 Bid proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the WALDROP; JOHNATHAN GAMBLE, CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, direction along the Southerly line of said Morris Avenue 523 feet profound risks to the mental health of young date of the bid opening at the Office of Chris Hodges, 2020 ALABAMA, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; J.T. SMALLWOOD, to the Point of Beginning; thence in a Southerly direction and people of color. Unaddressed, these risks SCOPE OF WORK: Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, parallel with the Western line of Laird Street 135 feet, more or threaten every dimension of their transition until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or less, to the right-of-way of the Alabama Great Southern Railway; to a healthy and productive adulthood, The scope of work includes interior renovation of the existing opening, bid proposals must be hand delivered and presented interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest thence in a westerly direction along the Northerly line of said including their successful completion of Alabama Organ Center, which includes Mechanical, Electrical, at the bid opening. Sealed bid proposals shall be submitted in the real estate described herein, right-of-way 111.35 feet; thence in a northerly direction at right college. Plumbing and Medical Gas systems. The project will be in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All bid proposals angles to said Alabama Great Southern Railway right-of-way 135 performed in an occupied space and is located on the 1st received after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 will be The Birmingham Land Bank Authority recorded notice in the feet, more or less, so the Southern line of Morris Avenue, thence The Steve Fund, a national organization Floor of the UAB Hospital Support Building. Adjacent spaces returned unopened. Probate of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the in an Easterly direction along the Southern line of Morris Avenue dedicated to promoting the mental health of are sensitive to noise, vibrations, and dust and will require Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet 111.35 feet to the Point of Beginning, in the Probate of Jefferson young people of color, has formed a multi- implementation of measures to mitigate these issues. General Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders: title and foreclosure action involving the following property: County, Alabama sector task force of thought leaders and stu- Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified must have demonstrable Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident dents to develop recommendations for miti- knowledge and experience as a General Contractor (not as prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid That parcel of real property located at 264 55th Street North, and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-29-2-013-019.000 gating the mental health risks caused by this CM) with similar clinical spaces in an operating Healthcare documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to Birmingham, Alabama and having a legal description of: The clinical environment, and must demonstrate experience with practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state South 36.5 feet of Lot 5, in Block 2 according to the Survey of ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE pandemic, and to stem potential damage. the implementation, monitoring and management of Infection of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the O.W. Wood, Jr. Woodlawn Property and also incorrectly described PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH Young people of color need and deserve Control Measures and Interim Life Safety Measures as a General law of the state to its own business entities whose principal in Real Volume 390, Page 291 as “The South 36.5 feet of Lot 15, INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED wise investments and help in navigating the Contractor on similar projects. The UAB Hospital Support place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all according to the Survey of O.W.Wood, Jr Woodlawn Property as QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing quagmire wrought by the pandemic as well Building location is 508 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, recorded in Map Book 1, Page 241, in the Office of the Judge of on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for as today’s inflammatory racial climate and 35210. Estimated budget is $410,000.00 as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama July 16, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in protests for social justice. nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS: same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-21-2-008-003.000 may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Mental health is the foundation of the state of domicile of the nonresident. Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s well-being. This crisis is an opportunity for Prime General Contractors bidders interested in submitting a ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama higher education institutions — and their proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed Fire Alarm Work PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- partners — to respond commensurately by under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A (the ACT), of the Code INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those making student well-being an essential focus.1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final included in pre-qualification submittal. any, must include with their bid evidence of licensure as required on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND by the ACT by including with the bid submittal a valid State Fire July 16, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Annelle Primm, M.D., is senior medical direc- Only bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process Marshal’s permit. Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE tor of the Steve Fund, a national organization and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. dedicated to promoting the mental health and the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package PRE-BID CONFERENCE Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s well-being of students of color. must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than A mandatory pre-bid conference for prequalified Prime General satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, PAGE 22 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times JULY 9-15, 2020

CASE NO. CV-2020-902062.00 94, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated LEGALS in Jefferson County, Alabama, being one and the same as the THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public property described as BEG 100 FT S OF SE INTER OF KAPPA Corporation, AVE & OMEGA ST THENCE S 60 FT SE 132 S FT N 100 FT W 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham 125 FT to P O B BEING PART OF LOT 13 & 14 BLK 2 ELYTON Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION HIGHLANDS LYING IN SW ¼ SEC 2 TP 18 R3W; being situated Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 in Jefferson County, Alabama Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. TO: MATTHEW HORNEL SMITH, III; SUSAN SMITH; CAROLYN R. ARNWINE, as heir of W.N. ARNWINE; BRYANT BANK; ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH that publication of this notice be made once a week for three JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons in the real estate described herein, September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those personally served with a copy of the Complaint. real property: statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND Dated this the 22nd day of June, 2020. Property Address: 4905 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Alabama 35212 WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-20-4-036-002.000 BT07/09/2020 The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, ______Legal Description: Lots 6 and 7, in Block 12, according to 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham the Survey of Woodlawn Realty Company’s First Addition, as Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. CASE NO. CV-2020-900226 recorded in Map Book 8, Page 32, in the Office of the Judge Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson 802-2545. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public County, Alabama Corporation, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE that publication of this notice be made once a week for three NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all TO: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. MADDOX, his unknown QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons heirs ans devisees; ANTOINETTE B. MADDOX, as Personal on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the Representative of the Estate of Charles E. Maddox; KEITH September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed MURPHY; PATRICIA PRUITT; FRANK NETTLES; CITY OF in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, its successors and assigns; may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; and any and all other satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- personally served with a copy of the Complaint. right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those herein, statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND TAKE NOTICE that on January 17, 2020 the Birmingham Land PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Bank Authority filed the above- styled Complaint and the WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice in the Probate RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. BT07/09/2020 Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet title and ______foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, Alabama of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action involving 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham CASE NO. CV-2020-902332.00 the following property: Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public That parcel of real property located at 1700 Jefferson Avenue 802-2545. Corporation, SW, Birmingham, Alabama and having a legal description of: Lot 1-A, according to a Resurvey, as recorded in Map Book IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION 137, Page 19, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson that publication of this notice be made once a week for three County, Alabama, of Lots 1-4, Block “A”, J.T. Mullen’s Addition to consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of TO: LEO THOMAS and unknown heirs of LEO THOMAS; Beverly Place. general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all EMMA F. TUCKER; ABRAHAM BURNS; HANNAH BURNS and persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons unknown heirs of HANNAH BURNS, individually and as Trustee and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-09-3-003-045.002 claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the for HANNAH BURNS a/k/a HAN & NAH BURNS, TISHAMDO above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed BURNS, AND ZARINAH BURNS; HANNAH BURNS a/k/a ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this HAN & NAH BURNS; TISHAMDO BURNS; ZARINAH BURNS; PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL a/k/a UAB HOSPITAL; INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall GOLDOME CREDIT CORPORATION; J.T. SMALLWOOD, QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for personally served with a copy of the Complaint. ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all July 24, 2020 in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham described herein, Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- BT07/09/2020 Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those ______asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND CASE NO. CV-2020-902331.00 Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT real property: THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, SINCE 1964 WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Corporation, Property Address: 308 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-29-00-02-2-026-011.000 Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, TO: DENNIS JONES; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; CAPITAL READ THE TIMES EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK. Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT Legal Description: Part of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 2, Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. OF REVENUE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX Township 18 North, Range 3 West, more particularly described COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF as follows: Begin at a point on the South line of NW ¼ of Section IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, 2, Township 18 North, Range 3 West, 1532.1 feet Westerly of the that publication of this notice be made once a week for three claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, Southeast corner of said quarter section; thence continue West consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, along the South line of said quarter section 36.4 feet; thence general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all North 142.1 feet; thence East 36.65 feet; thence South 142.09 persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank feet to the point of beginning; being one and the same as the claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank property described as P O B 140 FT S E OF E INTER KAPPA AVE above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and & 3RD PL S TH E 36 FT S ALG KAPPA AVE TH N 135 S FT TO to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, ALLEY TH W 36 FT S TH S 135 FT S to P O B LYING IN SW ¼ OF cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following NW ¼ SEC 2 TP 18 R 3 SECT 02 TWSP 18S RANGE 3W; being rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall real property: situated in Jefferson County, Alabama be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Property Address: 309 Omega Street, Birmingham, Alabama ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE 35205 PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH

ADVERTISE WITH US ADVERTISE Dated this the 24th day of June, 2020. INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-29-00-02-3-004-012.000 QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September Legal Description: All that part of Lots 13 and 14, that lies 14, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in BT07/09/2020 North and East of drainage ditch in Block 2, according to the Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court ______Survey of Elyton Highlands, as recorded in Map Book 8, Page may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham JULY 9-15, 2020 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times PAGE 23

94, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Block 4, of Oak Ridge Park Subdivision, according to a map or in Jefferson County, Alabama, being one and the same as the LEGALS Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank plat of said subdivision as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 122, property described as BEG 100 FT S OF SE INTER OF KAPPA asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama and Parcel AVE & OMEGA ST THENCE S 60 FT SE 132 S FT N 100 FT W foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, 125 FT to P O B BEING PART OF LOT 13 & 14 BLK 2 ELYTON II: Lot 8, Block 4, of Oak Ridge Park Subdivision, according to a Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk map or plat of said subdivision as recorded in Map Book 5, Page HIGHLANDS LYING IN SW ¼ SEC 2 TP 18 R3W; being situated satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama real property: in Jefferson County, Alabama 122, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- BT07/09/2020 in Jefferson County, Alabama 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those Property Address: 314 Third Avenue South, Birmingham, ______ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Alabama 35205 PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND CASE NO. CV-2020-902335.00 ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-29-00-02-3-006-007.000 PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Legal Description: Fractional Lots 14 and 15, in Block 17, Corporation, QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse according to Map of Walker Land Co. Addition to Birmingham on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 257, in the Probate Office of NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Jefferson County, Alabama, said lots forming a triangle being in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. bounded on the Southwest by Lot 13, on the Southeast by 3rd TO: GERTRUDE ELEANOR FISHER ANDERSON a/k/a G.E. may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) Avenue and the North by the North line of the SW ¼ of Section ANDERSON, ANNIE ELIZABETH FISHER TURPIN, CYNTHIA Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- 802-2545. 2, Township 18, Range 3 West, situated in Jefferson County, TURNER a/k/a CYNTHIA LAVINIA FISHER SMART, THEODORA 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Alabama JOANNA FISHER JAMES, MILDRED INEZ FISHER DOTY, and Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final ALBERT FRANKLIN FISHER and unknown heirs of ALBERT IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND that publication of this notice be made once a week for three ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE FRANKLIN FISHER, as heirs of ROSA JANE FISHER; LAWRENCE PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH GOUDY, LINDA WILLIAMS, JONAH RUPERT, ETTA SPIGHT statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED a/k/a ETTA SPEIGHT, NORMAN BURLEY RUPERT, II a/k/a Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on NORMAN BURLY RUPERT, II, ALBERT EMANUEL RUPERT, PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for August PAULA DENISE MCCRARY, KARL ELLIS SMITH, ROBYN DIANN WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed 28, 2020 in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in SMITH, ROBERT WILLIAM SMITH, II, CYNTHIA HARRIS a/k/a RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this Birmingham, Alabama at 9:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court CYNTHIA L. NELSON, DEBRA NELSON, REGINALD NELSON, Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham DAVID NELSON, and HERBERT NELSON, as heirs of EMANUEL The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s RUPERT a/k/a EMANUL RUPERT; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham 802-2545. be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; LVNV FUNDING Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- LLC; THE SUMMIT CLUB n/d/b/a CITY CLUB BIRMINGHAM; Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT 802-2545. that publication of this notice be made once a week for three Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final OF REVENUE; DISCOVER BANK; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND CORPORATION; DR. WILLIAM P. BUCK, JR., D.M.D., P.C.; ECO IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT CREDIT UNION; SUBLETT PORTABLE BUILDINGS, L.L.C.; U.S. persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON that publication of this notice be made once a week for three claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the BT07/09/2020 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed ______CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be CASE NO. CV-2020-902333.00 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. herein, encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Corporation, 802-2545. TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank judgment by default may be rendered against them it being Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service that publication of this notice be made once a week for three foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, against all parties who cannot be personally served with a Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk TO: BEVERLY A. HALL KENNARD a/k/a BEVERLY A. HALL consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following copy of the Complaint. CANARD, WILBERT W. HALL, JR., FLORA J. ADAMS, SHIRLEY general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all real property: BT07/09/2020 GRAY, and KAREN POPE, as heirs of WILBERT W. HALL, SR; persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons ______J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the Property Address: 562 Antwerp Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed 35212 CASE NO. CV-2020-902332.00 ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-22-3-013-013.000 THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public in the real estate described herein, rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall BT07/09/2020 Corporation, be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be Legal Description: Parcel I: Lot 7 and the South ½ of Lot 6, ______NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: LEO THOMAS and unknown heirs of LEO THOMAS; EMMA F. TUCKER; ABRAHAM BURNS; HANNAH BURNS and Celebrating small actions that changed the world. unknown heirs of HANNAH BURNS, individually and as Trustee for HANNAH BURNS a/k/a HAN & NAH BURNS, TISHAMDO BURNS, AND ZARINAH BURNS; HANNAH BURNS a/k/a HAN & NAH BURNS; TISHAMDO BURNS; ZARINAH BURNS; UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL a/k/a UAB HOSPITAL; GOLDOME CREDIT CORPORATION; J.T. SMALLWOOD, “All I was doing was trying JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, to get home from work.” Rosa Parks TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property: THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, SINCE 1964

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ON THE COVER Clockwise from top left, Erica Robbins, director of Be a Blessing Birmingham; DeJuana Thompson, founder of Woke Vote; Martez Files, co-founder of When We Fight and a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Birmingham; Onoyemi Williams, community organizer with Birmingham Peacemakers; and local activist National Newspaper T. Marie King, are among the many movement leaders who have been on the front lines in the Magic City. Publishers Association (MARVIN GENTRY PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) FOR MORE ON BIRMINGHAM ACTIVISTS, SEE PAGE 12. JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 3

BIRMINGHAM MAYOR WOODFIN BANS CHOKEHOLDS BY POLICE BY ERICA WRIGHT he will co-chair with Councilor Hunter for the betterment of the community they’re may be found on www.peaceandpolicy.com. The Birmingham Times Williams, chairman of the city’s Public Safety sworn to serve. This task force will ensure In the coming weeks, forums will be avail- Committee, that will meet over the next 90 that happens.” able for the public to share their thoughts and Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday days to review areas the city can improve as During a recent internal review Woodfin opinions about public safety and learn more announced “an outright” ban on the use of it relates to public safety and “suggest a road said the city’s Office of Peace and Policy about various issues. To share ideas, residents chokeholds by Birmingham map of where we can become stronger,” he found that the police department was already are encouraged to send those to peace@bir- police. said. in alignment with most of the standards set minghamal.gov. “Currently the BPD Members of the Task Force include: by 8 Can’t Wait, a national advocacy group, In other business Tuesday, the City (Birmingham Police • Jaselle Houghtlin, a recent UAB graduate but “there is room for improvement . . . we Council unanimously approved a five-year, Department) says that and co-founder of the advocacy group, Listen saw an immediate opportunity to strengthen $7.5 million lease with Axon Enterprise Inc., chokeholds are not autho- • Cara McClure, co-founder of Black Lives our already strong policies pertaining to use for body-car-taser camera systems for the rized and are not part of the Matter Birmingham of force.” BPD. department’s training curric- • Victor Revill, a Birmingham attorney Woodfin said he wanted to add direct The agreement will upgrade the BPD’s ulum. While that is good, I with Revill and Associates language to the city’s use of force policy “to body and dash camera systems. want to go a step further and • Ed Watkins, a former Birmingham establish ‘duty to intervene’ as a rule and reg- “When someone is given a great amount implement an outright ban MAYOR Police detective ulation for BPD officers.” of power and a great amount of authority, on chokeholds in the city of RANDALL • Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney of the According to 8 Can’t Wait, which advo- there is a lot expected from that person and Birmingham,” Woodfin said WOODFIN Northern District of Alabama cates policy changes to police departments so one thing the leadership of the City of during a virtual press confer- “This group of men and women will across the nation that need to be adopted fol- Birmingham has been doing is that account- ence from City Hall. examine additional areas of improvement,” lowing the death of Floyd, “duty to intervene” ability piece,” Williams said. “We want to The announcement comes just two Woodfin said. “We’ve often heard the nar- requires officers to intervene and stop exces- make sure that all of our officers have the months after the death of George Floyd by rative that Birmingham’s Police Department sive force used by other officers and report tools that they need to do their job to the police officers in Minneapolis, one month is not experiencing the problems other these incidents immediately to a supervisor. best of their ability and to do their job in a after civil unrest in Birmingham and weeks departments are experiencing nationally … In other words, officers hold other officers way that the residents, citizens and visitors after Woodfin pledged to review safety stan- however, as mayor, I know how important accountable when something is not being expect them to do. We want to make sure our dards of the BPD. it is to make sure our department continues done right. officers do have the latest technology when Woodfin also announced a new to build upon the foundation it already has, A copy of Peace and Policy’s report on it comes to working cameras both on their five-member Public Safety Task Force, which strengthening it not just for themselves, but recommendations and review of 8 Can’t Wait vehicles and on their persons.” Eyrika Parker wins race for Jefferson County Treasurer BY BARNETT WRIGHT “I’ve passed 17 bipar- The Birmingham Times tisan bills signed into law by President Trump and Eyrika Parker, a lifelong Birmingham was honored by the U.S. resident, on Tuesday won 57.45 percent of Chamber of Commerce the vote to defeat Roderick “Rod” Scott, state three times for my record lawmaker, 42.22 percent, for Jefferson County of bipartisanship, lead- Treasurer in the Democratic primary runoff. ership and pro-business Parker becomes the first African-American support,” Jones said in a TOMMY female treasurer elected countywide. statement. “Working across TUBERVILLE The unofficial results are with 95 percent the aisle, we repealed the of the precincts counted. Voter turnout was tax on Gold Star widows 15.4 percent in Jefferson County. after more than 20 years Parker and Scott faced off in the runoff of partisan bickering kept election that had been delayed from March thousands of families from 31 when the COVID-19 pandemic set in. earning the benefits they Parker, who doesn’t have a Republican were promised. opponent in the November general election, “We secured relief for said voters felt she was someone they could farmers in the Wiregrass hit hard by hurricanes and tor- relate to. Eyrika Parker won 57.45 percent of the vote to defeat Roderick “Rod” Scott, state lawmaker, 42.22 percent, SEN. DOUG “The one thing that makes a person con- for Jefferson County Treasurer in the Democratic primary runoff. (PROVIDED PHOTO) nadoes. We’re investing in sistent and believable is being the same per- rural hospitals that, without JONES son all the time,” she told The Birmingham “We don’t know the expansiveness of this Tommy Tuberville. Medicaid expansion, con- Times Tuesday night. “I’m not different office and what it can do.” Tuberville earned 60.7 percent of the vote tinue to struggle despite their importance behind closed doors versus how I am in Parker attended John Carroll Catholic to beat Sessions, 39.3 percent, in Tuesday’s to many Alabama communities. I will front of doors.” High School where she graduated in 1992 Republican runoff as Sessions fell short in always protect health care for our seniors Parker, who will be seated in January, and the University of South Alabama, fin- his attempted comeback for a seat he held and people with pre-existing conditions.” 2021, said she didn’t let the pandemic deter ishing in 1998. She also attended Southern for two decades before resigning to become Jones made clear he will run on his her from reaching voters. University Law Center, class of 2002. Parker President Donald Trump’s attorney general record. “I’m a workhorse,” she said. “I never let has worked in the Jefferson County Circuit in 2017. “That’s the record I will present to the COVID get me to a point to where I didn’t Clerk’s office, South Trust Bank, pharma- Familiar to Alabamians from his decade people of Alabama at a time when our coun- connect with people. The one thing every ceutical litigation, executive producer of as Auburn University’s head football coach, try and our state face multiple crises,” he said. voter told me they still wanted to meet you, radio and television shows and co-host of Tuberville is now positioned for a robust “We are not out of the woods yet but every greet you no matter how you did it … wheth- Alabama’s oldest morning talk radio show. challenge against Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug step of the way I will have your back and er it be [through] Zoom, knocking on doors, Jones. With Alabama’s strong GOP tilt, the no one else’s. The choice before the voters is you still have to connect with the voter.” SENATE seat is widely viewed as Republicans’ best an unprepared hyper-partisan that will add Parker who has been on the campaign In the state’s — and one of the nation’s chance for a pickup as they try to maintain to the divide in Washington, or my proven trail for most of the year said she doesn’t plan — most closely watched races on Tuesday, their thin Senate majority amid Trump’s lag- track-record to find common ground and to slow down now. former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ging popularity nationally. get things done.” “First, I have to learn as much as I can to lost the Republican nomination for his old Jones wasted no time Tuesday touting his see what I can do [as Treasurer],” she said. Senate seat to former college football coach accomplishment since being elected in 2017. Associated Press contributed to this report. PAGE 4 The Birmingham Times JULY 16-22, 2020

BIRMINGHAM T. Marie King on ways for parents to talk race with their children

BY RICHARD FRIEDMAN The first thing King urged parents to not allow their prejudices to result in send- Southern Jewish Life do was “ground yourself in truth” — to be ing negative messages about others to their honest with themselves and their children children. As our national temperature continues as to how America has gotten into the racial She also urged parents to “expand your to rise over racial issues, the Levite Jewish predicament and unrest it faces today. She circle” — to look at your friends and ask Community Center (LJCC) recently hosted also suggested, however, that parents should yourselves if you are modeling inclusion a Zoom seminar with one of Birmingham’s strive to develop the skills to explain things and acceptance of a diverse group of people. most prominent African-American activists on levels that children can process and Additionally, she said, let your kids see you and race discussion facilitators, T. Marie understand, knowing that young kids in par- “stand up for injustice.” She also cautioned King, The session centered on how to help ticular are not ready or able to grasp some parents to be on the lookout for media and parents talk to their children about race. of the more heinous and graphic episodes in cultural messages that create negative pictures About 70 parents and a few grandparents our country’s history. in their children’s minds and to strive to cor- participated in the hour-long program which The second thing she urged dealt with rect those impressions. was highlighted by King sharing recommen- language. “Use the words — race, racism, King told the parents to encourage ques- dations to help her mostly white audience bias, discrimination — become comfortable tions from their children — to create a fam- have such conversations with their children. with them,” she said, so that parents can ily environment where kids feel safe enough King, an experienced race discussion talk to kids comfortably about these realities to ask about anything that is on their mind, facilitator who is widely known for her work without shying away from such words. particularly when it comes to differences locally and nationally, combines a forthright “You’ve got to start early.” She said that among people. And, she told the parents, “It and probing speaking style with introspec- kids see differences among people, par- is okay to say ‘I don’t know but we will figure tion, deep intelligence and a capacity for T. Marie King is one of Birmingham’s most ticularly among peers, and that parents this out together.’” listening to others and not passing judgment. prominent African-American activists and race and children should talk about them and King also encouraged parents to She urged participants to be honest and to discussion facilitators. (PROVIDED PHOTO) “embrace them in a healthy way.” When it take their children to places, such as the ask any questions they would like — and she comes to the external ethnic, racial and reli- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, that will was successful on both accounts. the nitty-gritty and building blocks of racial gious differences among kids, “instill healthy “encourage discussions,” noting that she LJCC Executive Director Samantha harmony and equity, through programs such acceptance” she urged, rather than shying took her nieces and nephews, who live in Dubrinsky helped frame the discus- as the one being sponsored that evening. She away from talking about these differences. Washington, D.C., to the U.S. Holocaust sion. Dubrinsky also talked with pride about also said sometimes it’s simply a matter of the Tell your children, “It’s okay to see color, but Memorial Museum. The goal she said is to the LJCC’s commitment to diversity and Jewish community making resources avail- that regardless of a person’s skin color, they introduce our young people “to the uncom- it being a safe place for people of all faiths, able for the kind of workshops and dialogue should be treated fairly.” fortable parts of our history” and encour- races and backgrounds. She asked King sessions that King facilitates. “You have to practice what you preach,” age honest, open and safe discussion through what more the LJCC could do to advance As King moved into her review of her six she said. “Your children are watching you which important lessons about discrimina- race relations in metro Birmingham? key “tips” for parents, she emphasized, “Our — everything you do.” She said this is often tion, bias and hatred can be taught. King suggested that the Jewish communi- children are never too young to start learn- how kids learn, either in a positive or nega- ty, through its well-known institutions such ing about these things. Be brave as we go tive way. “Know your biases,” she urged the Friedman is Associate Editor of Southern as the LJCC, should vest itself even more in through tonight’s conversation together.” group, calling on parents to do all they can to Jewish Life for which this story was written. JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 5 PAGE 6 The Birmingham Times JULY 16-22, 2020

AN EYE ON BIRMINGHAM: CELEBRATING SPECIAL CITIZENS JAMES HARRIS Hunger and food insecurity are familiar issues for James Harris, founder, president, and CEO of Harvest Community Charities (HCC), James Harris: Providing an organization with a mission to end food insecurity and break the generational cycle of poverty. Growing up in a household where his alcoholic father was the sole provider, Harris remembered that he and his four siblings harvest for the community often had to rely on community resources to avoid going to bed hungry. Those early childhood experiences first in Houston, Texas, BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY TALLEY and later in Minden, La., where he farmed For The Birmingham Times land and raised animals, helped shape Harris for the role he would take on with HCC. unger and food insecurity are famil- The charity provides aid to pantries all over iar issues for James Harris, founder, Central Alabama and works with faith-based president, and CEO of Harvest organizations and churches, such as the HCommunity Charities (HCC), an organiza- Southern Baptist Association of Alabama, tion with a mission to end food insecurity which includes 3,500 churches, and the Ninth and break the generational cycle of poverty. Episcopal District of the African Methodist Growing up in a household where his Episcopal (AME) Church, which consists of alcoholic father was the sole provider, Harris more than 275 congregations statewide, as remembered that he and his four siblings well as with several independent pantries. often had to rely on community resources to avoid going to bed hungry. Those early childhood experiences first in Houston, Texas, and later in Minden, Louisiana, where cheap. he farmed land and raised animals, helped “He didn’t buy a tractor until we got to shape Harris for the role he would take on high school,” Harris laughed. “We would with HCC. plow the land with a mule and a horse to The organization, founded 12 years ago, grow corn, peas, sweet potatoes, red pota- helps connect food pantries with national toes, butter beans, greens, squash, tomatoes, wholesale suppliers and combats health dis- bell peppers, peanuts, and okra. As far as parities by providing nutritious food. livestock, we raised chickens, pigs, and cows.” “Where the pantries buy food from is a Slaughtering was done in the winter, he quality issue,” Harris said. “HCC has helped explained: “We would take cows to a slaugh- correct those problems” where and when terhouse. We did some hogs that way, too, they exist. but we’d smoke our own hog meat.” The charity provides aid to pantries Looking back, Harris said, “I can clearly all over Central Alabama and works with see how my personal experience and hand in faith-based organizations and churches, growing and producing food gave me a love such as the Southern Baptist Association for the food industry. It’s no surprise that the of Alabama, which includes 3,500 church- Lord led me into a lifetime career working in es, and the Ninth Episcopal District of the that sphere and into a ministry so intricately African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, intertwined with fighting food insecurity.” which consists of more than 275 congrega- tions statewide, as well as with several inde- WHAT’S NEXT? pendent pantries. Looking ahead, Harris said HCC would “We have a warehouse in Pelham, where like to find ways to help communities use our partner pantries come to pick up food, their resources to equip and empower res- take those items back to their local pantries, idents to break the cycle of poverty in food and distribute to those in need within their deserts. neighborhoods,” Harris said. “We will do that in a variety of ways,” he “There certainly isn’t a shortage of food; it’s the way the system said. “Our [planned grocery stores in impov- ‘A BETTER WAY’ is built, and the way food is handled. That started me down this erished areas, which will include access to Harris, 62, served as executive pastor at high-quality, nutritious foods], are designed Harmony Vineyards Church in Kansas City, road to [finding ways] to stay self-sustainable, and I began to use to provide a community with the opportu- Mo. As the congregation grew, so did the nity to hire from within that community. needs of its members. resources that already exist within the community.” JAMES HARRIS We help them equip and train their hires to “I saw the tremendous need for food,” give them invaluable skills and experience he said. “[The places] where food was com- that will serve them throughout their entire ing from was not giving people nutritious, ing, and operating his own grocery store Louisiana, everything went from 100 miles careers.” wholesome meals. I began by inquiring of at the age of 22 in Minden, Louisiana, for an hour to 10 miles per hour.” HCC is also developing a program to help the Lord, ‘Isn’t there a better way to [feed the five years before going into manufacturing Harris and all of his siblings moved to young people make early career decisions. hungry] than what I’m seeing?’ It seemed helped with his planning. Louisiana with their aunt and uncle, who “We want to help them discover career like every charity was looking for donors, “I would never give anyone food that I had twin sons. Living on a farm meant rais- interests and make career choices early and every year [donors] still failed to meet wouldn’t eat myself,” he said. ing their own food. because all tangible careers are not necessari- the needs. So, I started looking in my area of “This was a completely new concept for ly college driven,” Harris said. expertise, which is food.” FARM LIFE me,” said Harris, who explained that most of HCC’s team of 100 plus prayer partners After serving as a pastor in Missouri, The husband and father of two has been the farming came from the generosity of a play a vital role, as well. Harris moved to Alabama in 2012 to become married to his wife, Wanda, for 42 years; the wealthy landowner near the home. “Prayer is more important than anything vice president of sales and marketing for couple has two sons, Christopher, 40, and “We were given five acres of land to farm, else because you’re going after territories Belle Foods, which had purchased the Jonathan, 32, and four grandchildren. Harris to help feed our family. This helped to instill that will change people’s lives,” Harris said. Bruno’s Supermarket chain. He eventually said he’s in the process of writing a memoir values and work ethic in each of us as chil- “[Prayer partners] are calling on God’s help left that position and turned his focus to he plans to share with his children that tells dren because we were given the ability to to move in the areas where we are work- growing the chain of resources and family of of losing his mother at age 11, growing up in help provide for ourselves,” he said. “Using ing. We would not be here if it were not for associate pantries connected to HCC. the Fifth Ward of Houston, Texas, moving to our own hands to raise the crops ensured prayer. We do newsletters that we share with Harris said he “went back to his roots” Louisiana, and becoming a farm boy. that we would never go to bed hungry again. our intercessors, … and messages come and asked whether the food industry could “That changed my life drastically,” he said. “I understand and appreciate what the from God at very strategic times. We all need solve the food problem. “Houston wasn’t a good experience. I knew ground produces. There’s something mystical God’s power and protection to move in His “There certainly isn’t a shortage of food; what it was like to go to bed hungry. … My and magical about seeing a seed go into the love for those we serve.” it’s the way the system is built, and the way four siblings and I all received help for meals ground and watching it sprout.” food is handled. That started me down through the early morning breakfast and free Still, the work from sunup to sundown For more information about Harvest this road to [finding ways] to stay self-sus- lunch programs at our schools. was tough on the teenager. Community Charities, visit https://hccharities. tainable, and I began to use resources that “[The Fifth Ward] was drug infested and “We would get up early in the morning com/blog/provisions-harvest, or follow on already exist within the community,” said crime was very high. … It was unsafe in and go farm the land. It was very hard work,” Facebook/Instagram @harvestcommunity- Harris, whose roots include opening, own- school and walking the streets. Moving to said Harris, adding that his uncle was very charities or Twitter @harvestccpr. JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 7

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HEALTH

MORE PEOPLE ARE DYING DURING THE PANDEMIC – AND NOT JUST FROM COVID-19: More people in the United States are dying during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not just because of the coronavirus. One reason, experts say, is people with other ailments may not be seeking help. That conclusion is emerging from new research showing deaths are increasing from causes such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes – while emergency room visits for those conditions are down. “One factor that could be contributing to the increase is that people are afraid to come in for care,” said Dr. Steven n the spirit of doing my best to keep you Woolf, professor of family medicine and population health at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. “We need to informed on important aspects of this COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to con- assure them that the danger of not getting care is greater than the danger of getting exposed to the virus.” Itinue to write about things we all will have to think about moving forward. Yes indeed, we must start doing a lot of thinking about things that we otherwise wouldn’t pay any attention to: clinical trials; antibody testing; vaccine candi- dates; experimental treatments. You see folks, COVID is going to be with us for a long time, and it is important to get in the habit of learning as much as you can about these topics, and others. In this column, I will offer a starting point by giving some general facts. Clinical trials are required in order to have an FDA approved treatment or vaccine. Since the coronavirus was first identified in China in December 2019, over 1100 registered clin- ical trials have been registered globally. Of those, 170 are solely devoted to looking for a vaccine. The rest are looking at other treat- ments, including antibody plasma therapy. When it’s important, we Out of the 170 companies, the Trump administration chose five companies to work on the development of a vaccine plan for it ahead of time. at “warp speed” (whatever that is). Even Face coverings/masks, along with the frequent washing of one’s hands and practicing social distancing will though, as of June 30, the U.S. Food and help slow the spread of the virus. (ADOBE STOCK PHOTO) Planning your life celebration now will give you and your Drug Administration issued guidelines call- ing for the inclusion of diverse populations, family valuable peace of mind. Our guaranteed, pre-paid many of the studies are already underway, funeral plans protect everyone from hard financial and as well as, under these pandemic circum- Why face masks have proven emotional decisions at a time of loss. We’ll help you take stances, we can rest assured that there will to protect against COVID-19 care of every detail, including affordable payment plans.

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HEALTH COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research

n the spirit of doing my best to keep you be little, or no, oversight to ensure compli- Even for those who would previously he wasn’t the only one who went for it. informed on important aspects of this ance with including Blacks, and other ethnic consider themselves as “anti-vaxxers”, There were hundreds of trials around the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to con- groups. world trying to find out if it would work. Itinue to write about things we all will have Don’t let anyone fool you, this is import- COVID-19 has made it necessary for Remdesivir is another experimental medi- to think about moving forward. ant. Your status is determined 80 percent all of us to think in ways, and about cation designed to stop a virus from repli- Yes indeed, we must start doing a lot of by the social determinants of health in the things, that we haven’t had to before. cating in the body. In times when there is thinking about things that we otherwise community in which you live. That is why no pandemic, carefully done clinical trials wouldn’t pay any attention to: clinical trials; it is good science to make sure that clini- approach to vaccine development. I worry tell us drug’s effectiveness against an illness. antibody testing; vaccine candi- cal trials for any medication or about this, in particular, because of the sen- Or disease. Now, there are so many “work- dates; experimental treatments. treatment includes research par- sitive, and sometimes political, nature of the arounds” in clinical care: compassionate-use You see folks, COVID is going ticipants who reflect the general word. The development of the polio vaccine programs permit the use of untested treat- to be with us for a long time, and population that the drug or treat- was the last time we had a vaccine to pre- ments; older drugs are considered by doc- it is important to get in the habit ment is intended for. You want vent a pandemic like this. Remember that tors in never-before-seen situations; research of learning as much as you can to look into this to inform any we still don’t have an HIV/AIDS vaccine is being rushed into publication without about these topics, and others. In decision you make for yourself or after 40 years, and the flu vaccine last season being peer-reviewed; and not to mention a this column, I will offer a starting you family. was only 45 percent effective following the constant stream of media reports jump on point by giving some general facts. BY GLENN Antibody testing is done fol- previous year when it was only 29 percent. any research study result, often barely vetted, Clinical trials are required in ELLIS lowing a person being infected Still, even a vaccine that’s not 100 percent and typically, reported to us almost word- order to have an FDA approved with COVID-19. The test shows effective could be good enough. At the very for-word from the company’s press release. treatment or vaccine. Since the whether the person’s immune sys- least, vaccines do significantly reduce the By now, whether we like it or not, we all coronavirus was first identified in China in tem is producing antibodies. This would be severity of a viral infection. With the hor- have come to accept that things are going December 2019, over 1100 registered clin- the normal response of the immune system. rible way COVID takes over the body and to be different; really different. We have to ical trials have been registered globally. Of If the virus shows up again, there are already destroys it, a reduction in the severity of that begin to get information and learn more those, 170 are solely devoted to looking for a antibodies ready to attack. With over 200 is not a bad deal. So, you have to consider about these things. Come on, y’all. Let’s do vaccine. The rest are looking at other treat- antibody tests, either in development or on your own health status, risk factors, etc., and what we have done for so long; use good, ments, including antibody plasma therapy. the market, only 12 have been approved make the best decision. common sense, make decisions based on Out of the 170 companies, the Trump emergency use authorization. So, what Even for those who would previous- the best information, and look out for each administration chose five companies to about the other 188? ly consider themselves as “anti-vaxxers”, other. work on the development of a vaccine Another concern is that no one knows, COVID-19 has made it necessary for all of at “warp speed” (whatever that is). Even at this point, if the antibodies actually offer us to think in ways, and about things, that Glenn Ellis, MPH, is Visiting Scholar at though, as of June 30, the U.S. Food and any protection, and if so, for how long? In we haven’t had to before. The National Bioethics Center at Tuskegee Drug Administration issued guidelines call- addition, the analysis of results shows a Experimental treatments are standard University and a Harvard Medical School ing for the inclusion of diverse populations, great range of accuracy for these tests. of care in the absence of an approved treat- Research Bioethics Fellow. He is author of many of the studies are already underway, Vaccines are steadily advancing in the ment. Remember the drug that President Which Doctor? and Information is the Best as well as, under these pandemic circum- process of development. As mentioned Trump touted hydroxychloroquine, and it Medicine. For more good health information stances, we can rest assured that there will earlier, “warp speed” is not your typical turned out to be a dud? Well, seems like visit: www.glennellis.com. PAGE 10 The Birmingham Times JULY 16-22, 2020

BIRMINGHAM Columnist Glenn Ellis named distinguished scholar at Tuskegee

The Birmingham Times protection of rights for patients in health Health Care Ethicist. Ellis completed his and television, in Philadelphia; Washington, care and participants in clinical research Master of Public Health studies at the D.C.; Los Angeles; Boston; New York; Glenn Ellis, a syndicated health col- -- especially African Americans and other University of Liverpool and specialized in Chicago; and Birmingham. umnist whose work appears weekly in historically underserved populations. bioethics, and recently, a Fellow in Research Ellis has presented at scientific, academic The Birmingham Times, became one of “This is an incredible honor,” said Ellis. Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School and health conferences across the United 20 distinguished visiting scholars at the “There couldn’t be a better time or a better Center for Bioethics 2018-2019. States, as well as Belgium, Canada, Cuba, National Center for Bioethics Research and place for me to continue to do the work to Along with being the author of Which Germany, Italy, Kenya, the Netherlands, Healthcare at Tuskegee University on July 1. which I have committed my life. Much of Doctor? (2006) and Information in the South Africa and Ukraine. Ellis has lectured Ellis brings “a unique skill set to interact the study of bioethics is an outgrowth of the Best Medicine (2012), Ellis has authored or presented on bioethics dozens of times in in the public sector,” said Dr. Rueben C. atrocities that were committed by the U.S. or co-authored papers in the American Cuba since 2005. He has also served on the Warren, the Director of the National Center Public Health Service Syphilis Study, many Journal of Public Health, American Journal institutional review boards and hospital ethic for Bioethics in Research and Health Care. years ago. And many of the national conver- of Academic Medicine, the Journal of committees in Philadelphia-area hospitals “He has a voice in the public domain that sations that we are having right now — Philosophy and Ethics and the and health systems over a 15-year period. few have. His experience, voice, and exper- such as the racial disparities in the Journal of Healthcare, Science and Among Ellis’ public recognitions for his tise are tremendously needed, and we are just COVID-19 pandemic, mass incar- the Humanities. He contributed work are, Paul Robeson Health and Wellness honored to have him join us.” ceration, and, the use of violence textbook chapters in The Wiley Award; Auburn University Distinction In this role, Ellis will be tasked with con- and force by police officers — all Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Award in Mass Media; Philadelphia ducting research, community engagement, share the same central themes Studies and The Healthcare Association of Black Journalists Community co-authoring peer-reviewed publications, of eradicating racial inequities Nonprofit: Keys to Effective Impact Award; and Pennsylvania NAACP assisting in the design of bioethics projects, and establishing social justice Management. Award for Health and Medicine. and representing the National Bioethics for African Americans, that have In addition to a weekly, “Accepting this appointment is the cul- Center on regional, national and global plat- echoed for over 400 years.” nationally syndicated health mination of a path that was set for me by forms. The Philadelphia-based Ellis column through Trice Edney my ancestors to do this work,” Ellis says. The Bioethics Visiting Scholars program is a native of Birmingham and did News Wire, he hosts health and “Through this appointment, and with the sup- was created by Warren, the Director of the his pre-med undergraduate stud- medical radio programs in port of Dr. Warren and the National Bioethics National Bioethics Center since 2009. “I ies at the University of Philadelphia, and, con- Center, I feel confident in my ability to established a special group of scholars from Pennsylvania. His tributes to news advance the advocacy for the issues affecting around the world to address fundamental post-under- and medical Black people through my work. I’m grateful to bioethics and public health ethics issues that graduate edu- segments be able to have the training, the education and impact on the people we serve,” said Warren. cation con- on radio the experience to make a difference.” Ellis is a medical ethicist, researcher, tinued at author, lecturer and President of Strategies St. Joseph’s for Well-Being, LLC., a global consultancy University, Glenn Ellis, a syndicated health columnist whose work appears that specializes in health education, equity, becom- weekly in The Birmingham Times, became one of 20 distinguished disparities, advocacy, policy and communi- ing a visiting scholars at the National Center for Bioethics Research and cation. His life’s work centers on the ethical Certified Healthcare at Tuskegee University on July 1. (GLENNELLIS.COM PHOTO) JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 11

BIRMINGHAM Columnist Glenn Ellis named distinguished scholar at Tuskegee and television, in Philadelphia; Washington, ‘DON’T BE QUICK TO ANGER, D.C.; Los Angeles; Boston; New York; Chicago; and Birmingham. Ellis has presented at scientific, academic and health conferences across the United States, as well as Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Germany, Italy, Kenya, the Netherlands, SLOW DOWN AND LISTEN’ South Africa and Ukraine. Ellis has lectured or presented on bioethics dozens of times in Cuba since 2005. He has also served on the institutional review boards and hospital ethic committees in Philadelphia-area hospitals and health systems over a 15-year period. Among Ellis’ public recognitions for his work are, Paul Robeson Health and Wellness Award; Auburn University Distinction Award in Mass Media; Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Community Impact Award; and Pennsylvania NAACP You Had Award for Health and Medicine. “Accepting this appointment is the cul- Me At Hello mination of a path that was set for me by my ancestors to do this work,” Ellis says. LOVE IN THE “Through this appointment, and with the sup- MAGIC CITY port of Dr. Warren and the National Bioethics Center, I feel confident in my ability to advance the advocacy for the issues affecting Black people through my work. I’m grateful to be able to have the training, the education and BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY the experience to make a difference.” Special to the Birmingham Times ou Had Me at Hello highlights mar- Glenn Ellis, a syndicated health columnist whose work appears ried couples and the love that binds weekly in The Birmingham Times, became one of 20 distinguished them. If you would like to be con- visiting scholars at the National Center for Bioethics Research and sidered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations Healthcare at Tuskegee University on July 1. (GLENNELLIS.COM PHOTO) Y to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes. com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.

LaTOYA AND TIMOTHY MEADOWS Live: Springville Married: Aug. 18, 2012

Met: August 2008 at T-Mobile Call Center LaToya and Timothy Meadows met in 2008 when he interviewed her for a job. She was hired immediately, but the couple didn’t start dating until 2010. (PROVIDED PHOTOS) in Hoover. Timothy interviewed LaToya for a job. “When I interviewed LaToya, I thought she was attractive, but she seemed like a fire- visor could make things weird and uncom- was on one knee with a ring. I couldn’t even coming from. Don’t be quick to anger, slow cracker, I didn’t know if I wanted her on my fortable, but I made sure there wasn’t [open, get any words out, tears just started coming down, and listen. If you don’t over talk your team…,” he laughed. “I told another manager engaging conversation] … I wanted her to out my eyes. Finally, I was able to get myself partner, you can reflect and see some things he could have her on his team because she have a good time. The conversation was good, together and I said ‘yes.’” that you could’ve done differently…,” he said. might be a little feisty.” She was hired imme- I enjoyed getting to know her. The wedding: At Harvest Community LaToya said, “Make sure you continue to diately “and later in 2010 she ended up on The turn: Summer 2011, after the pair Church in Pinson, officiated by Pastor Mike do some of the same things that you did in my team and we started flirting,” Timothy had spent time together at family gatherings Jones. Their colors were royal blue and silver. the beginning, date your spouse. Trips and recalled, “... she was beautiful to me so I defi- and away on trips, LaToya began to notice Most memorable for the bride was the dates are important because it keeps the bond nitely broke the rules and took the risk to date that “everything came together like a puzzle. I lighting of the unity candles. strong, you’re there with each other so you her and it was definitely worth it.” knew from the trips we took we were in sync. “We lit four candles individually and the have to communicate,” she said. “Also, take LaToya remembered what she would do to We were always having fun, there was never a last candle we lit together… and the words time for yourself so you don’t lose yourself. get Timothy’s attention. “I would unplug my dull moment. He was responsible, caring and Pastor Mike spoke about lighting the last You don’t want to look up one day and won- computer and make it seem like I was having nurturing, he always wanted to make sure I candle together and what it signified made it der who you are.” issues or log out of my computer to make him was ok… I knew I was ready to settle down real for me. It was like ‘this is it’, we’re about to Happily ever after: The Meadows have come over and help me,” she laughed. “But with him,” LaToya said. be one once we light this candle. It made me four children: Jalen, 17, Cody, 11, Timothy II, one time we were in a coaching meeting and The proposal: December 22, 2011 at think about really becoming a woman, I now 7, Ethan, 4. he was playing Alicia Keys’ ‘I’m ready’ and Liberty Park, underneath the replica of the have a husband,” LaToya said. LaToya, 36, is an Ensley native and [Timothy began flirting back],” LaToya said. Statue of Liberty. Most memorable for the groom was the Huffman High School grad. She attended ‘We couldn’t really date [openly], so we had to “LaToya had no idea I was going to pro- significance of lighting the unity candles as Jacksonville State University where she earned be [innovative] about where we spent time.” pose, I told her we were going out for one well. “My mom passed away when I was eight an associate’s degree in communications. First date: April 2010, at Timothy’s apart- of our rides, we used to ride out and listen years old, and we had a candle that we lit She is an accountant at Simple Tax Solutions ment in Hoover. To avoid being seen together to music…,” Timothy said. “We took a walk up there for her too, and as I lit her candle, I which she co-owns with her husband. She in public Timothy prepared a breakfast spread around the park and when she turned her remember thinking that I wish she was there is also founder and co-owner of Mind Your at his apartment. back to look up at the stars, I got down on one to see it instead,” Timothy said. “But then Assets Tax School in Roebuck with partner “I got in there, and he had cooked a knee and when she turned back around she I started thinking of the time I spent with Shanequa Lewis. spread, sausage, eggs, bacon, and waffles, and saw me with the ring and I proposed.” LaToya’s mom, I remember thinking that at Timothy. 36, is a West End native and I don’t even like eggs, but I ate them,” she “It was December and freezing, I thought least I gained another mother.” Ramsay High School grad. He works and laughed. “We started learning each other’s [Timothy] was crazy when he said we were Words of wisdom: “Listen to understand co-owns Simple Tax Solutions with his wife. background and I liked him, he could engage, getting out of the car to walk around,” LaToya instead of listening to respond. If you can During the COVID-19 health crisis, the he was good at conversation. We sat there for laughed. “But I went along with it and fol- master that you can make it,” said Timothy. Meadows are still working at Simple Tax hours sippin’ on mimosas and having a good lowed him [into] the park and I stopped to “That’s the biggest advice I could give because Solutions. “We’re doing drop offs and tele- t i m e .” [stargaze], that was one of our things we liked it’s really important to understand [your conferences, but we are still in the office,” said Timothy said, “I knew that being a super- to do. … And when I turned back around he partners] point of view and see where they’re LaToya. 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COVER STORY LOCAL ACTIVISTS TALK POLICE, BLACK LIVES, AND CHANGE (Second of two parts on fight against racial injustice from Birmingham.)

BY ERICA WRIGHT The Birmingham Times or local activist Erica Robbins, 38, the fight for social justice is bigger than her. It is for her son, 12-year-old Aiden, and future generations. F“I have a Black son, and I can’t sit back and allow this — [racism, police brutality, injustice against Black people] — to be his reality. I can’t sit back and do nothing. I can’t let this be the America he grows up in,” she said. “It’s not fair. He deserves the same chanc- es as everybody else’s child who doesn’t look Erica Robbins downtown next to a mural. (MARVIN GENTRY PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) like him,” Robbins continued. “He needs to be the author of his own story and not let hate and white supremacy and the history of that determine his future.” With the recent wave of Black women and men killed by police — Breonna Taylor in her Louisville, Kentucky, home in March; George Floyd on a Minneapolis, Minnesota, street in May; Rayshard Brooks in an Atlanta, Georgia, parking lot in June — Martez Files next to a painting on 3rd Avenue. demonstrators around the world are saying “No More!” That sentiment is no different before,” said Files, a graduation coach for here in Birmingham, where activists fight- (GEAR UP) Alabama, a U.S. Department of ing for change want to make it known that Education program that aims to significantly Black lives matter. increase the number of students who attend Robbins is the director of Be a Blessing and succeed in postsecondary college. Birmingham, and she — along with Those factors coupled with “… the fact DeJuana Thompson, 37, founder of Woke that the slaying of [Floyd] probably rep- Vote; Martez Files, 29, co-founder of When resented a shift in the way we understand We Fight and a co-founder of Black Lives policing in America,” added Files, a for- Matter Birmingham; Onoyemi Williams, mer adjunct professor at the University of 44, community organizer with Birmingham Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). “I think Peacemakers; and local activist T. Marie this is one time when folks were able to pay King, 40 — is among the many movement attention to what Black folks have been say- leaders who have been on the front lines in ing since [the killing of] Trayvon Martin.” the Magic City. Martin was a 17-year-old African In several interviews with The American boy fatally shot in Sanford, Fla., Birmingham Times over the past month, by George Zimmerman in 2012. Martin these long-time activists say this moment was walking back to his home when following the death of Floyd, which sparked Zimmerman, a member of the community global outrage, may be different than what watch, saw Martin and reported him to the has been seen in recent protest movements Sanford Police as suspicious. Several minutes when it comes to racial injustice. later there was an altercation during which “I think some of that is because we were Zimmerman fatally shot Martin in the chest. on lockdown because of COVID-19 and King said simply that Blacks and whites many people were without jobs; almost are fed up. everybody was at home; there were no “We Black folks are tired of seeing our social gatherings, no clubs, no events. So, sons, brothers, nephews, daughters, nieces, folks were forced to pay attention to things in ways they’ve never had to pay attention CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 DeJuana Thompson is seen in her office. JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 13

COVER STORY

“We’re committed to staying in the game when it’s not fun anymore, when it’s not cute, when nobody is interviewing you, when the cameras are gone. That, for us, is what is critical.” MARTEZ FILES, WHEN WE FIGHT ACTIVISTS ON WHY THEY DO WHAT THEY DO

BY ERICA WRIGHT when it’s not fun anymore, when it’s not cute, The Birmingham Times when nobody is interviewing you, when the cameras are gone. That, for us, is what is crit- uch of the work for ical,” he said. “We’re committed to showing Birmingham-area activists goes a strong sense of solidarity, so we’ve been beyond the marches shown in working with organizations that are doing the media. Their efforts often participatory budgeting in order to gather begin long before the events and last long what the community wants to see in a bud- M get and propose that to the city, as opposed afterward, sometimes taking them to other cities and states. Many of the Magic City’s to what the mayor believes is important. activists have been putting in work long We’ve started … the ‘Nobody Left Behind’ before this moment — and here’s some of bail fund and have raised $50,000 toward the work they’re doing now. releasing incarcerated folks who are arrested as a direct action.” DEJUANA THOMPSON, WOKE VOTE Files is also influencing policy. He, along with Thompson and Erica Robbins, director Thompson was in Kentucky last month of Be a Blessing Birmingham (more about to organize a protest rally for Breonna Taylor. her below), co-authored an “Open Letter to Thompson and hundreds of other demon- Birmingham Leaders” to not rename part of strators gathered outside the state Capitol 16th Street to Black Lives Matter Boulevard to protest the killing of Taylor, a 26-year-old — and it worked. The council decided not Onoyemi Williams sits on her bike on 3rd Avenue. (MARVIN GENTRY PHOTOS, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) African American woman who was fatally to consider the resolution and withdrew shot in her home on March 13 of this year by the measure after considerable opposition Louisville, Kentucky, police as they executed from activists and some downtown business a no-knock search warrant. owners. “I helped to coordinate the three-hour “We argued that instead of doing these protest rally, [during which we] asked performative gestures, like renaming and the governor and the attorney general painting streets, we should do something to move on Taylor’s case and bring jus- that actually matters and is sustainable,” said tice,” Thompson said. “We were there Files, a graduation coach for (GEAR UP) with [Taylor’s] mother and the mother of Alabama, a U.S. Department of Education Ahmaud Arbery, [an unarmed Black man program that aims to significantly increase who was chased down and shot to death the number of students who attend and suc- in February of this year by two white men ceed in postsecondary college. in Glynn County, Ga.]. … We were there “One thing we suggested is giving with [hip-hop artist and activist] Common, neighborhoods more autonomy. We also [actress] Jada Pinkett Smith, and other suggested meeting the [Centers for Disease voices. We were there with local leaders, the Control and Prevention (CDC)] guidelines mayor, and individuals who stood with us for COVID-19 for folks in our city jail, … as we called for justice. We’ve done a series [including calling] for things like releasing of these, including one in Minneapolis, nonviolent offenders from these jails and [Minnesota], and in Atlanta, [Georgia].” allowing them to socially distance at their In addition to organizing protests, homes with their families.” Thompson has worked in the community along with Woke Vote volunteers to host ERICA ROBBINS, BE A BLESSING BIRMINGHAM voter registration drives, educate the public Robbins said social media has been her on candidates, and train volunteers. greatest asset during last few months, follow- “We’re always getting people registered to ing the deaths of Black people at the hands of vote and … doing training. We have a six- to police that have sparked nationwide protests eight-week fellowship program [to teach] and civil unrest. people how to organize, build power, man- Those include Taylor, Arbery, and age campaigns, and apply political pressure; George Floyd, who died on May 25 during we have students from 12 different states an encounter with police officers in in that training. We’re sitting down with Minneapolis. community leaders and elected officials and “I’m making sure I use my voice to ampli- demanding policy changes,” Thompson said. fy the messages we’re trying to put out, … not only in regard to justice but for margin- MARTEZ FILES, WHEN WE FIGHT alized groups, in general.” Files, said his organization, When We Robbins has helped bail protesters out Fight — founded this year focuses on policy of jail and plan marches, as well as used her change and other reforms. T. Marie King outside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. “We’re committed to staying in the game CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 PAGE 14 The Birmingham Times JULY 16-22, 2020

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Onoyemi Williams of the Birmingham Peacemakers is seen during a recent protest downtown. (PROVIDED PHOTO)

CHANGE “When these kinds of CONTINUED from PAGE 12 things happen, you have and friends murdered and no one being to seize the moment and held accountable,” she said. “Our judicial system is saturated with racism, and it needs draw some lines in the to be dismantled and rebuilt with the com- sand [delineating] what munity, especially with Black people, at the table. I also appreciate that young organizers kind of people we want to and protestors are putting their bodies on the line in an effort to be allies and stand in be, what kind of leadership the face of injustice.” She also pointed to the horrific way that we want to have, what we Black people have been killed. “I think what makes this moment dif- want to fight for — and, ferent is that there is no way to ignore the callousness of the officer who so noncha- in that moment, you have lantly kneeled on Mr. Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds. He looked to stand up.” ERICA ROBBINS in the eyes of America and said, ‘And what?’ That officer challenged America, especially if we don’t get justice, you won’t get peace. Black America, and we stood up. More and Erica Robbins of Be a Blessing Birmingham is seen downtown by a mural. I believe people are willing to commit to more [Blacks and whites] are standing up civil unrest in ways they haven’t been able to every day. We are seeing an uprising take do before, so I do believe some significant place, and we are collectively coming for our to stand up,” she said. “There is a larger plat- investigation were completely skewed? How changes will happen. just due,” King said. form for individuals who have been doing many times have we seen people killed and “We’re seeing small, incremental changes Thompson said this is not merely a “hype this work to be heard in this moment.” the police report [indicates that the people at this time, like adopting the Eight Can’t moment.” The number of appalling deaths killed by police] were resisting? It’s not a new Wait campaign, which is being marketed as a of African Americans at the hands of police TIMING conversation for those who live in [predom- way to reduce police murder by like 70 per- over such a short period of time has trig- Williams pointed to the timing of the inately Black] neighborhoods. … It’s not a cent. … I’ve seen cities willing to adopt this gered a response from nearly everyone. killings. new conversation for our community. It’s just proposal in ways they would not before. That “When these kinds of things happen, “It’s not that it hasn’t been happening. It’s one of those situations in which a few more campaign is not revolutionary or drastic, and you have to seize the moment and draw not that this is an anomaly. It’s just one of people are actually listening and the evidence I don’t know if it is going to lead to the type some lines in the sand [delineating] what those perfect storms that created a situation in the Floyd case just could not be denied.” of revolutionary change that people doing kind of people we want to be, what kind of that turned out to be something prolific,” Can this moment lead to change? this work want to see, but I do know that leadership we want to have, what we want to she said. “How many young Black men Files said, “I think this is one time when incremental change is going to happen for fight for — and, in that moment, you have have been killed and the police report and folks are really embodying the notion that sure — and it is happening.” JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 15

COVER STORY ACTIVISTS CONTINUED from PAGE 13 platform to call out bad business prac- tices. “I’ve been at the jail for [up to] 14 hours waiting until the very last [pro- testor arrested was released]” she said. “I’ve been working with different people in the area to get the charges dropped for people protesting and get them legal representation. “I’m advocating for the homeless, the food insecure, for those under poverty levels. … Their lives and their quality of life matters, and we have to be able to do all of this at the same time. The world is watching us, so we have to make sure we’re doing right by them.”

ONOYEMI WILLIAMS, BIRMINGHAM PEACEMAKERS Williams said her focus has been on putting money into social service pro- grams, such as those involving mental health, counseling, job skills, and train- ing, as well as initiatives for kids. “We’re trying to properly fund pro- grams to give people in this community an alternative that’s bigger than being arrested by officers,” she said. “We’ve been trying to make sure our loved ones who are currently incarcerated in the DeJuana Thompson, Woke Vote, was in Kentucky last month to organize a protest rally for Breonna Taylor. (MARVIN GENTRY, FOR THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES) county and city jails have the proper [personal protective equipment (PPE)] Eight Can’t Wait is a campaign to bring because this is the same population that immediate change to police departments is overpoliced. … We haven’t changed across the country via policies designed to course. … The only thing we’ve done is reduce harm caused by police in the short- push the message out there and try to term. bring attention to those who endure vio- Change is based on how you define it, lence because of systemic racism.” Thompson said: “If you don’t put any true definition or set any goals around that T. MARIE KING, LOCAL ACTIVIST [change], it can be empty. For me, do I King has been working tirelessly on believe that we are going to see policy chang- a broad range of efforts, including host- es? We’ve already seen policy changes.” ing workshops on bias and empathy to For example, following the outcry around push groups and organizations to move the death of Taylor, the Louisville Metro toward change. Council unanimously passed the measure “My [efforts] are centered around known as “Breonna’s Law,” which bans the working with people and organizations use of no-knock warrants that had allowed to help them understand their own per- police officers to enter a residence without sonal biases and have more awareness of warning or without identifying themselves. how they [may be] contributing to what “If you’re asking me, ‘Are we going to is taking place in society,” she said. “[I’ve see an increased consciousness?’ [I believe] Martez Files, said his organization, When We Fight, focuses on policy change and other reforms. been] working with them to be more we are seeing that. If you’re asking me, ‘Are empathetic toward other people, work- we going to eradicate racism in the next ing with them on how they engage with 12 months?’ I don’t think so,” Thompson have to make sure we have people who are idea and the measure could cost lives. Chief communities of color.” said. “These things have been situationally [working] in our best interest at City Hall, at Patrick D. Smith told The Birmingham King, who hosts seminars on the rooted in our country since its foundation, the [local] courthouse. … We have to make Times last month that law enforcement local, state, and national levels, has and you don’t break that down over night. sure people are educated about the people needs to be “re-funded,” he explained, to worked with groups as diverse as the Unfortunately, if all it took was the death of they are putting into power, making sure provide improved training that will enable Birmingham Museum of Art, the 20 Black people, we would have seen justice they know how they think and their views officers to better serve citizens. Dance Foundation, the Levite Jewish years ago.” on different issues. … If we don’t tell people, Some local activists believe, however, Community Center, the Alabama Change may not happen overnight, but they don’t know. that the city should still consider redirect- State Council of the Arts, and the Robbins said she and others are committed “A lot of people vote by name recognition, ing funds from the Birmingham Police Birmingham Police Department. to putting in the work until change does [choosing candidates] not because they’re the Department’s $92 million budget to other “I push organizations to really look happen. best candidate but because the name sounds social services. at what equity looks like and [see] how “Every time we make a little headway familiar. We have to do better at making “When we look at the budget for the city to get innovative and creative with or progress, [people in power] turn right people informed voters. Informed voters are and the amount of resources that have been pulling in different communities,” she around and do the same things, so we have scary to bad politicians,” she said. earmarked for the police and other emergen- said. “Before they pull in different folks if we don’t get justice, you won’t get peace. to have policy change by people in power Files said it’s important to support candi- cy services, and then we look at the amount from marginalized or disenfranchised I believe people are willing to commit to that look like us and think like us,” she said. dates who support our communities. of money earmarked for social services, it communities, though, we have to make civil unrest in ways they haven’t been able to “Even if they look like us, they still have to “We need to find candidates who speak to makes it seem like we are paying our taxes sure they have the right culture so those do before, so I do believe some significant think like us, and just because they look like the core of our issues and who really believe just to be policed,” Files said. folks can succeed. We want people to get changes will happen. me doesn’t mean they have my best interest we deserve more livable and loving com- “We need officials to reconsider the way involved and want people of all races to “We’re seeing small, incremental changes at heart or the betterment of my people at munities — and we need to get those folks money in the budget is being [allocated]. We fight for change, but a lot of times peo- at this time, like adopting the Eight Can’t heart. Right now, we’re working on policy in positions of power,” he said. “We need to want more money behind community pro- ple’s lenses are blocking them from doing Wait campaign, which is being marketed as a changes, making sure people get out and replace city leaders with folks who are really gramming; mental health opportunities; job the work that needs to be done.” way to reduce police murder by like 70 per- vote for the right people, making sure the our people, … grassroots folks we’ve seen readiness and job skills programs; arts and King said she wants groups to look cent. … I’ve seen cities willing to adopt this right people are elected, and, once they are on the ground, doing the work, and being educational opportunities for our students; inward. proposal in ways they would not before. That elected, holding them accountable.” committed.” cleaning up our streets; and providing loans “I really wanted to focus my work [on campaign is not revolutionary or drastic, and for small businesses,” he said. those] who have the most power in our I don’t know if it is going to lead to the type NEXT STEPS DEFUNDING THE POLICE Thompson said redistributing some of society to get them to look at themselves, of revolutionary change that people doing Robbins stressed the importance of local One of the more controversial policy the money earmarked for police to commu- do the internal work they need to do so this work want to see, but I do know that elections. changes, for some, is defunding the police. nity programs is a better, more effective use we can change society, change how our incremental change is going to happen for “National elections are great and fine, but Birmingham city officials have said defund- of resources that can “increase people’s ability communities look, change laws, change sure — and it is happening.” local elections matter more,” she said. “We ing the police department is a not a good to live a better life.” how organizations are run.” Inaction is not an option. 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The shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, set for September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County that publication of this notice be made once a week for three estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that TAKE NOTICE that on January 17, 2020 the Birmingham Land Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Bank Authority filed the above- styled Complaint and the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice in the Probate Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby BT07/16/2020 Court of Jefferson County, Alabama of a pending quiet title and 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint ______foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Alabama of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action involving on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice CASE NO. CV-2020-902333.00 the following property: AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public That parcel of real property located at 1700 Jefferson Avenue THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. Corporation, SW, Birmingham, Alabama and having a legal description of: Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. Lot 1-A, according to a Resurvey, as recorded in Map Book The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION 137, Page 19, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk County, Alabama, of Lots 1-4, Block “A”, J.T. Mullen’s Addition to Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of TO: BEVERLY A. HALL KENNARD a/k/a BEVERLY A. HALL Beverly Place. Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, BT07/16/2020 CANARD, WILBERT W. HALL, JR., FLORA J. ADAMS, SHIRLEY at (205) 802-2545. ______GRAY, and KAREN POPE, as heirs of WILBERT W. HALL, SR; and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-09-3-003-045.002 J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court CASE NO. CV-2020-902332.00 JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE that publication of this notice be made once a week for three ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that Corporation, interest in the real estate described herein, QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank July 24, 2020 in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint TO: LEO THOMAS and unknown heirs of LEO THOMAS; asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default EMMA F. TUCKER; ABRAHAM BURNS; HANNAH BURNS and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice unknown heirs of HANNAH BURNS, individually and as Trustee Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot for HANNAH BURNS a/k/a HAN & NAH BURNS, TISHAMDO real property: Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. BURNS, AND ZARINAH BURNS; HANNAH BURNS a/k/a 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those HAN & NAH BURNS; TISHAMDO BURNS; ZARINAH BURNS; Property Address: 314 Third Avenue South, Birmingham, statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL a/k/a UAB HOSPITAL; Alabama 35205 Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND GOLDOME CREDIT CORPORATION; J.T. SMALLWOOD, PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-29-00-02-3-006-007.000 WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. BT07/16/2020 other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming Legal Description: Fractional Lots 14 and 15, in Block 17, ______any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate according to Map of Walker Land Co. Addition to Birmingham The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, described herein, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 257, in the Probate Office of 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham CASE NO. CV-2020-902331.00 Jefferson County, Alabama, said lots forming a triangle being Land Bank Authority may be contacted care Greer B. Mallette, TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank bounded on the Southwest by Lot 13, on the Southeast by 3rd Christian & Small, LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank Avenue and the North by the North line of the SW ¼ of Section Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588. Corporation, asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and 2, Township 18, Range 3 West, situated in Jefferson County, foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following that publication of this notice be made once a week for three real property: ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper TO: DENNIS JONES; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; CAPITAL PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT Property Address: 308 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all OF REVENUE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX 35205 QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for August on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-29-00-02-2-026-011.000 28, 2020 in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, Birmingham, Alabama at 9:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, Legal Description: Part of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice 2, Township 18 North, Range 3 West, more particularly Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank described as follows: Begin at a point on the South line of NW satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank ¼ of Section 2, Township 18 North, Range 3 West, 1532.1 Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and feet Westerly of the Southeast corner of said quarter section; 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant Dated this the 24th day of June, 2020. foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, thence continue West along the South line of said quarter to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following section 36.4 feet; thence North 142.1 feet; thence East 36.65 Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk real property: feet; thence South 142.09 feet to the point of beginning; being PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE one and the same as the property described as P O B 140 FT CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN BT07/16/2020 Property Address: 309 Omega Street, Birmingham, Alabama S E OF E INTER KAPPA AVE & 3RD PL S TH E 36 FT S ALG A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. ______35205 KAPPA AVE TH N 135 S FT TO ALLEY TH W 36 FT S TH S 135 FT S to P O B LYING IN SW ¼ OF NW ¼ SEC 2 TP 18 R 3 SECT The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is CASE NO. CV-2020-902062.00 Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-29-00-02-3-004-012.000 02 TWSP 18S RANGE 3W; being situated in Jefferson County, City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Alabama Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Legal Description: All that part of Lots 13 and 14, that lies Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, Corporation, North and East of drainage ditch in Block 2, according to the ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE at (205) 802-2545. Survey of Elyton Highlands, as recorded in Map Book 8, Page PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION 94, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court in Jefferson County, Alabama, being one and the same as the REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The that publication of this notice be made once a week for three TO: MATTHEW HORNEL SMITH, III; SUSAN SMITH; CAROLYN property described as BEG 100 FT S OF SE INTER OF KAPPA final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper R. ARNWINE, as heir of W.N. ARNWINE; BRYANT BANK; AVE & OMEGA ST THENCE S 60 FT SE 132 S FT N 100 FT W set for September 14, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson County of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; 125 FT to P O B BEING PART OF LOT 13 & 14 BLK 2 ELYTON Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, HIGHLANDS LYING IN SW ¼ SEC 2 TP 18 R3W; being situated of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants in Jefferson County, Alabama Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint interest in the real estate described herein, ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, set for September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. PAGE 20 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times JULY 16-22, 2020

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice LEGALS Corporation, hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. Tax Parcel ID No: 23-00-15-2-014-002.000 TO: WILLIE J. DAVIS; SOUTHLAND CONCEPTS II, LLC; who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the BT07/16/2020 ANTHONY DAVIS; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Legal Description: The North 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 48, according ______TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may to the Survey of East Lake, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 217, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) BT07/16/2020 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama. CASE NO. CV-2020-902335.00 claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. ______lien, or interest in the real estate described herein. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE CASE NO. CV-2020-901972 PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE Corporation, TAKE NOTICE that on May 28, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank REDEMPTION. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and Corporation, The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson TO: GERTRUDE ELEANOR FISHER ANDERSON a/k/a G.E. Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. ANDERSON, ANNIE ELIZABETH FISHER TURPIN, CYNTHIA real property: Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property TURNER a/k/a CYNTHIA LAVINIA FISHER SMART, THEODORA Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office TO: DWIGHT L. WHITE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person JOANNA FISHER JAMES, MILDRED INEZ FISHER DOTY, and Property Address: 1300 2nd Avenue West, Birmingham, at (205) 868-3016. TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the ALBERT FRANKLIN FISHER and unknown heirs of ALBERT Alabama 35208 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA;; and any and all other unknown heirs, property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) FRANKLIN FISHER, as heirs of ROSA JANE FISHER; LAWRENCE IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may GOUDY, LINDA WILLIAMS, JONAH RUPERT, ETTA SPIGHT a/k/a Tax Parcel ID No: 29-00-04-2-023-015.000 that publication of this notice be made once a week for three lien, or interest in the real estate described herein. redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) ETTA SPEIGHT, NORMAN BURLEY RUPERT, II a/k/a NORMAN consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. BURLY RUPERT, II, ALBERT EMANUEL RUPERT, PAULA DENISE Legal Description: The South 100 feet of Lot 8, in Block 16, of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF MCCRARY, KARL ELLIS SMITH, ROBYN DIANN SMITH, ROBERT according to Compton Rising Survey as recorded in Volume 1, all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE WILLIAM SMITH, II, CYNTHIA HARRIS a/k/a CYNTHIA L. Page 83 of Maps, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF NELSON, DEBRA NELSON, REGINALD NELSON, DAVID NELSON, Alabama, Birmingham, Division. on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, REDEMPTION. and HERBERT NELSON, as heirs of EMANUEL RUPERT a/k/a directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following EMANUL RUPERT; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNITED ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default real property: The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; LVNV FUNDING LLC; THE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The SUMMIT CLUB n/d/b/a CITY CLUB BIRMINGHAM; MIDLAND SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot Property Address: 209 2nd Street (Thomas), Birmingham, Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of FUNDING LLC; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Alabama 35214 Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office DISCOVER BANK; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION; The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is at (205) 868-3016. DR. WILLIAM P. BUCK, JR., D.M.D., P.C.; ECO CREDIT UNION; hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. Tax Parcel ID No: 22-00-28-2-017-004.000 SUBLETT PORTABLE BUILDINGS, L.L.C.; U.S. DEPARTMENT County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court OF JUSTICE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 7, according to the Survey of that publication of this notice be made once a week for three COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person Thomas as recorded in Map Book 31, Page 38 in the Probate consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the BT07/16/2020 Office of jefferson County, Alabama. of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) ______all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all lien, or interest in the real estate described herein, et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) CASE NO. CV-2020-901977 PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE Corporation, The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following REDEMPTION. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. real property: The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is TO: CSC CUSTODIAN STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS, vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. Property Address: 562 Antwerp Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The LLC; JESSIE HONEYCUTT (DECEASED); MARVA J. who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the 35212 Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of RICHARDSON; EARLINE D. RICHARDSON; CHASE MANHATTEN property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office BANK; JOHN L. BOWLIN SR.; INEZ L. BOWLIN (DECEASED); et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-23-00-22-3-013-013.000 at (205) 868-3016. J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) BT07/16/2020 JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. ______Legal Description: Parcel I: Lot 7 and the South ½ of Lot 6, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF Block 4, of Oak Ridge Park Subdivision, according to a map or that publication of this notice be made once a week for three or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE CASE NO. CV-2020-901969 plat of said subdivision as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 122, consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper interest in the real estate described herein. 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama and Parcel of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that REDEMPTION. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public II: Lot 8, Block 4, of Oak Ridge Park Subdivision, according to all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all TAKE NOTICE that on May 31, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank Corporation, a map or plat of said subdivision as recorded in Map Book 5, persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is Page 122, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION situated in Jefferson County, Alabama directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office TO: HAROLD L. WRIGHT, SR (DECEASED); HAROLD L. WRIGHT, ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice real property: at (205) 868-3016. JR.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Property Address: 2540 23RD STREET ENSLEY, BIRMINGHAM, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing ALABAMA 35208 that publication of this notice be made once a week for three or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper interest in the real estate described herein. September 4, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse Tax Parcel ID No: 29-00-05-2-001-019.000; of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Legal Description: LOT 23, IN BLOCK 74, ACCORDING TO THE persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s BT07/16/2020 SURVEY OF BIRMINGHAM-ENSLEY, AS RECORDED IN MAP on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama ______BOOK 1, PAGE 245, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10- COUNTY, ALABAMA. in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following 83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those CASE NO. CV-2020-901982 may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice real property: statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Property Address: 111 1st Street South, Birmingham, Alabama PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT Corporation, SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- 35205 WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is Tax Parcel ID No: 29-00-03-4-014-002.000 hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is TO: BETTY JEAN WATSON (DECEASED); ANGELA JACKSON; County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. Legal Description: The South 63 feet of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 6 City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property BT7/16/2020 according to the Survey of Walker Land Company’s Addition to Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person ______Birmingham as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 106 in the Judge Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama. at (205) 802-2545. or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) CASE NO. CV-2020-901970 interest in the real estate described herein. et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE that publication of this notice be made once a week for three TAKE NOTICE that on May 28, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. Corporation, SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF hereby set for September 10, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following REDEMPTION. TO: WILLIAM ALEX WOOD; TMS PROPERTIES, LLC; CAPITAL County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby real property: INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC; JOHNNY J. MOORE; J.T. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Property Address: 1649 PINE AVENUE SW, BIRMINGHAM, City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice ALABAMA 35211 Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Tax Parcel ID No: 29-00-21-2-009-001.000 at (205) 868-3016. interest in the real estate described herein. redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. Dated this the 6th day of July, 2020. Legal Description: LOT 1, IN BLOCK 3, ACCORDING TO THE IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF SURVEY OF ISHKOODA SUBDIVISION PLAT A, AS RECORDED that publication of this notice be made once a week for three Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk IN MAP BOOK 35, PAGE 59, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA. of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, REDEMPTION. BT07/16/2020 all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following ______ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance real property: The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The CASE NO. CV-2020-901932 SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint Property Address: 7215 3rd Avenue,North, Birmingham, Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Alabama 35206 Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office JULY 16-22, 2020 The Birmingham Times PAGE 21 may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice at (205) 868-3016. ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, Map Book 3, at shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot LEGALS or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or Page 3. be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court interest in the real estate described herein. that publication of this notice be made once a week for three ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. Tax Parcel ID No: 23-00-15-2-014-002.000 consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Legal Description: The North 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 48, according all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. to the Survey of East Lake, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 217, persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is BT07/16/2020 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama. on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following hereby set for September 10, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson ______directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint real property: County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property CASE NO. CV-2020-901972 PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice Property Address: 7334 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot Alabama 35206 who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) Corporation, The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is Tax Parcel ID No: 23-00-15-4-003-017.000 et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. Legal Description: THE NORTHEAST 2.24 FEET OF LOT 8, AND days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk ALL OF LOT 9, IN BLOCK 55, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF TO: DWIGHT L. WHITE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person EAST LAKE, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the BT07/16/2020 PROBATE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA IN MAP BOOK 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA;; and any and all other unknown heirs, property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) ______1, PAGE 217; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR THE EAVES REDEMPTION. claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may OF THE HOUSE ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO lien, or interest in the real estate described herein. redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) CASE NO. CV-2020-901974 EXTEND OVER ON SAID LOT 8 AN ADDITIONAL 1.36 FEET, The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. IF SAID EAVES SO EXTEND AT THE PRESENT TIME; SAID City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED FORMING A RECTANGLE Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE Corporation, FRONTING 52.24 FEET ON BERNY AVENUE(4TH AVENUE Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF SOUTH) AND EXTENDING BACK OF THAT UNIFORM WIDTH at (205) 868-3016. foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, REDEMPTION. NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY LINE OF 6TH STREET Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following (74TH STREET) 165 FEET TO AN ALLEY; THIS BEING THE SAME IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court real property: The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is TO: STANLEY L. CLARK; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED, that publication of this notice be made once a week for three City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; RECORDED IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper Property Address: 209 2nd Street (Thomas), Birmingham, Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; 0and any and all other ALABAMA IN REAL VOLUME 261, PAGE 320, AND DEED BOOK of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that Alabama 35214 Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any 2833, AT PAGE 359, SITUATED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all at (205) 868-3016. right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Tax Parcel ID No: 22-00-28-2-017-004.000 herein. ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 7, according to the Survey of that publication of this notice be made once a week for three TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Thomas as recorded in Map Book 31, Page 38 in the Probate consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice Office of jefferson County, Alabama. of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby real property: The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Property Address: 1201 17th Place SW, Birmingham, Alabama who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice 35211 property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) hereby set for September 22, 2020 in Room 360, Jefferson shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may BT07/16/2020 County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Tax Parcel ID No: 29-00-09-3-009-003.000 redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) ______The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. Legal Description: Lot 9, in Block 3, according to the Survey FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF CASE NO. CV-2020-901909 who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the of Beverly Place, as recorded in Map Book 6, Place 94, in the OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama. 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may REDEMPTION. Corporation, redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) BT07/16/2020 ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. ______PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- City Hall, 710 North 20th ST, Birmingham, AL 35203. The OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE CASE NO. CV-2020-901969 REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of TO: LUTHER COLLINS (DECEASED); ANGELYN BATTLE; 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office ANDREW COLLINS; LADONNA ARLETTE COLLINS; THERESA REDEMPTION. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public hereby set for September 10, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson at (205) 868-3016. L. COLLINS; MARY C. COLLINS; AMSOUTH BANK; J.T. Corporation, County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person that publication of this notice be made once a week for three ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office TO: HAROLD L. WRIGHT, SR (DECEASED); HAROLD L. WRIGHT, property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that interest in the real estate described herein. at (205) 868-3016. JR.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance TAKE NOTICE that on May 26, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank that publication of this notice be made once a week for three or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper interest in the real estate described herein. OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank REDEMPTION. shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot real property: persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is Property Address: 828 6th Way, Birmingham, Alabama 35214 directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Tax Parcel ID No: 22-00-29-3-026-015.000 may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice real property: Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot at (205) 868-3016. Legal Description: Lot 16, in Block 25, according to the Survey be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Property Address: 111 1st Street South, Birmingham, Alabama BT07/16/2020 of Ensley Land Company’s Addition to Pratt City, as recorded 35205 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court ______in Map Book 4, Page 77, in the office of Probate of Jefferson Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. that publication of this notice be made once a week for three County, Alabama. Tax Parcel ID No: 29-00-03-4-014-002.000 consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper CASE NO. CV-2020-901925 Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE Legal Description: The South 63 feet of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 6 all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE BT7/16/2020 according to the Survey of Walker Land Company’s Addition to persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Corporation, SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- ______Birmingham as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 106 in the Judge on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama. directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is CASE NO. CV-2020-901970 in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default hereby set for September 10, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice TO: WILLIAM RUDOLPH; ELEANOR J. RUDOLPH; UNITED County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot COMPANIES FINANCIAL CORPORATION; DEXTER HATTEN; The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property Corporation, SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE- be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) hereby set for September 10, 2020 in Room 340, Jefferson or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may TO: WILLIAM ALEX WOOD; TMS PROPERTIES, LLC; CAPITAL County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk interest in the real estate described herein. redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC; JOHNNY J. MOORE; J.T. The judgement of the Court may result in title to the property days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person BT07/16/2020 TAKE NOTICE that on May 27, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the ______Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may CASE NO. CV-2020-901976 foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, REDEMPTION. interest in the real estate described herein. redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public real property: The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2020 the Birmingham Land Bank FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF Corporation, City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE Property Address: 2504 20th Street Ensley, Birmingham, Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION Alabama 35208 Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, REDEMPTION. at (205) 868-3016. Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following TO: WILLIAM B. LLOYD; DOROTHY SCHNIPER; MARTHA Tax Parcel ID No: 22-00-32-3-034-008.000 real property: The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is STRICKLAND; ADRIAN PINSON; NEW INVESTMENTS, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The INC.; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; Legal Description: Lot 13, in Block Seventy-Nine (79) as shown that publication of this notice be made once a week for three Property Address: 7215 3rd Avenue,North, Birmingham, Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; by the duly recorded map of Birmingham Ensley Land and consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper Alabama 35206 Attorney Jameria Johnson Moore, Sperling & Moore Law Office JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Improvement Company’s property recorded in the Office of the of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that PAGE 22 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times JULY 16-22, 2020

Owner will be required to apply for Certificates of Exemption and replacement of foundation grout and caulk, new Stainless UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM LEGALS with the Alabama Department of Revenue which will handle the Steel cable climb system inside and outside, refinishing of BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA administration of the certificates. The contractor shall account concrete surfaces, blasting and painting all connecting piping UAB PROJECT NO. # H175012 for the tax savings on the Accounting of Sales Tax form included outside the tanks, and protection of all finished paint surfaces all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all in the specification behind the proposal form. Failure for the of the tank. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to SCOPE OF WORK: persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance Contractor to complete this form and include with their proposal maintain the roadway once project is started. on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby shall render the bid non-responsive. The scope of work includes interior renovation of the existing directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint Bidding Documents may be examined at the Birmingham Alabama Organ Center, which includes Mechanical, Electrical, in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default The general contractor awarded the project shall be responsible Construction Industry Authority, 601 37th Street South, Plumbing and Medical Gas systems. The project will be may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice for paying all Project Permit Fees. Birmingham, AL 35222 and the office of the Chief Engineer of performed in an occupied space and is located on the 1st shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, 3600 First Floor of the UAB Hospital Support Building. Adjacent spaces be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. All bidders must submit three (3) copies of their bids on Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222. are sensitive to noise, vibrations, and dust and will require proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All implementation of measures to mitigate these issues. General Dated this the 13th day of July, 2020. bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the Prime Contractor bidders may obtain one complete set of Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified must have demonstrable State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed Bidding Documents from the office of the Chief Engineer knowledge and experience as a General Contractor (not as Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, of The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham upon CM) with similar clinical spaces in an operating Healthcare 1975 and must show evidence of license before bidding or payment of a $250.00 deposit by company check or by certified clinical environment, and must demonstrate experience BT07/16/2020 bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the check and signing a nondisclosure statement. No personal with the implementation, monitoring and management of ______bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her checks or any other form of payment except as noted will be Infection Control Measures and Interim Life Safety Measures current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope accepted. This deposit shall be refunded in full to each prime as a General Contractor on similar projects. The UAB NOTICE OF COMPLETION in which the proposal is delivered. The successful bidder must contractor bidder upon the return of the Bidding Documents Hospital Support Building location is 508 20th Street South, provide evidence of enrollment in the E-Verify program per The in a reusable condition within 10 days after the bid opening. Birmingham, AL 35210. Estimated budget is $410,000.00 In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, Alabama Immigration Law (also referred to as “Act 2011-535” Additional sets of Bidding Documents for prime contractor notice is hereby given that Bennett Building, Inc,Contractor, and codified in state law as Title 31, Chapter 13 of the Code bidders, subcontractors, vendors or dealers may be obtained PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS: has completed the Contract for New Weight Room Building of Alabama 1975) and amended by Act No. 2012-491 (2012) upon payment of the said $250.00 deposit and signing a for Chelsea High School at 10510 County Road 11, Chelsea, before awarding of contract. The Owner reserves the right to nondisclosure statement. This deposit shall be refunded less the Prime General Contractors bidders interested in submitting a AL 35043, for the owners, and have made request for final reject any or all of the proposals and to waive technical errors costs of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, upon proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interest of the owner will return of the documents in reusable condition within 10 days under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project thereby be promoted. after the bid opening. Company check or Certified check for the 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be should immediately notify Bennett Building, Inc. documents must be made payable to The Water Works Board of included in pre-qualification submittal. Lathan and Associates ( Architect ) Performance time: The project is a multi-phase project and is to the City of Birmingham, 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Bennett Building, Inc. (Contractor ) be substantially complete within 395 calendar days from Notice Alabama, 35222 and mailed to the Attn: Douglass W. Stockham Only bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process 120 Shady Acres Road to Proceed. Should the Owner choose to accept Alternate 1, the IV. P.E. No additional charge will be made for delivery via UPS and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for Alabaster, AL 35007 performance time will be adjusted per the days noted in the bid. ground. Those requesting shipment of documents via carriers the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package other than UPS ground will be made at the requesting firm’s must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than BT07/16/2020 Awarding Authority: expense. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. ______Jefferson County Commission to any Bidder. Neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER will Jefferson County Courthouse be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be NOTICE 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North including any addenda, obtained from other sources. obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by Birmingham, AL 35203 email or scanned into an email to kmullins@pooleandcompany. Notice to Dr. Julio C.A. Delgado that the Florida Board A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held com. of Medicine issued a Notice of Intent to Deny renewal of Architect: at 9:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the ME125327 which was sent via certified mail and returned CMH Architects, Inc. Mulberry Raw Water Tank Site #3. All prospective bidders and The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify unclaimed. This notice becomes a final order if no request for 1800 International Park Drive, Suite 300 interested parties are required to attend the pre-bid conference. responsible and competent contractor bidders relative to the hearing is received by the Department on or before July 24, Birmingham, Alabama 35243 The purpose of the pre-bid conference is to raise questions requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor 2020. Contact the Agency Clerk by phone at (850) 245-4005 Tel. (205) 969-2696 pertaining to the bidding and contract documents and for the bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification as or fax at (850) 245-4790. Fax. (205) 969-3930 owner or its representative to clarify any points. All contractors soon as is practicable and Monday, August 10, 2020, prior to shall complete and submit HUB bid solicitation notice (HUB the Pre-Bid Conference. BT07/16/2020 BT07/16/2020 Form 3) no later than seven (7) days after the scheduled date of ______the pre-bid conference. This form may be submitted in person The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in at the pre-bid conference. Bids will not be accepted from any applications, or abandon or extend the pre-qualification process, RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY RE-PAINT PROJECT prospective bidder who does not attend the mandatory pre- should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR bid. After a short pre-bid meeting at site #3 a site visit to the thereby. JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER The Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA or Authority) is Mulberry Sites #2 will follow. (GPS Locations: Mulberry #2 SECURITY LOCK AND DOOR SYSTEM requesting Quotations from professional Airport Runway and 33 degrees, 36 minutes, 46 seconds, North and 87 degrees, Progress Design and Construction Documents: Taxiway Marking and Striping contractors (Respondents) 1 minutes, 1 seconds, West; and Mulberry Site #3 33 degrees, Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA to remove and re-paint all runway and taxiway markings on 34 minutes, 3 seconds, North and 86 degrees, 55 minutes, 55 and specifications may be examined at the following location: Runway 6/24, taxiways H, A, F, M, P, N, G and B (excluding seconds, West; There are no addresses for these tank sites. Scope of Work: The Project generally includes the replacement the Runway 18/36 Hold Markings and the enhanced taxiway Architect: of the cell door locks, stairway locks, other security locks centerline markings associated with Runway 18/36 on taxiways The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, POOLE & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, LLC in the facility, dayroom and vestibule slider operators, and B, F, A, G, N and M) that do not meet the current FAA standards the right to waive irregularities or to accept any proposal 2 NORTH 20TH STREET, SUITE 1610 replacement of the sliders in the medical unit. New security and specifications. deemed to be in the best interest of the OWNER. BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 doors will be provided at the medical unit. Some existing hollow (205) 326-2206 metal frames will require repair, and all doors and frames where Sealed Request for Quotations will be received at the All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the (205) 326-2201 work is performed will be painted. The maintenance of all new Birmingham Airport Authority Receiving Office State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed [email protected] locks and operators during performance of the contract is part by hand delivery or via normal shipping methods (USPS, UPS, under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, of this work and will require a 2-year warranty to commence at FedEx, etc.) at: 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR the completion of the contract. Birmingham Airport Authority bid will not be received or considered by Birmingham Water BIDDERS Attn: Mike Thompson Works Board; The bidder must show such evidence by clearly A mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held on July 7, 2020 at Runway and Taxiway Re-Paint Project displaying his or her current license number on the outside of Documents: 10:00 a.m. CST at Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 22, 716 1710 40th Street North, Suite D the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. Bid documents will be available on Monday, August 17, 2020 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35217 at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders AL 35023. Owner: is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the The deadline for Request for Quotation submissions is July 31, The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham Office of the Architect; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, 3000 Sealed proposals from the General Contractors will be received 2020 at 2:00 PM local time. 3600 First Avenue North 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; at the Construct by Jefferson County General Services at Jefferson County Birmingham, Alabama 35222 Connect Plan Room, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 100, Courthouse, Room 270, 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Copies of the RFQ can be obtained by visiting the airport’s Norcross, GA 30092; and at the Birmingham Construction Birmingham, AL 35203 until 2:00 p.m. CDT on July 14, 2020 at website at www.flybirmingham.com/about-bhm/doing- Owner’s Engineer: Industry Authority, 3600 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. business-at-bhm/ or via email at mthompson@flybirmingham. The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham AL 35222. com. Engineering Department A cashier’s check or Bid Bond payable to Jefferson County Chief Engineer Bonds: Commission, in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the BT07/16/2020 A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of amount of the proposal, but in no event more than $10,000 ______Secondary Contact for Plans and Specifications: Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent must accompany the bid. Performance and Statutory Labor and Jerreka Pippen (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract NOTICE TO BIDDERS Engineer Admin $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance Price will be required at the signing of the Contract. Telephone number: (205) 244-4180 and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be THE WATER WORKS BOARD OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Facsimile number: (205) 244-4680 required at the signing of the Contract. Drawings and Project Manual will be open to public inspection beginning June 15, 2020 at the offices of the Jefferson County 2020 Mulberry Painting & Repairs for Sites #2, & 3 Raw Water BT07/16/2020 Bids: General Services, Jefferson County Courthouse Room 1; CMH Tanks ______Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof Architects, Inc.; Birmingham Construction Industry Authority furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the (BCIA); Dodge Data and Analytics; and Reed Construction Data. NOTICE TO BIDDERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety Bidders must call the Owner and Architect’s office at least 24 AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such hours in advance to arrange a time to review the documents. Sealed Bids for Painting & Repairs on Mulberry Sites #2, & 3 FROM PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. These documents cannot be removed from the Owner’s or Raw Water Tanks will be received by The Water Works Board The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any Architect’s office nor will any copies of these documents be of the City of Birmingham Engineering Department until 10:00 Pre-qualification submittals will be received by UAB PM Chris bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, provided to bidders. a.m. local time on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at which time Hodges on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). Bids will be received they will be opened and read. Each site has two 750,000 UAB Health System, Sr. Assoc. Vice President, UAB Hospital, until Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Bid Documents must be obtained from the Architect upon gallons steel standpipe tanks. Bids received after said time will University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama deposit of $150 per set. Said deposit will be refunded to be rejected and returned unopened. Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 35233. unsuccessful bidders if the bid drawings and specs are returned University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294. The original and two to the Architect, complete and in good condition within 10 The Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for Bid proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the calendar days of the bid date. Following purchase of the initial equipment, and incidentals to complete contract for a total of pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies date of the bid opening at the Office of Chris Hodges, 2020 set, Bidder will be provided with PDFs of the Bid Documents for four (4) tanks. The work will require cleaning, silt removal inside may be transmitted to the Project Manager at cjhodges@ Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233, reproduction of additional sets at Bidder’s discretion and cost. tank, surface preparation, painting, upgrade existing Corrpro uabmc.edu and cc’d to [email protected] to until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid Impressed Cathodic Protection system on each tank with expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal opening, bid proposals must be hand delivered and presented The project is being bid EXCLUDING TAXES and requires the T.A.S.C. VIII Automatic Rectifier or approved system, and repairs and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours. at the bid opening. Sealed bid proposals shall be submitted Contractor to comply with the requirements of Act 2013-205 including, outside ladder with ladder guard, new inside ladder, in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All bid proposals which was signed into law May 19, 2013. The Contractor and roof finial vents screens, any repairs requiring welding, removal AOC 502 Building Renovations received after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 will be JULY 16-22, 2020 The BirminghamCLASSIFIEDS Times PAGE 23

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in Birmingham, Alabama until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2020 responsible. LEGALS applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby. aloud. A Notice to Proceed will be issued by the City within fifteen (15) days after final contract execution unless both parties agree in returned unopened. Progress Design and Construction Documents: All bids must be on a lump sum basis. Bids are to be submitted writing to a longer period of time. Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans in duplicate on the Proposal Form provided with specifications. Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders: and specifications may be examined at the following location: No pre-qualification of bidders will be conducted prior to Special attention is called to the applicability of the Birmingham Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident receiving bids. Plan-Construction Industry Program to the project. Under this prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid Architect: Program, the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to Birchfield Penuel & Associates Under the Alabama State Code, Section 39-2-4, as amended Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MBE/DBE) is encouraged practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state 2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200 by Act #2017-279, it is required for any contract exceeding on a voluntary basis. The Construction Industry Authority of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the Birmingham, Alabama 35209 $50,000 that the Bidder submit with his bid, either a cashier’s established a system of floating MBD/DBE goals which may law of the state to its own business entities whose principal Mr. Clay Birchfield check, drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond, executed by differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all 205-870-1876 a surety authorized and qualified to make bonds in Alabama, goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBD/ public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, 205-870-3058 (Fax) payable to the City of Birmingham, in an amount (subject to a DBE’s in construction projects of the City and its agencies. as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over [email protected] maximum of $10,000.00) equal to five percent (5%) of the bid. Additional information about this Program is contained in nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the In order for a bid to be considered, it must be accompanied by the Project Manual and may be obtained from the Executive same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR an acceptable bid bond or cashier’s check. Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at 3600 the state of domicile of the nonresident. BIDDERS 4th Avenue, South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222 (Telephone: Any bid submitted for an amount of $50,000 or more, the 205-324-6202). For federally funded contracts, the provisions Fire Alarm Work Documents: bidder must be a licensed general contractor in the State of of the President’s Executive Order 11246 and federal agency In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A (the ACT), of the Code After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified Alabama in accordance with Section 34-8, of the Alabama State regulations requiring affirmative action to achieve employment of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Code. Contractor’s license number shall appear on the outside and utilization of minority persons and business will apply. any, must include with their bid evidence of licensure as required Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per of the envelope used to submit bid. by the ACT by including with the bid submittal a valid State Fire set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets As a matter of public policy, the City of Birmingham agrees Marshal’s permit. issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract to make opportunities available to the maximum extent of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after amount and a Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bond in possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business PRE-BID CONFERENCE bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering A mandatory pre-bid conference for prequalified Prime General bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained from the successful bidder at the signing of the contract. firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant Contractor’s will be held at the 2020 Building, 2020 8th upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional Also, proof of insurance will be required when the contract is services providers, and construction contractors as part of Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 on Wednesday, sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, signed. The City will review bonds and insurance and execute business, economic and community revitalization programs. August 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST. handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in the contract within twenty (20) days unless the successful reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. contractor agrees to an extension in writing. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: SEALED BT07/16/2020 BID – REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND DEMOLITION ______Bid documents will be available at the following locations An ON-SITE Pre-bid Conference to review and discuss the OF THE FORMER BANKS SCHOOL. Bids may be hand delivered after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and project will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020 to Conference Room 215 City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; at the project site, 721 86th Street, South Birmingham, or mailed to: City of Birmingham Planning, Engineering and AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, AL 35206. Attendance at the Pre-bid Conference is Permits Department, Architectural Division, Room 220 City FROM PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry MANDATORY and shall be deemed a consideration of a bidder’s Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. Authority, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and responsiveness, in addition to any other stipulations. Bidders Bids sent by any express carrier (Federal Express, UPS, Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s at the Construction Market Data, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, may park in the parking area on the east side of the site. The Airborne, etc.) must specify delivery to Room 220 City Hall. Representative/Project Manager, David McCabe on behalf of Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912; and electronically meeting will be conducted in this area and afterwards bidders Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University through McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge. may examine the remainder of the site. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that his bid is in of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama the possession of the City Architect on or before 3:00 p.m., Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Bonds: Bid documents are opened to public inspection at the Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Bids received after this time will not Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249. The original and two (2) flash A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits— be considered. drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre- Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent Architectural Division, Room 220 City Hall, 710 20th Street qualification approval; however, email transmission copies (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than North Birmingham, AL 35203. Electronic version of the bid Alan Terry Oglesby, City Architect may be transmitted to the Project Manager at dcmccabe@ $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance documents may be viewed online at McGraw-Hill Construction- uabmc.edu and copied to [email protected] to expedite the review and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be Dodge, http://www.planroom.construction.com/; AGC/ BT07/16/2020 process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives required at the signing of the Contract. iSQFT Plan Room, http://www.alagc.org/resourcesServices/ ______to be delivered within 24 hours. internetPlanRm/; Construction Market Data, http://www. Bids: cmdgroup.com/; and at the Birmingham Construction Industry NOTICE OF COMPLETION UAB HIGHLANDS ELEVATORS 3 AND 4 MODERNIZATION Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof Authority, 601 37th Street, South Birmingham, AL 35222. FOR THE UAB HEALTH SYSTEM furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, AT The scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City notice is hereby given that GKL Companies, Inc, Contractor, University of Alabama at Birmingham (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such of Birmingham online plans room site at http://BirminghamBids. has completed the Contract for Construction of Replace Roof Birmingham, Alabama action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. algraphics.com. Any cost for reproduction shall be the on UAB Bartow Arena southside overhang and office towers Project No.: H195038 The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any responsibility of bidders. at 617 13th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 for the bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, State of Alabama and the City of Birmingham, Owner(s), and SCOPE OF WORK: 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is Since award may not be made within thirty (30) days, no bid have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All August 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date persons having any claim of labor, materials, or otherwise in Modernization of two (2) elevators including replacement of of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 of the bid opening. connection with this project should immediately notify Stephen most equipment and components. Work includes interface University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Ward & Associates, Inc. 128 Jetplex Circle Madison, AL 35758 and modifications to supporting electrical, fire alarm, and fire The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, (Architect). sprinkler systems. Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the and to waive any informalities. date of the bid opening at the Office of David McCabe, Project GKL Companies, Inc The work will be performed using Infection Control measures so Manager, Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION Contractor that clinical operations can continue without interruption. The 8th Avenue south, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 project is located adjacent to fully functioning patient clinical noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals Bidders are expected to prepare their bid to include all 112 Rainbow Industrial Drive areas and Contractors must have significant experience in must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. necessary material, labor, bonds, permits, overhead, profit, Rainbow City, AL 35906 working in a Hospital clinical environment and have knowledge Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be taxes, insurance, etc. costs. It is not the City’s obligation to Business Address and experience with implementation, monitoring, and properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on bring mistakes/omissions in bid to bidder’s attention. If after maintaining Infection Control and Interim Life Safety Measures. August 27, 2020 will be returned unopened. bid opening, a bidder determines he has a mistake in bid, he BT07/16/2020 may seek withdrawal of his bid without forfeiting his bond, if ______PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS: Fire Alarm Work the request is in writing within three (3) work days after the bid Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A, of the Code of opening, and is accompanied by clear and convincing evidence NOTICE OF COMPLETION must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, of the mistake. Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A must include with their bid, evidence of licensure as required In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in by the act, by including with the bid submittal, a valid State Fire All cashier’s checks or bid bonds will be returned immediately notice is hereby given that GKL Companies, Inc, Contractor, has pre-qualification submittal. Marshal’s permit. after bids are checked and tabulated to all except the three completed the Contract for Construction of Imax Theater Reroof (3) lowest bona fide bidders. Bid bonds shall be returned to at the McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center for Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre- D. PRE-BID CONFERENCE the three (3) lowest bona fide bidders when the contract is the State of Alabama and the City of Birmingham, Owner(s), qualification process and that have been approved will be A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 10, signed and performance and payment bonds and insurance and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the site of the work. Meet at the UAB are furnished by the successful bidder. If award is not made All persons having any claim of labor, materials, or otherwise in Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Highlands 3rd Floor elevator lobby adjacent to the Emergency within fifteen (15) days after bid opening, all bid guarantees connection with this project should immediately notify Stephen Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, August 3, Department. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime will be returned except for those of the potentially successful Ward & Associates, Inc. 128 Jetplex Circle Madison, AL 35758 2020 after which no further requests will be considered. contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference. bidders. If after sixty (60) days, no award has been made, all (Architect). bids shall be rejected and the potentially successful bidder’s Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be BT07/16/2020 guarantee will be returned unless the bidder agrees in writing GKL Companies, Inc obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. ______to a time extension. If a time extension is effected, bidder Contractor may substitute any cashier’s check for a satisfactory bid The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify INVITATION TO BID bond. 112 Rainbow Industrial Drive responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative Rainbow City, AL 35906 to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime Sealed bids for REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND Any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid shall not be Business Address contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre- DEMOLITION OF THE FORMER BANKS SCHOOL 721 86th assignable without prior written consent of the City. Under no qualification, no later than August 7, 2020 by 5:00 PM Central Street, South Birmingham, AL 35206, will be received by the conditions, shall the contract be assigned to an unsuccessful BT07/16/2020 Time. City Architect in Conference Room 215 Birmingham City Hall, bidder whose bid was rejected as non-responsive and/or non- ______ADVERTISE WITH THE TIMES PAGE 24 The Birmingham Times JULY 16-22, 2020

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