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Alabama Lawmakers and Coalition Introduce SB 7, an All-Inclusive Voting Rights Bill to Protect Democracy Alabama Lawmakers and Coalition Introduce SB 7, an All-Inclusive Voting Rights Bill to Protect Democracy August 15, 2024 MONTGOMERY, Ala — Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and partners within the Alabama Voting Rights Coalition are proud to announce the filing of the first state votin...

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We are thankful and grateful for our longtime friends and partners at Shades Valley Presbyterian Church.

Why this historic Mountain Brook church is coming down + what's next for the site | Bham Now We spoke with members of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church (USA) to learn more about the church's history, why the building will be demolished and what's next for the site. nw

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/07/federal-judge-considers-challenges-to-alabamas-new-absentee-voting-restrictions.html
Many thanks to our friends and supporters who attended the hearing today. Your presence was greatly appreciated. There is more to come. Stay tuned.

Federal judge considers challenges to Alabama’s new absentee voting restrictions Critics say the law criminalizes work of advocacy groups, churches and volunteers who assist elderly and homebound voters with absentee ballots.

Please attend if you are able.

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Birmingham-area PPC family, you are encouraged to attend this mass meeting to help develop a plan to address the current state of gun violence in our community. Everyone is invited.

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All are invited to celebrate 55 years of serving people, building community, and pursuing justice in the Greater Birmingham area and beyond! Thursday, June 13th, 4-7 pm!

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/05/alabama-inmate-toforest-johnsons-death-sentence-cannot-be-justified-or-allowed-to-stand-says-da.html

Alabama Death Row inmate Toforest Johnson’s conviction ‘cannot be justified,' says DA Toforest Johnson was convicted of capital murder in 1998 for the 1995 death of Jefferson County Deputy William Hardy. He's maintained his innocence and is seeking a new trial.

Birmingham area friends! One last time to show your support for the workers at Mercedes in their effort to unionize. Come out to this event on Sunday from 4-6 pm. Bring your mother!

We will be at the 2nd Chance job fair tomorrow from 10 am - 2 pm working on restoring the vote of those who have been disenfranchised. Come and see us at Boutwell Auditorium.

join us at Rojo today for food, fun, and fellowship. 5-10 pm. A portion of today's sales will benefit our food pantry ministry.

Poor People’s Campaign announces mass assembly and moral march with focus on poverty and low-wage voters leading up to the 2024 General Election - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun Tweet Email Leaders are organizing around an agenda to expand democracy to all people and end the crisis of death by poverty and low wealth, which kills 295,000 people each year. WASHINGTON -– Standing at a podium at the National Press Club, Bishop William J. Barber II, president and senior lectur...

Happy Passover to our Jewish friends and supporters!

Greater Birmingham Ministries Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM) is a multi-faith, multi-racial, multi-generational organization

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Greater Birmingham Ministries Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM) is a multi-faith, multi-racial, multi-generational organization

Congratulations to board member Rev. Clinton Carr, who was recognized by his faith tradition, the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, as one who is making a difference. In addition to pastoring a church and serving on our board, Rev. Carr also works for UAB helping people navigate the idea of becoming a living donor. Thank you, Rev. Carr for your good service to others.

https://campaignlegal.org/press-releases/civil-rights-voting-rights-disability-rights-groups-sue-alabama-over-sb-1s-extreme

Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights Groups Sue Alabama Over SB 1’s Extreme Anti-Voter Restrictions and Penalties Montgomery, Ala. — Today, a coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights organizations sued Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Alabama’s 42 District Attorneys, and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to block Alabama’s recently enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). This law di...

After another successful Mishloach Manot project, TBE Social Action was able to deliver extra Purim snacks to Greater Birmingham Ministries, along with socks from the ongoing Socks & Underwear Drive! Bring your donations to the Shelsky Collection Closet in the Reading Room.

Several GBM staff and board members attended Alabama Arise Legislative Day urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid in Alabama.

Thanks to our board and staff who participated in yesterday’s Stations of the Cross in downtown Birmingham. We stopped and prayed at locations where marginized and vulnerable people are directly impacted such as the court systems, homeless shelters, bus stops, healthcare and financial institutions.

GBM is closed today in observance of Good Friday. You are invited to join us at noon in Linn Park for a pilgrimage through downtown Birmingham for Stations of the Cross.

Alabama Arise Lobby Day. Free to attend. Come and learn about the issues and prepare to speak to your legislator. Registration deadline is Monday.

Legislative Day 2024 Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all. Use the form below to register by March 25. Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to me…

Happy Ramadan to our Muslim friends and supporters!