A Community in Crisis: Urgency and Hope in Birmingham
By Bill Day In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, and across cities in the United States, communities are gripped by a crisis of violence and despair. Shocking statistics and heart-wrenching stories paint a grim picture: every week, another young life is brutally cut short by senseless violence. This cycle, fueled by diss music and street […]
Proposal for Equitable Contracting
Black Contractors Take a Stand for Economic Justice: Court Hearing Set to Address Disparities in HUB Spending
BREAKING NEWS! Judge recuses himself from Birmingham Amphitheater lawsuit! Tune in for exclusive interviews with BCAAC President Jarrod Sims and lead attorneys Richard Rice and Johnathan Austin as they share their thoughts and analysis on this controversial case. Don’t miss this special report and what it means for the Black contracting community! #BCN #BlackContractorNews #BirminghamAmphitheater […]
Black Contractor Association – Alabama Chapter Seeks Injunction on Amphitheater Project, Demands Economic Justice
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Black contractors sue, ask for halt to construction of Birmingham amphitheater
By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com An industry trade group advocating for Black contractors is seeking to halt construction of the downtown Birmingham amphitheater just days before its ceremonial groundbreaking. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday, the Black Contractors Association of Alabama alleges that the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex Authority failed to comply with an […]
BJCC TO AWARD $46 MILLION CONTRACT FOR BIRMINGHAM AMPHITHEATER; SITEWORK BEGINS
BIRMINGHAM REAL-TIME NEWS [1] Published: May. 02, 2024, 5:35 p.m | Updated: May. 02, 2024, 7:06 p.m. This is the latest rendering of the Star Amphitheater. Site work is already under way on the 9,000-seat venue in downtown Birmingham near Protective Stadium.Contributed By […]
Exciting Announcement!
Attention all construction enthusiasts, professionals, and entrepreneurs! We’re thrilled to unveil the launch of a groundbreaking news platform that’s set to revolutionize the industry: The Black Contractors News (BCN)! What is BCN, you ask? Well, it’s not just your average news source. It’s a dynamic and dedicated platform that shines a spotlight on the remarkable […]
9 Organizations for Black Contractors, Builders, Engineers, and Architects
9 Organizations for Black Contractors, Builders, Engineers, and Architects These organizations strive to support and level the playing field for minorities working in construction, engineering, architecture, and other trades. By Deirdre Mundorf For decades, even centuries, Black workers have been underrepresented in the construction industry. According to information shared by the Construction Employers Association in 2023, Black workers […]
Woodfin says if anti-DEI bill passes, he would urge athletes to leave Alabama.
By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.comBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin took a social media jab this morning at Alabama legislators who introduced a bill prohibiting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and the sponsorship of “any diversity, equity and inclusion program” in Alabama public schools and universities. “Although I’m the biggest Bama fan, I have no problem organizing […]
