Magic City Mondays

The Woodfin Administration and Birmingham City Council are driving an unprecedented number of dynamic neighborhood revitalization projects in neighborhoods across Birmingham during one of the most dynamic periods of growth in the city’s recent history. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his special guests as they share, celebrate, and engage this pivotal moment.

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his friends as they discuss money. How to get it, how to keep it, and what the City of Birmingham is doing to ensure the next generation of residents can improve their quality of life and financial futures.

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his friends as they welcome Birmingham City Schools students and their families back for the school year. Learn what the City of Birmingham is doing to support students and families on issues such as mental health, financial literacy, and job opportunities.

Local artists are the life blood of local culture. Many of our local artists go on to national and international fame. Meet many of the people that help make many of your favorite memories in local social spots to performing at your wedding — get the inside scoop on what it is like to be a performing artist in the City of Birmingham.

Entrepreneurs are the unsung heroes of our community. Their courage, innovation, and skills create jobs, products, and services for Birmingham residents. Hear inspiring stories of triumph as well as updates about new programs and resources from city leaders.

In 1995, Andre “3000” Benjamin of the group Outkast proclaimed, “The South Got Something to Say!”  Since then, the South has become dominant in music, film, and publishing. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and friends as they discuss the art of storytelling.

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his friends as they discuss our city's cultural legacy, neighborhood revitalization and financial literacy.

Join Mayor Randall Woodfin, World Games CEO, Nick Sellers, and Opening Ceremonies Executive Producer, Rashada LeRoy, as they offer updates on everything related to World Games!

Hosts Mayor Randall L. Woodfin  Isis Jones Guests Kelvin Datcher, Senior Advisor for Special Projects, City of Birmingham Department of Community Development  Mashonda Taylor, CEO, Woodlawn United  Lisa McCarroll, CEO, Navigate Birmingham  *** Selected Neighborhood Revitalization Partners North Titusville Neighborhood Association – Michael Broadnax, President https://nhsbham.org/ - Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham https://hicaalabama.org/en/home - Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama https://apcsmartneighborhood.com/ - Alabama Power Smart Neighborhood https://www.housingaffordabilitytrust.com/about - Housing Affordability Trust https://www.design-initiative.net/ - Design Initiative https://www.titusvilledevelopment.org/ - Titusville Development Corporation https://www.buildup.work/ - Build UP for Urban Prosperity https://commonthread.org/ - Common Thread https://www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/recreation/ - City of Birmingham Parks and Recreation Memorial Park https://www

The love of a father is like no other! Despite the challenges in our communities we know there are examples of fathers who will work, love, pray, and fight for their children. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and friends as they share stories and resources that will be sure to brighten your day and your family's path to success.

Join Lady Woo, Pastor Thomas Beavers and Frank Barefield of Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and the mother of the eight year old shot on Warrior Rd to tell you about the $25,000 reward being offered in the unsolved shooting case and break the "no snitching" culture. 

This weeks Episode is about leadership. Tune in as Lady Wood talks with Alice Williams, Deputy Director of Community Resources, East Thomas neighborhood association secretary, Everett Ferguson and Thomasine Jackson, President of East Thomas neighborhood association. Tune in!

Birmingham is celebrating 150 years! Tune in to Magic City Spotlight with Lady Woo to hear what's in store, including the Take Pride Where I Reside citywide cleanup campaign.

Join Lady Woo for this weeks episode featuring a conversation with Police Chief Patrick Smith.

Join Lady Woo and this weeks guests as she discusses the Birmingham Promise with Director Rachel Harmon and scholarship recipient Kristin Mayes. 

Catch Mayor Woodfin and Lady Woo as they discuss the budget, Birmingham Promise and more! Magic City Spotlight is here to keep you informed.

Welcome to the Magic City Spotlight! I’m your host, Eunice Elliott. We’ve got a great show for you today, highlighting our Hometown Heroes. We’ve got a special guest here this week.  Firefighter Charles Covington and of course we have the Mayor himself in studio.

On this episode we have some young professionals who are doing great things throughout the city. Alexus Cumbie, is the Founder of Birmingham Literary Vibes, a Lead Digital Strategist at Woke Vote, and a Graduate Student at the University of Alabama earning her Master of Arts in Communication Studies. Tyrin Kirkland, CEO of Fly Forever and a Graduate Student at Clark Atlanta University studying Supply Chain Management. Alana Baumann, is a Business Analyst 2 at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama,  Co-Founder and ½ of  She Well Read, Graduate Student at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Samra Michael,  Birmingham native, Co-Founder and ½ of  She Well Read, Digital Assistant for Martin Retail Group, Founder of Cross Dressin, and a sustainable stylist at Basic. Finally, Mya Jolly (this week's host), is the project coordinator at CBG Strategies, CEO of GH Communications and a MPA Candidate at the University of Alabama Birmingham. 

We are discussing the impact of COVID-19 on local small businesses and the purpose of the Legacy Building Program and it’s 25 year impact. We’ve got some special guests here this week.  Monique Shorts, Manager of Partnerships and Entrepreneurship for the Office of Business  Diversity and Opportunity  within  the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity for the City of Birmingham and Percy Hornbuckle Jr., owner of Magic City Barbershop.

Welcome to the Magic City Spotlight! I’m your host, Eunice Elliott. We’ve got a great show for you today, discussing the upcoming Magic City Classic, the new mask ordinance for Birmingham and the importance of getting vaccinated not just for yourself but for the community as well. We’ve got a special guest here this week. Dr. Lindsey Harris, President of the Alabama State Nurses Association and she’s going to give us an update on where we stand as a state and nation battling the COVID-19 pandemic.