Magic City Mondays

This week, Eunice is joined by the City's Public Information Officer Chanda Temple and two StrongHER nominees Becky Wright and Tameka Holmes. The ladies tell us about their respective organizations and how they remained active throughout the community during the pandemic. Find out more about the Meals on Wheels initiative and the Community Care Development Network by following the City of Birmingham on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

On this week's episode, we kick off Women's History Month with two dynamic women in Birmingham making their mark on their respective fields. Eunice Elliot sits down with UAB Professor and renowned Egyptologist Sarah Parcak and legal superstar Sara Williams Davis, Esq. The two women tell us how they managed to find their way to their respective careers and how being a woman has helped them be better at their jobs. Tap in and check us out!

On this episode, we're closing out Black History Month with a show focused on Birmingham's rich legacy of black entrepreneurship. Eunice Elliot walks us through a conversation with Denise Gilmore, Senior Director of the Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity and Elijah Davis, Strategic Growth Manager of Urban Impact. We get an update on the renovations to the AG Gaston Motel and a history lesson about LR and Birmingham's Own Black Wall Street, 4th Avenue North.

Our episode today is all about DNA. We're joined by Birmingham native Simone Jones, the Director of Business Analytics for African Ancestry DNA. We're also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Acclinate, a new Biotech company in the area. Our host, Eunice Elliot, has a great conversation with the both of them about the origins of both companies and a little but about the importance of knowing where you come from and participating in biomedical research.

On this episode of the podcast, we've got the Mayor back. Glad to see him fully recovered from his battle with COVID-19. We're also joined by Deon Gordon, the CEO of Tech Birmingham. We start off with a bit of a recap on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. We then take a bit of a deep dive on the future of Birmingham's growing tech scene.

On this episode of the Magic City Spotlight, we've switched things up a bit. As we wish Mayor Woodfin a speedy recovery from his battle with COVID-19, Eunice speaks to the man behind some of the Magic in the Magic City. Chief Strategist Ed Fields joins the show this week to talk to us a bit about what the city's planning for 2021.

Birmingham is a city with a rich history and glowing legacy. This week we're joined by two people that are responsbile for continuing to document that legacy and tell Birmingham's story, the City's Head of Communications Rick Journey and the City's Chief Storyteller Edward Bowser. Also, we're talking to Dee Reed, a Program Director for the non- profit organization Woke Vote, about various ways that the fight for equal voting rights is still underway. Happy Holidays!!!

This week, Eunice is joined by the city's Public Information Officer Chanda Temple. The ladies go through a number of topics related to the city. They discuss 311 and the ways citizens have been using it. Chanda breaks down the Woodfin Administration's values. Last but definitely not least, they discuss the D.U.M.M.Y (Dumping Ugly Mess In My Yard) program. This episode is full of good information about the city.

On this episode, we're joined by journalist, author, and podcast host Roy S. Johnson and our very own Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith. We begin by discussing the new podcast "Unjustifiable" hosted by Roy S. Johnson. The podcast discusses the death of 20-year-old Bonita Carter at the hands of a Birmingham Police Department Officer in 1979. As this conversation had many parallels to protests and conversations of today, Chief Smith joins in to lead us through the ways the Birmingham PD keeps us safe in 2020 and beyond.

On this episode, the Mayor is joined by Eunice Elliot, Attorney Eric Guster, and the city's Executive Assistant for Government Affairs Tiffanie Thompson. We start off discussing the Super Tuesday Election and the question of absentee ballots. From there we get info about the Pardons for Progress program and discuss the Ensley/Ramsay McCormick development.

Welcome to Season 2! On this episode, we kick off the season by introducing a new host of the show, the lovely and talented Eunice Elliot! Eunice and Mayor Woodfin are joined by Attorney Joyce Vance to discuss the ins and outs of voting in this upcoming election. By the end of this episode you should know how to find your polling place, what you need to do to vote, what is and isn't allowed at the polls, and even a little history and context around the Electoral College.

In our first remote episode of Magic City Mondays, we're joined by Dr. Anthony C. Hood and Dr. Josh Carpenter to discuss #BhamStrong, an effort by the city to help small business and entrepreneurs stay afloat during the COVID crisis. We also discuss the 5% raise for City Employees. Last, but not least, we have a FIRST on the podcast...you don't want to miss it.

This episode is packed with useful information. We're joined by Tene Dolphin, who shares with us an exciting opportunity for local business owners. We also discuss the StrongHer campaign and the #ReadWithWoodfin book series. Also, MARCH 1st is the deadline for FAFSA and Birmingham Promise applications to be submitted! March 1st! Let all the BCS high school seniors in your life know!

On this episode we're joined by Alicia Lumpkin, one of the city employees spearheading the DUMMY (Dumping Ugly Mess in My Yard) that targets illegal dumping across the city. We're letting you know how to dispose of your unwanted trash and talking about the efforts underway to keep Birmingham Beautiful. Also, we'll be discussing the legacy of Kobe Bryant, Bad Boys 3, and Popeye's Chicken new fashion line. This one's informative and hilarious. You don't want to miss it.

This week's episode kicks off with two major updates on the Birmingham Promise. Also on we're joined by Jonathan Porter, the Chairman of the 2021 World Games. He stops by to chat with us about what we can expect to see at the 2021 World Games in Birmingham. We also discuss Pardons for Progress, Crime, Employment, and a number of other issues affecting our city.

On this episode, we're joined by the city's head storyteller, Edward Bowser. We go through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the last year and have a serious discussion on the state of hip-hop. Also, we're joined by a VERY VERY VERY special guest for our "Dear Birmingham" segment, with a message of hope for us all this holiday season. See you in 2020!

On this episode, we have Darlene Wilson, a member of the newly formed City of Birmingham Small Business Council joining us to discuss their impact on the city. We also have exciting news about Birmingham's new rideshare service and an opportunity that could change tens of thousands of lives in the city. Check us out!

On this week's episode of Magic City Mondays, we're joined by two special guests. Uche Bean, from the city's Office of Social Justice & Racial Equity, and Tiffanie Thompson, from the city's Office of Governmental Affairs, join us and make sure they let us know how we can find out what the "Big Picture" is for Birmingham today and for the future. They had a lot of fun with us on this show and we had a great discussion.

On this week's episode of Magic City Mondays, we sit down with the city's Chief of Police to discuss public safety and crime reduction. We also discuss our favorite roles by the late John Witherspoon, Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming show, and our favorite Thanksgiving foods.

This Bonus Episode of Magic City Mondays is the captured audio from last week's event at the Crossplex, "Awaken." This conversation between Mayor Woodfin and the first Black mayor of Birmingham, Dr. Richard Arrington, speaks not only to the history and powerful legacy of the "Magic City," but also to the future of our great city.