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This week's cover of The Birmingham Times highlights this weekend's annual #HBCU matchup, featuring stories from local writers about what the Classic means to them. #MagicCityClassic #Birmingham #BirminghamPeople @MagicCtClassic wp.me/p3Qa3v-DFB

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and several city officials addressed the Saturday night shootings near Legion Field during a press conference late Sunday afternoon at the Birmingham Police Department headquarters. #MagicCityClassic @cityofbhamal wp.me/p3Qa3v-DGY

History Shows Us That When Black Folk Get Out and Vote, Things Can Change: "#Alabama offers one of the clearest examples of how #Black voters can shape election results," writes Samuel P. Martin, publisher of The Birmingham Times. #Vote #MidtermElections wp.me/p3Qa3v-DH7

Multiple people were injured in a #shooting near Legion Field in #Birmingham on Saturday after the end of the 85th annual Magic City Classic. At least one victim has died. The condition of other eight injured is unknown. wp.me/p3Qa3v-DGK

The City of #Birmingham’s Office of Public Affairs hosted AWAKEN 2026: Passing the Torch on Friday at the Carver Theatre. The annual tribute, held during Magic City Classic Week, honors foot soldiers and activists of 1963 #FootSoldiers #CivilRights wp.me/p3Qa3v-DGw

Longtime rivals Alabama A&M and Alabama State will compete today in the 85th annual Magic City Classic. This huge matchup will take at Legion Field, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. #Birmingham #MagicCityClassic wp.me/p3Qa3v-DGk

Happy Magic City Classic Weekend! If you are looking for what to do and where to go, check out Magic City Classic Guide at magiccityclassicguide.com. Add it to the homepage of your phone and use it all weekend long! #MagicCityClassic @MagicCtClassic

After just one #Classic weekend experience, Birmingham writer Carla Jean Whitley says it is clear to see why the Magic City Classic is #Birmingham’s biggest event and one of the biggest Classics in the country. @MagicCtClassic wp.me/p3Qa3v-DG7

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is celebrating the state’s 14 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Historically Black: An Exhibit Honoring Alabama’s HBCU Legacy. #HBCU #BCRI #CivilRights @bhamcivilrights wp.me/p3Qa3v-DGb

The early childhood #development program #Birmingham #Talks by Small Magic is featured in a newly released book highlighting leaders across the nation who are implementing bold #solutions. @Rotary wp.me/p3Qa3v-DFX

"The #Classic is a group hug, a mutual embrace, between two historic universities, city government, high schools, and as many as four generations of university alumni across the nation," writes Ed Fields, an #ASU alumnus and advisor for the @cityofbhamal. wp.me/p3Qa3v-DFB

Through Story Quest, a collection of #educational kits now available at North Shelby Library, children can explore #STEM, career opportunities and practical life skills through #storytelling and hands-on activities — all at no checkout cost. wp.me/p3Qa3v-DFc

Gerald Brooks Jr. co-founded Serious Injury Law Firm, which specializes in personal injury law, in 2013. The goal was to enrich communities while also giving up-and-coming #minority #attorneys a training ground where they can show up as their full selves. wp.me/p3Qa3v-DFn

More than 30,000 fans filled Birmingham’s Legion Field for a free concert headlined by Baton Rouge rapper Boosie BadAzz. The event closed out the year’s Safe Summer Concert Series with an evening of local talent, hip-hop and community. @BOOSIEOFFICIAL wp.me/p3Qa3v-DEE

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Alabama voters will have a chance to cast their ballots for state, district and local candidates. These are the candidates running for office in local and statewide elections. #AlabamaGovernor #MidtermElections #Candidates wp.me/p3Qa3v-DER

“Building Memory,” a new art exhibit by #architecture students from @AuburnU, is now open in the Central Library’s 4th Floor Gallery. The #exhibition debuted on October 20, and will be open through December 31. @bpl wp.me/p3Qa3v-DEA

After a week off, Miles College Golden Bears will return to action today hosting Central State. The kickoff for this Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game will be at 2 p.m. #MilesCollege @GoldenBearsofMC wp.me/p3Qa3v-DDA

Gospel music legend CeCe Winans brought her powerful vocals and message of faith to Birmingham Wednesday, delivering an evening of worship that showcased the enduring influence of her music and marked a milestone in her career. #CeceWinans #BJCC #Worship wp.me/p3Qa3v-DEm

A Classic Tradition: The History, Culture & Legacy of the Magic City Classic was unveiled Thursday on the second floor of #Birmingham City Hall. The free #exhibition features archival #photographs and historical images spanning the 1950s to the present. wp.me/p3Qa3v-DEb

Homeownership can build wealth and provide stability, but buying before you are financially prepared can turn an #asset into a source of stress. Before you start touring #houses, Dr. Stephanie Yates offers questions you should ask yourself. #MoneyMatters wp.me/p3Qa3v-DDH