Program for Birmingham Student Leaders Celebrates Black History Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In celebration of Black History Month, Bright House Networks and Vulcan Park and Museum will present Living Legends of Birmingham’s Leadership, a student forum to discuss and honor Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr. the first African American Mayor of the City of Birmingham. The event will be held at Vulcan Park and Museum on February 19 beginning at 10 a.m.
The first annual Living Legends of Birmingham’s Leadership program gives students from Ramsay and Wenonah High Schools a glimpse into the campaigns, elections, and administration that highlighted Dr. Arrington’s 20 years as Mayor of Birmingham. Amad Ward of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will lead the discussion, and students will also have the opportunity to ask Dr. Arrington questions regarding the successes and challenges he faced during his term. Bright House Networks will also present a video archiving the history of Dr. Arrington’s tenure as Mayor and featuring special moments during his political life.
Birmingham City Councilors Jay Roberson and Steven Hoyt will each present Dr. Arrington a proclamation on behalf of the Council for his service to the City of Birmingham. Other elected officials and community leaders will be on hand to celebrate this day with Dr. Arrington.
