HAPPY EARTH DAY
HAPPY EARTH DAY! As we celebrate Earth Day, we recognize that the health of our planet is tied to our collective actions as citizens. At the heart of environmental protection…
The Empowered Alabama Project is LIVE
The Empowered Alabama Project is your digital connection to the fight to protect our communities and push back against the harmful policies being passed in Montgomery. Join the Project to…
Democracy on the Line
Editor’s Note: This blog is a special edition piece written by Margaret Huang, the president and chief executive officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center, during the days leading up…
Voices: She Well Read
Editor’s Note: This Voices series is an opportunity to learn more about the creators and changemakers in Alabama who are using their talents to make a difference in their community.…
Voices: Amberly “Bambie” Harris
Editor’s Note: This Voices series is an opportunity to learn more about the creators and changemakers in Alabama who are using their talents to make a difference in their community.…
Voices: The Flourish
Editor’s Note: This Voices series is an opportunity to learn more about the creators and changemakers in Alabama who are using their talents to make a difference in their community.…
Sittin’ Around the Table: A Conversation with Greater Birmingham Ministries
Alabama Forward sat down with some of its partners to discuss their objectives for the upcoming session. These organizations are paying close attention to how our state leaders engage topics on race,…
Voices: Lessons Learned at BSC and Beyond
My period as a music major at Birmingham-Southern College lasted about one week. After my first music theory course with Dr. Hindman, I realized I was in way over my…
Sittin’ Around the Table: A Conversation with Dillon Nettles, ACLU of Alabama
Alabama Forward sat down with some of its partners to discuss their objectives for the upcoming session. These organizations are paying close attention to how our state leaders engage topics…
Sittin’ Around the Table: A Conversation with Akiesha Anderson, Alabama Arise
Alabama Forward sat down with some of its partners to discuss their objectives for the upcoming session. These organizations are paying close attention to how our state leaders engage topics…
Black History Month Doesn’t End Here
Black History Month has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean good learning and the pursuit of knowledge regarding Blackness is over. Every year during this time, lecturers, speakers,…
6 Upcoming Events for All Poets, Writers, & Lovers of Literature
Poets, writers, and lovers of literature in Alabama are in for a treat this March as there are several exciting events lined up. From workshops and open mic nights to…
February Newsletter: New shirts, events, and more!
Sign up for our Shake the Field newsletters, delivered directly to your inbox every month. Shop our new store! We have new shirts featuring original artwork from the Caregiver Road Trip album!…
Shop the new Shake the Field store, and support the movement!
We're continuing to expand Shake the Field, and as part of that growth, we're excited to announce our new online store! With 15 different designs to choose from and a…
January Newsletter: Our voting rights are under attack!
Sign up for our Shake the Field newsletters, delivered directly to your inbox every month. More locations announced on the Road to Democracy! Ahead of the Supreme Court decision in…
Monday Motivation: Music for the Holiday Season
As 2022 comes to a close, the Alabama Forward team will be taking the rest of December off to rest and recharge for the new year. As we go home…
A Look Back on 2022 and Onward to 2023
As a project of Alabama Forward, which is nearing the end of its second full year of operations, we'd like to pause to reflect on the work of our broader…
Spotlight Around Town: December 2022
As the year comes to a close, here are a few ideas for upcoming events in Alabama to connect with creators and community members while you’re feeling festive. If you…
Ways to Give to Help Alabama on Giving Tuesday
Since today is Giving Tuesday, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the many non-profit organizations that make up the Alabama Forward table. Beginning in 2020, we now have…
Voices: Tori Nicole
Editor’s Note: This Voices series is an opportunity to learn more about the creators and changemakers in Alabama who are using their talents to make a difference in their community.…
Monday Motivation: Alabama Poet Jason McCall Reads “I’m Glad John Henry Died”
In his latest collection A Man Ain’t Nothin’, Alabama poet Jason McCall explores themes around memory, music, labor, and Blackness. As Alina Stefanescu wrote in her review, “Using sweat as…
Voices: Fighting for Voting Rights and Embodying Democracy
This guest opinion column was originally published on AL.com. Last month the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Washington, D.C. for Merrill vs. Milligan, a case challenging…
Spotlight Around Town: November 12-20
Thank goodness it’s Friday AND the election season is finally over! If you’re exhausted from the past few weeks, months (heck, years), then now is a good time to take…
Lowndes County History Featured in New Film
A new documentary about the role that Lowndes County, Alabama played in building power for Black communities in the South will be released next month on December 2. Directed by…
Vigils for Death Penalty Victims
The death penalty is a barbaric and violent act by the state that needs to end, but until it does, this month may see the most executions in a single…
Ways to Get Help in Alabama on Election Day
As a voter this election day, it is important for you to know your rights. You should be able to cast your ballot no matter what. If you are facing…
Monday Motivation: Music to Vote to
Editor’s Note: Tomorrow is Election Day, and we know polls may be busy. Thankfully, DJ Fergg stepped in to provide a banging playlist to listen to while you wait in…
Guide: A Checklist Before You Go Vote on Tuesday
As Election Day draws near, it can be helpful to refresh your memory on how to vote, where to go, and what to bring, as well as what your rights…
Trap Democracy Coming to Huntsville and Birmingham This Weekend
This Friday and Saturday night, Shake the Field will be hosting two Trap Democracy Festival events in Huntsville and Birmingham. These shows will be an opportunity to bring people out…
Monday Motivation: Music That Can Take You to Space
Happy Halloween and welcome to our new Shake the Field blog! While there are many challenges living in a state like Alabama, there’s also a lot of beauty, creativity, and…