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By: Pollstar Staff
In honor of Black History Month, Pollstar is spotlighting seminal live performances by Black artists every weekday throughout February. With a deep, rich tradition of transcendent and powerful performers across genres and the ages, we are well aware we can only scratch the surface of so many thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of brilliant Black performance. In fact, any one genre by itself, be it jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop, blues, rock, classical, house, techno, country, house, reggae and more, could easily fill this one list. Therefore, in this series, we aim to hit on a variety of music from different periods and sounds to help put into perspective the depth and range of so many incredible performances that have deeply enriched our culture and lives.
By: Pollstar Staff
In honor of Black History Month, Pollstar is spotlighting seminal live performances by Black artists every weekday throughout February. With a deep, rich tradition of transcendent and powerful performers across genres and the ages, we are well aware we can only scratch the surface of so many thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of brilliant Black performance. In fact, any one genre by itself, be it jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop, blues, rock, classical, house, techno, country, house, reggae and more, could easily fill this one list. Therefore, in this series, we aim to hit on a variety of music from different periods and sounds to help put into perspective the depth and range of so many incredible performances that have deeply enriched our culture and lives.
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has raised more than $1 million towards his re-election over the past five months, according to a recent campaign finance report.
Woodfin, who formally launched his bid for a second term during a rally on Saturday, has so far raised $1,003,783, according to the report. Of that amount, the mayor raised $253,941 in January from more than 500 people who donated in amounts ranging from $25,000 to $1.
The next scheduled election for Birmingham mayor is Tuesday, August 24, with a runoff, if needed, on Oct. 5. Challengers for the seat are beginning to line up. Last month, Birmingham businessman Chris Woods and Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales announced they were planning to run. Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell is likely to announce soon and Birmingham City Councilor Steven Hoyt has also said he plans to run.
Ex-Mayor William Bell says he’ll run again against Birmingham Mayor Woodfin
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
Outgoing Birmingham Mayor William Bell (left) and incoming mayor Randall Woodfin watch action during the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (Mark Almond/AL.com File)
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“I’m running,” Bell said. “I’m trying not to get ahead of myself.”
Bell said he plans a formal event and announcement for Feb. 26.
He said he has filed paperwork with the Jefferson County Probate Office and the Alabama Secretary of State as he works out the plan for his campaign.
“I’m in the exploratory phase right now,” Bell said.