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By Michael Sznajderman
Alabama NewsCenter
For 25 years, small groups of Birmingham-area teens, from different races and different backgrounds, have met – one Sunday afternoon each month – to talk about issues of privilege, prejudice and social inequity.
The gatherings go by the name PEACE Birmingham – for “People Engaged in A Cultural Exchange.”
It’s a quiet initiative that many people in the Birmingham area don’t know about. But for the students and adults who’ve participated over the past quarter century, the impact has been life-altering.
“It is such a great program,” said Seth Green, who participated in PEACE Birmingham some 20 years ago while in high school. Now a senior engineer at Alabama Power, Green recently became reengaged in the initiative as a volunteer adviser.
49ers promote Ryans to defensive coordinator; McDaniel elevated to offensive coordinator
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Defensive quality control coach DeMeco Ryans works with the linebackers including Brock Coyle (50) and Donavin Newsom (48) during a San Francisco 49ers team practice in Santa Clara, Calif. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Mike McDaniel, left, was elevated to offensive coordinator while DeMeco Ryans is the new defensive coordinator.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Houston Texans inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) celebrates with free safety Danieal Manning (38) after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati. The Texans rallied to score in the final minute of the game for a 20-19 victory over the Bengals.Smiley N. Pool / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less