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Sparked by his maternal grandfather’s death, Markelle Scott developed a passion early on for a career in cancer research. Birmingham Promise helped put him on a path to make that

Growing up in Birmingham, twins Davon and Javon Young had every intention of getting a college degree. But they didn’t know exactly how. They spent most of their childhood in

This September, Birmingham Promise proudly welcomed 45 new interns, all seniors from Birmingham City Schools, into placements across the city. From courtrooms to nonprofits to tech companies, these students are

Torey Kelly’s story is one of redemption and resilience. After completing his freshman year of college, he faced an unexpected setback. Without stable housing, he returned home to reconsider his

Birmingham Promise has been selected to receive a grant from the KPMG U.S. Foundation as part of a program promoting education, mental well-being and vibrant communities. Birmingham Promise will receive

As a 2022 graduate of Ramsay High School, Daniel Stanley was blessed with many options for college. He was offered band scholarships to several out-of-state historically black colleges. Just on