News and Insights

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

Brian Fields II is the first Birmingham Promise student to graduate from Auburn University, and he has focused hard on making the most of his time in college. “My time

Update: Angel Pine is now Communications Coordinator for the UAB Department of Pediatrics. Way to go!  After a rocky start at college, Angel Pine recognized that Birmingham Promise was offering