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
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
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