🌱 The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's 30 Years + Food Giveaways

Morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Birmingham Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Becoming cloudy and warmer. High: 57 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is celebrating 30 years of preserving the movement's legacy. The Institute has been educating the community about the city's role in the pivotal Civil Rights movement. The Institute also conducts research while partnering with the Smithsonian Institution. Over the next 30 years, the Institute plans to strengthen community partnerships. (BirminghamWatch)
2. Various organizations in Jefferson County have been distributing food in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. Hundreds of county families received food boxes over the weekend at various events. The food boxes are important during a period of record inflation. Donation details are available here. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. A Jefferson County resident has been arrested for sexually assaulting multiple women at local retail stores. Michael Wayne Green, 36 years old, "thrusted" his private parts at women while brushing up against them. Police investigators believe there are likely more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bessemer Police Department. (AL.com)

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Today in Birmingham:

• UAB Toy Drive At University of Alabama At Birmingham (All Day)
• Fall Wordsearch Puzzle At Woodlawn Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Holiday Recipes At West End Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Thanks for the Giving! At Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Half Off Happy Hour At Chuck's Fish Birmingham (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• The Birmingham AL Gun Show is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. (Traderscreek)
• The Alabama Theatre in Birmingham will be performing "Miracle on 34th Street" on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m. Click the link for ticket details. (Vivid SeatsVivid Seats)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.