National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health for All Pat will introduce us to NAMI, which provides services to those with mental illness and their families. She will provide a brief history of NAMI Baldwin branch and describe the programs and work that they run. She will invite us to join at the bargain rate...

We Danced at Night LGBTQ+ history offers a story of resilience in the challenging times. Prism United is looking to queer ancestry to make a path forward in the current cultural climate. We believe it's a wisdom we can all learn from. Corey Harvard is a poet and singer-songwriter from Grand Bay, Alabama. He is...

A Natural History of the Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico is rich in biodiversity. From Native American communities to today's industrialized Gulf rich in fossil energy resources, we'll explore the region's natural history and current status. Rice's whale, a species found in the Gulf of Mexico and nowhere else in the world, illustrates...

Kelly Qualls BBBS provides mentors for young people, creating a network of support and growth. It helps them make better choices and develop essential life skills. Mentoring helps young people navigate challenges and reach their potential. It allows the mentor to connect with young people and to challenge themselves and develop new skills. The positive...

Federal Government Fundamentals Have you ever wondered if you could pass the Naturalization test without studying? Let’s test our current knowledge and go over basic principles of our government, such as rule of law, hierarchy of laws and separation of powers. Finally, let’s cover our roles as citizens: our rights and responsibilities as "We the...

The Yellowhammer Fund provides support and funding for women seeking care at one of Alabama’s three independent abortion clinics. They engage in policy advocacy, and offer help to low income families, with legal defense, and contraception by mail. Heidi Miller, born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama now lives in Birmingham. She has a BA in...

A History of Trans Liberation Hollyrose will discuss the historical context for Trans people’s existence. She will describe the ways in which the colonial authority has targeted queer and transness, attempting to erase that cultural heritage and remove it from the historical record. She will tie this into current issues and offer instructions for the...

Hate & Extremism in Alabama and the Nation Maya Henson Carey, senior research analyst at the Southern Poverty Law Center, is back to discuss current trends and SPLC’s recent report on the Year in Hate and Extremism. Maya Henson Carey is a research analyst with the SPLC’s Intelligence Project, focusing on the anti-government and anti-student...

Fighting to Protect Fairhope My history of working with great people to effect positive change in Fairhope for nearly half a century. Dean Mosher is a celebrated painter of epic historic paintings. Many hang in national museums and institutions, major universities, National Park Visitor Centers, and the Fairhope Museum of History. Mosher’s work has also appeared...