Breast Cancer Awareness: African American Women & Breast Cancer
African American Women & Breast Cancer African American women face both disproportionate exposures to breast carcinogens and the highest risk of serious health impacts from the disease. We’ve put together a fact sheet to help you understand the current stats, product types to avoid, and chemicals of concern. Facts Globally: Breast cancer affects more women…
58th Memorial Observance of the Church Bombing, Sept. 15th
Please join us on September 15th for the 58th memorial observance of the church bombing. Service will start at 10 a.m. CST. Guest minister Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, IL will be joining us.
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects the body’s red blood cells. It occurs when a child receives two sickle cell genes—one from each parent. In someone living with this disease, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”. When sickled red blood…
Revelation Church Ministries hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Revelation Church Ministries will host a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All people ages 12 years and up are invited to come whether they are uninsured, have Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance.
Mastercard looking to make Birmingham “the civil rights destination” with tourism strategy partnership
[ARTICLE] From the Mastercard Newsroom: Monuments, not just markers: Saving Birmingham’s civil rights landmarks [VIDEO] Mastercard: In Solidarity with Birmingham Webinar Replay
YWCA of Central Alabama hosts back to school COVID vaccine fair
The YWCA of Central Alabama is hosting a back-to-school COVID vaccine fair on August 4th and August 25th. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered free of cost to those who come to the fair. The first shots will be administered on August 4th and the second shots will be given on August 25th. The fair…
Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan starts on Monday, Feb. 8th
According to Alabama Public Health, Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan starts on Monday, February 8th, 2021. Here is a list of people who are eligible for vaccination in this phase: 1. Health care workers and first responders, as before 2. People age 65 and older 3. Frontline essential workers as follows: • Corrections officers • Food and…
SSBC included in WHO’s Global Initiative to end cervical cancer
The World Health Organization recently launched its global initiative to end cervical cancer. The launch kicked off with a live stream event that featured speakers, leaders, physicians, and survivors around the globe. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was featured in the section highlighting the U.S.
Best practices and precautions around coronavirus heading into flu season
Dear Sixteenth Street Family and Friends: There are several questions and concerns circulating regarding the appropriate precautionary measures around the coronavirus and the influenza flu as news of these health threats continue to develop. Below are some of the best practices and basic precautions based on the latest guidance from the Center for Disease Control…
Response to COVID-19
All tours and services have been temporarily suspended due to recommendations for the COVID-19 pandemic. Please LIKE and check our Facebook page for updates and daily words of encouragement! May God be with you and your loved ones during this time. We love you and hope to see you soon! Connect with us on Facebook!…