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April is Autism Awareness Month

16th Street Baptist Church Fundraising Campaign

On Sunday, February 18, 2024, the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham will launch a $7.5 million capital fundraising campaign.

The funds will be used to preserve historic buildings, construct a state-of-the-art visitors and educational center, and support social justice programs.

Pastor, Rev. Arthur Price, Jr, says, "The 16th Street Baptist Church has played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, reminding us of the struggles and sacrifices endured for equality.”

More information about the campaign can be found online at www.16thStreetBaptistChurch/Campaign.org or call 205.251.9402.

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.