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A community activist, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Sonya McKinstry does it all and is a decorated socialite from Tuscaloosa.

Wife, mother, mentor, and coach, Erin Holderfer-Kightlinger is a woman that has a passion for being a positive role model in the community.

Autumn Fuller is a 23-year-old teacher at the Tuscaloosa County High teaching theatre and English. She’s not an ordinary English teacher as she teaches students who don't speak English as their primary language. Autumn sacrificed her planning period so that she could take on another class English Secondary Language students when no one else would.

Pastor Mike Jr. has one of the fastest-growing churches in the United States. He is a multitalented leader who changes the lives of many people through ministry, music, and his philanthropic work in Alabama.

A native of the west end of Tuscaloosa, Jasmine Rainey has a heart for serving the community. She believes that customer service is not something that can be taught. It is developed from within.

Meet Willie Mae Ike Wells, one of the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement in Tuscaloosa.

Spearheading programs that led to the enrollment of more diverse students at the University of Alabama, Meet Dr. Christine Taylor.

For 29 years, Sheryl Threadgill-Matthews has been changing the lives of young people in Wilcox County through her organization BAMA Kids, Inc. Learn more about her journey.

Black History Makers of Alabama is honoring 2022 Miss Alabama Collegiate America. Imani P. Muse is a University of Alabama student who believes that “small acts matter.”

While attending the Capstone, Mr. Pernell along with 4 other students became the first five black players to walk on to the historically segregated Crimson Tide football team.