The Steel City Legacy Gala transformed WorkPlay into an unforgettable evening of fashion, community, live entertainment, scholarships, and celebrating Birmingham’s changemakers. Continue reading Steel City Legacy Gala Brings Fashion, Purpose and Community to Birmingham
Attending Sloss Tech this week? TechBirmingham’s Jarrod Stisher shares practical advice on networking, goal setting, and making the most of Birmingham’s premier technology conference.
Continue reading Sloss Tech Starts This Week: Here’s How to Make the Most of Birmingham’s Biggest Tech Conference
The Modern Standard CEO Nicole S. Daniel will be honored at the 2026 Steel City Legacy Gala, celebrating leadership, community impact, philanthropy, and service in Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading Nicole S. Daniel to Be Honored at the 2026 Steel City Legacy Gala
Caesarae Lewis is helping entrepreneurs take the guesswork out of business funding. As founder of CFS Global, he teaches business owners how to build business credit, access capital, and create long-term financial success. In this inspiring feature, Lewis shares why becoming “bankable” may be the most important investment an entrepreneur can make. Continue reading Bankable: How Caesarae Lewis Is Helping Millennial Entrepreneurs Build Businesses That Last
Urban Social is back on May 30, bringing together some of the city’s favorite creatives, influencers, food lovers, and trendsetters for an unforgettable afternoon packed with flavor, fun, and community. Continue reading Urban Social Is Back And Round 2 Is Bigger Than Ever
Our CEO, Nicole Sade’, has officially taken home a first place journalism award during the Alabama Media Professionals award ceremony for her feature story. Continue reading The Modern Standard Is Officially an Award-Winning Publication
Fashion designer Perry Varner is transforming Birmingham’s creative scene with HIM Fashion Week, an innovative platform spotlighting menswear, culture, and community impact. Discover his journey, vision, and what’s next. Continue reading Perry Varner Is Redefining Men’s Fashion in Birmingham Through HIM Fashion Week
Young Black founder Alessandra Kennedy is transforming how we discover food with her real-time app, Street Eatz. Learn how she blended tech, culture, and culinary innovation to reshape the food truck industry—and inspire a new generation of millennial entrepreneurs. Continue reading How Street Eatz Is Disrupting Food Culture: Inside Alessandra Kennedy’s Journey as a Young Black Tech Founder
Crystal Harris’s journey with Nya Nya Couture is a testament to the power of creativity and boldness in fashion. Her designs go beyond clothing, shaping identity and confidence. From limited resources to crafting her unique style, Harris built a legacy of empowerment in an industry that often offers few clear paths. Continue reading THE WOMAN WHO TURNED FASHION INTO A LANGUAGE: THE CRYSTAL HARRIS STORY
A. Nichel’s masterful portraits transcend mere imitation, capturing the essence of her subjects with unparalleled emotion and precision. Her journey from a young observer to a celebrated artist is a testament to the power of talent and storytelling. Continue reading When a Portrait Speaks: How A. Nichel Turns Faces Into Living Stories
After surviving a devastating accident and multiple surgeries, Cindy Mutti turned her healing journey into purpose by creating Just Because Love Does, a luxury bamboo sleepwear brand rooted in dignity, comfort, and faith. Continue reading Turning Pain Into Purpose: How Cindy Mutti Built Just Because Love Does After Surviving Medical Trauma
In an industry where young Black women are still underrepresented especially in digital media, brand strategy, and leadership roles within sports, Jennings isn’t just participating, she’s building, leading, opening doors, and making sure she doesn’t walk through them alone. Continue reading Creating Her Own Seat at the Table: How Joidon Jennings Is Changing the Game in Sports Media
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