Fellowship Gatherings
Information sessions, mentor conversations, workshops, and showcases connected to The Reginald Swanson Fellowship.
Gather · Learn · Create · Serve
Community events where the humanities come alive.
BBYM brings young adults, families, elders, scholars, churches, educators, artists, and civic partners together to learn from our heritage and turn shared knowledge into community action.
Upcoming calendar
Come learn and build with us.
Our calendar will feature BBYM programs and selected community opportunities that advance education, culture, leadership, financial knowledge, and public service.
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New event announcements are coming soon.
There are no scheduled events posted at this time. Please check back soon or contact BBYM to receive information about upcoming gatherings and partnership opportunities.
Contact BBYM for event informationWhat to expect
Community learning in many forms
BBYM events are designed to move knowledge beyond the classroom and into relationships, public projects, and practical community development.
Public Humanities Programs
Lectures, exhibitions, reading circles, storytelling, oral histories, cultural dialogues, and digital-archive activities.
Financial Literacy Workshops
Practical sessions on budgeting, economics, business, investing, entrepreneurship, and building community wealth.
Youth and Family Learning
Reading, writing, college readiness, technology, leadership, and intergenerational educational experiences.
Heritage and Community Events
Programs that honor Birmingham-Bessemer history, African-American culture, churches, elders, artists, and local institutions.
Partner Convenings
Gatherings where educators, ministries, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders can develop community-centered projects.
Our event philosophy
The community is not merely an audience.
BBYM events invite residents to contribute knowledge, preserve memory, exchange ideas, develop skills, and help shape the work. Participation should create relationships and results that remain after the event ends.
- Community-centeredDesigned with residents and local institutions, not simply delivered to them.
- IntergenerationalConnecting the wisdom of elders with the imagination and energy of emerging leaders.
- EducationalEvery gathering should deepen knowledge, practical ability, or cultural understanding.
- Action-orientedIdeas should lead toward projects, partnerships, service, and institution building.
Community begins by bringing people together.
Connect with BBYM and help create meaningful public programs for Birmingham and Bessemer.
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