Monday, April 22: IN PERSON, Jim Spearman, Alabama Democratic Party

Monday, April 22: IN PERSON, HARBERT CENTER: Our own Jim Spearman, former Executive Director, Alabama Democratic Party, will talk about the party: history, present, and does it have a future.  Jim is as knowledgeable about the party as anyone in the state with the exception of maybe half a dozen people. And they ain’t talking! […]

Monday, April 29: IN PERSON: Dr. Keith Anderton, retired diplomat

Monday, April 29: IN PERSON, HARBERT CENTER:  Dr. Keith Anderton, retired diplomat, U. S. Department of State.  Thanks to member Frank McPhillips for recommending Keith.  Keith is a Birmingham native, graduate of Princeton University (A.B. in Physics, 1982), with an M.A. in Astrophysics from Harvard University (1985), and a Ph.D. in the History of Science […]

Feb 9, 2026: Jeff Traywick

February 9: Jeff Traywick, Economic Development Advisor for Jefferson County will be with us next week to talk about a number of new and exciting projects across Jefferson County, including the re-development of the Powell Avenue Steam Plant.

Mar 2, 2026: Jack Drake

March 2: YMBC Member and legendary trial lawyer Jack Drake to discuss his new book, “Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey through Law, Liberty and Civil Rights.”

Mar 30, 2026: John Northrup

YMBC Member and Candidate for the Democratic nomination for Public Service Commission, Place One, John Northrup.