Jeffrey Kelly

I’m an early-career journalist and poet from Birmingham, Alabama.

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BostonGlobe.com •

Is it time for matcha to stop being considered a trend and start being honored as a classic? - The Boston Globe

Magno got into matcha in 2019, when it was gaining popularity in her college community. She said that while it was popular then, it’s everywhere now.“I definitely think there’s such a big community of matcha lovers out there, especially in Boston,” said Leah Magno, a Boston native and social media influencer. “I think it’s booming more than ever.” Every few months, a coffee shop or influencer goes viral for a trendy take on matcha that sends people into a frenzy to get their hands on the finely...
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Nantucket Film Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary

This year’s festival, from June 25-30, is no different in that mission. But this year is the festival’s 30th anniversary. And that has imbued all the planning with a certain thrill.Since 1996, the Nantucket Film Festival has been a place for filmmakers, film lovers, and the Cape Cod community to come together in celebration of cinema. Brabbée said this year’s festival feels like both a celebration and reunion as past festivalgoers, talent, staff members, filmmakers, and community members prepare...
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BAMS Festival expands through new events and continued ‘Momentum’

The series will fold film, fashion, and poetry into this year’s festivities via daily events from Wednesday, June 25, through Monday, June 30.The annual event, which showcases and uplifts a variety of Black and brown artists, returns to Franklin Park this Saturday with a lineup of national and area performers from the realms of hip-hop, soul, rock, and R&B. This year, a new event series called Momentum bookends the festival with additional avenues for the community to connect with the city’s cul...
BostonGlobe.com •

The Black Response asks ‘Where Do Black Men Live?’

Guirand, a founding member of The Black Response, was able to conduct her field work and complete her Ph.D. in 2024, by conducting interviews with men from the community. Those interviews inspired the eight characters in the feature film “Where Do Black Men Live?” co-directed by Corinne Spencer, Joy Wrolson, and Gift Tapiwa.Guirand headed back to the United States, where the Black Lives Matter movement had inspired discussions among people in her community about public safety alternatives to tra...
BostonGlobe.com •

PIFF brings the silver screen back to the Cape

The festival opens with the documentary, “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror,” a look behind the curtain of the 1975 cult classic that is directed by Linus O’Brien, son of Richard O’Brien, who wrote the original screenplay and appeared as Riff Raff. Lisa Viola, PIFF’s artistic director, called it a “beautifully crafted film” that celebrates the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”’s message of celebrating individuality. From June 11-15, cinephiles can join the Cape Cod community in watching o...
NBC News •

These teacher-exclusive discounts can help you save on supplies, tech and more

If you’re a teacher, back-to-school season likely means you’re stocking up on supplies for your students, decorations for your classroom or wardrobe essentials for cooler weather. Fortunately, there are several teacher-exclusive programs and discounts to consider that can help you save money across tech, self care,  classroom essentials and more.  SKIP AHEAD Best teacher discount programs | Discounts on school supplies | Discounts on tech | Discounts on apparel, shoes and accessories | Discounts...
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21 tech gadgets we love that are under $50 on Amazon

Technology has come a long way over the past decade, and today, there are a wide range of affordable gadgets to help make your life easier. Whether you’re looking for a pair of wireless Bluetooth speakers for a party or a light bulb that automatically turns on when you enter the house, there are a seemingly endless number of electronics and other devices at your disposal — and many of them are more affordable than you might think. Amazon has become a hub for all types of gadgets across every sho...
NBC News •

We shop for a living — here’s what we bought on Prime Day

As shopping editors, a major part of our day-to-day lives is finding the best deals for NBC Select readers. And since we relate to our readers and only choose top-rated products we would also consider purchasing ourselves, we end up coming across a lot of enticing finds. We spent hours scouring Amazon and other retailers for the best sales — and some are still live for you to shop now — and spent over $2,300 on our own purchases while finding top-rated products for you to buy.Prime Day may be ov...
NBC News •

Here’s what everyone bought on Prime Day

This Prime Day was a record-breaking event for Amazon and a major money saver for millions of shoppers everywhere, including NBC Select readers who scored some of our favorite and award-winning products in various categories, including tech, home, travel and beauty, on sale.This was the biggest Prime Day in history, according to Amazon, as U.S. shoppers spent $14.2 billion during the two-day shopping event, according to Adobe Analytics data. And while Prime Day is officially over, there are stil...
NBC News •

27+ best deals from Walmart’s largest sale event (including 50% off a Walmart+ membership)

Walmart Deals, Walmart’s biggest sale event of the summer, ends today, but there are still thousands of discounts across categories like home, travel and electronics to shop now. The sale is just a week before Amazon Prime Day and follows the retailer’s Walmart Plus Week, which wrapped on June 23 and was exclusive to Walmart Plus members. This time, all Walmart shoppers can browse deals online or on the Walmart app (though Walmart Plus members do get added perks, like free next-day and two-day s...
NBC News •

Target just announced its biggest sale of the season — here’s what to know

Walmart and Amazon aren’t the only retailers having massive sale events this July. Target is also bringing back its Target Circle Week, where shoppers can score deep discounts on thousands of items across shopping categories. Read on for more details about the savings event, including how to sign up for a free-to-join Target Circle membership.For the second time this year, customers will be able to save with Target Circle Week, this time  from Sunday, July 7 at 2 AM CST (3 AM EST) until Saturday...
NBC News •

Walmart Plus Week is back, and these are the best deals to shop now

Summer sale season is upon us, and this year you don’t have to wait until Prime Day is announced for the best deals to arrive. From now through June 23, Walmart is hosting Walmart Plus Week, where you can shop savings across categories, with extra benefits in store for Walmart Plus members.If you’re not yet a member, now may be a good time to join — the retailer is offering a 30-day trial of Walmart Plus for new members, which includes access to daily, exclusive deals throughout this week.To hel...
NBC News •

Sunscreens, stain removers and more — here’s what our readers bought in May

May was a busy month here at NBC Select: Our editors shared the best gifts they’ve given their own moms for Mother’s Day, compiled the best Memorial Day deals that were actually worth your money, and rounded up their favorite AAPI-owned brands to shop. To help you gear up for summer, we also spoke to experts about how to find the right sunscreen for your skin type, how to get the most out of your cooling towel and the best raised garden beds for your space. To give you an idea of what our reader...
Next Gen Radio: Gulf States 2024 •

Birmingham’s poet laureate writes her homecoming

Well, I like to say that I’m kind of a— I have a rural girl’s heart in an urban city.

My name is Salem Green and I am the first poet laureate of the city of Birmingham.

So I’ve been in Birmingham, I don’t know, since 1999. So, for decades, I’ve been here in Birmingham, and I am originally from a little town in— called Greensboro, Alabama. So that’s where my rural girl’s heart kind of just lies.

But when I think of home, I think of my grandmother’s cooking the way the kitchen smells. I think o
The Crimson White •

Bama Flava: Bringing Southern cooking to campus

Along the side of Oliver-Barnard Hall, the bright red Bama Flava food truck’s engine sputtered as Frederick Fitch, its owner, parked the vehicle and stepped down onto the dewy concrete, ready to start another day of business in his second semester on campus.

Fitch propped a long whiteboard, which featured the food truck’s specials for the day scrawled in marker along with the phrase “Smile somebody love you,” against the truck’s front tire and reentered the vehicle to continue preparing for ope
The Crimson White •

Path Forward: DEI Plans impact campus community

In 2019, G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost of diversity, equity and inclusion, along with a committee of faculty, staff and students, released a set of recommendations in the Path Forward Diversity Report with the goal of reaching greater diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.

Though there hasn’t been a visible update to the report since 2020, the report still serves as an outline for productive diversity efforts on campus with diversity initiatives within department
The Crimson White •

Exploring Tuscaloosa’s vibrant and growing art scene

For experienced and new gallerygoers, the Tuscaloosa art galleries have an exciting lineup of exhibitions for everyone to enjoy this semester.

On campus, art enthusiasts can check out the Sella-Granata Art Gallery and Sarah Moody Gallery of Art to see an assortment of exhibitions from students, faculty, local and international artists, and The University of Alabama’s permanent collection.

Starting Thursday, Aug. 31, until Oct. 3, SMGA presents “Tom Stanley: Painting and Drawing and Discovering
The Crimson White •

UA staff member works to preserve her lineage in debut memoir

Since she was young, Leah Myers, a communications specialist for the College of Communication and Information Sciences, has been known as her family’s “record keeper”; preserving memories has been integral to her identity.

“I would keep everything,” Myers said. “Things that people would not really care about, not really want, I kept because it was important to me … because I think eventually people will want it again.”

Her passion for preservation evolved into her debut novel, “Thinning Blood:
The Crimson White •

Ashlee Woods named editor-in-chief of

Delaware native Ashlee Woods becomes the first Black woman in the Crimson White’s history to hold the editor-in-chief position.

After serving in multiple positions at The Crimson White and as the current editor-in-chief of Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine, Ashlee Woods, a junior majoring in news media, will take over the helm of The Crimson White beginning in May.

“Ashlee brings a wealth of experience to the position,” said Monique Fields, the Office of Student Media’s associate director of editori
The Crimson White •

Melneich: UA alumna Anaya McCullum’s debut streetwear brand

On Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, attendees of the annual Fashion for Life runway show watched 11 students debut their senior collections on the Bama Theatre’s stage.

Among those 11 students was Anaya McCullum, a UA alumna whose debut collection, “The Premiere,” also launched her streetwear brand, Melneich, which takes influence from versatile brands like VETEMENTS and Off-White.

According to a post on McCullum’s Instagram, the brand’s name is a combination of her parents’ names, paying homage to all
The Crimson White •

Preview: Senior apparel and textile design students showcase their final collections at Bama Theatre

This Sunday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m., 11 apparel design students will bring the Bama Theatre’s stage to life with their senior collections during the annual Fashion for Life runway show.

For $5, family, friends and fashion lovers alike will be able to view the culmination of the students’ hard work from not only the past semester, but throughout their time in college.

“The entire night is just very joyful and celebratory. [The students] are all excited that this is going to take place because every
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