Birmingham Celebrates StrongHer: Power of Women Supporting Women

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times The City of Birmingham on Friday paid tribute to many of the city’s unsung she-roes. On International Women’s Day during Women’s History Month, Mayor Randall Woodfin, joined by this year’s honorees, unveiled the StrongHer art exhibit on the second-floor lobby of Birmingham City Hall. “All the women you see here that are present, today ladies we celebrate you, we acknowledge you, we honor you. I’m honored you’ve shared your gifts with us, your families, your communities and the City of Birmingham,” said Woodfin. “And what makes this moment even more special is the art you see …. It’s testament to the power and beauty of women supporting women,” said Woodfin. The exhibit, Textures of Strength, was commissioned by Christina Johnson, the 2024 Artist in Residence for Railroad Park. Johnson, a cancer survivor, says each woman’s story in this year’s StrongHer campaign represented a part of her own soul. “The stories of the honorees inspired me deeply to create works that represent women – their beauty, their strength, their perseverance and dedication through the many layers, the many moving pieces and daily interactions,” said Johnson. “They (the honorees) have chosen to lead by...