Carla Wade

Birmingham

Morning News Anchor at WVTM-TV (Birmingham, AL)

Co-host of WVTM 13 Morning News in Birmingham, Alabama. Links & RTs aren't endorsements. Opinions are my own. [email protected] 3X Emmy winner

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Articles

Alabama icon Lilly Ledbetter's story hits theaters nationwide

4 weeks ago | wvtm13.com | Carla Wade

The film "Lilly," which tells the story of equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter, opens in movie theaters across the country Friday, highlighting her decade-long legal battle for fair wages. Writer and director Rachel Feldman first contacted Ledbetter 15 years ago to make her story into a feature film, and despite the long journey, both Feldman and Ledbetter were proud of the final product.
Tailor Robert Hill featured in Vogue showcasing Black Southern style at 83

1 month ago | wcvb.com | Carla Wade

Robert Hill, an 83-year-old tailor from Birmingham, is featured in a Vogue digital article showcasing Black tailors from different regions influencing the Met Gala, celebrating Black Southern style and cultural expression through menswear. "We have a tendency to create stuff and just put it together different," Hill said.
Birmingham tailor Robert Hill showcases Black Southern style

1 month ago | wvtm13.com | Carla Wade

Robert Hill, an 83-year-old tailor from Birmingham, is featured in a Vogue digital article showcasing Black tailors from different regions ahead of the Met Gala, celebrating Black Southern style and cultural expression through menswear. "We have a tendency to create stuff and just put it together different," Hill said.
Birmingham’s Tanisia Moore on Her Successful Career Change from Attorney to Children’s Author

2 months ago | birminghamtimes.com | Carla Wade

By WVTMTanisia Moore, a Birmingham mother of three, has turned her pandemic career change from attorney to children’s author into a new way to inspire her kids and others. Moore describes her move from practicing law to writing children’s books as a “rebellious act.”Her latest book, “Wash Day Love,” released earlier this month, was inspired by her own daughter who disliked getting her hair washed. “I remember praying to God. Please do not give me any girls because I don’t know how to do hair.
Local mom turns pandemic frustration into children's book success

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Carla Wade

Tanisia Moore, a Birmingham mother of three, has turned her pandemic career change from attorney to children's author into a new way to inspire her kids and others. Moore describes her move from practicing law to writing children's books as a "rebellious act."Her latest book, "Wash Day Love," released earlier this month, was inspired by her own daughter who disliked getting her hair washed. "I remember praying to God. Please do not give me any girls because I don't know how to do hair.
Alabama professor joins legal challenge to DEI law

Feb 24, 2025 | wvtm13.com | Carla Wade

Alabama's new law, Senate Bill 129, forces state-funded universities to shut down their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, sparking lawsuits and debates over its impact on education and free speech. "This is a big deal, merit. Our country is going to be based on merit again," President Trump said after signing an executive order related to DEI. "A large number of these candidates have publicly expressed support for so-called diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Eating your feelings: Emily Hall softens the blow of heartbreak with the Breakup Cookie

Feb 13, 2025 | wvtm13.com | Carla Wade

The story of The Breakup Cookie begins with a lesson in letting someone down easy from creator Emily Hall. "I was dating someone. We had been dating, not very long, and I decided that it wasn’t a good fit. And so, he came over on a Saturday afternoon," Hall said. “We had plans to do something, but I just kind of stopped him in the kitchen. We sat down to talk and I handed him a cookie.”Hall was helping her soon-to-be ex-boyfriend swallow a bitter pill by washing it down with something sweet.
'Where fashion meets art': Artist designing wearable masterpieces

Feb 6, 2025 | krdo.com | Carla Wade

By Carla WadeClick here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Gallery owner Tanya Pugh is breaking down barriers for artists struggling to get their work seen. Pugh has transformed a downtown Birmingham space into a showcase for everything from fashion to sculptures. It’s called wearable art, and you can find it at 16th Cross Pearson Wearable Art Gallery. If you don’t know what wearable art is, Pugh is more than happy to explain it to you. “I am a Met Gala girl.
'Where fashion meets art': Artist designing wearable masterpieces

Feb 6, 2025 | ktvz.com | Carla Wade

By Carla WadeClick here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Gallery owner Tanya Pugh is breaking down barriers for artists struggling to get their work seen. Pugh has transformed a downtown Birmingham space into a showcase for everything from fashion to sculptures. It’s called wearable art, and you can find it at 16th Cross Pearson Wearable Art Gallery. If you don’t know what wearable art is, Pugh is more than happy to explain it to you. “I am a Met Gala girl.
Tanya Pugh brings wearable art gallery to downtown Birmingham

Feb 6, 2025 | wvtm13.com | Carla Wade

Gallery owner Tanya Pugh is breaking down barriers for artists struggling to get their work seen. Pugh has transformed a downtown Birmingham space into a showcase for everything from fashion to sculptures. It's called wearable art, and you can find it at 16th Cross Pearson Wearable Art Gallery. If you don't know what wearable art is, Pugh is more than happy to explain it to you. "I am a Met Gala girl. Anna Wintour is a prime example of what wearable art is,” said Pugh.