Five Points is a beautiful reminder of the diversity that flourishes when minds are open to its possibilities. The vibrant neighborhood just south of downtown near the University of Alabama-Birmingham is centered around Five Points Circle, originally an intersection point for streetcar lines.
Today, Five Points is the epicenter of a spirit that brings people together from all walks of life. To wit: sharing this intersection is a Methodist church and a nightclub...across the street from one of the South's finest restaurants (Highlands Grill) is a Waffle House...and there is a tattoo parlor overlooking an artist's display.
Need more proof? College students on bikes give way to octogenarians in mobility scooters...a businessman with a briefcase speaks to a homeless person clutching a grocery bag...and a Auburn fan exchanges pleasantries with an Alabama fan believe it or not. Five Points reflects the diversity of our country's people, creativity, and culture. And it should be celebrated.
Perhaps this is the reason why Grammy-winning gospel singer Hezekiah Walker, who hails from Brooklyn, chose Five Points as the site for the video of his gospel hit "Every Praise". Filmed in front of an unsuspecting audience last September, Walker performs with a gospel flash mob of singers and dancers - encouraging "all the people around the world to put their hands together because all the praise belongs to God."
So click the link below to enjoy the sights, sounds, and diversity of Five Points... and get your "Praise" on!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuuZMg6NVeA