About Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage
Welcome to Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage, an award-winning weekly podcast where our hosts will share the most fascinating stories in Alabama's historical community over a hot (or cold) beverage of your choosing.
From the Classroom to the President's Office: A Conversation with Lonnie Burnett
In this episode of Coffee & History, host Rebecca Todd Minder travels to Mobile for a conversation with Dr. Lonnie Burnett, former president of the University of Mobile and current vice president of Coastal Alabama Community College. A lifelong educator, historian, author, and leader, Burnett reflects on nearly five decades in education and the experiences that have shaped his remarkable career.
From navigating the challenges of higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic to leading institutional growth and financial transformation, Burnett shares stories from his time as president and discusses the evolving role of community colleges in Alabama. The conversation also explores his work as a historian, his research on Civil War-era journalism and politics, his involvement with the Alabama Historical Association, and his passion for helping students discover the value of history. Along the way, listeners will enjoy plenty of humor, local Mobile history, and reflections on a life dedicated to education.
Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage is brought to you in partnership with the Poarch Band Creek Indians.
6 Oct 2026
Inside Alabama Heritage: A Preview of Issue 162, Fall 2026
In this special episode of Coffee & History, hosts Rebecca Todd Minder and Susan Reynolds take listeners behind the scenes of Issue 162, Fall 2026 of Alabama Heritage magazine. As Alabama Heritage concludes its yearlong celebration of its 40th anniversary, Rebecca and Susan discuss the fascinating stories featured in the newest issue and offer a glimpse into the research, writing, and image hunting that bring each edition to life.
The conversation highlights a wide range of Alabama history, including William Weatherford's evolving legacy, the Fair Hope Benevolent Society's historic Foot Wash festival, a Civil War raid on Pollard, and a compelling legal chapter connected to the Scottsboro Boys case. Listeners will also hear about the magazine's popular departments, from Alabama Counties to Alabama Makers, and learn how the staff works to uncover and share stories from across the state. It's a fun and informative look at the people, places, and history featured in the latest issue of Alabama Heritage.
Coffee & History: A Conversation with Alabama Heritage is brought to you in partnership with the Poarch Band Creek Indians.
29 Sept 2026
Preserving Alabama's Stories: Veronica Henderson, Black Archives, and Hidden Histories
In this episode of Coffee & History, hosts Rebecca Todd Minder and Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie travel to Huntsville to speak with Veronica Henderson, director of the State Black Archives Research Center and Museum at Alabama A&M University. As an archivist, educator, and public historian, Henderson is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of African Americans who helped shape Alabama and the nation.
From the civil rights movement and local Huntsville history to Buffalo Soldiers, Alabama A&M University, and the power of family storytelling, Henderson discusses how archives connect communities to their past and ensure that important stories are not forgotten. The conversation explores the role of HBCU archives, the importance of oral histories, and how local stories often reveal a deeper connection to major events in American history.
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