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‘I was offended’: Cartoon reboot of ‘Good Times’ faces backlash for egregious images of Blacks

An image from the cartoon reboot “Good Times,” which will be streamed for the public April 12. There have been calls to boycott the project for its stereotypical images of a modern-day Black family. — IMAGE/NETFLIX by O.J. Spivey Philadelphia Tri...

‘I’ve Been Attacked So Many Times’: The aftermath of Angel Reese’s emotional press conference interview

by Hunter Gilmore LSU has bowed out of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. In the aftermath of a hard-fought battle, LSU Tigers star Angel Reese sat before the media. Her emotions were raw as she revealed how she’s been attacked, sexualized, and...

Saint Lucian Students Accounted For After Taiwan Earthquake

Saint Lucian students in Taiwan have been accounted for after an earthquake rocked the country Wednesday morning. Confirmation came from Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. “I have spoken to Saint Lucia’s Ambassador in Taiwan, H.E. Dr. Rober...

25 million Black and brown voters are missing or incorrectly listed in U.S. voter databases

(WI photo) & & & An eye-opening report titled& “Surfacing Missing Voters: Addressing Data Systems, Tools, and Engagement Models that Invisibilize Black and Brown Communities”& has unveiled a concerning real...

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

By Katie Kapurch, Texas State University and Jon Marc Smith, Texas State University Tanner Adell is one of the four Black, female country singers featured on ‘Blackbiird.’ Michael Hickey/Getty Images Prior to the release of “Cowboy Carter...

Avondale welcomes first black-owned pharmacy

By: Jessica Hart CINCINNATI — A Black-owned pharmacy in Avondale is planning to make health care more accessible for underserved communities. Dr. Emmanuel Ayanjoke is the owner of Altev Community Pharmacy. His pharmacy provides a free discount...

Democrats say Florida is in play in 2024 due to Conservatives’ anti-abortion push

The Biden-Harris Campaign hosted a call after the Florida Supreme Court allowed the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect. In a separate ruling, the state’s highest bench allowed the constitutional amendment to appear on the ballot in Novembe...

Trump, allies seek to bolster anti-racism protections for White people

& MGN Donald Trump’s history is riddled with instances of racism and racially charged remarks, which have only intensified as he faces legal challenges and seeks a return to the White House. Despite his claims to the contrary, Trump’s la...

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

Adobe Stock Photo by M. Dolores Cimini, University at Albany, State University of New York Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college basketball games leading up to the championship known as the Fi...

NWU, FLOW Reach Industrial Agreement

About one hundred (100) Clerical and technical workers employed with FLOW will benefit from a new industrial contract negotiated between the Company and the National Workers Union (NWU). Workers will receive a ten percent (10%) general wage increase...

City of Birmingham, Local Real Estate Pros Partner to Encourage Homeownership

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times The City of Birmingham will partner with area real estate professionals on a down payment assistance program to create more opportunities for African Americans who want to own homes. The council vo...

‘We Were Gazing Up at the Trees and That’s Where We Shared Our First Kiss’

SONYA AND CHRIS THIGPEN BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times Live: Moody Married: June 28, 1997 Met: September 1995 at AmSouth Bank, in Birmingham. They were both Consumer Loans Clerks. Chris started working there while Sonya w...