by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Rumors suggest UFC star Israel Adesanya won $500K from ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell after a court battle, but evidence is scarce. Their relationship began in 2019, ending in 2020 with tensions surfacing in 2023. Reports question the credibility of claims, citing limited reliable sources and Ades...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines terminated Nelle Diala, claiming bias, as her dance video targeted the urban community. Despite others twerking in uniform, they weren't dismissed. Nelle's viral video brought scrutiny, not support. Alaska Airlines never requested removal until it went viral in December...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Tamika Whitmore's No. 44 jersey was raised at Elma Roane Fieldhouse, joining an elite group of University of Memphis athletes. The All-American and WNBA All-Star became the sixth Memphis women's basketball player to have her jersey retired during a halftime ceremony on Saturday. […]
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
California athletes are capitalizing on "name, image and likeness" deals, earning substantial sums from private donors and brands. While schools like UCLA and UC Berkeley lead earnings, disparities exist among sports and genders. As California's law evolves, athletes navigate this lucrative landscap...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
California Assemblymember Corey Jackson warns state cannot compensate for $2 trillion federal budget cuts; impacts Medi-Cal, CalFresh, housing, childcare. GOP cuts harm constituents, says Rep. Kamlager-Dove, calling it a "Republican rip-off." Amid rising costs, Assembly Republicans propose bills to...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
California's Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education, led by Sen. John Laird, held a hearing addressing education funding challenges. Superintendent Tony Thurmond highlighted initiatives like universal preschool and dual-language programs, emphasizing investment in student success. Despite fis...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Marcus Crowder reports from Solving Sacramento: As Pacific Palisades fires raged, Scott Klier held Los Angeles auditions for Broadway at Music Circus. With Sacramento Theatre Company's exit, BAMC will debut eight new productions, starting March 21 with "Footloose: The Musical." This shift reflects t...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Dr. Ivory Toldson, a Howard University professor, critiques the "achievement gap," arguing it perpetuates harmful stereotypes and fails to reflect Black students' diverse successes. He calls for terms like "equity gaps" and emphasizes evaluating individual growth over comparative metrics. The narrat...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
By Roberta Alvarado | OBSERVER Correspondent Sacramento hosted significant protests over six days, opposing current policies. The 50501 movement, starting on Presidents Day, demanded democracy's defense. Signs criticized Trump’s policies and Project 2025. On Feb. 22, Xico Gonzalez led a Pro-Immigrat...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
For Adrienne Fowler Payne, Momentum Works was transformative, helping her overcome impostor syndrome and embrace her leadership potential. Launched by Momentum, Alabama's leading women's leadership organization, the program empowers women through expert-led workshops. With substantial salary increas...
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By Challis Morgan | For The Birmingham Times (Women’s History Month Special) Melanie Bridgeforth, visionary and changemaker, plans to launch her consulting firm in 2025. After years of impactful leadership at the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, she aims to empower organizations for systemic change....
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Marie Sutton, a Birmingham-based author, joins Storehouse Voices, Penguin Random House's new imprint for Black authors. Her upcoming book, “All That Remains,” honors her grandmother Jimmie Lee Elliott's resilience against racism and hardship. Sutton emphasizes the importance of diverse narratives, u...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
By Prem Thakker Democrats, claiming to oppose Trump's policies, ironically reference Reagan, known for war crimes, deregulation, and LGBTQ oppression—values they criticize. Senator Elissa Slotkin's speech, advocating bipartisanship, faltered by praising Reagan, whose ideals align with current Repub...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
March celebrates Women’s History Month, spotlighting remarkable contributions like those of Demi Johnson. This Mississippi teen's oyster conservation work has rejuvenated Gulf ecosystems, producing 1,000 oysters and restoring reefs. Her initiative earned her the 2025 Significant Achievement Award, i...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
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