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Donald Trump Thinks He Can Go To Heaven By Ending Russia And Ukraine War

President Donald Trump recently implied that concluding the war in Ukraine might enhance his standing with “the man upstairs” and potentially earn him passage into heaven. During an interview on “Fox & Friends” on August 19, he spoke of his discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...

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The President's Attempt to Erase Slavery’s Legacy

When a U.S. president stands at a podium—exuding power and arrogance—suggesting that slavery had "benefits," likening enslavement to skill acquisition, equating shackles with educational tools, and disguising plantations as vocational institutions, it is deeply troubling. Such assertions are not mer...

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The Rise of a $200 Million Endowment To Assist Black Americans

In April 2024, an image captured by UnCommon Law showcased graduates from the Home After Harm program at Salinas Valley State Prison in California (Justin Bench/UnCommon Law via AP).Launched in 2020 amidst a national fervor for racial justice following George Floyd’s murder, the California Black Fr...

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Nurturing Connections: The Understanding of and Community in Newark

In Newark, the aromatic blend of simmering tomatoes, beans, and spices created an atmosphere for more than just a culinary demonstration—it symbolized a step towards racial reconciliation. Gathering at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), local chefs, health professionals, and community a...

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Water Board Situation: Firing of Renowned Birmingham Lobbyist Greg Jones

This week, the newly formed Birmingham regional water board took the decisive step of terminating the contract with prominent local lobbyist Greg Jones. This decision was reached through a contentious split vote, which one board member criticized as unjust. Central Alabama Water, formerly known as...

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Jayla Duncan: Transforming Struggles into Strengths as Miss Samford

By Jordyn Davis | For The Birmingham Times A multitude of cameras capture the elegance of beauty pageant contestants as they gracefully navigate the aisle, adorned in exquisite attire and flawless makeup. Among them stands Jayla Duncan, Miss Samford, advising aspiring participants that this world i...