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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Debuting Legacy Threads, vintage baseball jerseys, during Black History Month at the Negro Southern League Museum was a dream for brothers Raymond and Kwamell Laseter. Their economical collection includes cotton T-shirts, sweatpants, and hats, honoring the Negro...
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By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com The Birmingham Water Works Board has rehired former general manager Mac Underwood, offering him an annual salary of $446,118 after a national search. Underwood, once finance director for Birmingham, plans improvements, including automated meters. His return follo...
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By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com AL.com’s “Beyond the Violence” series examines strategies to enhance Birmingham's safety and well-being. Sheree Kennon, turning her grief into purpose, founded What About Us after losing her son to gun violence. Her nonprofit supports bereaved families, offering c...
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Consumers plan a 24-hour economic blackout to protest corporate greed and reduced DEI efforts. Organized by John Schwarz's People's Union USA, the movement encourages spending only at local businesses. Celebrities support the initiative, urging no purchases from major retailers like Amazon or Walmar...
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Rising R&B star Chxrry22 unveils her captivating new single, “Just Like Me,” through XO Records/Republic Records. Accompanied by a fresh video, this 2025 release promises an exhilarating year. Following her 2024 hit, “Just Like Me” sets the stage for more.
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Large protests are escalating in major U.S. cities, including Washington D.C., opposing Trump administration job cuts. Despite the growing unrest, neither President Trump nor Elon Musk has altered their stance on streamlining government. Black Press USA recently discussed these issues with Black [&#...
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Examine your work meticulously. In school, you often heard it: review math problems, ensure spelling accuracy, and double-check answers. These efforts typically lead to success unless, as in Shari Dunn's business book “Qualified,” excessive scrutiny becomes an issue. The pos...
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Dwight Brown of NNPA reviews (**1/2) a true story where timing is everything. In Southern California, Long Ma (Hiệp Trần Nghĩa), a Vietnamese-American cab driver, experiences an unforgettable night. Picking up three passengers during his late shift leads to unexpected consequences. The film explore...
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BLK, the premier dating app for Black individuals, unveils its first State of Black Singles report. This in-depth study highlights changing love and relationship patterns within the Black community, based on extensive feedback from Black singles nationwide. Discover more on modern dating norms at N...
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Dallas State Rep. Toni Rose introduced a bill exempting defendants with severe mental illness from the death penalty. This proposal sets specific court guidelines to evaluate defendants' mental health at the offense time, ensuring fair assessment on an individual basis. Read more on North Dallas Ga...
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New CRL findings reveal a rise in online lending, with cash-strapped borrowers taking over 20 million predatory loans in 2022. These loans, totaling $8.6 billion, come with exorbitant triple-digit APRs, burdening consumers with high costs. The post 20 million predatory loans drained over $2.4 billi...
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On December 8, Kimberly Douglas visited her son Bryce’s grave at National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover. Nearly 18 months have passed since her 17-year-old son died from a fentanyl overdose. Annually, this day is observed as Worldwide Candle Lighting.
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The Headies Awards, renowned for celebrating Afrobeats and African culture, returns to Lagos, Nigeria, on April 5th for its 17th edition. After two years in Atlanta, the prestigious event is back on home soil, honoring the best in music. Continue reading The Headies Awards returns back to base in L...
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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent The Black Press, NAACP, and Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett alerted Americans. Many noticed Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, warning of its dangers. Despite Trump’s deceit and denial, the plan's harmful agenda is now unfolding. North Da...
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Renowned psychiatrist Alvin F. Poussaint, known for aiding civil rights activists in 1960s Mississippi, passed away at 90 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Poussaint was a pivotal figure in understanding racism's impact on Black mental health. His wife, Dr. Tina Young Poussaint, confirmed his pas...
