by Toter - 2 months ago
Shedeur Sanders aims for the top spot in the 2025 NFL draft, bypassing the combine to protect his standing. Former NFL player Stevie Baggs praises this strategy, highlighting the risk of participating. Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart's stock rises, benefiting from Shedeur's absence. Concerns persist about Sh...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president, took office post-coup on Sept. 30, 2022, revolutionizing the nation with independence-driven policies. Rejecting Western aid, he expelled French troops and reclaimed resources. His land reforms return sovereignty to locals. Traoré mirrors Thomas Sank...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Joy Reid's MSNBC firing marks the fall of race-baiting and DEI schemes. Once a satire, "Race Pimping" became prophetic. Reid, like Rachel Dolezal, exposed the absurdity of performative wokeness. As DEI collapses, America moves past grievance politics. The era of exploiting racial tension for profit...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Raymond Laseter’s passions—Black history, baseball, and business—shine at Birmingham's Negro Southern League Museum. His Voltron Printing, co-owned with brother Kwamell, launched Legacy Threads, honoring the Southern Negro Baseball League. Born in Chicago, the Laseters bring fashion expertise to Bir...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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.
by Toter - 2 months ago
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 […]...
by Toter - 2 months ago
(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.
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
by Toter - 2 months ago
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...
