by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to embark on a tour across 15 cities this fall. On Thursday, August 21, she announced her upcoming promotional journey for her memoir, "107 Days." Scheduled for release on September 23, the book details her brief 2024 presidential campaign, which spanned j...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
As several retailers shutter their operations, Grocery Outlet is thriving, with new locations emerging, including one in Arden-Arcade. Owners Keith and Phyllis McDonald Johnson are preparing to launch on Thursday, August 28, diligently tackling their to-do list.“It’s been an adventure,” Phyllis stat...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
The history of Black individuals in space is a topic with varying perspectives. When searching "first Black in space," one finds Guion Bluford, who soared into space on August 30, 1983. Yet, it was Afro-Latinx Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez from Cuba, who ventured into space on September 18, 1980, three year...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Brian Copeland embodies various roles: actor, stand-up comedian, playwright, novelist, and radio host. When asked about his career, he succinctly states, “I’m an entertainer.”Recently inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame, Copeland is celebrated for his enduring solo performance, “Not a Gen...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
“There’s no cause to reverse progress simply because Vladimir Putin offered some political insights,” stated Donna Brazile, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee and the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Following a meeting with the Ukrainian president, President Donald Trump announce...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Room B214 at John F. Kennedy High School was perpetually illuminated too harshly for Heaven’Le James, a freshman overwhelmed by a daunting math worksheet. Each digit appeared blurred, with threes masquerading as eights and sixes morphing into nines. Her struggle with mathematics had commenced in el...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Members of the Rastafarian community recently gathered outside Nairobi to celebrate the inauguration of their latest tabernacle, a significant moment for this faith, which was long marginalized in Kenya. The unique wooden structure, topped with iron sheets, symbolizes the community's flourishing pre...
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court’s conservative faction for undermining judicial review to safeguard the actions of the Trump administration. In her fervent dissent regarding the "National Institutes of Health v. American Public Health Association" case, she contested the r...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Bishop Calvin Wallace Woods Sr. was honored on Saturday, August 23, as a stalwart advocate for justice whose ministry transcended the pulpit. A prominent figure in Birmingham’s Civil Rights Movement, he worked alongside legendary leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and remained passionate...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
The Birmingham Times reports that two-term Mayor Randall Woodfin confronts eight opponents in the pivotal mayoral election scheduled for Tuesday, August 26. Alongside mayoral candidates, voters will also decide on City Council and Board of Education positions. Polling stations will be operational fr...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
The Birmingham Times The 2025 Birmingham City Council Elections witness a competitive race in District 8, where nine candidates aim to succeed incumbent Carol Clarke, who is not pursuing re-election. In District 3, only two candidates are vying to take over from Valerie Abbott, also stepping dow...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner, Georgina Rodríguez, has transformed her social media into a personal showcase, recently flaunting a beach fitness regimen in a bridal-white two-piece outfit while donning a striking new square diamond engagement ring. However, her provocative posts have sparked intense s...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
In recent months, Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe has faced significant turmoil. The iconic tight end, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens, was let go by ESPN following a high-profile legal settlement concerning serious allegations.Amid these devel...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
A 72-year-old Black woman, Maria Spooner, is alleging discrimination against her local YMCA after police were summoned when she resisted relocating her seat in a fitness class to accommodate a white participant. On August 18, she arrived early for the group exercise at the South Boston, Virginia, YM...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Donald Trump possesses an impressive assortment of luxury vehicles, although he seldom drives them himself. During his time in office, the Secret Service took over driving duties. His fleet epitomizes his extravagant personality—opulent, eye-catching, and daring—yet many automobiles remain underutil...