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Jimmie and Deborah Johnson are celebrating an impressive 50 years of marriage, having married in April 1975. The couple has journeyed across nearly every U.S. state using cars, trains, and notably, motorcycles. “We’ve crisscrossed the country four ti...
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Four years prior, Ashley M. Jones was appointed Alabama’s first Black and youngest poet laureate. Tragically, she also experienced the unexpected loss of her father, whom she regarded as her hero. Her forthcoming collection, “Lullaby for the Grieving...
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Met in June 1965 at Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church in Birmingham, Jimmie was captivated by 10-year-old Deborah's beauty and demeanor. “I knew then she was the one,” he remarked. Although 11-year-old Jimmie displayed a lively spirit, Deborah, still a...
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UAB President Ray L. Watts has announced that the university is poised to receive its most substantial freshman cohort ever this autumn. As the fall semester approaches, anticipation is building around this remarkable milestone. The anticipated influ...
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Forget conventional TED-talk narratives. Consider a figure who didn’t broker tranquility—he financed devastation, transformed funding into weaponry, and markedly weakened Iran’s terrorist networks financially. Intriguingly, in a mere fraction of his...
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Congressman Bobby Scott welcomed attendees to his cherished Labor Day Cookout in Newport News, symbolizing the unofficial onset of Virginia’s 2025 electoral campaign. This vibrant gathering attracted Democrats uniting to galvanize supporters and enco...
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has firmly criticized Donald Trump's proposal to deploy ICE agents and National Guard troops in Illinois, with a particular focus on Chicago, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.During his...
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The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to approximately 6.5 percent, marking the lowest seen in several months. While this figure might seem like just another statistic, a deeper analysis reveals its significance, particular...
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As student loan servicers resumed reporting to credit bureaus in early 2023, over 2.2 million borrowers experienced credit score declines of 100 points or more. The cessation of pandemic relief measures threatens affordable credit options for federal...
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Montell Jordan, renowned for his iconic 1995 track “This Is How We Do It,” has disclosed the recurrence of his prostate cancer. Initially diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer in early 2024, Jordan's elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels p...
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The 10th Annual Urban Film Festival held in Miami showcased a compelling documentary focused on NJG cartoonist Walt Carr. This film accentuated Carr's extensive career spanning several decades, illuminating his significant contributions to Black jour...
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