Category : News

Rams football drops a nailbiter to North Carolina A&T in overtime Saturday night

For the first time in the series and after a 14-year hiatus, the matchup between Winston-Salem State University and North Carolina A&T State University was decided in overtime. In Truist Stadium, the Rams fell 27-20, moving to 1-1 on the season,...

Black pro female football player launches first online marketplace exclusively for women athletes

Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched HerLocker, the world’s first innovative online marketplace designed exclusively for fema...

College & University Inspiration Fest to be held on Sept. 14

Ishi Pentecostal Temple is hosting a College & University Inspiration Fest on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. to inspire Winston-Salem area students to have the best year they’ve ever experienced! Considering the many challenges our nation...

Montoute Criticises Government’s Crime Strategy

During Tuesday’s regular opposition United Workers Party (UWP) press briefing, former Minister and parliamentary representative for Gros Islet, Lenard “Spider” Montoute, sounded off on the current administration’s response to crime in Saint Lucia. “C...

Gabie Ntaate Sets the Record Straight on Pregnancy Rumors, Opens Up About Health Struggles

Gospel singer Gabie Ntaate has addressed rumours surrounding her alleged pregnancy, setting the record straight on her personal life and her health challenges. The speculations began circulating after photos of her appeared to show a bulging...

Bebe Cool Reveals His Childhood in Kasese: “I Know the Region Better Than Anyone Else”

Bebe Cool has shared details about his upbringing in Kasese district, debunking common assumptions that he spent his childhood in the urban areas of Kampala. Speaking at the World Tourism Day launch, Bebe Cool recalled his time in Kasese, re...

Mudra D’ Viral Speaks on Gravity Omutujju and Mikie Wine Concert Clash, Cites Politics as Key Factor

By BigEyeUg Team Dancehall singer Mudra D’ Viral has commented on the recent rivalry between rapper Gravity Omutujju and singer Mikie Wine, attributing the tension to political influences. Mudra D’ Viral The two artists held conce...

Mikie Wine Credits Wife for Recent Concert Success

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan singer Mikie Wine has attributed the success of his recent concert to his wife, Poline Mukyaaya. In a televised interview, Mikie Wine expressed deep gratitude for her support, acknowledging that she pla...

Ssalongo Siraje Claims Higher Attendance Than Rapper Gravity Omutujju

By BigEyeUg Team In a recent interview, singer Ssalongo Siraje claimed that his concert attracted a larger crowd than rapper Gravity Omutujju’s event. Ssalongo Siraje, Gravity Omutujju Both artists held concerts at Lugogo Cricket O...

At Age 100, Baseball Legend, Reverend, Marine Bill Greason Reflects on An Incredible Life

By Matthew Ritchie | mlb.com The thing that stood out most in Reverend Bill Greason’s introduction in the basement of Bethel Baptist Church in Berney Points in Birmingham, Ala., was a specific piece of information that he was particularly proud to sh...

Bill Greason Celebrated as ‘American Legend, Ballplayer, War Hero and Minister’

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | Alabama News Center William “Bill” Greason, a former Negro League Baseball pitcher and a pastor for more than half a century, was taken on a trip down memory lane to celebrate his 100th birthday last week. Scratch that. Grea...

Frankie Beverly, the Maze Singer Who Inspired Generations, Dies at 77

By CHEVEL JOHNSON RODRIGUE and JAMIE STENGLE NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting anthems including “Before I Let Go,” has died. He was 77. His family sai...

For the Love of Safety and Oneself

(The column previously appeared on Feb. 22, 2023 in The Birmingham Times) As we consider self-care, which is the personification of love, it is important for women to remember old saying “To Thine Own Self Be True.” When traveling by air, the fli...

The One Constant in Life is Change

Each year, there’s a date on the calendar which signifies the start of the fall season. And while that date is set by human intelligence, nature in no way is guided by what people come up with. I’ll give you a quick for instance. If you’re like me, m...

“Our goal is to improve what we are doing to support the success of our students, families, and community.”

MARK SULLIVAN, ED.D, SUPERINTENDENT OF BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS, AFTER UNVEILING A NEW FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, SEPT. 7. &