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On May 9, over 200 students and activists will gather at Kelly Ingram Park to honor the 1963 Children’s Crusade. The assembly begins at 8:30 a.m., leading towards Birmingham City Hall and culminating at Boutwell Auditorium, where a documentary will b...
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The Birmingham Times Juneteenth is officially recognized as a state holiday in Alabama. On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey endorsed legislation establishing June 19 as a state holiday. Passed by both the Senate and House, House Bill 165 was championed...
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Protective Life Corporation announces its second annual Community Wellness Fair on Tuesday, May 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., held at Protective Stadium in Birmingham’s vibrant Uptown Entertainment District. This free event in the South Plaza’s Recruiti...
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I have long maintained that our hardships can lead to triumphs, but I question where these adversities leave women, especially Black women. Recently, in the backdrop of tumultuous political discourse, Georgia’s emerging scenario is troubling. A 24-y...
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With shifting dynamics in college sports, two Texas institutions—Paul Quinn College and Huston-Tillotson University—will join the HBCU Athletic Conference on July 1. Paul Quinn, known for its “We over Me” mantra, is committed to providing a faith-bas...
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JoMeka Gray, a dedicated kindergarten teacher, initially supplemented her income caring for elderly individuals due to financial strain. However, her fortune shifted with the Teacher Incentive Allotment, boosting her salary by $20,000. As the Element...
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Fans of Blue Ivy Carter, affectionately known as the “Ivy League,” are reveling in her captivating performances on the “Cowboy Carter Tour” in Chicago. This remarkable 13-year-old, who mirrors her mother Beyoncé's artistry, has dazzled audiences with...
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Tyka Johnson and Louis Johnson Jr. from Ocala, Florida, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Marion County School Board, following the suicide of their 10-year-old son, Louis Johnson III, known as “LJ.” The suit claims relentless bullying...
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As temperatures rise, the annual spring cleaning ritual begins. While larger tasks like window washing demand attention, don’t overlook smaller yet significant areas, like your home office. Organizing papers and clutter, especially with increased r...
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A recent study published in *Human Reproduction* reveals that children's lunchbox choices can influence the onset of menstruation. An inflammatory diet boosts the likelihood of early periods by 15%, while healthy options cut this risk by 8%. Dr. Holl...
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The Texas GOP is edging closer to amending the state Constitution for stricter bail laws, as Republican leaders assert it’s vital to combat violent crime. While advocates argue this infringes on civil liberties, critics emphasize potential jail overc...
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With tax refunds arriving, individuals are eager to spend this newfound financial boost on long-desired purchases. An Oxford Economics report suggests that this year's refunds could be notably substantial, leading many to seek used vehicles, especia...
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A Pew Research Center survey reveals that rising grocery prices hinder healthy eating for American adults. Ninety percent noted increasing costs for nutritious foods, with 69% struggling to maintain healthy diets. Lower-income households are most aff...
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Trump aims to instill a sense of despair, hoping to solidify his oppressive agenda unchallenged. Without intervention, his authoritarian vision risks becoming reality. Yet, consistent pushback, notably from those wielding influence, diminishes the ch...
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In the early hours of April 30, I joined fellow superintendents to advocate for House Bill 4, a transformative measure poised to restore confidence in Texas’ accountability framework. My decades in education reveal the pitfalls of high-stakes testing...