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Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation’s 2025 Awards Ceremony celebrated local swimmers, honoring top talents, coaches, and clubs. USA-based athletes Antoine Destang and Fayth Jeffrey were recognized as junior champions. Seajays Swim Club earned club of the...
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Zaida James is leading Saint Lucia's cricket revolution, following in the footsteps of trailblazer Eugena Gregg. Having honed her skills in a male-dominated environment, she debuted internationally in 2023, achieving remarkable bowling stats. With am...
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The Millennium Highway and West Coast Road Project recently advanced inclusivity by allowing persons with disabilities to evaluate safety and accessibility. A hands-on workshop with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities ensured essential...
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Elizabeth J. West, a distinguished chair at Georgia State University, spearheads the Data Mining and Mapping Antebellum Georgia project. This initiative uncovers 19th-century enslaved people's histories using the SlaveVoyages.org database alongside U...
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Winston-Salem State University, ranked No. 1 HBCU in North Carolina, hosted the Ramily Road Tour at Carver High School. Students engaged with WSSU leaders, exploring admissions, scholarships, and campus life. The Burke Singers motivated seniors, crea...
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At the recent National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump emphasized the need to "bring God back" to unite communities, subsequently signing an executive order for the White House Faith Office. This initiative echoes past administrations' efforts, wit...
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Disney has canceled its “Tiana” princess series, which was set to showcase the first Black princess. The decision stems from a shift away from original long-form content, leading to layoffs at the Vancouver studio. Despite this, Disney is developing...
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POWER BREAKFAST SPEAKER—Barãta Bey, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pa., alongside February's speaker, Olu Omodunbi, Ph.D., Chief Economist at Huntington Private Bank. (Photo by J.L. Martello)
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Charles Brooks, a revered Birmingham funeral director, passed away at 79 after a long battle with cancer. Known for his compassionate service, he impacted many grieving families. Brooks notably handled funerals for victims of racially motivated viole...
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The Birmingham Times Miles College's women's basketball team clinched back-to-back SIAC titles, securing an NCAA Division II South Region tournament spot. As the eighth seed, they will face top-seeded Union. With standout players like Iemyiah Harri...
