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Beyoncé and Dolly Parton’s versions of Jolene represent two sides of southern femininity

Everett Collection Inc/Alamy/Parkwood Entertainment LLC by Kadian Pow, Birmingham City University On her new album, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé puts a new spin on Dolly Parton’s classic song, Jolene. Though the album has achieved critical acclaim and com...

How the mifepristone case before SCOTUS could affect abortion in Pa.

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case that could put limits on access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions.Pennsylvania is widely considered a “safe” state for reproductive rights: Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks, and Gov. Josh S...

Are race-based scholarships on their way out?

Some colleges and universities have put race-based scholarships on hold. Carlos Barquero via Getty Images by Jeffrey C. Sun, University of Louisville and Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton The fate of hundred of millions of dollars in scholarshi...

HOW SMALL WE REALLY ARE By John L.Horton

"How Small We Really Are" offers a poignant reflection on humanity's shortcomings, urging readers to consider the importance of empathy, self-awareness, and humility in our interactions with others and the world around us. #Poetry, #Humanity, #Humi...

House Of Assembly Meets For Throne Speech, Budget

The House of Assembly will meet in joint session on April 23, 2024, at 10 am to mark the opening of the Fourth Session of the Twelfth Parliament of Saint Lucia. Members will thereafter receive the Throne Speech which will be delivered by Acting Gover...

Talking to Americans reveals the diversity behind the shared opinion ‘the country is on the wrong track’

A recent survey shows that at least 70% of people in the U.S. believe the country is on the wrong track. Malte Mueller/ fStop/Getty Images by Dante Chinni, Michigan State University and Ari Pinkus, Michigan State University If you pay any attention...

South Africa’s security forces once brutally entrenched apartheid. It’s been a rocky road to reform

South Africa has clearly defined mandates for the police, military and intelligence services.& Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images by Sandy Africa, University of Pretoria One of the important tasks that faced South Africa’s democratic g...

Morris Brown College admits entire graduating class of Benjamin E Mays High School

The graduating class of Benjamin E. Mays High School is getting an unprecedented graduation gift from one of the nation’s most historic and beloved HBCUs. On Friday, April 19, the school announced that they would welcome the entire senior student b...

GOP Lawmakers Clash Over Senator Johnson’s Handling of Foreign Aid Package

In the intricate landscape of American politics, internal conflicts often surface, revealing diverging ideologies and strategic disagreements. The recent clash among GOP lawmakers over Senator Johnson’s handling of a foreign aid package undersc...

CPMC Invites Proposals For Supplying Carnival Services

The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) is inviting proposals from the general public for the provision of a wide array of services for the staging of Lucian Carnival 2024. The Proposals being requested are for the staging of National...

‘At the United Nations, the flag of human rights still flies at half-mast’

Black and Palestinian leaders share their thoughts on W.E.B. DuBois’ foresight: From its 1945 founding in San Francisco to its 2024 hearings in The Hague and New York, the United Nations would fall short when colonized peoples petitioned for interve...

Michael Jordan’s Competitive Drive Victorious at Talladega Superspeedway

By Paul Newberry | AP National Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. — Suddenly, Michael Jordan’s new life seems just as satisfying as his old one. This felt a whole lot like M.J. knocking down a buzzer beater, winning the big game, celebrating like a champio...

Libby’s Friends Provides Support for Families With Special Needs Children

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Libby’s Friends, a nonprofit that assists families with a child who has a disability, has won its share for accolades for great work including “Best Local Cause” twice and “Family of the Year” once, but Lane Hagan,...

New Federal Rules Unveiled to Crack Down on Airline ‘Junk Fees’

In a move aimed at providing relief to air travelers and enhancing transparency in the aviation industry, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced new regulations to curb airline “junk fees.” As passengers across the nat...

Colleges Struggle with Allowing Protests and Preventing Antisemitism and Intimidation

Universities have long been bastions of free speech and activism, where students engage in robust debates on a wide array of issues. However, recent events at various colleges have highlighted the delicate balance between allowing protests and preven...