Category : News

Denzo Opens Up About His Music Career and Bebe Cool’s Role: A Look Behind the Scenes

In a recent revelation, musician Denzo has shed light on his journey in the music industry, particularly his time under the wing of renowned singer Bebe Cool. Denzo, who was once part of Bebe Cool’s Gagamel Crew over a decade ago, has pointed finger...

Guest Editorial: This Earth Month, it’s people versus plastics

Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com & In May 2018, National Geographic’s cover featured a giant plastic bag shaped like an iceberg, floating in an empty ocean. The headline bore the title of the organization’s plastic reduction campaign: “PLAN...

WHO Concerned Over Bird Flu Spread To Humans

The ongoing global spread of “bird flu” infections to mammals including humans is a significant public health concern, senior UN medics said on Thursday as they announced new measures to tackle airborne diseases. Dr. Jeremy Farrar, chief scientist at...

Dr. William H. Harris, Former Alabama State University President, Dies at 79

The Birmingham Times Dr. William H. Harris, former Alabama State University President, died on Friday, April 19, the university announced. He was 79. “The university extends its deepest condolences to President Harris’ wife, former first lady Wanda H...

Dora Marrisette Leads the Search for Birmingham’s Oldest African American Genealogy Group

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The third Saturday of every month is special for Dora Marrisette, President of The Birmingham African American Genealogy Group Inc. (BAAGG) and members of the organization. “We are a group of people [who] are curio...

TN Bar Assoc. Applauds Approval of Additional Funding for Indigent Representation

NASHVILLE, TENN. (TN Tribune) — The Tennessee General Assembly yesterday approved critical additional funding for court-appointed attorneys representing the indigent in state courts. The funds, $8.6 million in additional recurring funding, were incl...

Federal Court Affirms That Tennessee Election Officials Cannot Deny Voter Registration To Eligible Tennesseans With Past Felony Convictions, Must Inform Potential Voters of Eligibility

Nashville, TN — In a victory for Tennessee voters, a federal judge affirmed that Tennessee election officials cannot deny voter registration to eligible Tennesseans who have past felony convictions and that they must inform potential voters of the...

Ben Jealous: Investing in tomorrow…Clean energy as the path to prosperity for all

Adobe Stock Photo (TriceEdneyWire.com)—On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreemen...

Devastating: CNN Fact-Checks Biden

The following article, Devastating: CNN Fact-Checks Biden, was first published on The Black Sphere. What’s happening to the world, when CNN fact-checks Biden and calls him out on his lies? As CNN reported, Joe Biden spent three days this week c...

Mrs. Sadie Williams @100, still going strong

Sister Sadie got assistance from her youngest descendants, here her great-great granddaughter. – Photo: Wanda Sabir by Wanda SabirOn Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, Mrs. Sadie Williams held court at ILWU Local 10 in San Francisco. She wore a lovely white...

Mayor & wife charged over alleged emotional, physical abuse of daughter

Photo: Atlantic City Official Website A New Jersey mayor and his wife have been accused of physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter, including one instance where the father beat the girl with a broom. On Monday (April 15), official...

How to create a budget you can actually live with

Here are 4 easy ways to track your spending: Choose your tools. Use a budgeting app, like YNAB , a spreadsheet, the good old-fashioned envelope system, or the simple method of writing things down on paper. This will help you track your spending and...

Tim Scott compares ‘prejudiced’ Trump trial to racial injustice in court

Photo: Getty Images South Carolina Senator Tim Scott (R) is comparing former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial to racial discrimination Black people face in court. During a Tuesday (April 16) interview with Breitbart News, Scott claim...

Backlash against diversity: The growing trend of anti-DEI laws

by Sean Copeland For New Pittsburgh Courier Within the last couple of years, America has seen some alarming choices regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Affirmative action and now, DEI bills have been removed from universities, causing a serio...

Soufriere Residents To Receive Free Wi-Fi

y Geneve Gonzag In a significant move to enhance connectivity and digital access, residents and visitors to Soufriere are set to benefit from free public Wi-Fi for the next five years. The initiative is being implemented by the National Telecommunica...