Category : News

Black Medical School-Led Team Wins Cancer Research Grand Award

"Discover how Morehouse School of Medicine's groundbreaking research, led by Dr. Melissa B. Davis, is poised to revolutionize cancer treatment for populations of African ancestry. With a $25 million award, Team SAMBAI pioneers a comprehensive approa...

Police Complete Major Case Management Course

On Thursday, March 12, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) participated in the Major Case Management course at the Police Force Academy. The course culminated on Thursday March 14, 2024, with a closing ceremony, held at the Police Forc...

Paws for caution – how to stay safe from online pet scams

As National Puppy Day approaches on March 23, many social media users can expect to see a near-constant stream of puppy pictures and adorable advertisements to take over their news feeds. Many consumers may decide that now is the time to add a new f...

Dallas launches new partnership to beautify city

The city of Dallas Code Compliance Services Department has established a strategic partnership with Keep Dallas Beautiful.& This collaboration marks the integration of Keep Dallas Beautiful as a division under Code to leverage resources from...

Sandals Foundation Marks 15th Anniversary

The Sandals Foundation, proudly commemorates its 15th anniversary remaining steadfast in its commitment to improving the lives of people across the Caribbean. Through initiatives focused on education, community development, and environmental conserva...

For the First Time in 37 Years, Jefferson County Makes Major Change to Tax Maps

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times For the first time in 37 years, the Jefferson County Tax Assessor’s Office has completed a comprehensive countywide resurvey that has modernized parcel data that will impact more than 600,000 residents and dep...

Justin Jones: The Taste of Sweet Potato Pies Along With Sweet Success

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times He started off as a kitchen helper for his mother and grandmother while they baked sweet potato pies in Birmingham’s Central Park community. Justin Jones, co-owner of Sweet Daddy’s Sweet Potato Pie...

Jehovah’s Witnesses Launch Invitation to Special Events

jw.org On Sunday, March 24, a one-hour talk highlighting the significance of Jesus Christ’s death and what it means for all of mankind will be held around the world. Millions will gather at sundown to commemorate what is considered the most important...

Gov. Lee Signs ELVIS Act Into Law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was joined by legislative leadership and music industry professionals as he signed the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, first-of-its-kind legislation updating...

FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. 21, 2024& – Today, FedEx, the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program. The program launched in 2022 as part of an expanded five-year, $5 million...

E. Faye Williams: Black women still making history against great odds!

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Listening to the news one would think Fani Willis is the criminal, but let’s get this straight. Donald Trump is the one with the 91 charges that he is on trial for in many states trying every conceivable trick to get out of the c...

NAACP President Slams Alabama Government for Passage of Anti-DEI Bill

WASHINGTON –& Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed an extremist, regressive bill into law that prohibits public schools and universities from maintaining or funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The bill, known as SB129, mi...

Get to know Ella Baker

Until the killing of Black men, Black mothers’ sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a White mother’s son – we who believe in freedom cannot rest until this happens. – Ella Baker As Women’s History Month conti...

No one likes to be taken for granted

(The Reconciled Body) – “Democrats need to talk to rural voters,” Vilsack once warned. “They can’t write them off. They can’t ignore them. They actually have to spend a little time talking to them.” Before Vilsack became Agriculture Secretary, he...

Black women still making history against great odds!

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Listening to the news one would think Fani Willis is the criminal, but let’s get this straight. Donald Trump is the one with the 91 charges that he is on trial for in many states trying every conceivable trick to get out of th...