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HEADLINE: The Orange Ball in Black and White

I didn’t like Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics when I was growing up in the 1980s. While I also disliked the “Bad Boy” Pistons, race was at the center of my disdain for Bird. It wasn’t that I disliked him because he was white; I disliked what white...

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May is a month of celebrations and gatherings by way of Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, graduations of all levels and grades, proms, school dances, festivals and the list goes on. Even though summer doesn’t officially begin until June, as a whole, we ge...

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez by Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca’ Foscari Universit...

Allegheny County should let Clean Air Fund money flow to projects, audit says

Emissions rise from U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works on Jan. 18, 2023. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki/PublicSource) Millions of dollars that the county collects in relation to its air pollution regulations sits unspent while area air fails to meet standard...

Meet the Birmingham Hip-Hop Crew That Builds on a Cultural Phenomenon

By Amarr Croskey and Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times BhamBeatBullyz, a 10-member hip-hop dance crew, doesn’t miss a beat. The group performed before a sold-out crowd on the main stage for “Family and Friends” night at the UniverSoul Circus’s 10-day...

Birmingham’s Kellie Clark: Investing in the Growth of Health Care Startups

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times While younger, Kellie Clark always believed she’d become doctor, but once a young adult embarked on a career where she found work just as important. “I wanted to be a doctor, but I couldn’t pass organic chemistry,...

MLB and MLBPA Expand Benefits for Living Negro Leagues Players

mlb.com Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have announced an expansion of existing financial assistance programs to support living Negro Leagues players. Under this joint initiative, players who play...

Miles College, Tuskegee University Invited to 2024 National Battle of the Bands

The Birmingham Times The Miles College Purple Marching Machine and Tuskegee University Marching Crimson Pipers are among eight of the nation’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands in the lineup for the 1...

Companies Put Their All Into Catching Digital Thieves

With artificial intelligence (AI) having the ability to create a virtual undetectable clone of your voice, one wonders, “How can I continue to prove who I am?” with today’s advanced technology. Well, know that your financial institutions, along with...

“The stadium design came to life piece by piece and I honestly could not believe my eyes when I saw what we created together in the end. This is an experience I’ll never forget.”

JORDAN PETTWAY, A SENIOR FROM MOBILE, APPRECIATED THE EXPOSURE GAINED AS TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY WORKED ON A PROJECT TO REDESIGN LEGION FIELD, BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, MAY 15.

Sharon Kay to be Inducted into Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame

Nashville, Tenn. (TN) — Sharon Kay, a trailblazing media professional with over four decades of experience, will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, Class of 2024, in the Career Category. The induction ceremony and banquet will take p...

Minnesota Timberwolves rally from 20-point deficit in Game 7 to eliminate Denver Nuggets

(CNN) – The Minnesota Timberwolves produced a historic 20-point comeback to eliminate the defending champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. Minnesota now advances to the Western Conference Finals for the firs...

The Trailblazing Career of Tyra Banks: From Supermodel to Media Mogul

[Photo: Instagram] Tyra Banks, a name synonymous with beauty, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit, has carved an extraordinary path in the entertainment industry. From her early days on the runway to her transformative roles in television and business...

Biden Trying to Sliver Out of Debates

The following article, Biden Trying to Sliver Out of Debates, was first published on The Black Sphere. Joe Biden wants no part of a debate with Trump. His “tell”? The fact that he pretended to challenge Trump to debates. This after Trump...

Biden Trying to Slither Out of Debates

The following article, Biden Trying to Slither Out of Debates, was first published on The Black Sphere. Joe Biden wants no part of a debate with Trump. His “tell”? The fact that he pretended to challenge Trump to debates. This after Trump...