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Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president, took office post-coup on Sept. 30, 2022, revolutionizing the nation with independence-driven policies. Rejecting Western aid, he expelled French troops and reclaimed resources. His land reforms return...
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Joy Reid's MSNBC firing marks the fall of race-baiting and DEI schemes. Once a satire, "Race Pimping" became prophetic. Reid, like Rachel Dolezal, exposed the absurdity of performative wokeness. As DEI collapses, America moves past grievance politics...
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Raymond Laseter’s passions—Black history, baseball, and business—shine at Birmingham's Negro Southern League Museum. His Voltron Printing, co-owned with brother Kwamell, launched Legacy Threads, honoring the Southern Negro Baseball League. Born in Ch...
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Debuting Legacy Threads, vintage baseball jerseys, during Black History Month at the Negro Southern League Museum was a dream for brothers Raymond and Kwamell Laseter. Their economical collection includes cotton T...
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By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com The Birmingham Water Works Board has rehired former general manager Mac Underwood, offering him an annual salary of $446,118 after a national search. Underwood, once finance director for Birmingham, plans improvem...
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By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com AL.com’s “Beyond the Violence” series examines strategies to enhance Birmingham's safety and well-being. Sheree Kennon, turning her grief into purpose, founded What About Us after losing her son to gun violence. He...
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Consumers plan a 24-hour economic blackout to protest corporate greed and reduced DEI efforts. Organized by John Schwarz's People's Union USA, the movement encourages spending only at local businesses. Celebrities support the initiative, urging no pu...
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Renowned civil rights leader Dr. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote at the Black History Month Worship Experience on Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at Dallas Project SDA Church. This event celebrates Black history, faith, and justice. Free and open to all, it pr...
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Trump swiftly ended Biden's costly Ukraine war, securing a deal to recoup U.S. investments. Ukraine now owes America 50% of its mineral rights, ensuring future profits. Unlike Biden's unchecked spending, Trump negotiated American gains, proving effec...
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Norm Eisen, pivotal in orchestrating legal battles against Trump, has deep ties to Democratic operatives. His roles span from aiding Mueller’s investigation to drafting impeachment articles. Collaborations with figures like Ben Wittes and Michael Pod...
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California's high-speed rail project, once a $33 billion vision, now faces $100 billion in overruns, delays, and criticism. The Central Valley Segment's costs range from $28-$35 billion, with completion expected by 2033. Despite federal audits and fu...
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Dorsey Nunn and All of Us or None celebrate Sangu's liberation after 52 years. PHRM, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, champions prisoner rights against solitary confinement. The movement unites inmates, highlighting their resilience through art and...
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President Trump's actions are reshaping the media landscape, with MSNBC's Joy Reid being a casualty in this transformation. The network's struggles highlight the downfall of the Left's narrative, as Trump's policies dismantle DEI initiatives. This sh...
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Rumors of Barack and Michelle Obama's divorce symbolize Democratic Party fractures and Republican momentum. Alleged separation parallels party's internal divisions and shifting voter allegiances. The Democratic coalition struggles, while Republicans,...
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This image, captured at noon on January 18, 2025, showcases Oakdale public housing playground, bordered by an unfortified fence, facing the historic U.S. Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory. Chronic illegal dumping, including industrial waste and h...
