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Let’s address the prevailing issue directly. When Archie Manning supported his sons Peyton and Eli, it was heralded as “legacy” and esteemed parenting. Contrastingly, Deion Sanders similarly champions his sons, yet faces criticism. The disparity in p...
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Over 2 million fans gathered for Lady Gaga's free concert at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, unaware of a preemptive attack foiled by local authorities. Plans involving Molotov cocktails targeted Gaga’s LGBTQ audience. Arrests reveal a disturbing tr...
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The U.S. braces for one of its hottest summers, leaving many unable to meet rising energy costs. A 2023 survey revealed that one-fourth of Americans struggled to pay bills, while disconnections affected 3 million households annually. Alarmingly, Trum...
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Michigan lawmakers are advancing a bill permitting roadside saliva tests to check for drug impairment, including marijuana. Rep. Brian BeGole's initiative raises concerns about racial profiling and scientific integrity. Critics warn these tools, like...
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Turning 18 in the U.S. marks the legal age of adulthood—at least in some ways. At 18, you’re treated as an adult in criminal court, can vote, and even get a tattoo without parental consent. But not all adult rights come at once. The civil age of majo...
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Beatrice Coleman, a pioneering African American soldier of the U.S. Army's 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII, recently marked her 103rd birthday in Hampton. Celebrated by the Lorraine Bethea Hospice Foundation, she received flower...
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Three former Black Memphis police officers were acquitted on all charges related to Tyre Nichols' death on May 7, 2023. The jury found Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, and Justin Smith not guilty of second-degree murder after Nichols, a 29-year-old F...
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Marc Raby, multi-talented filmmaker and owner of Encore Theatre and Gallery, has relocated to downtown Birmingham at 1604 2nd Avenue North, seeking to strengthen African American representation in theater. As arts funding dwindles, Raby emphasizes th...
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Janet Maycock, President of the Druid Hills Neighborhood Association, expressed delight in the offerings at Protective Stadium for local residents. For the second consecutive year, the Community Wellness Fair, sponsored by Protective, featured compl...
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Alvin Moore, recognized by the Southwest Athletic Conference Alumni Association, is finally set to receive the esteemed Alumni Award. “The moment is well-deserved,” stated Lonza Hardy. The SWAC Legends Awards and Roast occurs on May 17 at 7 p.m. in...
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Mother’s Day honors those who brought us into the world—our mothers. Yet, many carry a heavy burden of unresolved feelings towards their parents. The sad reality is that not all familial relationships are nurturing; a staggering 80% of American famil...
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In our ongoing lawn care safety series, riding lawnmowers are essential to discuss. From 2008 to 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported approximately 35,000 emergency room visits annually due to riding mower injuries. Always remov...
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and local entrepreneurs are urging Governor Kay Ivey to veto Alabama House Bill 445, warning it could devastate the state’s hemp industry. The proposed legislation shifts regulatory authority to the Alabama Alcoholic...
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From May 14 to 20, we reflect on powerful milestones in Black history. On May 14, 1885, Erskine Henderson, a pioneering African American jockey, won the Kentucky Derby riding Joe Cotton—becoming the sixth Black jockey to win the prestigious race dur...
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A 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman in Times Square has ignited a wave of racist backlash online. Created by artist Thomas J. Price for the “Grounded in the Stars” series, the work challenges societal perceptions of identity. Times Square Arts D...