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By Challis Morgan | For The Birmingham Times (Women’s History Month Special) Melanie Bridgeforth, visionary and changemaker, plans to launch her consulting firm in 2025. After years of impactful leadership at the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, she...
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Marie Sutton, a Birmingham-based author, joins Storehouse Voices, Penguin Random House's new imprint for Black authors. Her upcoming book, “All That Remains,” honors her grandmother Jimmie Lee Elliott's resilience against racism and hardship. Sutton...
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March celebrates Women’s History Month, spotlighting remarkable contributions like those of Demi Johnson. This Mississippi teen's oyster conservation work has rejuvenated Gulf ecosystems, producing 1,000 oysters and restoring reefs. Her initiative ea...
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Celebrating Women’s History Month, remember your life is history. Your journey inspires others, influencing lives daily. Your power lies not in wealth or beauty but in impact. Use this gift wisely to shape your legacy. I'm cheering for you, sister!...
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Local author Marie Sutton secured a book deal with Storehouse Voices, a Penguin Random House imprint focused on promoting Black writers. For more details, visit www.birminghamtimes.com, dated March 5. &
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By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times **BLUES JAM at True Story Brewing, 7-10 p.m. every 3rd Thursday. **LADY COUCH with KYLE KIMBRELL at The Nick. **HOVVDY with VIDEO AGE at Saturn. **KARAOKE at True Story Brewing, 7 p.m. **ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO at Ov...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Puffy Girls Club, founded by Shaylla Smith, offers a nurturing space for Black women embracing natural hair. Inspired by her daughter's experience, Smith created an online community, later evolving into a business. Her passion for...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Over 30 organizations have launched the Education For All Tennessee campaign against bills HB793/SB836, which threaten public education access based on immigration status. This challenge to Plyler v. Doe could impact thousands of s...
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Nashville, TN – Three deaf inmates and Disability Rights Tennessee settled with the Tennessee Department of Correction to provide videophones and sign language interpreters for deaf prisoners. This agreement ensures equal access to services, marking...
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Democratic Texas Congressman Al Green, escorted from the House for disrupting Trump's speech, accepts potential censure, stating, "It's a matter of conscience." Despite possible sanctions, Green insists, "I'd do it again." Republicans, led by Dan New...
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Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, aged 70, has passed away. Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced his sudden death at a city council meeting, leaving many shocked. Turner, a Harvard Law graduate and dedicated community leader, se...
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Pentagon plans to dismantle civilian protection efforts, shifting focus towards military "lethality," worry defense insiders. The Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response program, crucial for minimizing noncombatant casualties, faces cuts. Staff reducti...
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NASHVILLE—The Senate Education Committee advanced SB0836, requiring Tennessee schools to verify student immigration status, passing 5-4 with amendment 4412. Immigrant advocates oppose the bill, citing education rights. Critics argue it scapegoats imm...
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President Trump's State of the Union speech was a comedic roast of Democrats, highlighting his achievements like exiting the Paris Accords and banning men from women's sports. He exposed Biden's economic failures and proposed bold energy plans. His d...
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U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, passed away at 70. Turner, a prominent Houston Democratic figure, died early Wednesday from health complications. His death leaves a crucial Democratic seat vacant, impacting Congress's balance. Turne...
