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Rev. Jamal Bryant, an Atlanta pastor, initiated a 40-day boycott against Target on March 5 to protest the termination of its diversity program. Concerns arise that this shift may negatively impact Black-owned businesses, with critics arguing the boyc...
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By Sarah Verser | WBRC Spring has sprung and can continue blooming all year long in the classrooms of eight Birmingham schools using hydroponics technology through a new collaboration between Birmingham City Schools, Jones Valley Teaching Farm and...
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Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority officials emphasize their valued partnerships with Uber and Lyft, clarifying their commitment to safety and compliance. Recent claims by the Tennessee Driver’s Union regarding driver bans are inaccurate; only...
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Advocacy groups, including the NAACP and NEA, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. They argue this action exceeds executive authority and threatens essential support for vulnerable...
