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Associated Black Charities of Maryland is sponsoring a spiritual revival at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church to honor the roots of the organization and renew the collective dedication to faith and the community.
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The Democratic Party will welcome seven Black representatives to the 119th session of Congress, reflecting their commitment to representing a broader spectrum of the American populace and their dedication to addressing the pressing needs of their communities.
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The National Black Caucus of State Legislators is hosting its 48th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., featuring discussions on health, education, transportation, labor policy, diversity and inclusion, and social justice, with a highlight being a panel of seven Black state House Speakers and one State Senate President.
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Democrats are mobilizing to protect the rights of Americans and push back against any efforts by the incoming Republican government that threaten civil liberties or social justice.
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The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion, a new home for comprehensive community cancer care, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 19, featuring Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and GBMC HealthCare’s President and CEO John B. Chessare.
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The Baltimore Together Summit featured 10 break-out sessions on community revitalization, workforce development, youth entrepreneurship, and support for local small businesses, with a focus on the need for young entrepreneurs to have a “why” behind their business and the importance of capital access for Black business owners.
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Felicia Lee Ray-Jenkins, a Nordstrom employee, died at a California distribution center on Nov. 7 after her co-workers and supervisors allegedly left her lying on the ground without administering any life-saving measures.
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Government contracts can be transformative for small and minority-owned businesses, offering consistent work, credibility, and growth opportunities, and are particularly important for minority-owned businesses as they provide access to government-endorsed opportunities and resources.
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The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Schools district received an overall passing grade, according to the recently released Alabama State Report Cards, while school leaders pointed to improvements at several schools saying that a lot more work still needs to be done. The district maintained an overall C, moving from a score of 72 in the […]

By Drew Taylor | CBS42 Birmingham residents will be soon seeing higher water bills. Birmingham Water Works approved its 2025 budget Wednesday, which included a 4.9 percent rate increase for customers, representing a monthly increase of $2.14 on the average bill. Originally, a 5.8 percent rate increase was proposed before settling on 4.9 percent. “Nobody […]

Wellpoint offers affordable health plans with access to quality doctors and hospitals, and ACA subsidies can help lower or eliminate monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs, while uninsured individuals may face unaffordable medical bills and medical debt.
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Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight”, tells the story of the Women’s Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared over 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days, and is set to be released on Dec. 20.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and other education leaders have spoken out against President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the Department of Education, which is part of a conservative policy guide developed by The Heritage Foundation.
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Joe’s Movement Emporium has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Department of Labor to launch a new digital media apprenticeship program for youth ages 17-24, which will offer hands-on experience in the digital media space and job placement upon completion.
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By Donald Hunt | For The Birmingham Times Miles College heads into the opening round of the NCAA Division II playoffs on a nine-game winning streak. In the first home football playoff game in school history, the Golden Bears (9-2) will have an opportunity to showcase their talents when they entertain Carson-Newman (9-2) in the […]

By Josh Jackson | MLB.com Minor League Baseball is coming back to America’s oldest professional ballpark in 2025. The Birmingham Barons, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, will host the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels) at Rickwood Field in a tribute to the Negro Leagues on June 4, 2025, the team announced on Thursday. […]

Special to The Times ELI Thrive celebrated a significant milestone this week with the ribbon cutting for its New Housing Initiative in the East Lake neighborhood. This transformative project includes 15 new homes designed to provide safe, affordable housing for families in the Birmingham community. The event, held at 7330 2nd Avenue South, brought together […]

Brianne Mobley is hosting Blk Ass Friday on Nov. 29 at Coppin State University’s College of Business, featuring 50 Black-owned businesses, in an effort to encourage the circulation of the Black dollar in the community.
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The Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit provided over 800 women, minority and veteran business owners with insights into the state procurement process, highlighting the top 10 ways to lose a bid and recommendations for best practices.
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The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set to be a historic night, with African-American artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii leading the nominations in multiple genres, showcasing the diversity and talent of Black creatives in the music industry.
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LGBTQIA+ voters have emerged as a significant demographic in the 2024 general election, with many expressing their political views through voting and highlighting the importance of preserving their rights.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Maralyn Mosley, one of Birmingham’s most passionate community activists, isn’t often at a loss for words, she said. But on Wednesday, Mosley said she was both “speechless” and “overwhelmed.” Mosley and more than a dozen elected officials, hospital administrators, business and civic leaders, residents and others gathered for […]

by Marcie McClellan Dumolga Stroke, the silent assassin, strikes without warning, forever altering lives in its path. For Black women, the threat is especially pronounced, lurking beneath the surface of unique risk factors that often evade […]

For those struggling with what habits you need to unlearn or struggling to incorporate, here’s something I want to share. Throughout my work becoming a vegan, and I’m being transparent here, I’m easing into the journey because it hasn’t been a straight line. But here’s what I learned. My capacity for change operates best when […]

With Thanksgiving 2024 merely days away, millions of Americans will be traveling 50 or more miles to their destinations between Wednesday and Sunday. Last year saw a 2.3 percent increase in road traveling during Thanksgiving from 2022. This was the third highest Thanksgiving trip since 2000. This year is projected to be even higher. So […]

SARAH GRANDERSON, 2021 GRADUATE OF RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL AND NOW A SENIOR AT JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, ON WHAT THE BIRMINGHAM PROMISE PROGRAM HAS MEANT; THE BIRMINGHAMTIMES, NOV. 15.

BlackDoctor.Org Lupus. Multiple sclerosis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Sjogren’s syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune hepatitis. Celiac disease. Crohn’s disease. Juvenile-onset diabetes. Most people are surprised to learn that these are all examples of autoimmune diseases. Although these diseases are […]

 by Tia Muhammad Oh, how I love a good bedside tea break. There’s something magical about sipping a warm cup of tea while cozied up in bed. It soothes the soul, warms the body, and fills your […]

BlackDoctor.Org There are several reasons why people lose their hair or why their hair stops growing. It could be stress, trauma, or even diseases not readily associated with hair loss, like diabetes. People with diabetes are […]

by Evan Bollinger We could all use more sleep, especially these days. With money tighter, stress higher, and the world seemingly on edge, it’s no wonder so many people are losing Zs! According to most studies, […]

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor A lot of football championships were settled Saturday. Miles (9-2, 9-0) prevailed in a dominating fashion, 53-25 at home over Clark Atlanta, in the SIAC Championship Game. Virginia Union (8-3, 7-1) […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama A&M University kicker Victor Barbosa earned the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Co-Specialist of the Week honor, the conference announced on Monday. Barbosa, a native of Hialeah Gardens, Fla., helped Alabama A&M defeat Grambling State for […]