The Birmingham Times USA Today wants to know if Birmingham’s Railroad Park is the country’s best city park. Railroad Park, along with 19 other city parks across the nation, is in the running for Best City Park in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. Formerly a rail waste yard, Railroad Park is a 19-acre green […]
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By Vernoy July With the extension of the Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax benefit as part of the 2025 Reconciliation Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), now is the time to strategize to maximize the flow of transformational funds to the communities that stand to benefit the most—but first, the narrative […]
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By Ann Brown | blackenterprise.com Their return alone marked a major milestone, but their performance elevated the moment into a historic breakthrough. Miles College has made history with a victory at a national cheerleading competition. The Golden Bears cheer team captured both the Overall Grand Champion title and the College Coed Game Time Championship at […]
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By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times A Birmingham-based nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults is looking to celebrate residents over 50 doing noteworthy work. Positive Maturity, a nonprofit organization serving older adults across Central Alabama, has announced a call for nominations for its 2026 Top 50 Over 50 Awards. “The […]
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JaDonna Harris, a colorectal cancer survivor from Washington, D.C., shares her personal story to raise awareness about the rising risk of colorectal cancer—especially among Black Americans—and stresses the importance of early screening. Diagnosed shortly after turning 40, Harris highlights how symptoms can be overlooked and urges people not to delay testing, noting that new, more accessible screening options can help save lives.
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