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NICOLE SADE’ DANIEL, AUTHOR OF “LADIES, HOW DID WE GET HERE?” THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, MARCH 19.

By Alexis LaRueAFRO Internalarue@afro.com Kiki Shepard, the long-time co-host of the variety show “Showtime at the Apollo,” died on March 16 after suffering a heart attack. She was 74. Shepard, a Texas native and a graduate of Howard University, launched her career as an ensemble dancer on Broadway in shows like “Reggae” and “Comin’ Uptown” […]
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bjcc.org The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex remained a key economic engine for Birmingham in 2025, generating more than $463.5 million in impact in the seven-county metro area. “The BJCC remains downtown Birmingham’s top draw for visitors, and our events and venues continue to be a major part of keeping the downtown area vibrant and strong,” said […]

Zion Baptist Church, led by Dr. Marshall F. Prentice, will celebrate their new location at 1600 Harford Ave. in East Baltimore on March 21 and March 22.
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A recent OIG report says that the Baltimore Mayor’s Office failed to follow policies for 336 procurement card transactions totaling $167,455.06, including purchases for food, flowers and sporting events. The questioned spending represents less than 1 percent of the office’s $36 million in P-card use since June 2022.
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