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Special to The Times Birmingham Public Library is launching Beyond the Bell, a campaign designed to enhance after-school learning through technology, academic  support and enrichment opportunities.  The campaign begins Monday, May 11, and builds on the library’s Beyond the Bell program, an out-of-school-time initiative serving elementary and middle school students daily during the 2026–27 school year.  Beyond the Bell […]

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO Whether you are a go-go aficionado, a radio icon, a Hollywood superstar, or just someone from the D.C. area longing for a half smoke, Ben’s Chili Bowl is once again the place to go.  The long-awaited grand reopening of the flagship location of Ben’s Chili Bowl took place […]
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By Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times When it comes to fashion, even something as simple as a pair of socks can make a statement. James Parker Jr. should know. He’s the creative visionary behind Parker Craft Collective. Parker’s new business offers unique and stylish socks but aims to be much more. Parker, 35, […]

By Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times  Anthony & Salena Cook Live: Pell City Married: December 31, 1994 Met: The Cooks met after a wave and a glance, walking to and from math class. Both were students at Auburn University and had classes in the same building, explained Salena Cook. “We were passing each […]

Morgan State University’s School of Social Work hosted its inaugural Caregivers Conference on April 25 to highlight the mental, emotional and physical well-being of caregivers. The event emphasized resilience, shared experiences and access to resources for those supporting loved ones with serious health needs.
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