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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, such as U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-4) , have issued a sharp rebuke of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.-5) following his assertions that Muslims “don’t belong” in the United States, characterizing the remarks as an attack on both religious freedom and the deep historical roots of Black Muslims in America.
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A series of recent attacks in New York, Michigan and Virginia has heightened concerns about terrorism threats in the United States amid the war with Iran and the loss of experienced national security officials at the FBI and Justice Department, raising questions about the country’s ability to prevent potential attacks.
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Frederick Douglass, the most important leader in the struggle for Black civil rights in the 19th century, was honored in Washington, D.C. with the groundbreaking of a new community center in his name, the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, and the renaming of the U.S. House press gallery.
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Written and photographed by Marika N. Johnson Each year, thousands of visitors make their way to Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the historic march that helped reshape American democracy. The walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge has become a powerful ritual filled with speeches, reflections, remembrance and photographs. For many, the trip serves as a reminder […]

By Shannon Thomason UAB News The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host the 2026 Alabama State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 21. Each year, hundreds of schools from across the state participate in spelling bees leading up to this final competition. This year 53 students in fourth through eighth grades will compete for the Alabama State Spelling Bee Champion title. The Alabama State […]