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By Rev. Stacy Swimp On the night of Feb. 5, 2026, a video shared to President Trump’s Truth Social account depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. This occurred during the first week of Black History Month, just days after a presidential proclamation praising the contributions of Black Americans. This […]
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By Sophia Tareen | Associated Press CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As a young organizer in Chicago, Jackson was called to meet […]

birminghamal.gov Delivering an important additional resource for small-business owners across the Magic City, the Entrepreneurship Center for Growth and Excellence (EC) formally launched last week at a gathering of the city’s elected leaders and business leaders. The EC is a recipient of funding from the City of Birmingham’s Reinvest Birmingham initiative, Regions Bank, Kresge Foundation, […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Deborah Bowie has returned home. And you can hear it in her voice. “For the 14 years that I’ve been gone,” she said, “my tribe is actually in Birmingham, even though I’m a Florida girl. Birmingham is my home.” Bowie was recently named President and CEO of the […]

From the HBCU Classic and Rising Stars to a competitive All-Star Game and citywide events, Inglewood’s first time hosting NBA All-Star Weekend showcased Black culture, community pride, and the city’s growing national presence.