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By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna ‘s gated home, according to authorities and news reports on March 9. No one was injured, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the singer was at home when the shooting happened March […]
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By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories. Gone are the days when Black women were […]

By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com When discussing how to best serve older residents, it can be easy to get lost in statistics and policies. Experts and seniors alike say what’s most important when considering the aging Black population is communication. “When we think about seniors and look at the social determinants of health, I think […]
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birminghamal.gov One hundred days into his third term, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s progress report is grounded in a single, defining promise: Birmingham’s children will be the “why” behind every policy, investment, and decision made at City Hall. “In August, 75 percent of our residents voted in confidence of this administration. That’s trust,” Mayor Woodfin […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times At just 12 years old, London Koi Jones already carries the poise of a seasoned performer. The Birmingham native and seventh-grader at the Alabama School of Fine Arts is quickly making a name for herself across the Magic City and beyond, with a voice that blends classic R&B […]