Author: NNPA

December 11, 2025

____________________________   MERCHANDISE ____________________________ _____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ____________________________   Seeking   “Haren Construction Company, Inc. is seeking qualified Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprises (S/MWBE) for construction of the Birmingham, AL – Contract No. 2026 PS02 – Collegeville Pump Station Improvements Project. Subcontractor and supplier opportunities include but not limited to: Tree Removal, Painting, Rebar, Fencing, Erosion Control, Roofing, Doors, Demo, Electrical, […]

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From misdiagnosis to mission: How Kyhla Desire fights for Black children with diabetes

Kyhla Desire was misdiagnosed twice before her Type 1 diabetes was correctly identified at age five, highlighting the challenges Black children face in receiving timely care. Today, she channels her experience into advocacy as a founding youth board member of the African American Diabetes Association, working to bring education, support and life-saving resources directly into Black communities.
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Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Accepts Shuttlesworth Award in Birmingham

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. on Thursday accepted the prestigious 2025 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award at the downtown Birmingham Sheraton, a recognition he called “a profound and humbling honor.” The award represents BCRI’s highest honor, bestowed upon national and international leaders advancing justice, equality, […]

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