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Civil Rights TV, the world’s first 24-hour television network dedicated to civil rights history, education, and future equity, has launched on the Connect To Your City OTT platform, powered by Connect2OTT, offering documentaries, news analysis, live discussions, educational programming, global civil rights coverage and cultural storytelling.
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By Adam Pope | UAB UAB Hospital has once again earned international recognition, securing a place as Alabama’s top-ranked hospital on Newsweek’s prestigious list of the World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Out of more than 400 hospitals evaluated this year in the U.S., UAB was ranked No. 59. This annual ranking, presented in collaboration with Statista Inc., a leading […]

By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library As weight-loss drugs surge in popularity (and cost) across the country, many women are searching for sustainable, affordable ways to improve their health in 2026. March is Women’s History Month, and the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is encouraging women to make self-care a priority by taking advantage […]

By Scott Minshall | CBS42 The City of Birmingham said it will not move forward with plans to open a daytime “Urban Oasis” for people experiencing homelessness at 1312 First Ave. N. Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council approved the $168,000 purchase of the lot for the proposed project, which was expected to include […]

The Associated Black Charities and the Youth Resiliency Institute hosted a “Community Convos” session along with a screening of “Termite: A Baltimore Story” at MedStar Harbor Hospital Baum Auditorium in Cherry Hill on Feb. 19. Community members discussed their dreams for Cherry Hill, paid homage to lives lost and connected residents with free resources to improve literacy and health.
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