HBCU Week NOW Day will feature free public film screenings celebrating HBCU culture at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Feb. 24, including films, student shorts, and discussions.
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced a star-studded entertainment lineup for the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, set for Feb. 24–28 at CFG Arena in Baltimore. The weeklong event blends championship basketball featuring the CIAA’s 12 member institutions with concerts, fan experiences and community programming, continuing a tradition that has generated more than $100 million in economic impact for Baltimore.
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By Shuana Stuart | For The Birmingham Times A Birmingham-born musician is set to host a weekend of tributes to honor Jothan Callins, the visionary composer and educator from Ensley who founded and led the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble, a 25-piece ensemble comprising middle and high school students that became a training ground for young […]
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Survivors of violence in Alabama will gather on February 24 at the State Capitol for a day of advocacy, healing, and finding ways to transform pain into policy change. Survivors Speak Alabama, an all-day event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will host those directly affected by […]
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By Sym Posey | For The Birmingham Times The McCoy Adult Daycare Center will host its 24th Annual Rock-a-Thon on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First United Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. The free event, open to the public, will feature games, light exercise, and songs performed by local […]
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