Story and Photographs by Marika N. Johnson | Special to the Birmingham Times A group of Ramsay IB High School Orchestra students last week got a chance to meet one of the premiere African American orchestras at the Alabama Theatre. Ahead of Atlanta-based Orchestra Noir’s Saturday evening performance, the Ramsay students attended an open rehearsal […]
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President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders, reorienting the U.S. government towards a more conservative agenda, covering issues such as immigration, trade, foreign aid, and civil rights.
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President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies across federal agencies and contractors has been met with strong condemnation from critics, who argue it systematically undermines civil rights and economic equity.
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — From his campaign trail to his first days back in the White House, Trump has struggled to deliver on his ambitious—and often controversial—pledges.
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Despite a history of misconduct allegations, Derek Chauvin was hired and retained by the Minneapolis Police Department, highlighting the need for comprehensive recruitment and training standards for police officers.
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