By Steve Crocker | WBRC The future of Alabama’s primary election now rests in the hands of the U.S. Supreme court. Friday, a federal court in Alabama denied Secretary of State Wes Allen’s emergency request for a stay in a congressional redistricting case, saying they lack the authority to intervene while the case is appealed […]
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Black women’s church hats have been a symbol of faith, dignity, creativity, and resistance for generations, reflecting a tradition of reverence, self-expression, and cultural pride.
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The Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant says many Black churches have made progress on domestic violence — but too many still pressure women to stay, forgive, and protect the institution instead of protecting survivors.
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The U.S. State Department will begin revoking passports on May 8 for Americans who owe $100,000 or more in unpaid child support, affecting about 2,700 people initially. Officials say the policy will soon expand to include anyone owing more than $2,500, using passport revocation as a tool to pressure parents to settle overdue child support debts.
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Candidates for D.C. mayor and delegate laid out their priorities at a debate focused on the District’s future, including housing affordability, education and economic opportunity. The May 2 event brought together contenders for both offices as they outlined differing approaches to statehood, economic growth and addressing inequality in the city.
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