Maryland legislators advanced a partisan congressional redistricting bill Jan. 27, sending it to the floor amid support from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. Senate backing remains uncertain and Republicans are criticizing the process.
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By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, has officially announced her retirement. After 35 years representing the District, Norton has filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign. In a Jan. 27 letter speaking on her retirement, Norton reflected on her career and its impact on the city. “I’ve had the privilege of […]
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for an investigation into the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renée Good at the hands of federal agents during immigration raids in Minneapolis, asserting that civil and human rights are often paid for in blood, sweat and tears.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Live HealthSmart Alabama, a University of Alabama at Birmingham initiative, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of its newest Mobile Market at Memorial Park in Titusville. The event, held inside the gym at 524 6th Avenue South, welcomed community members, city leaders and partners […]
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By Ameera Steward | The Birmingham Times After losing his maternal and paternal grandfathers months apart from each other in 2025, Tajh Crutch found a new form of expression within his clothing brand Crutch Campus. Selling luxury versions of baseball caps, T-shirts, and hoodies Crutch Campus is not only a form of self-expression for Crutch, […]
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