The State of the Dream 2026 report warns that current policies are reinforcing racial and economic inequalities, leading to a potential Black Recession, and urgent action is needed to address these regressive trends before generational losses occur.
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African American leaders honored at NAN’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awards Breakfast. Rev. Al Sharpton and M.L. King III recognize advocates for advancing Dr. King’s dream.
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By Tehreem Khan | www.uab.edu The University of Alabama at Birmingham continues building new facilities and renovating existing spaces to enhance opportunities for success across UAB’s mission pillars of education, research and innovation, economic development, community service and patient care. The development of UAB’s physical campus is an implementation of the Forging Ahead strategic plan, […]
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birminghamal.gov Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs have been named as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the Oscars for the food industry. From here, restaurant and chef nominees will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, and the winners will be recognized on Monday, June 15 in Chicago during the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony. The […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) unveiled his $70.8 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget on Jan. 21, focusing on protecting residents, lowering costs and boosting economic competitiveness. The plan balances priorities with no new taxes and $900 million in cost-saving measures.
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