By Shannon Delcambre | WVTM The United Way of Central Alabama has marked a significant milestone in childcare access. The center is opening a third location in East Pinson Valley, which will serve more than 100 children, addressing the growing childcare needs in the area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday for the expanded J. […]
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Founded by four women in 2025, the Baltimore Community Fridge Network has rapidly expanded from four refrigerators to more than 20 sites across the city, providing free food through community-supported fridges, pantries and pet pantries. Run entirely by volunteers, the network relies on donated food and grassroots participation to address food insecurity and foster care, dignity and connection across Baltimore neighborhoods.
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Though he is no longer physically present, the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on through the federal holiday in his honor and the work of activists across the world. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 will offer a variety of events for people of all ages and backgrounds on Jan. 19.
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The Kevin Epps murder trial in San Francisco has revealed a troubling pattern of racial bias in the justice system, with an all-white jury, suppressed evidence, and a forensic narrative built on convenience rather than empirical certainty, leading to calls for a more equitable justice system.
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D.C. lawmakers are urging city leaders to end Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a council report found federal immigration enforcement has eroded trust in immigrant communities.
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