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The Center for American Progress held its 11th National Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together advocates, policymakers and survivors. Attendees explored strategies, shared stories, and built networks to reduce gun violence nationwide.
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Mrs. Santa returned to West Baltimore with gifts, games, and bikes for all ages, partnering with Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy, and raising $5,000 to help 40 families in need this holiday season.
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By James Giles | WBRC For many families, the holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness. For others, it is a painful reminder of loss — especially when a loved one was taken by violence and questions remain unanswered. With those families in mind, Crimestoppers of Metro Alabama is honoring victims in a […]

theufl.com The United Football League today announced that former Alabama Crimson Tide three-time national champion and former St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron has been named head football coach of the Birmingham Stallions. The announcement was made by UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon. McCarron replaces Skip Holtz, who this week announced that he was […]

MacKenzie Scott’s donation of $740 million to 16 HBCUs provides them with unrestricted capital and trust to address affordability, build durable institutional power, and expand research capacity, potentially creating a generational impact.
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