By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times Maurice Ford was walking from the office of Fairfield High Preparatory School when he pondered the journey he’s taken the past17 years. “This is a long way from Parker,” said Ford, the Tigers’ athletic director and head boys basketball coach. In truth, Ford’s trip from legendary […]
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class includes many Black creatives, such as Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade and more. The honorees span multiple genres and eras, with additional awards recognizing artists like Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte. The induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles, with a television broadcast set for December.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The crack of the bat, the echo of history, and the weight of untold stories filled the air on Saturday, April 18, as the Negro Southern League Museum hosted its annual Jackie Robinson Day — an event that continues to grow in both meaning and impact. Held every […]
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David Scott, a longtime member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died April 22 at age 80 after more than two decades in Congress, where he became the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee. Known for championing rural communities, disadvantaged farmers and economic equity, the Georgia Democrat leaves behind a legacy of advocacy spanning both state and federal government.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A recent analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that Americans who regularly eat watermelon — both children and adults — have noticeably higher-quality diets than those […]
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