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The African American Civil War Memorial Museum (AACWM) held its annual Reading of the Names on Nov. 11, honoring more than 200,000 United States Colored Troops. While the event marked a major moment of remembrance for Black veterans and descendants, the museum’s long-awaited official reopening remains delayed due to the government shutdown and supply chain challenges.
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Alicia McKenzie, a mother of five from McLean, Va., has written a children’s book, “These ABCs Belong to Me!,” to help kids reclaim negative labels and turn them into positive traits. Drawing from her own multicultural upbringing and parenting experiences, McKenzie aims to show how words can shape children’s confidence and self-identity.
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The dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency — the nation’s only federal agency dedicated to supporting minority and other disadvantaged entrepreneurs — threatens millions of small businesses that rely on its technical assistance and capital access. As the 47th president’s administration hollows out the agency’s remaining staff and infrastructure, experts warn that its loss would deepen economic inequities and undermine U.S. competitiveness.
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By Ayron Lewallen | WVTM  The city of Birmingham announced a $50 million renovation project more than two years ago, but some residents said they aren’t seeing much progress. The city hosted a meeting to give neighbors an update on the Community Choice Neighborhood Initiative on Wednesday at Legion Field. The project is expected to […]

By Maddie McQueen | WIAT The City of Birmingham is partnering with AmFirst and CBS 42 to collect toys for children in the city. “A lot of people depend on this toy drive to provide the joy and support for their families during this season,” said Austin Sledge, project manager with the Department of Youth […]