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The Birmingham Times Birmingham is set to welcome thousands of athletes and spectators later this year for the Festival International des Sports Extreme. The Magic City will be the only U.S. city on the global tour’s 2026 calendar, with athletes competing in skateboarding, BMX, basketball and other events “Birmingham has the perfect DNA to arrive […]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | The Birmingham Times Blueberry is the latest member of the Modern Manufacturing Program class at Fairfield High Preparatory School. No, Blueberry isn’t a student, but it may be the class favorite. Blueberry, as instructor Karl Owens calls it, is the obsidian blue 2025 Honda Passport AWD that was unveiled Thursday […]

By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Prince George’s County Council chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7) joined council members Wala Blegay (At-Large), Wanika Fisher (District 2), Shayla Adams-Stafford  (District 5), and Danielle Hunter (District 6), to bring Women’s History Month to a glamorous close in a ceremony honoring 25 women across the county.  Honorees represented ladies […]
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By Jennifer Porter GoreWord in Black The state of South Carolina ranks among the highest in the nation for maternal mortality. And just like nationwide, the burden falls most heavily on Black women. But a recent gathering of healthcare leaders, birth workers and families in the state vowed not to take the situation lying down.  […]
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times On the day before his 64th birthday, Michael Tolliver received something he hadn’t had in more than a decade: a place to call his own. “Number 11. This is my house right here,” Tolliver recalled, describing the moment he first stepped inside his new micro-shelter and looked up […]

By Ashley Stewart, Ph.D.Word in Black Scan the NCAA’s Sweet 16 rosters and you’ll see what college basketball has always known: Black athletes built this tournament. Now imagine if their institutions invested in their minds the way they profit from their bodies. Each March, college basketball becomes a unifying cultural event unlike almost anything else […]
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KultureCity The city of Birmingham, Alabama, celebrated a historic milestone ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with the official opening of the first FIFA Arena facility in the United States. The facility represents a major investment in the local community and arrives just 72 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup™ — […]

JPMorganChase New York — JPMorganChase this week announced the American Dream Initiative (ADI) — a multi-year effort to help expand opportunity to millions of Americans and future generations through targeted investments in local communities across the United States. Building on years of advancing local solutions that deliver results, the firm will significantly expand investments in […]

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Residents, leaders and organizations recently gathered in the Ashburton community for an Associated Black Charities Community Convos listening session focused on neighborhood needs, collaboration and solutions. Participants discussed economic empowerment, safety and housing while sharing ideas to strengthen the community.
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Baltimore’s Charter Review Special Committee is gathering public input on potential changes, including revisions to how city contracts are awarded. Residents and council members alike say understanding the charter’s complexities is key to making informed decisions.
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Black churches are keeping many of the Easter traditions that have long defined the season, while also introducing new activities aimed at engaging families, young people and surrounding communities. Church leaders said the core meaning of Easter remains unchanged, but many congregations are finding creative ways to carry that message to the next generation through service projects, expanded worship experiences and community-centered gatherings.
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By Doug Feinberg Dawn Staley says her conversations with recruits have changed over the past few years, with finances becoming a top point of discussion, especially with players in the transfer portal. The South Carolina coach said on March 29 that in the past, she would emphasize getting a college degree when she spoke to […]
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By Alexis LaRueAFRO Internalarue@afro.com Lenora Howze, longtime executive director and advertising director of AFRO News, was recently honored at a special event on March 26, celebrating her departure after more than 13 years of dedicated service. The farewell celebration served as a tribute to her impactful leadership and lasting contributions to the publication and the […]
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Maryland delegates passed HB 552 in a 129–1 vote, creating a commission to study the historic Cheltenham youth facility, including its operations, abuses, and deaths, after recognition of an unmarked burial site of Black children.
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The AFRO recently spotlighted the Black women making change via their roles at Johns Hopkins University. Take a look at the movers and shakers in public health, policy development and more.
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The Lakers brought the full show to Crypto.com Arena as they welcomed the Cleveland Cavaliers in a high-energy matchup that had the Los Angeles crowd on their feet from tip-off. Irvin of ClutchClipsHoops was courtside capturing the moments up close that most fans only see from the upper deck. From LeBron James throwing down thunderous […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a moment that is sparking conversations across Alabama, the Christian Coalition of Alabamais calling for unity, respect, and accountability after condemning what it describes as “anti-Muslim rhetoric” from Secretary of State […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  In the world of quick weight loss trends, some methods grab attention for their simplicity—and controversy. One such approach gaining buzz is the idea of losing weight by relying heavily on […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A popular Korean BBQ spot in Huntsville is raising serious health concerns after receiving a failing inspection score—reminding residents to pay close attention to where they dine. Q’s […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A major investment in community health is set to expand life-saving services across North Alabama as Thrive Alabama receives new funding to strengthen HIV prevention and outreach efforts in […]

The acclaimed lawyer and author of “Just Mercy,” sits with theGrio in Montgomery, Alabama to discuss The Legacy Sites and telling truth that America can’t ignore. By Natasha S. Alford | theGrio Acclaimed defense attorney Bryan Stevenson has about 10 million new clients on his roster. While you may remember him as the subject of […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS From boosting digestion to strengthening the immune system, probiotics are gaining attention as a key part of maintaining overall health. But what exactly are probiotics—and who really needs them? Probiotics are live […]

CIRCUIT JUDGE FREDERIC ALLEN BOLLING WROTE. BOLLING GRANTED A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER MONDAY REQUIRING ALABAMA’S LARGEST WATER UTILITY TO RESUME FLUORIDATION AT ALL TREATMENT FACILITIES IT OPERATES, WBRC, MARCH 31.

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — Get ready to look to the skies—one of North Alabama’s most beloved traditions is returning as the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic lifts off Memorial Day weekend with […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times In the quiet, in-between moments of life — after loss, during transition, or in the slow unraveling of identity — Deidre Clark offers something simple yet deeply intentional: a pause. Her newly released card deck, Becoming You, is described as “a card deck for when life stops, but […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For one week each spring, classrooms at the downtown YMCA transform into film sets, rehearsal stages, and creative labs as students step into roles they may have never imagined for themselves. Now in its fifth year, the Dundrill Heights Film Camp — held March 23–27 this year — […]

Story and photos submitted by Dalaina Horton The Saint Bartley Primitive Baptist Church Shepherd’s Ministry hosted a heartfelt and elegant celebration honoring First Lady Victoria Mooney on Saturday, March 28, at the Huntsville Country Club, […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community is set to take center stage as the Huntsville Museum of Art opens its doors for a free, day-long experience honoring […]

A new exhibition at SBM Gallery in Charm City highlights decades of work by Baltimore-based artist Paula Phillips. The exhibit, which opens on April 3 at 5 p.m., explores themes of identity, spirituality and community through mixed media.
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By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR.     Scriptural text: ISAIAH 2: 2-4; ACTS 17: 26-28 KEY VERSE: Many people will come and say. “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS One of HBCU basketball’s most accomplished coaches could soon be making a major move, as reports indicate Chris Wright is set to interview for the vacant head coaching position at Alabama […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As Alabama A&M prepares for the upcoming football season, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Bulldogs’ program remains unanswered—who will lead the team at quarterback? Head coach Sam Shade, entering his […]