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The Birmingham Times Thirteen-year-old Blake James is back home. And he can be seen in area theatres starring in “We Grown Now” playing at AMC Summit 16 in the Summit in Birmingham and the Regal Trussville in Trussville. The film debuted in September 2023 at the Toronto International Film Festival and won the Changemaker Award. […]

The Birmingham Times Opera Unveiled: A Concert of Greatest Hits will take place at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at Alabama School of Fine Arts on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. featuring selections from iconic composers such as Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart. The concert will showcase some […]

The rising cost of childcare is causing concern for parents, with experts calling for more funding of childcare as a public good to benefit young children, their families, and the economy.
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Roberta’s House hosted its annual Elijah Cummings Leadership Awards and Dinner, honoring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), philanthropists Dr. Freeman and Jacqueline Hrabowski, and renowned artist Larry Poncho Brown for their dedication to uplifting others and fostering mental wellness.
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The Howard County NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon, featuring Grammy-nominated poet, human and civil rights activist, journalist and author Kevin Powell, to raise awareness and funds for advocacy activities.
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NEW ORLEANS, La.- Madalena Andrade won at No. 3 singles to seal a 4-3 win for Alabama State over Florida A&M in the SWAC Women’s Tennis Championship on Sunday here at the Pepsi Center. The […]

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times Maria Manuel, a ninth-grade student at Huffman High School, wants to be an ultrasound technician. “The most interesting thing I learned in this program is about the diet, what people are not supposed to eat, what they can eat, and what’s not healthy for them,” Manuel said. Jasmyne […]

Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | For The Birmingham Times Given recent staffing shortages that have caused challenges in recruiting and retaining talented nurses, the Birmingham Black Nurses Association (BBNA), is doing what it can to advocate for quality health care and attract more to the profession. “The best way (for this profession to thrive) is for current […]

By Hannah Echols | UAB News Shaundra Blakemore, M.D., and Brian Sims, M.D., Ph.D., were once students in the Birmingham City Schools system who had a passion for science. After college, they transformed their passions into a career by attending medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Fast forward, and they are returning to […]

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times Ask Deborah Thedford-Zimmerman what she does in a typical week, and it will be hard to believe that she’s retired. Thedford-Zimmerman, who has been recognized as one of the top nurses in Alabama, retired in 2017 – but her busy schedule shows she’s still hard at […]

BY GWEN DERU | The Birmingham Times TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar. **FILM – 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film. **LEGENDS NIGHT WITH HEATH GREEN, SUE WESTCOTT & ADAM GUTHRIE! at the Nick. **BURLESQUE NIGHT at The Nick. **DRAKE WHITE – THE BRIDGE TOUR at Iron City. **ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar. **THIRST TRAP THURSDAY, 5 p.m. at 2400 7th Avenue South. **LIVE BAND KARAOKE hosted by ELLE JAI at Perfect Note. **KIKSTART at WaterMark in Bessemer with Free Food Boxes, 9 a.m. **COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE FIVE POINTS WEST LIBRARY every Tuesday and Thursday. **EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS. **THIRSTY THURSDAYS at D’ZIRE Bar and Lounge. **KARAOKE, 5-9 p.m. at Courtyard Alabaster Bar and Grill. **THIRD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing. **TASTEMAKER THURSDAY – Every Thursday at Blaze Ultra Lounge, 228 Roebuck Plaza Drive, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. with DJ Ace Twon (95.7 JAMZ) in the mix hosted by Audio Life and GMC […]

Ten billion dollars. That is the reported amount Americans lost in 2023 to fraudulent activity. Remember this is the reported figure, think of the amounts stolen that went unreported. Technology has opened the flood gates to scammers. Consider 2.6 million Americans (roughly the population size of Chicago) reported losing the $10 billion to scammers last […]

Associated Black Charities hosted a Free Teen Financial Literacy Summit for all ages at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pikesville, Md. on April 13, offering all teens in attendance a new account with a free $25 deposit and breakout sessions focused on topics such as job search and interviewing skills, entrepreneurship and investing and breaking generational mindsets.
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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosted “Pearls with a Purpose” on April 14 to raise funds for their advocacy work in the community.
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Rancho Cucamonga High School’s Boys Relay teams won both the 4×100 and 4×200 relays at Arcadia High School, posting some of the best times in the state this year.
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Will Edmond and his partner, Austyn Rich, moved back to their ancestral land in East Texas to create a homestead and “glamping” destination, highlighting the importance of keeping land in the family to build wealth.
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“Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away” is a book written for Black people looking to improve their lot in life on their own terms, while “The Guide to Black Wealth” helps men learn to budget, cut expenses and save money, “The Battle of Finance and Fame” explores the intersection of fame and finances, and “Get Good with Money” is a 10-step plan for moving towards financial security.
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The Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness celebrated the work of Angela Celestin and Robert Matthews at its third annual Louder event, an event aimed at honoring those who have shown “outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering workplaces that support their employees’ mental health”.
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Michelle Singletary, a personal finance advisor and journalist, shares her top three money tips for Black children, young adults and people over 35, including having a budget, investing for your older self, limiting debt, and saving for retirement.
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The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health provides high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment to Prince George’s County, with a focus on holistic patient care, and access to an integrated network of specialists.
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The postpartum period is often depicted as a time of overwhelming joy and bliss, but the reality for many new parents is far from that idealized image. It’s important to […]
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Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States, and there are steps consumers can take to manage and perhaps reduce or eliminate medical debt, including requesting an itemized bill, comparing your EOB with your bill, making an appeal, checking for financial assistance, and negotiating your bill.
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AFRO staff members share their experiences and tips on how to navigate their finances in honor of National Financial Literacy Month.
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Sealed proposals will be received by Alabama A & M University in Normal, Alabama at the office of the Alabama A & M University, Facilities Conference Room, 453 Buchanan Way, Normal, Alabama 35811 until 2:00 […]

Sealed proposals will be received by Alabama A & M University in Normal, Alabama at the office of the Alabama A & M University, Facilities Conference Room, 453 Buchanan Way, Normal, Alabama 35811 until 2:00 […]

Sealed proposals will be received by Alabama A & M University in Normal, Alabama at the office of the Alabama A & M University, Facilities Conference Room, 453 Buchanan Way, Normal, Alabama 35811 until 2:00 […]