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The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park in Church Creek, Maryland is a popular destination for visitors from around the world to pay homage to Tubman’s legacy and learn about her life and work, with the site hosting national events, exhibits, and activities throughout the year.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Spending a day with Carlos E. Alemán, Ph.D., CEO of the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!), is to spend time with a leader who has one of the most challenging jobs in Alabama. Among the challenges he faces is the federal government ramp up of mass […]

dcwins.com Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies will host its 14th annual “Sistah Strut” walk/run/ride/stroll on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Legion Field, from 7-11 a.m. “To be clear, ‘sistahs’ are not defined by race or even gender,” said Brenda Phillips-Hong, who founded Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies. “It’s about a shared spirit, attitude and intent to celebrate breast cancer […]

www.bhamnow.com The state’s largest celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will be held Saturday September 27 featuring a Cultural Village with over 20 Caribbean, Latin and European nations to explore. Know before you go: What: Fiesta Birmingham 2025 Why: Fiesta’s mission is to educate the mainstream public about the many different Hispanic countries and cultures through the best […]

Times staff Report Railroad Park is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary on Sunday, September 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with entertainment, food, a kids zone, and a new design activation sponsored by the Philip Morris Fund for the Design Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. Located at 1600 1st Ave […]

Call it the quiet after the storm. Normally when municipal elections are over the city, members of the community endeavor to move forward and work together – setting ideological differences aside. That means coming together, perhaps even melding strategies to determine some of the things that the community can do and will do to build. […]

AHKEEM LEE, DIRECTOR OF THE BIRMINGHAM YOUTH CHOIR AFTER THE GROUP WAS ELIMINATED DURING THE SEMIFINALS OF AMERICA’S GOT TALENT; BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, SEPT. 18.

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NEW YORK — “No one silences us.” That was the message from Whoopi Goldberg, who opened ABC’s The View on Monday by condemning Disney’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and celebrating news […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Huntsville Music Office, in partnership with Campus No. 805 and Downtown Huntsville, Inc., hosted a full-throttle weekend of live music to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Campus 805 during Huntsville […]

(HOW DO YOU SPELL RELIEF) By Rev. Isaiah Robinson, Jr. Scriptural text: ISAIAH 53: 1-7 KEY VERSE  “I “ All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one To his own way; and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A popular fall tradition is creeping back into Huntsville this October. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks and Recreation will host the fourth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 18, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Prostate cancer is one of the most serious health threats to men. But for Black men, the danger is even greater. They are more likely to be diagnosed at younger ages—and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  Anxiety and other mental health disorders affect millions of Americans each year, often appearing gradually before they are diagnosed. Left untreated, these conditions can interfere with daily life, relationships, work, and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Fiber plays a vital role in digestion, gut health, heart health, and weight management. The two main types—soluble and insoluble—work together: soluble fiber slows digestion and helps control blood sugar and cholesterol, while […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Diet, exercise, and a positive mindset are important for weight loss, but sometimes they aren’t enough. That’s when medications may help. Drugs like Ozempic, Orlistat, and Phentermine can be effective, but […]

At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, Black women leaders and labor advocates highlighted the urgent need to defend civic power, public education, and workers’ rights amid rising unemployment and attacks on equity. Panelists called for unity, grassroots organizing, and bold action to secure justice and opportunity for Black communities.
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The Go-Go Museum and Café in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia community, which celebrates the city’s homegrown sound, is facing financial difficulties due to withdrawn support from major businesses, but the founder is determined to keep it open and is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $500,000.
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Brakeyshia Samms is a senior analyst at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. This week, she discusses why Black women often don’t see the benefits gained from tax cuts put in place by political leaders.
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For years, the mainstream travel industry has overlooked the needs and stories of Black travelers. But a growing number of Black-led travel groups are shifting the narrative—creating space for cultural connection, community and global exploration on their own terms.
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By Pastor Mario D. Ford The Bible says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs […]

The Los Angeles Chargers (3-0) defeated the Denver Broncos 23-20, with a late fourth quarter touchdown by Keenan Allen and a game winning field goal by Cameron Dicker, to preserve their third consecutive victory over a division opponent this year.
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Black Americans across the nation are questioning why Black leaders such as Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) voted for a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator who often made disparaging comments about the Black community. This week, AFRO News Publisher and CEO Dr. Frances Murphy Draper speaks on the legislators who voted to honor Kirk, and praises those like Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) (center) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) (right), who stood against the resolution put before them.
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Lyle Rawlings, president of the Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Industries Association, and Andy Wall, a board member, argue that skyrocketing summer electric bills across the PJM region are the result of flawed market rules and artificially inflated prices, not a true shortage of power.
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The Pentagon has issued new restrictions requiring journalists to sign pledges not to report information — even unclassified — unless it is officially approved for release. Press freedom advocates and major news organizations condemned the policy as government censorship and a violation of First Amendment rights.
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The 30th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival is one for the history and record books. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival was presented by Los Angeles City Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr., in conjunction with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Concerned Citizens of South-Central Los Angeles. This free, family-friendly festival celebrated a milestone on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The party on the block was held on Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north and Vernon Avenue to the south.

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous.
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright.


The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released new data on Sept. 18 indicating a continuous demand for support and resources through California (CA) vs Hate, the state’s multilingual statewide hotline and online portal.

Both the California Assembly and Senate voted this month to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 1263, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).

When Judith Miller had routine blood work done in July, she got a phone alert the same day that her lab results were posted online. So, when her doctor messaged her the next day that her overall tests were fine, Miller wrote back to ask about the elevated carbon dioxide and low anion gap listed in the report.

Times Staff Report   The Birmingham City Council has approved $2.5 million for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) to manage the city’s microtransit program, which provides on-demand rides to areas not covered by regular bus routes. This move essentially transfers the contractual obligation from the City of Birmingham to BJCTA to oversee and manage. The […]

bhm.k12.al.us Birmingham’s Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School will host a 95th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration on Friday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m.in Ramsay’s Willie Scoggins Gymnasium. The affair will unite alums, community members, dignitaries, faculty, staff, and others in an event dedicated to celebrating the excellence of the school on the city’s southern border. Special presentations […]

By Ameera Steward | For The Birmingham Times Thirty-three-year-old Dewon Moton was born in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in Pinson, Alabama. His life often didn’t have much structure, so he “needed a coping skill,” he said. “I got a pencil and paper and found out I could draw, [which gave me] the ability […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times MALINDA T. AND ERIC WHITE Live: Fultondale Married: Oct. 24, 2009 Met: January 2009, at Faith Chapel Christian Church in Wylam. Malinda, a minister, caught Eric’s eye when she first entered the sanctuary, but it was her moving prayer before the congregation that led him to […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It was a statement win at Louis Crews Stadium on Saturday night as Alabama A&M (3-1)flexed its muscle on both sides of the ball, dismantling Division II opponent Lane […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday, closing a legendary chapter that made him the Tigers’ all-time winningest coach. Pearl, 65, steps down months after guiding Auburn to its second Final […]