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Programs in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area are doing great work in helping Black single fathers connect with their children and navigate challenges in schools and the court system. Fathers share their stories and how they’ve grown to be more empowered and engaged in their children’s lives.
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Governor’s proclamation honors Carole Robertson, one of the four young victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed September 20, 2025, as Carole Robertson […]

Rep. Glenn Ivey, a devoted father and husband, has managed to strike a rare balance between life on Capitol Hill and the responsibilities of raising a family. With a home just miles from Congress, Ivey’s proximity allows him to stay present, even as his schedule demands near-constant attention to work. His story is one of adaptation, shared sacrifice and the powerful example of a Black political family living their values both publicly and privately.
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By Barnett Wright |The Birmingham Times A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the current Jefferson County Commission district maps must be redrawn, saying the maps violate the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Haikala issued a 139-page ruling that said the commission’s districting plan – finalized in 2021 – […]

The Birmingham Times  The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to extend the ShotSpotter program for another three years at a $3 million cost, a 5 percent increase over the last contract. Police chief Michael Pickett said the department wants to use the camera system and eventually get drones that could work with ShotSpotter. “That’s definitely […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times ARKAYA & WILLIE PACE JR. Live: McCalla Married: July 16, 2022 Met: Fall 2002, at the Teletech call center in Fairfield. Willie and Arkaya worked the overnight shift as call center representatives, and while they can’t remember who began working there first, they remember when they […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of Aldorthia Burrell, an 82-year-old great-great-grandmother killed earlier this month when she was caught in crossfire […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Jefferson County jury has sentenced Daniel “Parker” Watson, 31, of Pell City, to death for the 2023 murders of Tiffany Michele Hernandez and Jason Joseph Brown in […]

By Carol Robinson An Alabama state prison officer was arrested Friday with 2 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Joshua Isaiah Joyner, 28, was arrested by Auburn police […]

Alabama A&M University students earned first place at the inaugural 1890 Cyber & AI Games, held September 9 at the University of the District of Columbia as part of the 135th Anniversary Celebration of the […]

It’s that time of year again when the spotlight shines brightly in the City of Lawndale. The blues community and other music lovers from all walks of life came together for the 12th Annual Lawndale Blues Festival, Saturday, September 13, 2025, on this beautiful, overcast day with a slight breeze. The weather was a nice respite from the warm weather experiences during the month of August.

As Alabama A&M University celebrates its 150th Anniversary, the institution is preparing to make history once again. On Friday, September 19, the University will crown both its 75th Miss Alabama A&M University and its first-ever […]

As Alabama A&M University continues to celebrate its 150th Anniversary, the institution, along with President Daniel K. Wims and members of the President’s Cabinet, joined all 19 of the nation’s 1890 Land-Grant Universities in Washington, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For years, people who live, work, and go to school along Holmes Avenue have raised concerns about speeding traffic, narrow sidewalks, and a lack of safe places to cross. The 3.25-mile […]

By John Archibald I didn’t think Sen. Tommy Tuberville was a real Alabamian. I thought he was just an out-of-work football coach from Florida and opportunistic senatorial day-trader who could never really grasp the recalcitrant […]

The road from Inglewood to Las Vegas is a familiar one for fight fans — a 270-mile stretch of open highway, desert heat, and anticipation. But this past weekend, the journey felt different. With history on the line at Allegiant Stadium, we loaded up the 2026 GMC Denali and headed into the heart of one of boxing’s most important moments in recent memory. Before fists flew and scorecards were read, there was a road trip — and it set the tone for everything that followed.

The Petitioner’s Motion for service by publication is hereby GRANTED. Notice is given of the Termination of Parental Right of Lavincent Kendrick, of M.K., a female child, with DOB 11/7/2016. Notice is given to any […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | September 15, 2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) teacher has been placed on administrative leave after posting a TikTok video that mocked the recent death of conservative political activist Charlie […]

As California enters the redistricting battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, it is very interesting to observe the lineup for and against Proposition 50, which would place Redistricting on the November Ballot. From the moment the Governor signed the legislation, the opposition immediately started direct mail campaigns. The supporters of the measure, mainly the Democratic Party, began to gather and spend money on Radio and television Ads and the polling of the people in the state to see where Support could be found. As usual, the African American community, which largely votes democratic, has not been included in the early stages of this campaign on either side.

Funeral services for Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Jr. (left), beloved former Morgan State University dean, were held on Sept. 16 inside of the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center. Stansbury was 93 years old at the time of his death.
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Assembly Bill (AB) 62, authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (Inglewood), passed in the Assembly with a 66-4 vote on Sept. 9. It now advances to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for a signature or veto by Oct. 12.

Lying on top of an operating room table with his chest exposed, Larry Black Jr. was moments away from having his organs harvested when a doctor ran breathlessly into the room.

FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency’s decisions from public scrutiny.

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has relaunched its global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities, and implications of the transatlantic slave trade as today’s leaders try to erase this history. This is Part 8 in the series. “Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.” — Rosa Parks. “Racial discrimination is the deliberate targeting of ethnic and minority communities for exposure to toxic and hazardous waste sites and facilities, coupled with the systematic exclusion of minorities in environmental policy making, enforcement, and remediation.” — Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., 1981

Last month, rapper Montero Lamar Hill — better known as Lil Nas X of ‘Old Town Road’ fame — was arrested in Los Angeles after wandering the streets in his underwear while under the influence of a substance.

Adam Raine, a 16-year-old California teen, made the decision to end his life last April. Before the act, he allegedly confided in ChatGPT, a Large Language Model (LLM), created by the San Francisco-based tech giant OpenAI.

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO kmcneir@afro.com  D.C.’s annual Civil Rights Legacy Project, rebranded in 2024 as “March On!,” kicked off their film festival on Monday, Sept. 15 in the nation’s capital. For six days, film screenings will take place alongside an emerging and student filmmaker competition, various award ceremonies, performances of the arts, […]
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The Eaton Fire in January 2025 highlighted the need for inclusive and culturally competent emergency management strategies, as climate change-fueled wildfires continue to threaten urban areas and disproportionately impact communities of color.
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The US Supreme Court recently reversed a lower court ruling that had previously barred immigration agents from stopping people in Los Angeles without reasonable suspicion, raising concerns about the court’s secret process and the increasing use of the “shadow docket” for significant rulings.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Community leaders, activists, and local residents gathered Monday at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham to remember four girls killed in a bombing at the house of worship, a devastating act of racial violence that shook the nation and galvanized the Civil Rights movement. “When […]

By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com Chef Michael Glenn, a longtime restaurateur, caterer and arranger whose creations were enjoyed throughout the Birmingham area and beyond, has died. The Leeds native died Sept. 12 at age 66 after an extended illness. Glenn’s food was found everywhere from corporate dining rooms and VIP executive functions to family […]

Written and photographed by Marika N. Johnson Legion Field came alive on Sunday with the Safe Summer Series: Trail Ride Edition, a part of a lively series of community events featuring music, line dancing, family fun and food trucks. The lineup featured performances from Yass Tish, Logan the Entertainer, Mike Clark Jr., and Tonio Armani, […]

Delta State University officials and police are investigating the death of 21-year-old student Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed, whose body was found hanging from a tree on the campus on Sept. 15.
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