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Compiled by Javacia Haris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Last week my husband Edward and I celebrated our 20th anniversary. Several friends who have yet to reach that milestone have asked us, “What’s the secret?” We shared a lot of the same advice we gave when we were featured in this column back in 2018: […]

The Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. hosted its third annual Pearls with a Purpose Deluxe Bull Roast Day Party on April 12 at Martin’s West, with a record 1,200 attendees. Members of Baltimore’s Divine Nine and representatives from Morgan State University’s School of Social Work were present in support of the organization’s mission.
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By Attorney Raven Perry-Beach Midterm primary elections are just around the corner. Research your candidates and make sure you’re prepared. Here are some key dates to keep in mind. May 04, 2026 – This is […]

SPEAKIN’  OUT NEWS In a major development for education in North Alabama, a federal judge has granted Huntsville City Schools unitary status in staffing and extracurricular activities, marking significant progress in the district’s long-running desegregation […]

By West North Avenue Development Authority On Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) will host “Love the Avenue Day,” a community-led initiative focused on clean-up, beautification, and activation of the corridor. This event will highlight: The event will take place on the 2800–2900 blocks of […]
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By AFRO Staff “You can’t give me no playlist … this ain’t your wedding.” That was the response from Trick Daddy in a video posted to social media and later reported by BIN News, after his performance was halted at a gathering of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Miami rapper had been booked to […]
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The season features Listen to Me, Kanika Harris and Stephanie Etienne’s urgent documentary on the Black maternal and infant mortality crisis, and This World Is Not My Own, Opendox’s visually striking film using animation about celebrated folk artist Nellie Mae Rowe, who turned her home and yard in Vinings, Georgia, into the fantastical creative world she called the Playhouse. Emmy Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba and Broadway veteran Amy Warren bring Rowe and her friend, gallery owner and arts patron Judith Alexander, to life through voice and movement. A third title, to be announced later this year, will premiere in November.
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By Maryland Public Television Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Dr. Carla D. Hayden and Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt to serve on the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) 11-member governing body.  The Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission was created by statute in 1966 to establish and maintain a system of educational and cultural […]
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama A&M football appears to be on the rise as head coach Sam Shade says the Bulldogs are ahead of where they were this time last year following the team’s spring […]

BCSP Notes MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University Athletics announced the hiring of Chris Wright Friday as the new head coach of the Hornets’ men’s basketball program. A press conference was held Tuesday to formally […]

By Pastor Mario D. Ford The commercialized celebration of Jesus Resurrection has passed. Easter bunnies and baskets have gone back into inventory, the Easter Sunday crowd has come and gone, the leftovers from Easter dinner […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson will visit Alabama A&M University on Monday, April 20, for an afternoon of conversation focused on leadership, resilience and innovation during the Bulldogs LEAD Leadership Fireside Chat. The […]

Alabama A&M University students Chance Williams and Shanel White finished a close second in the Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, advancing to the final round against Fairfield University and placing among the top […]

Alabama A&M University students showcased their creativity, technical skills and teamwork at the 2026 HBCU Game Jam, earning multiple top honors during the 24-hour competition held at Spelman College. The annual event brings together students […]

By Charlize Ramos | CBS 42 A new non-hazardous medical waste facility is coming to Birmingham’s Kingston neighborhood after receiving approval from the city council Tuesday. The facility will treat non-hazardous waste — including PPE, pharmaceuticals and single-use medical devices — using eco-friendly technology. City leaders said the project will transform a vacant lot into […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HICKORY, N.C. — A North Carolina community is mourning the loss of 7-year-old  Abel Friday-Williams, remembered by loved ones as a brave young boy who may  have lost his life trying […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A heartbreaking tragedy aboard a Carnival Cruise ship has led to serious federal  charges against a 16-year-old, raising concerns about safety, accountability, and  justice.  According to the U.S. Justice Department, the […]

BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama (“the Council”) that Chapter 2 Article IV Division 2 Section 2- 184 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, is hereby […]

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville has determined that the personal property described below has been identified by Fleet Services as surplus to the needs of the City of Huntsville and is […]

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, finds that an application has been presented to the […]

WHEREAS, Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Alabama Code of 1975, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Alabama Electronic Voting Committee, provide for use of Electronic Vote Counting Systems; and  WHEREAS, Section […]

MANDATORY Pre-bid meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 am, at City Hall, on the 6th Floor in Training Room 624 at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. Bidders must attend […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A weekend undercover operation aimed at protecting  children has led to the arrest of five individuals in Morgan County, highlighting  ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat […]

Special to The Times On Tuesday, April 21, the Jefferson County Probate Court will host its inaugural Senior Summit. The event, which will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, is designed to provide valuable resources and services to senior citizens throughout Jefferson County. Attendees will hear from Presiding Judge Yashiba Blanchard and representatives […]

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Public notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Huntsville, on the 21st of April at 6:00 p.m., on the 2nd Floor […]

The Planning Commission of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, shall meet on Tuesday April 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Building located at 305 Fountain Circle for the […]

BID OPENING DATE: May 7, 2026 at 2:00:00PM local time  DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: May 4, 2026 at 2:00PM local time  The City of Huntsville will receive sealed bids, priced on a firm fixed price basis […]

Baltimore police recovered the body of 27-year-old Branson Oduor on April 14 in the Inner Harbor after he was reported missing following a night out in Fells Point almost two weeks prior. Authorities are still investigating the cause of death. Loved ones remember him as a caring, outgoing person deeply connected to the city.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A proposed bill to increase police staffing in Alabama’s  capital city has failed, sparking ongoing debate about public safety, leadership,  and local control.  State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — What started as a routine drive turned into an unusual and messy situation on Interstate 65 last week, after a crash left spicy chicken wings scattered across […]

The Supreme Court is preparing to rule on an executive challenge to the 14th Amendment that could replace the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship with a system requiring proof of parental status. Legal experts and advocates warn that this shift could create profound administrative hurdles for marginalized communities and potentially leave millions of American-born children without access to essential services.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A new opportunity is opening doors for small construction businesses across North Alabama, as Turner Construction Company launches an eight-week training program designed to help local firms grow, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama students are turning challenges into opportunities after launching two independent magazines following the cancellation of campus publications tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Last […]

In preparation for a proposed assessment ballot, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting held a media briefing Wednesday.