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Keeping it Real: America’s Pandering, Paltering and Prevaricating President

Keeping it Real: America’s Pandering, Paltering and Prevaricating President

President Trump’s executive order to “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” has sparked controversy and misinformation, with Trump falsely claiming that Civil Rights laws have been undermined by “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies.
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Experienced educators discuss how the president’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would impact minority students

Experienced educators discuss how the president’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would impact minority students

The Department of Education plays a crucial role in regulating national education standards and programs for minority, disabled, and impoverished students, and dismantling it could impact the education of vulnerable students in the United States.
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Working Together: How members of the Black Press and Black labor movement changed the world

Working Together: How members of the Black Press and Black labor movement changed the world

Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO publisher and CEO, discusses the collaboration between Black press and the Black labor union movement in her book, “Prayer and Pen,” which includes prayers and commentaries on labor, education, and more.
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If Federal Government Can Ban Deadly Glock Switches; Why Not Alabama Legislature? Local Leaders Ask

If Federal Government Can Ban Deadly Glock Switches; Why Not Alabama Legislature? Local Leaders Ask

By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Monday circled the wagons at Boutwell Auditorium calling for the Alabama Legislature to pass a ban on Glock switches, the device that law enforcement officers say can turn a pistol into the firepower equivalent of a machine gun. “We are laser-focused on making sure we […]

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Birmingham Protesters Demand Elected Officials Stand Up Against Executive Orders

Birmingham Protesters Demand Elected Officials Stand Up Against Executive Orders

By James Giles | WBRC About 100 Birmingham-area residents gathered this past weekend outside the federal courthouse downtown, demanding action from Sen. Katie Britt and other elected leaders. Their message: Stand up against executive orders they believe could cost jobs and strip away critical social programs, including Medicaid and free school lunches. The protest, organized […]

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Financial Considerations for Multigenerational Households    

Financial Considerations for Multigenerational Households   

Sponsored by JPMorganChase For many Black, Hispanic and Latino families, as well as other cultures, multigenerational living is a cherished aspect of home life. It can also be good for your family’s overall wellbeing. Research indicates there can be financial benefits to multigenerational living, and when executed intentionally, having multiple family members under the same […]

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The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Returns to Birmingham to Benefit HBCU Students

The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Returns to Birmingham to Benefit HBCU Students

UNCF | Special to The Times The United Negro College Fund’s signature fundraising event, the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, is returning to Birmingham. The annual evening of elegance and philanthropy will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel, bringing together Birmingham’s leaders in business, education, and community advocacy to support […]

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47th US president has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That’s no accident

47th US president has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That’s no accident

President Donald Trump’s chaotic policies and statements have caused concern among world leaders, who are struggling to respond to the unpredictable nature of his administration.
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Panelists explore intersection of ‘Music and Black Labor’

Panelists explore intersection of ‘Music and Black Labor’

A panel discussion in Prince George’s County, moderated by Patrick D. McCoy, explored the unjust labor practices faced by African American musicians and vocalists in the music industry, highlighting the need for continued support and recognition of Black labor.
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Maryland Public Television celebrates Black History Month 2025 with special programming

Maryland Public Television celebrates Black History Month 2025 with special programming

Maryland Public Television and MPT2 are celebrating Black History Month by featuring a lineup of programs exploring African-American history, including The Great Migration, great Black mathematicians, and personal stories of success, including Josie Johnson.
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From the AFRO Archives: A look at the work of A. Philip Randolph

From the AFRO Archives: A look at the work of A. Philip Randolph

Asa Philip Randolph, the first great Black union leader in America, founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and led the organization to secure better wages and working conditions for Black workers, including increasing the pay of Pullman Company porters from $14 to $22.50 per month.
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Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action

Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen years, with notable performances by Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley, Kendrick Lamar, and the Eagles’ defensive dominance.
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PRESS ROOM: Visit Baltimore President and CEO Al Hutchinson announces long-term transition plan after more than 8 transformative years

PRESS ROOM: Visit Baltimore President and CEO Al Hutchinson announces long-term transition plan after more than 8 transformative years

Visit Baltimore, the official destination sales and marketing organization for Baltimore, has announced that President and CEO Al Hutchinson will not renew his contract when it expires on June 30, 2025, but will stay on in a consultant role to assist with the transition.
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