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By Issac Morgan  A Listeria outbreak linked to prepackaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at major retailers has resulted in 17 people sick across 13 states, leading to 16 hospitalizations and three deaths, according to an alert from […]

The Birmingham Times  Welcome to BHM 2025 WPFG. Competition and camaraderie. Boxing and bowling. Dodgeball and flag football. Participants from Birmingham to Brazil in 1,600 medal events that include swimming and indoor volleyball at Birmingham CrossPlex; jiu jitsu, judo, karate, taekwondo, wrestling at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium; boxing at Alabama Theater; cycling criterium at Talladega Superspeedway […]

By Sym Posey |The Birmingham Times When the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham killed four girls and blew out windows throughout the building, John Petts, a stained-glass artist from Carmarthenshire a county in the southwest nation of Wales, launched a campaign to fund and create a new window as a […]

Many of us would rather avoid it if we could, but there are times when a tough decision must be made. It will not be easy, and it will test our emotions, but it has to be done. Keep in mind we’re in a brand-new season now, which is the summer solstice. And as you […]

Planning to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer? While we emphasize the need to protect oneself from the hot summer sun, we need to include protecting ourselves from dangerous insect bites. Warm weather is appealing to insects. So, let us review the main summer insects and review some safety tips to help protect […]

Featured Photo by Damien T. Taylor In a groundbreaking achievement, Morgan State University became the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to lead a solo pavilion at the prestigious 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation, titled “ReCall & Response,” is the brainchild of Assistant Professor of Architecture Coleman A. Jordan. Drawing inspiration from West […]

MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN AFTER SITE DEVELOPMENT BEGAN THIS WEEK ON A CITY OF BIRMINGHAM PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 52 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES IN PRATT CITY; BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, JUNE 27.

By Mario D. Ford Within the dynamics of the English language there are three terminal punctuation marks used to end sentences.  You remember from English class; a period marks the end of a declarative statement.  […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — July is Parks and Recreation Month, and the City of Huntsville is pulling out all the stops with the theme “Build Together, Play Together,” spotlighting its expanding recreational infrastructure and inviting […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — One late-night “yes” turned a viral clip into a career-defining moment for Dante’ Pride, a Christian hip-hop artist from Decatur, Alabama, whose music now tops charts, earns national […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — The heart of downtown Huntsville pulsed with energy on Saturday, June 28, as the annual Juneteenth Festival transformed Big Spring Park into a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The City of Huntsville is seeking public input on the future of the historic Huntsville Train Depot and its surrounding seven-acre downtown site. “It is a protected place. It deserves to […]

House Democrats are fiercely opposing a sweeping GOP tax and spending bill that they say would gut Medicaid, enact the largest food assistance cuts in U.S. history, and funnel tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The legislation, passed by the Senate with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance, is now headed to the House, where Democrats vow to block what they call a devastating attack on working families.
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The Senate has passed President Trump’s “big beautiful bill”, which includes cuts to healthcare, SNAP, business tax breaks, and increased spending for border security, and now awaits a vote in the House.
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Christopher Anderson, member of the Baltimore City Republican Central Committee and former congressional and Baltimore City Council candidate, argues that Pride Month has overshadowed Black struggles by co-opting the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement and pushing Black issues further down the national agenda. He urges Black Americans to prioritize their identity and challenges uncritical support of movements that may dilute their fight for justice.
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H.R. 1114, the Haitian American Enterprise Fund 2025, proposes a $5 billion investment to revitalize Haiti’s economy—an effort that would also benefit Baltimore through strengthened trade and historic cultural ties. With deep Haitian roots embedded in the city’s past and present, passing the bill would reconnect Baltimore to a shared legacy of resilience and mutual prosperity.
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By McKenzie Green What?!?! I exclaim in amazement. ChatGPT isn’t an all knowing omnipotent being that can just reach into the internet at will? No. Well, yes– on the internet part– no, on the “omnipotent” bit. Artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT is not an intangible being, it’s a computer; stored in buildings called data centers […]
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Descendants of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, are expressing outrage over President Trump’s decision to revert the names of several military bases to their Confederate heritage, despite the women’s contributions to the war effort.
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Youth-led protests erupted again across Kenya on June 25, driven by outrage over police brutality, economic hardship, and government corruption, coinciding with the anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations in 2023. Demonstrators—primarily from Generation Z—took to the streets and social media demanding justice, accountability, and reform, despite government efforts to suppress coverage and dissent.
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By Dayvon Love Zorhan Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic Party primary for mayor of New York City has led to conversations about the limitations of progressives ability to appeal to Black people. Especially in the context of a general election against the current mayor, Eric Adams, who will certainly focus on Mamdani’s weakness with traditional […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was convicted of two prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, and could still face up to 10 years in prison.
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By Rosine Beleho I care deeply about Sandtown-Winchester because I’ve walked its streets, talked with its residents, and seen both its history and its pain firsthand. As someone pursuing a career in social work and committed to healing communities, what’s happening here breaks my heart and motivates me to speak out. If you live in […]
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The NAACP and environmental advocates plan to sue xAI over pollution from its Memphis data center, citing concerns about air quality and the impact on the predominantly Black communities surrounding the facility.
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Associated Press Family members of a Black teenager shot and killed by police in an Alabama suburb say they want answers and are seeking to see the body camera footage of the shooting. Jabari Peoples, 18, was shot June 23 by a police officer in the parking lot of a soccer field in Homewood, just […]

By Don Rhodes II | Birmingham Times For Uriah Williams, a 38-year-old seasoned financial professional, the journey to personal wealth starts with small, consistent steps. “It’s about practical steps today that set the foundation for tomorrow. Whether it’s organizing your documents, updating your beneficiaries, or getting a $50,000 insurance policy it all adds up,” said […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times APRIL AND JEFF WORFORD Live: Hoover Married: Aug. 29, 2009 Met: November 2005. April was in anesthesia school pursuing her clinical studies at UAB Hospital. She worked alongside Jeff’s mom, Angela Worford, who took a liking to her, and thought she would be perfect for her […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University (ASU) has officially launched a transformative student housing project with a groundbreaking ceremony held on June 18, paving the way for two new apartment-style residence halls that will add […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — In a decisive step toward modernizing Huntsville’s aging sewer infrastructure, the City Council voted 4–1 on June 26 to enact the first residential sewer rate increase in two decades. […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — In a powerful moment of public recognition, the Huntsville City Council honored Police Investigator Scott Northcutt with the prestigious Life-Saving Medal for an act of extraordinary bravery that saved […]

 SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — Kidney disease is a silent threat in the African-American community. High blood pressure and diabetes—two chronic conditions that disproportionately affect Black Americans—are the leading causes. Most people don’t experience […]

Champion of Community Journalism, William D. Smothers, Elected to NNPA Board from Huntsville’s Premiere Publication, Speakin’ Out News SPEAKIN OUT NEWS Savannah, GA – June 28, 2025 — In a historic and energizing gathering, Dr. […]

Alabama A&M University alumnus and longtime AAMU staffer Jerome Saintjones is earning national acclaim for his debut novel, “The Chinaberry Tree.” It was recently named a finalist for African American Fiction in the 2025 American […]