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You take pride in your strength.  Sometimes, even if the joint stiffness is severe, you try to hide it. You try to mask it. You ‘suck it up,’ put on a brave face, and go […]

Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, was fatally shot by Sheriff Deputy Sean Grayson inside her home on July 6, sparking national outrage and calls for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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Cortez Lemon, a 14-year-old student at Leith Walk Elementary and Middle School, was fatally stabbed on July 10 after a verbal altercation on a Maryland Transportation Authority bus, prompting a vigil to remember his life and to call for an end to inner city violence.
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Black Maternal Maternal Health Week, July 19-25, aims to raise awareness and address the lack of mental health resources for Black women during and after pregnancy, with experts emphasizing the importance of mental health in pregnancy and the need for cultural support for Black women.
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John Davis has been recently appointed by Governor Katy Hobbs to the City of Mesa Youth Action Fund and the Arizona Governor’s Youth Commission. He is the founder of The Love John Project where clothing and food are given to underprivileged families throughout the year. John’s volunteer work not only showcases his compassion and leadership […]
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was a tireless advocate for justice and equality, leading to the legislation that made Juneteenth a federal holiday and championing reforms of the nation’s healthcare system.
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The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.
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The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a venue has received this honor, recognizing its significant impact on American culture and the performing arts.
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The Los Angeles Lakers finished their Las Vegas Summer League with a 107-81 victory over the Chicago Bulls Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. Although two straight losses put Los Angeles out of contention for any championship hopes in the Sin City, the Lakers ended their summer run on a quality three-game winning streak.

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Four years ago, a Zoom meeting to build support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee attracted just 90 participants. On Sunday night, an estimated 40,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom and another 50,000 women on other platforms at the same time to […]

CNN Kamala Harris has aced her moment. So far. The vice president has already won the backing of enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, sparked a fundraising bonanza and alchemized the mood of a […]

By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com All three University of Alabama System campuses will be closing their diversity, equity and inclusion offices and opening new offices under different names. The schools cite a law recently signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI offices, programming and training in public colleges and other state agencies. SB129 becomes […]

By Ameera Steward | For The Birmingham Times With the month of July, observed nationally as Fibroid Awareness Month, coming to an end, we decided to take a look at some of our past reporting on fibroids to create a list on how women with fibroids can shrink or heal theirs — outside of getting […]

In accordance with Section 23-4-1 et seq. of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, you are hereby notified of a public hearing to be held at Huntsville City Hall in the Council Chamber, located […]

Impact Ignite Initiative Launches Creative Multi-County Campaign to Boost Voter Participation Through Art and Fashion   The Madison County Democratic Executive Committee’s (MCDEC) Youth Caucus, chaired by Zoie D. Roberson, will host a fashion show […]

BY KEISA SHARPE | Special to the Birmingham Times JOY AND ROBERT EVERSON Live: Bessemer Married: Nov. 6, 1993 Met: Pine Valley in the summer of 1982 when both were teens. Joy remembers visiting the park (located just outside of Trussville) when she was 12 and Robert was 13. Joy went on a family trip with her cousin Rhonda Briggins, […]

In accordance with Section 39-1-1, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that AMERICAN SUNCRAFT CO., INC. has completed the Contract for Pulaski Pike Rehabilitation Project for the City of Huntsville, Alabama […]

The Citizens Advisory Committee of the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5:00 pm, on the 6th Floor of the City of Huntsville Municipal Building, 

by Cindi Branham This is an opinion column. There’s a “new” threat, a new reason to fear for the dissolution of the American experiment. It’s called Project 2025, and it will have a negative effect […]

A petition calling on the Kern Valley State Prison in Delano to implement a daily water provision and install an HVAC system has garnered over 300 signatures since it launched five days ago.

By Roy S. Johnson, National Association of Black Journalists’ Hall of Fame, an Edward R. Morrow Award winner, and a Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary This is an opinion column. The young preacher stood on […]

California Black Health Network (CBHN) recently launched its “Health 4 Life: Healthy Black People Campaign.”

On June 21, President Joe Biden announced in a letter posted on social media that he is ending his candidacy for a second term and throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.

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By Greg Garrison The two bishops who oversaw a historic mass exodus of United Methodist churches disaffiliating in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle the past few years are moving on. In their place will be […]

By The Associated Press The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders […]

Since 2003, Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group has been changing the healthcare narrative for People of Color, striving for inclusivity, informed diagnoses, and culturally competent treatments.

Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) recently published Child Care at a Standstill: Price and Landscape Analysis, an annual report assessing the national, state, and regional trends in child care.

By Stacy M. Brown Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation, has died at the age of 74. In June, Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, […]

My fellow Americans, I want to speak to you tonight about the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics and to remember, while we may disagree, we are not enemies.  We’re neighbors.  We’re friends, coworkers, citizens.  And, most importantly, we are fellow Americans.  And we must stand together.

Alabama A&M University head men’s basketball coach Otis Hughley Jr. added another major milestone on Wednesday as he was selected the Senegal Women’s National Team head coach.  “This is an outstanding honor and I am […]

When Cupid and other performing artists takes the stage at the Alabama A&M Homecoming 1875 After Party, mastering the line dance moves won’t be the only priority. Proceeds from the late-night event will support the […]

This week, students concluded the 6-week National Defense Education Program (NDEP) hosted at Alabama A&M University. NDEP provides professional development and STEM career preparation to participating students through a series of lectures and training focused […]