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FLT Preparatory Academy held its Annual Excellence Gala to celebrate the academic achievements of its students, honor the legacy of Furman L. Templeton, and recognize the dedication of its community partners.
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The Birmingham Times Central Alabama Water (CAW) on Friday implemented a corporate reorganization, leading to the loss of jobs for nearly a quarter of its employees. It also made the decision to close its payment center and the Cahaba Museum & Conference Center. More than 135 people — representing 23% of CAW’s workforce — were […]

During Women’s History Month, the D.C.-based String Queens reflect on their journey as Black women in music, blending genres, teaching future musicians, honoring their predecessors, and performing for presidents and world-class artists.
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Rev. Graylan S. Hagler, a longtime Washington, D.C. pastor and civil rights advocate, was remembered at his funeral service for his commitment to justice and his powerful oratory, as he was laid to rest after a long battle with cancer.
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The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached an undisclosed settlement with pharmaceutical company Novartis, marking another legal victory in their effort to hold companies accountable for profiting from her cells without consent. Lacks’ “immortal” HeLa cells, taken during cancer treatment in 1951, became foundational to major scientific breakthroughs while her family remained unaware for decades and received no compensation.
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, such as U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-4) , have issued a sharp rebuke of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.-5) following his assertions that Muslims “don’t belong” in the United States, characterizing the remarks as an attack on both religious freedom and the deep historical roots of Black Muslims in America.
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A series of recent attacks in New York, Michigan and Virginia has heightened concerns about terrorism threats in the United States amid the war with Iran and the loss of experienced national security officials at the FBI and Justice Department, raising questions about the country’s ability to prevent potential attacks.
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Frederick Douglass, the most important leader in the struggle for Black civil rights in the 19th century, was honored in Washington, D.C. with the groundbreaking of a new community center in his name, the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, and the renaming of the U.S. House press gallery.
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Written and photographed by Marika N. Johnson Each year, thousands of visitors make their way to Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the historic march that helped reshape American democracy. The walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge has become a powerful ritual filled with speeches, reflections, remembrance and photographs. For many, the trip serves as a reminder […]

By Shannon Thomason UAB News The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host the 2026 Alabama State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 21. Each year, hundreds of schools from across the state participate in spelling bees leading up to this final competition. This year 53 students in fourth through eighth grades will compete for the Alabama State Spelling Bee Champion title. The Alabama State […]

Black recession, uncertain tariff policy, and targeted dismantling of equity programs are creating challenges for Black-owned small businesses.
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Black Press Sunday is celebrated annually to honor the 199th anniversary of the Black Press in America and the heroic Black leaders who founded it, with the goal of promoting the importance of Black media and journalists.
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Joy Alston, mother of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, has filed a civil lawsuit against three Baltimore police officers over her son’s fatal shooting, alleging excessive force, wrongful death, battery and constitutional violations. The family, still seeking answers more than a year later, also criticized the Maryland Attorney General’s decision not to file criminal charges as attorneys move into the discovery phase for evidence such as texts and surveillance footage.
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Black faith leaders have ended a yearlong boycott and “Target fast” after saying the retailer met three of four demands related to investment in Black businesses and diversity commitments. Led by Rev. Jamal Bryant, organizers said the campaign sparked a national conversation about corporate accountability while pledging to continue monitoring the company’s actions.
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By Sym Posey | The BirminghamTimes On a quiet block near Memorial Park in North Titusville, a new kind of community hub is taking shape — built not by a nonprofit executive or longtime philanthropist, but by a college football player who simply believes everyone deserves a chance. Inside the former Modern House Coffee House […]

Sponsored by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management We are in the midst of a seismic shift in wealth. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “Great Wealth Transfer,” describes the unprecedented movement of assets from the Baby Boomer generation to their heirs — an estimated $105 trillion by 2048. And women are poised to inherit most […]

By Emily Cundiff | ABC 33/40 Frustrated residents urged Birmingham city leaders Tuesday to restrict short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods, arguing the growing number of Airbnb-style properties is disrupting communities and straining city resources. The comments came during a City Council meeting ahead of a scheduled Committee of the Whole session Thursday, where council members […]

ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed a gunman who opened fire in a classroom March 12, killing one person and wounding two others. Authorities identified the shooter as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member previously convicted of attempting to aid the Islamic State, and are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.
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Dayvon Love serves as director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week, he highlights an effort to spread misinformation about Del. Malcolm Ruff (D-MD-41) as he mounts a campaign for the District 41 Senate seat.
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International Women’s Day and Bloody Sunday are two powerful markers in our collective memory, and to honor both, we must lift up the Black women of Selma-organizers, strategists, and visionaries whose labor made that movement possible, and recognize that liberation is not escape, but elevation.
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By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For The Birmingham Times For the third time in as many seasons, the Miles College women’s basketball team won its conference championship and a berth in the Division II NCAA Basketball Tournament. And this time, coach Pete Asmond thinks his Golden Bears may stick around a while, especially as they […]

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Coppin State University held its 2026 Homecoming week, featuring the competitive cooking event “Coppin Chopped: The Black Table”, which celebrated Black culture and food, with the winning team taking home the Golden Spatula Award.
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Donald Sparks is a retired U.S. Army sergeant major who has earned many awards in journalism and photojournalism during his time in service as a public affairs senior enlisted leader. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Medal, Army Meritorious Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device. In this piece he discusses the toll of war.
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TSA employees are missing paychecks as the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown stretches into March, forcing workers to juggle bills, childcare, and transportation while still reporting to work. Airports across the country are feeling the strain, with long lines and wait times at major hubs like Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, and New York.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times There’s still time to see the new Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) exhibit that explores how power, propaganda, and technology shape the narratives that ultimately shape how we see the world. “The Victors Write the Algorithm: Power, Propaganda, and the Making of American Memory” is a thought-provoking exploration […]

By Sym Posey | For The Birmingham Times As the lights came up following a screening of the documentary “The Alabama Solution,” the room was heavy with emotion. In the quiet, some audience members could be heard crying For many in attendance, it was their first time seeing the film — an unflinching look inside […]

CRYSTAL SMITHERMAN, BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCILOR  ON THE GREEDY HOUSE, A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER IN THE FORMER MODERN HOUSE COFFEE HOUSE IN NORTH TITUSVILLE; BHAM NOW, MARCH 8.

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek | swhites-koditschek@al.com Birmingham leaders agreed to host multiple college sporting events involving Historically Black Colleges and Universities over the next two years. The city approved plans for two SWAC football games at Legion Field during a city council meeting Tuesday. The first game will be held on Aug. 26. Another game will […]

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Basketball tournaments got underway this week at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Ga. (SWAC – Monday, March 9 –Saturday, March 14) ) and the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  A new experimental “keto pill” is generating national attention as researchers test whether it can mimic the effects of the popular ketogenic diet without requiring drastic changes in eating habits. The […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health experts across the United States are renewing calls for Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of a nationwide effort to combat chronic disease. Nutrition specialists say diets […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A simple bowl of oatmeal may be one of the most powerful heart-healthy foods Americans can add to their daily diet. New research shows that regular consumption of oats may reduce levels […]