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By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR.     KEY VERSE: “In everything i did, i should you that by this hard work we must help the weak, we must help the weak, remember the weak it the […]

After conducting a national search, Alabama A&M University is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William J. Young as the new Director of Bands. A highly respected music educator, performer, and administrator, Mr. Young […]

Six Alabama A&M University students recently returned from a weeklong academic and cultural exchange at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria, marking the institution’s first participation in the university’s International Project Week. The visit, […]

On April 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court handed down one of the most consequential civil rights rulings in a generation — and the reverberations are shaking Alabama to its political foundations. In a […]

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Public notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd floor […]

Pre-bid meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 am, at City Hall, on the 6th Floor in Training Room 624 at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801.  NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS  WANTED: […]

Financial Analyst, Runergy Alabama, Huntsville, AL. Manage processing of incoming/outgoing funds for production & operations. Oversee fund transfer, batch processing, ledgers. Cover ltr + resume to bella.jia@runergyusa.com. 

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, as follows: 1. That the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, proposes creation of a tax increment district, tentatively named […]

Special to The Times Birmingham Public Library is launching Beyond the Bell, a campaign designed to enhance after-school learning through technology, academic  support and enrichment opportunities.  The campaign begins Monday, May 11, and builds on the library’s Beyond the Bell program, an out-of-school-time initiative serving elementary and middle school students daily during the 2026–27 school year.  Beyond the Bell […]

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO Whether you are a go-go aficionado, a radio icon, a Hollywood superstar, or just someone from the D.C. area longing for a half smoke, Ben’s Chili Bowl is once again the place to go.  The long-awaited grand reopening of the flagship location of Ben’s Chili Bowl took place […]
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By Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times When it comes to fashion, even something as simple as a pair of socks can make a statement. James Parker Jr. should know. He’s the creative visionary behind Parker Craft Collective. Parker’s new business offers unique and stylish socks but aims to be much more. Parker, 35, […]

By Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times  Anthony & Salena Cook Live: Pell City Married: December 31, 1994 Met: The Cooks met after a wave and a glance, walking to and from math class. Both were students at Auburn University and had classes in the same building, explained Salena Cook. “We were passing each […]

Morgan State University’s School of Social Work hosted its inaugural Caregivers Conference on April 25 to highlight the mental, emotional and physical well-being of caregivers. The event emphasized resilience, shared experiences and access to resources for those supporting loved ones with serious health needs.
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Black elected officials, civil rights attorneys, and grassroots organizers from across California convened in a virtual conference on May 1 to sound the alarm following an April 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision they say has severely weakened a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act — warning that the ruling poses a direct threat to minority voting power and representation.

By  Beatrice Dupuy Whether dressed in a jewel-encrusted skeletal form, sculpted breast plates or anatomy-evoking trompe l’oeil, Met Gala guests physically evoked the theme “fashion is art” May 4 evening as they masterfully pulled from a kaleidoscope of references to embody living works of art. “Everyone who attended the Met Gala this year really leaned […]
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Various youth organizations and youth-led initiatives participated in legislative advocacy days last month at the California State Capitol to amplify the voices of Black communities and help cultivate the next generation of leaders.



It’s often the businesses that don’t realize they’re underinsured until it’s too late. Rather than putting yourself at risk, it’s better to reassess your policy and make sure that there are no glaring gaps that can result in major losses.

On April 28, Black-led organizations from across California that fight prejudice, hostility, or violence directed at individuals based on their race, ethnic origin, or skin color, joined with other anti-hate groups at the California State Capitol for a “Stop the Hate Day of Action.”

Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students and families are still trying to understand how best to respond.

Before the Voting Rights Act existed, before the Civil Rights Movement had a name, Black Americans were fighting — and dying — for the right to vote. The AFRO was there keeping the record. Here’s what it cost to get to 1965.
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Baltimore City has opened enrollment for its first residential property tax payment plan, offering homeowners a way to catch up on past-due taxes through manageable monthly payments designed to reduce tax sales and prevent home loss.
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Each May serves as a time to recognize Missing and Unidentified Persons Month. This week, AFRO News presents the first of several articles focused on the cases of missing Black people in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area and beyond. Missing children cases can take many forms, from runaways and nonfamily abductions to critically missing children who are lost or injured. Family abductions, in which a child is taken by a parent or relative, can be especially complex and dangerous, as shown by the case of Ailea Brown, missing for nearly seven years.
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Shohei Ohtani has already built one of the most unique careers in baseball history, but the Dodgers star recently added something new to his résumé.

Canada, Mexico and the United States will host the FIFA World Cup 26™ from June 11 to July 19, 2026, bringing the world’s premier soccer tournament back to North America for the first time in 32 years.

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO In early March, parents and childcare advocates met on the steps of the John A. Wilson Building, which serves as the seat of the District of Columbia housing, hoping to convince the mayor and city council to reconsider their decision to implement a freeze on the DC Child […]
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For many older adults, financial wisdom didn’t come from classrooms or dinner table conversations but from years of experience, mistakes and hard-won lessons. Now, Washington residents Verlincia Roach, 62, and Carol Fillmore, 79, are sharing what they wish they had known about saving, spending and building financial stability in hopes younger generations can avoid the same missteps.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times A town hall on voting rights featuring U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Terri Sewell drew a multigenerational crowd to Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham on May 4, coming just days after a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting voting access. The case, Louisiana v. Callais, centers on a […]

Even though public attitudes have shifted, advocates say the fight for LGBTQ rights in California remains far from over — a reality Equality California confronts through outreach, policy advocacy and community support.

Baltimore County will assume operations of the Randallstown and Dundalk swim centers on Aug. 31 after the Y in Central Maryland ends its 15-year partnership, citing facility limitations. Community members worry the transition could include a temporary closure and disrupt access to vital swim programs that support safety, health and connection, particularly for Black youth.
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Portia Wood, an attorney and founder of Legacy Wealth Institute / Black Trust Fund Kids
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Compiled From Online Reports The City of Birmingham and Nature of Alabama will host the fifth annual “Mental Health Day” on Friday, May 8. The community event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Linn Park. The event aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health resources across […]

By Cecil Egbele | Contributing Writer | California Local News Fellow A fast-moving wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon in East Bakersfield, quickly growing into one of the most significant fire events the area has seen in recent years. Dubbed the Tower Fire, the blaze ignited near Edison Highway and Comanche Drive and spread rapidly under wind-driven […]

Ellen Louise Dolvey Howard, a Baltimore educator and national TRIO leader, died at 97 after a decades-long career helping low-income and first-generation students access higher education and trade programs.
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