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After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.

By Josh Moon Every year when I was a kid, come March, it was time to go crappie fishing.  My family has a place off Wheeler Lake in Lauderdale County, and it was a prime […]

By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com From picturebooks to powerful nonfiction, Black authors continue to tell stories that educate, inspire and affirm. This Black History Month, take time to turn off the screen and pick up a good book. With offerings for all age groups and walks of life, there is sure to be something special […]
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Sen. Katie Britt says Huntsville’s role in the future of U.S. Space Command continues to move forward, with half of the command’s personnel expected to be based in the Rocket […]

On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, we extend our sincerest condolences to the Jackson family.  Leadership matters. Jesse Jackson’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and the human rights movement throughout the world was outstanding.  Jackson uttered a strong penetrating voice for the voiceless.  His courage on the battlefield for freedom, justice and equality was unparallel.

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Athens State University has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction, a national designation recognizing the school’s commitment to engaged and experiential undergraduate education.  The honor comes from Colleges of Distinction, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey announced 31 appointments to fill vacancies across Alabama on Friday, including two circuit court judgeships and a new district attorney for Lauderdale County. In the Fourth Judicial Circuit, […]

California Democratic Party (CADEM) delegates arrived in San Francisco this past weekend for a tense endorsement fight to determine who the party will back in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with the Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to host the upcoming ReLaunch Job Fair — an event […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville is continuing to invest in safer, more connected travel options for residents with two new greenway expansion projects in south and west Huntsville. City leaders announced plans this week to […]

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, I’m reflecting on the century of economic volatility and roadblocks that have often defined the experiences of disenfranchised communities. Our collective legacy is marked by resilience to overcome the economic challenges faced while trying to achieve the American dream.

“F— Trump” has become cultural currency. YG made it a hook.

Once seen as a leading contender to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, former California U.S. Rep. Katie Porter spent much of the summer and early fall of 2025 at the top of many Democratic primary polls.

By Kamye Hugley Nowadays, political rhetoric is increasingly portraying civil rights protections as overcorrection and even unnecessary. But the legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17, is a reminder to the nation of a different understanding of justice—one that insisted that expanding equity strengthens democracy rather than diminishes it.    Jackson spent […]
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says he’s running for governor to “restore the California dream.” The political commentator, entrepreneur, and former adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron says he’s watched California become a place where middle-class families can no longer afford to buy homes, small businesses struggle under red tape, and schools fail to deliver for working parents.

Historically, Black high schools like Frederick Douglass and Paul Laurence Dunbar shaped Baltimore’s workforce, but unequal pathways have long determined who entered medicine versus low-wage healthcare labor.
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Erin Jackson, a former inline skater, became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold in the 500m short track at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and was chosen by her Team USA peers to carry the American flag during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
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John Hopkins University Medical Center has made history with an all-Black team of five residents and fellows leading the hospital’s trauma and acute care surgery teams, highlighting the under-representation of Black surgeons and the importance of equity in patient care.
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, we extend our sincerest condolences to the Jackson family. Leadership matters. Jesse Jackson’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and the human rights movement throughout the world was outstanding. Jackson uttered a strong, penetrating voice for the voiceless. His courage on the battlefield for freedom, justice and equality was unparalleled.
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By Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times When it comes to forming partnerships to build a better Birmingham look no further than The Rev. Debra Blaylock, executive director of community outreach for Faith Chapel Cares. Blaylock has collaborated with the City of Birmingham’s Home For All microshelter pilot program, an initiative designed to provide […]

By Adam Pope | UAB News The initiative, called Alabama Community Engagement Alliance Prescriptions for Community Health, works with community members and organizations to develop neighborhood‑specific “community prescriptions” that promote healthy eating and physical activity. A Community Health Working Group identifies health priorities, collaborates with experts to design interventions and helps implement them across local neighborhoods. […]

By James Giles | WBRC Birmingham city leaders are moving forward with a proposal to create a designated daytime space for people experiencing homelessness, advancing what officials describe as a structured and service-focused alternative to informal gatherings across downtown. The city council’s Budget and Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of a $168,000 purchase of […]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller filed for re-election Feb. 23, ahead of the June 23 primary. Voters will weigh his record on the economy, schools and crime as the campaign begins.
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The British Academy Film Awards and the BBC issued apologies after a racial slur was broadcast during the Feb. 22 BAFTA ceremony while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting onstage. The slur was shouted by a Tourette syndrome advocate in attendance, who later said he was “deeply mortified” and stressed that the utterance was an involuntary tic. BAFTA and the BBC acknowledged the harm caused, while advocacy groups emphasized that such vocal tics are not reflective of a person’s beliefs or intentions.
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The Rev. Dr. Delores B. Dorsey, a pioneering minister and longtime Baltimore City kindergarten teacher, died Feb. 8. In 1994, she became the first woman ordained at Wayland Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Feb. 26 in Baltimore.
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Janet Currie, president of Bank of America, Greater Maryland, highlights how Baltimore’s small and mid-sized businesses can capitalize on the CIAA Tournament’s economic impact by boosting community engagement, tightening cash flow management and planning for succession. She emphasizes that supporting local businesses during CIAA week helps build and sustain generational wealth in the community.
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Jacob Bridgeman won the PGA Tour event with a one-shot margin over Kurt Katayama, Rory Mcllory and Adam Scott, while Sahith Theegala, chosen by Tiger Woods as the “Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption” player, finished in top 25.
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birminghamal.gov Presiding Municipal Court Judge Andra Sparks will retire in May after years of distinguished service to the residents of Birmingham. Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Judge LaResha D. Cade-Spearman to serve as the next Presiding Judge of the Birmingham Municipal Court. “Judge Sparks has served the people of Birmingham with integrity, fairness, and […]

By Chanda Temple | Special to the Birmingham Times Hassan Gooden takes one bite of his three-layer seafood lasagna and jumps up and down like he’s struck gold. In a way, he has. As the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham in March, he’s been testing recipes […]

A major winter storm began hitting the East Coast on Feb. 22, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions from Maryland to Massachusetts. Officials issued blizzard warnings, travel restrictions, and states of emergency as residents prepared for potentially historic snow accumulations and widespread disruptions.
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By Rev. Stacy Swimp As a person of half-Nigerian heritage, I carry within me the Igbo philosophy that a person is only a person through their relationship with others. In this tradition, human dignity—Mmadụ—is not an individual possession but a communal bond; to insult one is to fracture the spirit of the whole.  As we […]
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The Black Women’s Roundtable will host its 15th Annual Women of Power National Summit March 11–15, 2026, in Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C. Hundreds of Black women leaders and allies will convene for five days of organizing, policy advocacy, strategy, healing, and collective action to build political, economic, and community power.
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Three Premier League players — Wesley Fofana, Hannibal Mejbri and Tolu Arokodare — were targeted with racist abuse on Instagram following matches this weekend. The incidents come amid ongoing concerns about racism in European soccer, with clubs condemning the abuse and pledging to work with authorities to identify those responsible.
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Lent offers a season of reflection, repentance and renewal, and for Black Christians it also carries deep connections to history, resistance and communal faith. Five books by Black authors explore how ancient Lenten practices intersect with liberation theology, embodied dignity and the lived experiences of Black communities.
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