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Bethany Johnson-Javois calls for communities and churches to respond to recent SNAP reductions by building local food systems rooted in ownership, collaboration and long-term stability.
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By Jamye Wooten For as long as I can remember, Black-led organizations in Baltimore have been doing extraordinary work with limited visibility, limited capital, and very little shared infrastructure to support them. From grassroots organizers and neighborhood nonprofits to mission-driven businesses and cultural workers, Black Baltimore has always generated solutions for itself. What we have […]
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NAACP Baltimore County announces Dayvon Love as master of ceremonies for its 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet, signaling a commitment to principled leadership and the next generation. For more than 50 years, NAACP Baltimore County advances equity by elevating leaders like Dayvon Love and professor Darryl Green, and by investing in the voices that must lead now.
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www.lawsonstate.edu For aspiring utility lineworkers, there’s nothing like being familiar with tools of the trade, including the soaring heavy-duty bucket trucks used to repair transformers and electrical poles. That’s one of the reasons Lawson State is grateful to receive a previously owned bucket truck that will be used for training. Presented to the college by […]

By Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com Free Burger Monday. It’s not an official holiday, but folks in Alabama can celebrate all the same. On a Bun, a Birmingham burger joint owned by Denise and Crystal Peterson, is giving away 200 free meals on Feb. 16 at the downtown restaurant, 2328 Second Ave. North. The mother-daughter duo […]

Percival Duke is an American singer, composer and author based in Germany. This week, he discusses why the racist history of America cannot be ignored by Europeans seeking to understand “what went wrong in the United States.”
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Roger House is professor emeritus of American Studies at Emerson College. This week, he discusses similarities between Jews who sided with the Nazi regime of the 1930s and 40s and Black people who support the 47th president of the United States and his policies.
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Buddhist monks completed a 15-week trek from Texas to Washington, D.C. to advocate for peace, drawing large crowds and inspiring people along the way.
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Several Caribbean governments have begun signing agreements with the United States to accept third-country deportees, a move critics say followed U.S. visa restrictions on Dominica and Antigua meant to force regional compliance. Leaders in nations including Guyana, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and Antigua insist the deals will exclude violent offenders and apply mainly to CARICOM nationals, while opposition groups demand greater transparency and warn about social and security impacts.
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Black athletes from around the world are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, with Team USA, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Benin, Madagascar, Eritrea and Kenya all represented in various sports and disciplines.
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This Black Month History, the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area is full of events for the entire family. Take a look at this month’s community calendar to get an idea of happenings in your area.
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Ignition is the moment when awareness lights and the journey of liberation begins, disrupting old narratives and requiring courage, honesty, and commitment to clarity.
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The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland unveiled its 2026 priorities, highlighting legislation on health, education, justice, economic empowerment, housing and civil rights, including youth charging reform, school psychologist licensure and ending 287(g) agreements.
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This Valentine’s Day, don’t break the bank with meaningless tokens of love. Experts say engaging in low-cost or free activities that foster deeper connection, show kindness or offer support could be the most romantic move of all.
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By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Special to the Birmingham Times (Third of Three Parts) This Valentine’s Day, The Birmingham Times steps into the chambers of justice and the corridors of care to celebrate three extraordinary marriages where love lives at the intersection of duty and devotion. We shine a light on the relationships of three area […]

birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham has received a $2 million grant from the State of Alabama to begin transforming its Western Corridor into a major center for logistics and manufacturing. The funding comes from the SEEDS Act, a state program that helps prepare large sites for economic development. This first phase will focus on creating a […]

Enoch Pratt Free Library hosted its annual 38th Black History Month Booklovers’ Breakfast on Feb. 7, featuring award-winning author Angela Flournoy. Flournoy spoke on the inspiration of her latest novel, “The Wilderness” and delivered a sample of the book’s first chapter.
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US National Team strikers Ally Sentnor, Trinity Rodman, Emma Sears and Reilyn Turner scored in a 6-0 victory over Paraguay at Dignity Health Sports Park, marking the beginning of the 2027 international cycle and honoring all-time great Christen Press.
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The 46th annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo will take place on February 14, 2026, featuring a lively parade, award-winning food, diverse vendors, and community exhibits, organized by the Adrian Dell & Carmen Roberts Foundation.
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The Frederick Douglass Press Gallery was dedicated in the House of Representatives on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, but the honor was overshadowed by the hypocrisy of celebrating Douglass while ignoring the racist rhetoric and imagery of Donald Trump.
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This Valentine’s Day, take a break from the pressure of online dating and focus on self-love, rest, and intentional connection, rather than performance.
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By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Special to the Birmingham Times (Second of Three Parts) This Valentine’s Day, The Birmingham Times steps into the chambers of justice and the corridors of care to celebrate three extraordinary marriages where love lives at the intersection of duty and devotion. We shine a light on the relationships of three area […]

By Matt Brown | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed after the abolitionist, writer and presidential adviser Frederick Douglass in a bipartisan move brokered by Black lawmakers. The renaming of the press gallery, spearheaded by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., was conceived over the last year after […]

By Samuel P Martin | President and Publisher It is with both gratitude and a sense of bittersweet reflection to announce the resignation of Barnett Wright, Executive Editor of The Birmingham Times Media Group. After a decade of dedicated service, he has decided to step down from his role effective Feb. 27, 2026 marking the […]

Sponsored by JPMorganChase Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans. The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase reveals a turnaround from last June, when economic headwinds and uncertainty about shifting policies and tariffs caused some leaders to put their […]

Over 700 people attended the 66th Annual Alpha Omega Mardi Gras Ball in Bethesda, Md. to support the Alpha Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in their efforts to raise funds for their scholarship fund.
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Negro History Week, Black History Month, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is remembered for his dedication to preserving and promoting the accomplishments of African Americans.
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Local health departments, hospital initiatives, and wellness programs are expanding screenings and support for residents in Huntsville. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health Desk A new national health analysis is raising serious concerns about how early […]

Advocates from across Maryland rallied in Annapolis, Md. urging lawmakers to advance the Fair Chance Housing Act and Clean Slate Act. Supporters say the bills would help reduce barriers to housing and employment for people returning from incarceration.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A growing body of research is once again shining a powerful light on one of the simplest preventive health tools available: what Americans put on their plates. A new long-term study […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS National Health Correspondent A major new report from global cancer researchers is sending a strong message: prevention could dramatically reduce cancer rates across the United States. According to findings from the […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health Desk Drinking coffee or tea may do more than provide a daily energy boost — it could also support long-term brain health. According to large population studies involving more than […]