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Richard Jerimiah Giles III and Bennie Burrell, two formerly incarcerated individuals, have shared their experiences of reentry to society and the importance of a support system for mental health and successful reentry.
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A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, Tunde Onakoya, broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon by playing nonstop for 60 hours in New York City’s Times Square, raising $1 million for children’s education across Africa.
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The Birmingham Times Dr. William H. Harris, former Alabama State University President, died on Friday, April 19, the university announced. He was 79. “The university extends its deepest condolences to President Harris’ wife, former first lady Wanda Harris, his son Dr. William J. Harris, and his family, friends, former employees, alumni and the myriad people […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The third Saturday of every month is special for Dora Marrisette, President of The Birmingham African American Genealogy Group Inc. (BAAGG) and members of the organization. “We are a group of people [who] are curious about our roots, where we came from, and our people,” said Marrisette. “We are […]

Spelman College has launched a first-of-its-kind cosmetic science program to bridge the gap between the beauty industry and creators of the products, offering a concentration and minor in cosmetic chemistry to students interested in entering the field.
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Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer”, has died at the age of 47.
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Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent, is returning to Washington, D.C. in 2024 with a more community-centric approach and a charity aspect.
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The gender wage gap persists, with Black, Latina, and Indigenous women losing $1.6 trillion annually due to the wage gap, which is compounded by racial and gender discrimination, occupational segregation, and reproductive justice.
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The Baylor Project, a seven-time Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning musical duo, was formed by Jean and Marcus Baylor, a married couple and professional musicians, who have successfully blended their marriage and career.
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City of Birmingham Major League Baseball today announced the launch of the ticketing process for the two primary MLB and MiLB games scheduled for Rickwood Field in Birmingham, in June. Tickets for MLB at Rickwood Field, A Tribute to the Negro Leagues, which will feature the first-ever official MLB game at the historic ballpark between […]

Here’s what’s known about the scam surrounding the shooting By Ben FinleyThe Associated Press It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. […]
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The MAGA agenda poses a direct threat to the hard-fought gains of Black Americans, and the policies espoused under the guise of MAGA pose a direct threat to voting rights, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
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The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture will host a commemorative event on April 24 to spotlight the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the attorney who argued the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case before the high court and later became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Estate planning can help Black Baltimoreans secure and transfer generational wealth, and can be used to define your care if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself, and to avoid property transfer fees and taxes.
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Frances “Toni” Draper discusses the financial disparity between Black and White families, which can be addressed through education, financial literacy, and policies to ensure equal access to investment opportunities.
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Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor, shares her lessons learned about money over the years, including the importance of knowing your worth and sharing stories of financial failure to help others avoid the same mistakes.
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Special to The Times The Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) and its affiliate, Birmingham City Wide (BCW) dba Foundation Capital, announce the appointment of Reginald D. Smith as a senior executive. Smith has more than twelve years of experience in the banking and finance sector. Smith’s career includes senior leadership roles at Community Development Financial […]

Afro Charities has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the 2024 ARPA Community Arts Grant program to help fund the rehabilitation of the Upton Mansion in West Baltimore, which will serve as a permanent home for the AFRO Archives and a community space.
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Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Siraaj Woods Creatives (SWC) and Kigenix Creatives hosted their fourth networking event for entrepreneurs and content creators in the DMV area, providing a space for them to be creative and connect with each other, as well as providing resources to take their businesses to the next level.
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Candidates running for Mayor of Baltimore discussed their plan of actions for housing and community development at a forum on April 13th, with Brandon Scott, Sheila Dixon, Bob Wallace and Thiru Vignarajah sharing their plans to reduce the number of vacant properties, improve housing conditions for seniors, and increase funding for home repairs.
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Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by BVN As revealed by Black Voice News in “I Fear for My Life, Part 1, Adam Garcia’s Nightmare” the first story in the […]
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