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Maryland lawmakers unveiled a proposal to ban individualized grocery pricing driven by consumer surveillance and data. Advocates say the plan could ease food insecurity for Maryland consumers.
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Federal prosecutors allege that fixers focused on lower-level Division I programs, including historically Black colleges, where financial vulnerability made athletes easier targets.
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Thousands of protesters in Minnesota braved subzero temperatures on Jan. 23, 2026, to rally against federal immigration enforcement, with about 100 clergy arrested at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The demonstrations, following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good, highlight community outrage over deportations, family separations, and government handling of immigrant families.
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Mary’s House for Older Adults was celebrated last year as Washington, D.C.’s first housing development created for LGBTQ+ seniors. Now, the housing complex is facing criticism from former residents and community members who allege problems with safety, management, affordability and accountability.
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Federal immigration officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, sparking renewed protests in a city already tense after a similar fatal ICE shooting earlier this month. Police and state leaders urged calm as demonstrators clashed with federal agents and criticized the White House’s intensified immigration crackdown.
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Minnesota civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong released video of her Jan. 22 arrest following an anti-ICE protest at a church, disputing images posted by the White House that she says were manipulated to misrepresent the encounter. The video shows Levy Armstrong calmly speaking with federal agents and contradicts claims that she was crying during the arrest.
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Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners” made history at the 98th Academy Awards with a record-breaking 16 nominations, the most ever for a single movie. The film earned nods for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Michael B. Jordan’s first-ever Best Actor nomination, cementing its place as the leading contender heading into the March 15 Oscars ceremony.
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birminghamal.gov As temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, the City of Birmingham and Jimmie Hale Mission will open its nightly warming station Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday Jan. 26, from 6 p.m. until temperatures rise above freezing each morning. Men, women, and children needing warm shelter can come to the Mission, located at 3420 2nd Ave. North. Food will be […]

By Lisa Crane | WVTM  A documentary that puts Alabama prisons in the spotlight is now in the running for one of the most well-known, prestigious awards in Hollywood — an Oscar. Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Thursday. “The Alabama Solution” is one of five films nominated in the documentary feature film […]

Federal authorities arrested prominent civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong and at least two others following an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, though no charges were allowed to proceed against journalist Don Lemon. The arrests came amid a rapid Justice Department investigation and strong condemnation from White House officials, while a judge ruled Lemon’s presence at the protest was protected journalistic activity under the First Amendment.
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A major winter storm is expected to hit 200 million Americans this weekend, prompting local officials in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to declare a state of emergency and urge residents to stay inside and be prepared.
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After cutting nearly $150 million from its budget, Prince George’s County Public Schools is requesting an additional $50 million from the county to address a structural deficit and protect classroom instruction. The funding would support special education, stabilize reading and math programs, and help the district manage rising costs from teacher vacancies and negotiated contracts.
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Delegate N. Scott Phillips (D–District 10) has been unanimously elected chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland following leadership shifts in the General Assembly. Phillips, the first chair from Baltimore County, pledged to center policies that advance Black Marylanders, while Sen. Shaneka Henson was elected first vice chair after Delegate Melissa Wells’ appointment to a new House committee. Founded in 1970, the caucus now counts 67 members statewide.
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Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is expected to plead guilty in federal court to charges that he falsely claimed U.S. citizenship and illegally possessed firearms, a case that has stunned the Iowa education community and could result in prison time and deportation.
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The Alvin Alley American Dance Theater has launched its 20-city U.S. tour with Washington, D.C. as its first stop, featuring 11 provocative performances and led by Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
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The State of the Dream 2026 report warns that current policies are reinforcing racial and economic inequalities, leading to a potential Black Recession, and urgent action is needed to address these regressive trends before generational losses occur.
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African American leaders honored at NAN’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Awards Breakfast. Rev. Al Sharpton and M.L. King III recognize advocates for advancing Dr. King’s dream.
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By Tehreem Khan | www.uab.edu The University of Alabama at Birmingham continues building new facilities and renovating existing spaces to enhance opportunities for success across UAB’s mission pillars of education, research and innovation, economic development, community service and patient care. The development of UAB’s physical campus is an implementation of the Forging Ahead strategic plan, […]

birminghamal.gov Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs have been named as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the Oscars for the food industry. From here, restaurant and chef nominees will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, and the winners will be recognized on Monday, June 15 in Chicago during the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony. The […]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) unveiled his $70.8 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget on Jan. 21, focusing on protecting residents, lowering costs and boosting economic competitiveness. The plan balances priorities with no new taxes and $900 million in cost-saving measures.
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Faith leaders in D.C. honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a call to action. Bishop Mariann Budde delivers a powerful sermon on equality.
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Join the 21st Peace Walk and Parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating MLK’s legacy and uniting the community with music, activism, and wellness.
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Protesters across the country took part in the “Free America Walkout” on Jan. 20 to condemn the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstrations follow the deaths of Keith Porter Jr. and Renee Good, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents.
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The Kevin Epps murder trial in San Francisco has highlighted the issue of selective prosecution, with accusations that District Attorney Brooke Jenkins protects state-aligned actors while coming down disproportionately hard on marginalized defendants, particularly Black men.
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By Matt Windsor | www.uab.edu Red brick was once the defining feature of campus. But as a new generation of buildings comes online—seven new or renovated facilities opened within a span of five months from June to October 2025—one thing is clear: UAB is in its glass era. There are multiple reasons for this shift, […]

jpmorganchase.com JPMorganChase on Wednesday announced new philanthropic funding to grow workforce training programs in Alabama’s advanced manufacturing and energy sectors – an initiative designed to help more Alabamians gain the skills needed for in-demand jobs. JPMorganChase’s $350,000 commitment to Alabama Possible, a nonprofit focused on expanding economic and educational opportunity for underserved communities, will strengthen […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For Janel Taylor, a senior vice president in Regions’ Human Resources division, investing comes in a number of ways. “When you invest in people, you invest in performance,” she said. “That’s something I’ve seen both professionally and personally. Growth happens when you create space for it.” Taylor’s investments […]

STUDENT ALEXIS RIVAS AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON K-8 SCHOOL AT GOV. KAY IVEY’S FINAL STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS, WHERE THE SCHOOL WAS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENTS; WVTM-TV, JAN. 16.

Each year on the third Monday in January, communities across the nation honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. In Bakersfield and throughout Kern County, that legacy is reflected not only in remembrance ceremonies, but in hands-on service and community care.

NCNW CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley calls for faith community to stand up for justice, voting rights, and human rights at National Cathedral.
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ATLANTA, GA – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced last week its Class of 2026. The six-member class was selected from a list of 28 finalists previously determined by the BCFHOF SelectionCommittee. […]

Associated Black Charities (ABC) will continue their Community Convos in the Hamilton community on Jan. 22, to inform how resources are invested across Baltimore neighborhoods and to shape the organization’s priorities based on community input.
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Black students are the fastest-growing group of college applicants in the U.S., with applications rising 11 percent in fall 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Common Application. This surge shows that, despite rising tuition and the Supreme Court ending affirmative action, Black students continue to pursue higher education at record rates, particularly in the Southwest and in states like Mississippi.
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