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By Rebecca Griesbach Alabama families can apply to get up to $7,000 toward private school tuition from the state starting Jan. 2. In May, the legislature passed a law, known as the CHOOSE Act, to create a […]

By Kayode Crown It wasn’t a surprise that Madison County threw its support to Donald Trump in last month’s general election in deep red Alabama. Not a surprise, but a closer look at data in recent […]

By Heather Gann TikTok personality Amy Dianne Elmore Downs, 57, of Athens, also known as Slot_7.0 or Slot machine queen, was arrested Wednesday for seven counts of Charitable Fraud 1st Degree and three counts of Tax […]

By Heather Gann An Alabama woman was among the 39 people President Joe Biden pardoned today. Nina Simona Allen, 49, of Harvest “was convicted of a non-violent offense in her 20s,” the White House release reads. […]

Education activists mourning Oscar Carl Wright’s death, have pledged to continue his lifelong mission of advocating for equity for Black students and families in Northern California.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (HUNTSVILLE, AL) — Chris Singleton, the son of the late Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton – one of the nine people killed in the Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., in 2015 – […]

The 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc., a non-profit organization, will host their 26th Annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom, located at 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. Tickets are available via Ticket Falcon.

On Dec. 13, California Secretary of State (SOS) Shirley N. Weber officially certified the Nov. 5 General Election results from all 58 counties. 

LEGAL NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT McCord Construction, Inc. hereby gives Legal Notice of Completion of Contract with City of Huntsville, Project Name:  Nature’s Walk Force Main, located in the City of Huntsville, Alabama. All Claims should be filed […]

In the looming shadow of a second Trump administration, the battle over vaccines and public health policy is being revived with unsettling vigor. Public health leaders, particularly those in African American communities who recall the long, painful history of medical neglect and systemic racism, are alarmed by the campaign to revoke approval of life-saving vaccines, including the polio vaccine. This modern war on vaccines is led by figures like Aaron Siri, a lawyer closely associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial choice for health secretary. It threatens to unravel decades of hard-fought progress that began when Black Americans demanded equitable treatment in the fight against polio.

LEGAL NOTICE Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. hereby gives Legal Notice of Completion of Contract with the City of Huntsville for Construction of Project No. 71-22-RR01 Resurfacing of Residential Streets-2022, Phase I located in Huntsville, Madison […]

An ad hoc committee of the D.C. Council has recommended the expulsion of Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White for alleged bribery, while two prominent activists have expressed concerns about the example set by White and the Council’s authority to act before his due process has run its course.
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Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated Black poet, writer, educator, commentator, and activist, passed away on December 9, leaving a lasting impact on the Black community and beyond with her powerful and empowering poetry that celebrated African roots and resilience.
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By Carol Robinson  A Shelby County woman has been charged in the alleged abuse and neglect of a disabled family member. Cora June Morris, 69, of Wilsonville, is charged with felony neglect/abuse of a disabled adult, […]

Vice President Kamala Harris praised Maryland students for their commitment to public service and encouraged them to remain in the fight despite any disappointment they may feel over the outcome of the 2024 election.
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Kwanzaa offers a vibrant celebration of African culture and Black pride, and educators can teach its seven principles by assigning projects that foster unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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Robyn Murphy has been appointed as interim CEO and board chair of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, tasked with improving the organization’s relationship with the city and the local arts community while the organization searches for permanent leadership.
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Domestic violence can lead to mental health issues such as depression and suicidal ideations and attempts, and recognizing the early signs of an abusive relationship can be difficult but important for recovery.
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uwca.org  United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has exceeded its 2024 annual campaign goal by more than $1.2 million, bringing in a total of $38,700,502 to support more than 100 partner agencies, programs and direct services focused on addressing critical community needs, including hunger, education and mental health. Leroy Abrahams, Head of Community Affairs at […]

From Wire Reports The Purple Marching Machine of Miles College on Friday night won the second-ever ESPN Band of the Year Division II championship. In the final results Miles earned the title over Virginia State’s Trojan Explosion. The competition was held Friday night in Atlanta inside Mercedes Benz Stadium, the site of the Celebration Bowl. […]

More than 30 Birmingham City Schools high school students and recent graduates can now call themselves published authors. The Young Alabama Writers Project (YAWP!) held a book signing for Screened, a collection of essays written by BCS students about the impacts of technology on culture, at Carver High School on Monday. Students had the opportunity […]

By Mekhi AbbottCapital News Service In week six of the NFL season, football fans in the DMV got to witness an electric quarterback matchup. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Washington’s Jayden Daniels faced off in what ended up being one of the Ravens’s highest attended regular season games in franchise history. The rookie, Daniels, would end […]
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By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com In an ever-evolving world, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities are the building blocks of a solid education. Studies say learning STEM as early as kindergarten can significantly better prepare children to one day pursue a career in the sciences, technology or engineering. A 2017 study by the […]
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Photo: sonjachnyj via 123RF Keeping yourself on a budget is challenging. Between subscriptions, auto-paid bills, and recreational expenses like eating out, movie tickets, or trips to sporting events, remembering what you’ve spent, when you’ve spent it, and what you’ve got left until your next payday can be a lot. That’s where technology comes in — a […]
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By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has selected a former police chief who resigned from his post following allegations of misconduct to serve as chief of detectives in the department’s operations bureau. Ryan Lee, a current resident of Baltimore, was asked to step down as Boise, Idaho police chief by Mayor […]
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By A.R. ShawNew Pittsburgh Courier Corporations that have decided to end DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives are facing a backlash from civil rights organizations and the public.  Following the re-election of Donald Trump and push from right-wing organizations and media pundits, major corporations such as Walmart, Harley-Davidson, John Deere and Tractor Supply announced the […]
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Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
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Maryland is home to a diverse range of innovative musicians, including Maggie Rogers, Turnstile, Beach House, Joony, and Brent Faiyaz, who have gained popularity for their unique styles and contributions to the music industry.
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Quincy Jones, one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history, is rarely mentioned in mainstream U.S. music curricula, reflecting the fact that music education in the U.S. is still segregated along racial lines.
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By Ameera Steward | The Birmingham Times Racquel Williams, a Homewood High School graduate, knew she always wanted to sing on a big stage and now she has a chance — on Broadway. That’s right. Williams recently made her Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon — a musical comedy following two missionaries sent to […]