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Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students, with some states approving school choice, eliminating standardized testing requirements, and increasing school funding.
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Second event highlights local artist at the South Central Extension Community Office PHOENIX – Valley Metro’s South Central Extension/downtown Hub Meet-and-Paint seriesreturns to the South Central Extension Community Office, spotlighting Sherman St./Central Ave. signal Building artist, Isaac Caruso on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project. Following the series’ successful launch with Broadway/Central Ave […]
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Special to the Arizona Informant Newspaper Earlier this week the Roosevelt School Board held its’ monthly meeting to discuss districtbusiness. This month’s meeting was not the routine gathering of the members. Severalcommunity members came out to voice their displeasure with the decision of the board toconsider closing 5 of the schools in the district. Declining […]
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The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated COVID-19 shot and yearly flu vaccine to protect against the winter surge of the coronavirus and flu, as well as RSV, and encourages the use of the nasal spray FluMist for those who are averse to shots.
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___________________________ LEGAL _____________________________ CASE NO. CV-2024-903895 THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation, NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO:LEONA C. SMITH (SPEARS), DECEASED AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES; JAMES DUDLEY SMITH, III, DECEASED AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES; DES CAPITAL, LLC., TLR AL,LLC, US BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (INC.) AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO […]

Dr. Tenyo Pearl has created the annual Hip Hop Day of Service in Baltimore City, merging community service, cultural education, and youth empowerment, to honor the rich legacy of hip-hop and provide hoodies to those in need.
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By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com Alaina Bookman reports for the “Beyond the Violence” collaborative, a partnership between AL.com, The Birmingham Times and CBS42. Support her work here. In 2022, 83 percent of perpetrators, up to age 22, charged with murder or attempted murder in Jefferson County were at some point involved in family court. And 69 percent […]

By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.com Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Mark Sullivan, who led the district through the pandemic and has been praised nationally for recent gains, can continue in his role for at least another three years, board members voted Tuesday. His contract, which comes with a $300,000 salary and two additional vacation days, will position […]

Running back Jonero Scott will lead Miles College into Saturday’s SIAC championship game on Saturday against Clark Atlanta. (Ta’Ron Williams, Miles College) " data-medium-file="https://www.birminghamtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSCF9660-300x200.jpg"...

The 7/7/7 rule is a simple yet effective way to keep a relationship fresh and exciting by going on a date every seven days, taking a day trip or weekend getaway every seven weeks, and planning a full vacation every seven months.
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The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has caused a significant increase in traffic accidents and congestion on alternate routes, as well as a 200% increase in average travel times through the Baltimore Harbor and Fort McHenry tunnels.
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The Arizona Commission on African American Affairs with ASU Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service is hosting an online webinar on Tucson Arizona’s Pre-Arrest Deflection Program which helps people with addiction problems, stops our burgeoning prison problem while saving the taxpayer money, and improves public safety. The webinar will be on Thursday, November 21, from […]
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The Birmingham Times BIRMINGHAM — A shooting near Woodlawn High School left a teen injured Tuesday night. According to Birmingham police, 17-year-old Gerald Andre Lomax Jr. and a friend were leaving a basketball game around 9:50 p.m. His football coach Joe Webb said Lomax was at the game to support his friends but Birmingham investigators […]

By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.com Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Mark Sullivan, who led the district through the pandemic and has been praised nationally for recent gains, can continue in his role for at least another three years, board members voted Tuesday. His contract, which comes with a $300,000 salary and two additional vacation days, will position […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The State of Alabama and the City of Birmingham both have poet laureates in Ashley Jones and Salaam Green, respectively. Meet Karima Moor, Birmingham’s first Youth Poet Fellow, who considers herself just an ordinary young adult with a passion to create and deep love for writing. The 21-year-old […]

DARRYL R. JONES, INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER OF BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS, ON REACHING OUT TO HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE HOMES MAY BE SERVED BY LEAD PIPES, BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, NOV. 8.

UNION HILL — On Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, friends, family, and congregants will gather to honor Pastor Edward L. Anderson and his wife, Mother Fruzzie Anderson, in a celebration marking their years of service and […]

By Greg Garrison The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, popularly known as Mormons, has announced a plan to build a temple in Huntsville. LDS President Russell M. Nelson, considered a living prophet for the […]

A historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Pennsylvania has been appointed its first woman pastor since the congregation was founded in the late 18th century. Mother Bethel AME Church of Philadelphia, which was established by […]

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor The best two teams in the SIAC and the best two in the CIAA are set to do battle Saturday in their respective 2024 conference championship football games. Neither championship game […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama A&M University running back Donovan Eaglin earned multiple player of the week accolades on Monday. The redshirt senior from Houston, Texas was selected the HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Week, BOXTOROW Co-Offensive Player […]

By Howard Koplowitz After the Madison County Department of Health conducted dozens of inspections last month, these restaurants posted the worst grades. Nine restaurants in the county scored 84 or below on their health inspections — […]

by Evan Bollinger If you’ve heard “you are what you eat,” you already know.  But turns out, this is more than just a catchy slogan. What it really means is that everything you put in your […]

by Jessica Daniels Eczema flare-ups are challenging enough at home, but managing them in a work environment adds another layer of difficulty. When an eczema episode hits, it can be uncomfortable, distracting, and even embarrassing. With […]

by Evan Bollinger A chronic and progressive neurological condition that affects millions across the world, multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a complete life-changer. Given how the disease attacks the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spine, it […]

by Evan Bollinger Noncancerous uterine growths disproportionately impact Black women, fibroids can lead to a variety of symptoms. From heavy menstrual bleeding to pelvic pain, fertility complications, and more, fibroids range from mild to severe.  And while medical treatments […]

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has sworn in nine members of the newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission for Baltimore City, which will be tasked with determining the use of cannabis tax revenues and directing the expenditure of funding to community-based organizations for services and programs.
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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In November 2024, the entertainment world mourned the loss of several notable Black celebrities. Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and cultural icon, died on November 3, 2024, at age 91. Known […]