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By Drew Taylor | WIAT A 15-year-old boy who grew up in the Birmingham suburbs is receiving critical attention for his star-making turn as part of the ensemble cast being terrorized by one of the more iconic cinematic monsters of the last decade. Blake Cameron James has been acting ever since he was a student […]

www.rocketcitynow.com WASHINGTON — Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given historically Black colleges and universities hundreds of millions of dollars this fall, continuing a years long wave of record-breaking support for the typically underfunded campuses. Scott has donated more than $700 million to over a dozen HBCUs since the start of the current school year, including $38 million […]

By Brandon Henry AFRO Intern For Lisa Johnson, Valerie Fraling and Tiffany Ann Wingate, breast cancer awareness isn’t just a phrase made up of buzzwords– it’s a reminder of their battles with breast cancer.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “Black people have a lower overall 5-year cancer survival rate than […]
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Fugees rapper Pras Michel was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally directing millions in foreign funds to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign and related crimes, including acting as an unregistered foreign agent and witness tampering, charges he plans to appeal.
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AFRO CEO and publisher Dr. Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper condemns the president’s public insult of a female reporter, arguing that such demeaning language mirrors patterns of emotional abuse, fuels misogyny and racism, endangers women—especially women journalists—and normalizes harmful behavior across society. She urges leaders and communities to call out abusive conduct, teach respect, and model accountability.
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The Thanksgiving calendar is a guide to some of the free events and volunteer opportunities across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. We hope this resource helps every family, impacted by the federal shutdown or not, enjoy a happy holiday.
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By Shauna Stuart | For The Birmingham Times When Endea Owens’ tour with her band, The Cookout, took the stage at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB’s) Alys Stephens Center in early October, the band got some emergency help from local musicians. Less than two hours before the concert, Owens — the Emmy and […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Cahaba Medical Care has expanded its West End Health Center to increase capacity, reduce wait times, serve 600 more patients each month, and give families in the community faster access to comprehensive primary care. A ribbon cutting was held at the center on Wednesday with members of the […]

Sponsored by JPMorganChase There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to keep an eye out for online scams that aim to steal your money and your joy. “Scammers will go […]

Two Frederick County deputies pulled a gun on a 15-year-old Black teen conducting a Memorial Day vigil, traumatizing the teen and his family and highlighting the need for police to take responsibility for their actions and protect Black children from similar experiences.
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In this commentary, Maurice Carroll urges readers to practice mindful speech by starting with “a little bit,” cultivating intentional thoughts and habits that lead to lasting personal change.
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First lady Dawn Moore was inducted into the University of Maryland Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 in recognition of her decades of public service and community engagement. A 1997 graduate, Moore credited the university with inspiring her commitment to service, a principle she continues to carry into her role as Maryland’s first lady.
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National Caregivers Month is a time to recognize the vital role of family members who provide daily care and compassion to loved ones. Dr. Toni A. Boulware Stackhouse is just one of the millions of caregivers in America.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Open Enrollment season is here, offering millions of Americans the opportunity to review or change their health insurance coverage for the upcoming year. It’s one time each year when you can […]

A veteran and mother of an 8-year-old, Nikalie Monroe launched a TikTok experiment during the government shutdown, posing as an impoverished mom seeking infant formula after SNAP benefits ran out. Her recordings of how various churches responded went viral — and after one compassionate Appalachian church stepped up, it received more than $90,000 in donations from around the world.
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By Shauna Stuart | For The Birmingham Times Janice “Jan Ham” Hamilton has traveled the world to attend jazz festivals: “I just follow the music,” she said. When she’s not globe-trotting, Hamilton can be found at jazz events and venues in and around Birmingham — jam sessions at True Story Brewing, Jazz Happy Hour at […]

Compiled by Shauna Stuart | For The Birmingham Times Emery Kidd is a Birmingham-area bassist, now in his 40’s, who once played the trumpet in the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble under the tutelage of Jothan Callins and where Daniel Jose Carr and Bernard McQueen also stopped by to give tutorials. Kidd attended the Alabama School […]

By Ashley Merryman | USN&WR When Walter Gonsoulin became superintendent of public schools in Jefferson County, Alabama, in 2019, the district was known for its struggling schools. According to the Alabama Department of Education, only 66% of Jefferson County Schools high school seniors in the school year preceding his tenure graduated with the skills to succeed in college or […]

By Marika N. Johnson | For The Birmingham Times R&B Royalty Brandy and Monica turned the BJCC’s Legacy Arena into a wall-to-wall celebration Saturday night as fans packed the venue to full capacity for the sold-out stop on their highly anticipated The Boy is Mine Tour. Opener Jamal Roberts, a Meridian Mississippi native and winner of […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Waking up drenched in sweat isn’t just uncomfortable — it can also be your body’s way of saying something needs attention. While night sweats are often linked to menopause and hormonal […]

COLLEGE HILLS RESIDENT RATASHIA BOYKIN ON THE NEED FOR UPDATES FROM THE CITY ON PROGRESS OF THE $50M COMMUNITY CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE TO REVITALIZE HER COMMUNITY; WVTM, NOV. 15.

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and — let’s be honest — plenty of opportunities to overindulge. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains one to six […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University is making its case as one of the best teams in Black college football. The Hornets (8-2, 6-1 SWAC) are tied with Jackson State for first in the […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama A&M fought hard early but could not keep pace with undefeated Alabama, falling 66–43 on Monday night at Coleman Coliseum. Coriah Beck and Moses Davenport combined for […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nationwide — Tyler Perry is receiving intense criticism following his decision to donate $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans, the Detroit pastor who went viral for admonishing a church member for not […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nicki Minaj, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who rose to fame in Queens, New York, is stepping into global politics in an unexpected way. The Trump Administration has invited the 41-year-old artist […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For the first time ever, Huntsville-area residents will be able to catch a commercial flight straight to Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches. Gulf Shores International Airport announced Tuesday that Allegiant Air will begin offering nonstop […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama singer Jazz McKenzie made a triumphant return to NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night, delivering a powerhouse Knockout performance that firmly cemented her as one of Season 28’s standout vocalists. McKenzie, 31, had been off-screen […]

Lamar Jackson missed practice for the second straight Wednesday, this time because of a newly listed ankle issue that adds to the string of injuries he’s managed this season. Although the Ravens have won four straight, Jackson’s limited mobility and the team’s growing injury list raise questions ahead of a Nov. 23 matchup with the New York Jets.
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges that she stole $5 million in federal disaster funds through her family’s health care company. Prosecutors allege she funneled part of the money into her 2021 congressional campaign, accusations she has not publicly responded to.
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Maryland brought together state leaders and more than 800 entrepreneurs for the 10th annual Governor’s Small Business Outreach Summit, focusing on future-ready strategies for growth. The event expanded its programming this year, adding new tracks for technology, emerging entrepreneurs, youth ventures and veteran-owned businesses.
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Millions around the world are rallying behind Black women who say they experienced neglect and mistreatment while trying to give birth in American hospitals. This week, AFRO Managing Editor Alexis Taylor speaks on how the Black maternal health crisis continues at the hands of biased medical professionals.
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