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Janet Allen is president of Heritage Crossing Resident Association. This week, she speaks on the weight of systemic neglect on the Black community in West Baltimore.
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Home Depot’s free Path to Pro Skills Program offers online training in construction and other trades to help address the labor shortage and boost diversity. Since 2021, more than 60,000 people have graduated and over 100,000 have participated.
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Veterans Charles McGee and Efrem Odum reflect on how military service shaped their identities, families and futures. From the jungles of Vietnam to post-service careers in law enforcement and construction, their stories reveal the lasting impact of duty, discipline and personal legacy.
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As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, Black churches across the country are stepping up to fill the gap. Congregations like New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia and Open Altar Ministries in Virginia are expanding food programs, feeding thousands, and demonstrating the Black Church’s long tradition of community care. With food insecurity disproportionately affecting Black households, faith leaders are mobilizing resources, donations, and volunteers to ensure no family goes hungry.
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Baltimore’s Coppin State University celebrates 125 years of educating and empowering the city’s majority-Black community. Its programs and community initiatives continue to benefit future generations of youth.
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Lisa Settles, the only Black female partner at a regional law firm, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and used her faith and community to cope with the treatment, keeping a photojournal of her journey and prioritizing her routine.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times As part of an extensive plan to assist elders, children, and families, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Thursday asked the City Council to commit $1 million to provide support for households at risk of losing November SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. Woodfin spoke during a […]

The Birmingham Times Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history, was the featured speaker Thursday night at the Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s Unleashed event held at the Haven in downtown Birmingham. Felix, holder of 31 global medals at the Olympics and World Championships, and titles as both a World Record […]

By Anthony Cook | Alabama NewsCenter Two ribbons were cut Monday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the transformation of Birmingham’s former A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club into the new Legacy Prep Intermediate School. The first ribbon welcomed community leaders, donors and partners who helped make the milestone possible: The long-vacant, unused and dilapidated structure was […]

SNAP benefits are expected to run out on Nov. 1 due to an extended shutdown of the federal government. Aiming to mediate the impact, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has now declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order which will send $10 million to food banks across the state. Moore hopes the money will help organizations that assist families already facing furloughs, layoffs – and now – the looming threat of not having Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in the month of November.
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Battling breast cancer is challenging, and deciding on a double mastectomy adds complexity. Survivors Shay Sharpe, Dr. Katrina L. Shaw, and Donita M. Stowe share personal journeys of surgery, recovery and courage in making life-altering choices.
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While the 47th president of the United States promised that food prices would go down under his watch, the opposite has occurred. Now, with a prolonged federal government shutdown, more families are facing food insecurity after either losing their jobs or being furloughed.
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By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Every October, the world turns pink for breast cancer awareness month to encourage screening, educate about risk factors and symptoms and show support to those affected by the disease. For some, it is a symbol of hope and encouragement, and for others it is a reminder of how their lives […]
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An Illinois jury convicted former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for help. Grayson, who claimed he feared being scalded with hot water, was acquitted of first-degree murder, angering Massey’s family and supporters who say the verdict shows the justice system’s failure to protect Black lives.
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The 47th president’s spending bill is preparing to slash Medicaid, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing health insurance and threatening the survival of rural hospitals that rely on Medicaid reimbursements. Experts warn that the cuts, combined with reductions to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, could leave rural communities less equipped to handle both everyday emergencies and natural disasters.
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After skipping mammograms for four years, healthcare professional Laurene Scott finally got screened—just as her cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doctors say anxiety, busy lives, and fear often delay screenings, especially among Black women, who remain 38 percent more likely to die from the disease.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Germaine Robinson was only 21 years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Almost immediately she was brought to tears. “It was like it was taking a piece of my womanhood. I think that was the most heartbreaking part,” she said. “Being that I was […]

The Birmingham Times In America, one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Chanda Temple, an award-winning writer living in Birmingham, profiled one female breast cancer survivor each day in October. The stories also highlight a food from a Birmingham, Alabama, restaurant […]

Alabama State University Alabama State University has announced a historic milestone: the largest single donation in the institution’s 158-year history.The $38 million gift, from renowned philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, represents a monumental investment in the University’s future and a powerful endorsement of its mission, leadership, and vision for innovation. The unrestricted gift allows ASU the freedom […]

MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN HONORING BIRMINGHAM-NATIVE ARTIST JOE MINTER DURING CITY OF BIRMINGHAM’S ANNUAL AWAKEN EVENT; BIRMINGHAMTIMES, OCTOBER 25.

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Title-game matchups for the CIAA and SIAC can be decided this weekend. The CIAA raceVirginia Union and Fayetteville State, both atop the CIAA race with 5-0 records with two games left […]

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com With the assistance of individuals like Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) remains committed to transforming the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Baltimore City  On Saturday, Nov. 1, beginning with a 7 p.m. reception, UNCF will return its fundraising event, the […]
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Screenshots from a video uploaded to Tik Tok show an officer of the Baltimore Police Department running down a man in his squad car, ultimately crashing into private property.
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By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Bowie State University is currently hosting its 90th annual homecoming. Activities began on Oct. 26 and will take place through Nov. 2 under the theme “It’s Off the Chain!”  The celebration brings together students, alumni and community members for a celebration “filled with pride, connection and Bulldog spirit,” according to […]
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By Pastor Mario D. Ford Shortly after the September 11 attacks, the New York Metropolitan Authority adopted the slogan “if you see something, say something”.  They would later license this slogan to the United States […]

A North Carolina man, Wellington Delano Dickens III, has been charged with four counts of murder after telling authorities he killed his children. Deputies found human remains in the trunk of a car at his home in Zebulon, N.C. Dickens’ surviving 3-year-old son was found alive inside the house. Investigators believe the victims—three of Dickens’ biological children and his 18-year-old stepchild—were killed in May.
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times With November SNAP benefits suspended in Alabama due to a federal government shutdown, Kimberly Speights, Executive Director of Community Kitchens Birmingham, has a message for any families looking for food assistance. “Our services will not stop,” Speights told The Birmingham Times on Tuesday.  “We want to let the public […]

The Birmingham Times The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday licked off its 2025-2029 term by electing Councilor Wardine Alexander as President and Councilor LaTonya Tate as President Pro Tem. Alexander, of District 7, said she will focus on forming cohesive messaging around projects that impact all nine districts. “We want to work with the mayor and […]

The Birmingham Times A Birmingham Housing Authority event promoting awareness for domestic violence will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium. “Lifting Voices, Breaking Silence,” is being presented by the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, the City of Birmingham, the Birmingham Police Department, One Place Metro Alabama […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times RODNEY & KATINA TURNER Live: Clay Married: June 28, 2014 Met: September 2008, at Miles College in Pearson Hall, the campus music building. Katina, then a sophomore, was a work study student in the piano lab, and one day Rodney, who was a freshman, was jamming […]