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Maryland joins other states in defending comprehensive, evidence-based sexual health education against federal overreach.
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Tony Armstrong is a social commentator, satirist and essayist, who currently lives in Dallas, Texas, but reps his twin hometowns — Baltimore and Chicago — hard. In this powerful reflection, Armstrong admits to posting an ICE tip line out of anger after the 47th president’s election, expressing deep remorse as he witnesses immigration crackdowns in Chicago that now harm entire communities, not just immigrants.
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Angel Reese walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times A U.S. appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday halted a federal court judge’s order that could have shifted the Jefferson County Commission from a majority Republican to a Democratic majority. In September, Federal Judge Madeline Haikala ruled Jefferson County’s 2021 districting plan violated the Fourteenth Amendment and could […]

Times Staff Report    With a police department that has added more than 200 officers through new recruits and transfers from other law enforcement departments in the last year, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Thursday took steps to strengthen the command staff to help oversee the dramatic growth. Due in part to a nearly […]

By Donald Hunt | For The Birmingham Times Miles College picked up its first win of the season last week with a 23-13 victory over Lane College and will host Clark Atlanta (CAU) on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. in a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup. The Golden Bears (1-6, 1-3) hope to […]

Baltimore community members and leaders gathered in Druid Hill Park on Oct. 16 with prayer and drumming to honor the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March. The weekend’s events celebrate unity, reflection and the legacy of the historic gathering.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on October 15 that could potentially gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act, which would boost Republican electoral prospects, particularly in the South.
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At 93, civil rights leader and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young reflects on his behind-the-scenes role in the Civil Rights Movement in a new MSNBC documentary, “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” The film, produced by Rachel Maddow, explores Young’s unheralded contributions alongside Martin Luther King Jr., the personal sacrifices made during the struggle, and lessons for today’s social and political movements.
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Constance “Connie” Chavis was just 36 when she learned she had stage 3 breast cancer, and Brianna Osofisan was only 21 when diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Their journeys reveal the challenges, resilience and hope of young adults facing a disease often thought to strike later in life.
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By Don Rhodes II | The Birmingham Times The hum of saws, pipes, and conversation on a Saturday morning welcomed young men from across Birmingham, not just to acquire a trade, but to build their futures. Eleven young men gathered at a construction site in Hoover, Alabama inside a developing subdivision in a section of […]

By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com Yolanda Lawson made history as the first Black woman elected as mayor of Pleasant Grove, a small Alabama city that has seen massive changes. Pleasant Grove has faced down a tornado, a historic lawsuit challenging the election system and afterward, a transformation in leadership roles in the city. Lawson, who is […]

I have been highlighting areas in which this community can step up in my series, Birmingham, We Can Do Better. And as I have pointed out some losses we have suffered recently, I can surely point out some wins, too. I must say we did an amazing job supporting and peacefully enjoying one of the […]

CAMILLE SPRATLING, RAILROAD PARK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ON THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PARK AND AN UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY; BHAMNOW, OCT. 13.

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor This week’s mid-October schedule of black college football represents a lull before teams enter the storms of the home stretch of the 2025 season. Twelve (12) homecomings are also on tap […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama A&M Bulldogs gave fans a Homecoming to remember, rolling past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in a commanding 45–25 victory at Louis Crews Stadium on Saturday. With stands […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFF | October 14, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Senior guard Kintavious Dozier hit two clutch free throws with eight seconds left to give Alabama A&M University a thrilling 74–73 win over Samford University Monday night in the Ballin’ […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFFYour Health Matters | October 13, 2025 While prostate cancer is widely known as a men’s health issue, medical experts say women can develop a rare but serious condition known as female […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFF Canned foods often get a bad reputation, but when chosen wisely, they can be nutrient-packed lifesavers—especially for families looking to eat healthy on a budget. For Black households where hypertension, high […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFFYour Health Matters | October 13, 2025 Check your refrigerator — several ready-to-eat pasta meals have been recalled nationwide after being linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For generations, high blood pressure has silently claimed lives across the Black community—especially among Black women, who are nearly twice as likely to develop hypertension as white women. While diet, stress, […]

The spirit of Bulldog Nation was alive and unforgettable as Alabama A&M University celebrated Homecoming 2025, a week filled with pride, tradition, and community joy on The Hill. Held October 4–12, the celebration brought students, […]

In response to intensifying climate threats, the Baltimore Office of Sustainability is partnering with community organizations like Allen AME Church to provide neighborhood-based climate solutions. From cooling centers and weather tracking to equitable policy and education, the city is building a more resilient and sustainable Baltimore through collaboration and community engagement.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFF | October 14, 2025 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) Huntsville, is facing serious federal charges, including wire fraud and filing a false tax return, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Three talented singers from Alabama are turning heads on NBC’s hit series The Voice — and each is bringing their own southern soul, heart, and faith to the national stage. Jazz McKenzie, a […]

By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR.     Scriptural text: JEREMAH 7:1-11, 21-23 KEY VERSE To this day they do not drink, because they obey their father’s command.  but i have spoken to you again and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS With less than two weeks until the Madison County Special Olympics, organizers say they are still in need of hundreds of volunteers to help ensure a successful event. The games will be held October 21 at Milton […]

Baltimore native Fran Ngong is on a mission to cut single-use plastic waste through her eco-conscious store, FOBA Refillery. The shop lets customers refill household essentials like shampoo, deodorant and detergent while learning the value of sustainability and reducing waste.
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Philadelphia native Edmond W. Davis is a historian, college professor and journalist. In this column he compares how inner-city Black and Brown neighborhoods are scapegoated as the government amplifies control to how red states with higher crime rates escape similar crackdowns, exposing selective enforcement.
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#THRfacts campaign aims to educate the community about a science-based way to reduce smoking and raise awareness of the rising concerns over underground and unregulated tobacco and vapes. Today, many people remain in the dark on the difference between vaping and smoking. The debates between vaping and smoking have gained significant attention in recent years […]
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The Smithsonian owns 17 museums within the Washington D.C area, in addition to the National Zoo. Since Oct. 12, all 21 of the Smithsonian museums nationwide and the zoo have been closed. Shown here, would-be visitors, as they learn that the doors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History are closed due to the shutdown.
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Southern California residents have experienced both physical and mental health impacts from urban fires and wildfires, with research showing that inhaling wildfire smoke can be particularly toxic and the mental health toll of enduring fires is growing.
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Times staff report The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved $1 million in funding for the Birmingham Board of Education to provide mental health support on school campuses, via licensed counselors and consulting services, to help students dealing with issues. The program also includes support for school personnel, for early identification of students in crisis, […]