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By Donald Hunt | The Birmingham Times In one of biggest HBCU football games this weekend and season Alabama State University (4-1, 2-0) will visit Jackson State (4-1, 2-0) in a showdown of not only the best teams in the Southwestern Athletic Conference but also between HBCU squads in the land. The Oct. 11 kickoff […]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) condemned the ongoing federal shutdown’s toll on essential airport workers, highlighting that hundreds of Transportation Security Agency agents and air traffic controllers at Baltimore-Washington International Airport are working without pay to keep travelers safe.
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Morgan State University will celebrate Homecoming 2025 Oct. 9-12. The historically Black institution, founded in 1867, will welcome students, community members and alumni from around the world to the Northeast Baltimore campus for a variety of events.
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Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III (D- Prince George’s County- 08) and Councilwoman Wala Blegay (D-Prince George’s County-06) are working hard on behalf of Prince George’s County residents currently experiencing the sting of yet another federal shutdown.
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This week, the AFRO commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Million Man March, the historic event orchestrated by the Minister Louis Farrakhan and a host of other community organizations focused on improving the plight of Black men and women. The AFRO was present three decades ago, with images coming from the late J.D. Howard, and will document anniversary events taking place this October.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times All of it unfolded over a delightful fall weekend in Birmingham, Alabama: The pitter-patter of folks running and walking, along with the sounds of abundant laughter, marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands gathered to immerse themselves in the cultures of more than 20 Hispanic nations. […]

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Birmingham’s Huffman Middle School on Wednesday became the first school in the state of Alabama to open an in-school grocery store making sure students and families don’t go without food. For those like Brenda Craig, who has two grandchildren attending the school, the grocery store is welcomed. “I’ve had […]

BY DON RHODES II | The Birmingham Times As a child, Brandon Young remembers taking stuff apart in the house and trying to put it all back together. That came in handy, when in high school, he crafted a research paper on electrical engineering. “I looked at the salary of pay they made, and I […]

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LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor The 2025 season’s largest homecoming schedule is on tap this week with 13 of the special games on the menu. The biggest battles feature conference leaders. Alabama State at Jackson State’s […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Breast cancer, long considered a disease affecting older women, is increasingly being diagnosed in those under 45 — a growing concern for doctors and researchers across the country, including in Alabama. […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama health officials are reminding residents that rabies remains a serious but preventable disease, posing ongoing risks to both people and pets across the state. In recent years, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Vibrant, earthy, and rich in nutrients, beetroot juice is more than a trendy drink — it’s a science-backed powerhouse. It helps lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, improves exercise performance […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Unmanned Aircraft System Study Commission heard testimony Tuesday on the growing role of drone technology in healthcare, public safety, and disaster response — along with concerns […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new proposal in the Alabama Legislature is reigniting the long-running debate over faith, patriotism, and the role of religion in public education. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R–Pike […]

History repeats not from forgetting but from human nature, and today Alabama and America edge closer to Sinclair Lewis’s warning. t is often said that those who do not remember history are doomed to repeat […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished October 2025 The pageant world is mourning the loss of Tyra Spaulding, a former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant, who died at just 26 years old. According to Caribbean National Weekly, Spaulding was found unresponsive […]

(WALK THE TALK) By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR.     Scriptural text: JEREMAH 7:1-11, 21-23 KEY VERSE I this command:  Obey me, and I will be your God And you will be my people; Walk […]

Tykia Warden is the new senior vice president and chief development officer for United Way of Central Maryland. Warden brings more than two decades of proven leadership in fundraising, nonprofit management and community engagement to the organization’s executive team.
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By Pastor Mario D. Ford If you are a sports aficionado, you know that benching occurs when the decision is made not to allow a player in game or a player has been removed from […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished October 2025 ATLANTA, Ga. — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has suspended 20 players and fined two schools following a postgame brawl between Fort Valley State University and Central State University during Fort Valley’s homecoming game. According to the SIAC, nine Fort […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished October 2025 JACKSON, Miss. — In a hard-fought showdown during homecoming weekend, Jackson State Tigers narrowly defeated the Alabama State Hornets in a defensive slugfest, solidifying their momentum in the SWAC. Quarterback Jacobian Morgan delivered a steady performance, […]

Delegate N. Scott Phillips is seeking reelection with a mission to build on economic development, justice reform and community empowerment. Grounded in public service and guided by purpose, Phillips says his campaign is not about personal gain, but about continuing the work that still needs to be done.
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Afro-Latino leaders are reshaping politics, media and community advocacy by embracing and elevating their multicultural identities. Through their work, they challenge misconceptions, expand representation and create pathways for the next generation to lead.
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The Maryland Democratic Party is criticizing the No Moore PAC for using racist artificial intelligence content targeting Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D). The issue raises concerns about race-based attacks on Black elected officials.
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Attorney Benjamin Crump surprised attendees at the 2025 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception with a $50,000 donation to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, praising the Black Press as the “clarion call” for Black America. The event, a highlight of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, also honored leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Yvette Clarke, and union president Claude Cummings Jr.
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Senator Angela Alsobrooks (left) and U.S. Representatives Shontel Brown (center) and Ayanna Pressley (right) are working with celebrities and advocates to push forward with the U-FIGHT Act, which seeks to expand research, screening and treatment for uterine fibroids and other women’s health conditions that have long been underfunded and stigmatized.
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“Will Space Command Workers Follow? Huntsville Faces Its Biggest Move Yet” SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — When Sharonda Ware left Washington, D.C. in 2018 to keep her FBI job, she wasn’t sure Alabama would […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabamians are sending a clear message to Washington: don’t cut the science that keeps us safe. A new poll conducted by Knowledge for a Competitive America (KCA) — in partnership with North Star […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has tapped Huntsville Hospital Health System to play a key role in shaping Alabama’s new Rural Health Transformation Program, a major federal initiative designed to expand healthcare access and strengthen hospitals […]

You are keenly aware that the season has changed to autumn/fall. What you may not know is that the outdoor concert season is still in full bloom. My social calendar has several upcoming events lined up in the month of October.

By Barnett Wright and Ryan Michael | The Birmingham Times Birmingham voters on Tuesday filled the remaining seats on the 2025-2029 City Council by ousting an incumbent, re-electing one member and filling the panel’s only remaining vacant seat. The 2025 municipal elections wrapped up with runoff elections in Districts 4, 8 and 9 that saw […]

Times staff report The City of Birmingham is accepting submissions from developers to design, finance, build and operate a hotel where Trinity Church currently stands. The city is hoping to add at least 100 rooms at the site on Carraway Boulevard to accommodate the growing number of visitors attending downtown events and shows. The abandoned […]