Birmingham Times
Local, Federal Investigations Into Gym Mat Death Continue
By Victor Blackwell, CNN
Despite concluding there was no foul play in the death of a Georgia teen nearly two years ago, a sheriff's office...
Tri- County (Al) Chapter International Trends and Services
The International Trends and Services committee approved a project “Learning with the Links, Inc (Tri- County (Al) Chapter)”. The Benefactor is Colegio Cristiano Monte...
Toni Braxton and 6 Other Women Honored by the Urban League...
Crowd of 700 attends elegant dinner; Saxophonist Mike Phillips performs "We Are One"
ATLANTA, Ga.(BlackNews,com) -- Six-time Grammy award winner Toni Braxton thanked the...
2016 Presidential Election
by Jesse J. Lewis, Sr.
The Republican establishment won big during this year's midterm elections, fending off far-right candidates in primary races who might have...
Racism is an Excuse, Really…
By Mahari A. McTier
My article this week is in response to a recent article I read on AL.com. After reading this article, it led...
Will You Get Out of Debt?
As 2015 breaks on the horizon, many people may realize they overspent during the holidays. They find themselves in the unenviable position of having...
Inside the Statehouse
by Steve Flowers
As is the custom with my year end column, we will take note of the passing away of notable Alabama political personalities...
Missile Defense Can’t Wait
By Stephen Blank
Russia shows no sign that it is willing to de-escalate tensions with the West. Troops remain in Ukraine and continue to violate...
Hampton University’s Crystal Smitherman Tapped for Prestigious Study in Brazil
Hampton University senior and Birmingham native Crystal Smitherman has been selected to participate in a four-week course in Brazil on the campus of the...
10th Avenue North Block Club Neighborhood Inaugural “Meet and Greet” Fall...
By Samuetta Hill Drew
In the spring of 2014, four (4) neighbors living in the old historic neighborhood of Smithfield on 10th Avenue North met...