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After mass turnout, can protests turn into political impact?

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By Nicholas Riccardi The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Deb Szeman, a self-described "homebody," had never participated in a demonstration before hopping on an overnight bus...

Birmingham protesters among millions around the globe denouncing Trump

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By Monique Jones The Birmingham Times Thousands of protesters from across Alabama marched from Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park through downtown in solidarity with the national Women’s...

The Ensley Renaissance: How residents are reviving a once-thriving community

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By Je’Don Holloway Talley For The Birmingham Times T. Marie King and Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins knew they could change the narrative of Ensley as a...

Longtime business owner on why he won’t leave Ensley

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By Je’Don Holloway Talley For The Birmingham Times Ensley was once home to dozens of thriving independently owned, family-run businesses. Melvin Zivitz, 73, would know. He owns...

Birmingham City Councilman really wants to support renovation of historic building,...

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By Je’Don Holloway Talley For The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Councilman Marcus Lundy said he wants to find ways to support Mayor William Bell’s plan to...

He saw Ensley as a ‘food desert’ then decided to do...

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By Je’Don Holloway Talley For The Birmingham Times Ensley native Hank Layman remembers driving around the community when something caught his eye. “Ensley is a food desert,”...

Sister March to show solidarity for Women’s March on Washington

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By Monique Jones The Birmingham Times Birmingham will lend its voice to the National Women’s March on Washington through a Sister March on Saturday Jan. 21...

Loretta Lynch delivers final speech as Attorney General in Birmingham

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By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times While there has been progress in the fight for justice, that fight is far from over, United States Attorney...

Thoughts on Racial Unity: ‘I am literally seeing Dr. King’s dream...

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By David Carrington Several days ago, as I participated in the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast, two thoughts crossed my mind. First,...

High school student writes stunning paper to win MLK Jr. essay...

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By Meiqing Sun Vestavia Hills High School Over the centuries, numerous orators have risen to prominence for their eloquence in addressing the problems of their societies....