Birmingham Times
Naturally Beautiful
How professional women put glam in the hair care movement
By Ariel Worthy
Times Staff Writer
For decades, black women have been told that their natural hair—...
Natural hair tips for beginners
By Ariel Worthy
Times staff writer
Nothing is more liberating than wearing your hair the way it naturally grows out of your scalp. However, a lot...
100th celebration of Booker T. Washington draws diverse visitors to Tuskegee
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Special to The Times
They came from about a dozen states and a variety of nations, religions and cultures for “The Inaugural...
Miles’ golf program has come long way under retired Marine
By Rick Scoppe
Special to The Times
Two years ago in its inaugural season on the links Miles College finished, as its coach said, “dead...
Housing Authority basketball camp helps girls reach hoop dreams
By Joseph D. Bryant
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
Music echoed through the gym at Cooper Green Homes, blending with the sound of bouncing basketballs...
Birmingham-Southern track and football star is off and running
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Jamal Watkins said having his mother present last month when he competed in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships...
Criminal Justice Reform Snagged in Campaign Politics
By Dee Hunter
Urban News Service
Planned reforms to federal drug and sentencing laws that imprisoned many African-Americans have become locked up by election-year politics.
“The cost...
Brookwood Baptist Health Officially Launches in Central Alabama
Joint venture uniting Brookwood Medical Center, Baptist Health System and Tenet Healthcare represented by new brand, patient-focused community of care
Birmingham – Brookwood Baptist Health...
Once Allies, a Legendary Mayor and a Former Lawmaker Are Now...
What happened between Richard Arrington and Eric Major?
By Barnett Wright
Times staff writer
By all accounts, they were once allies.
When Richard Arrington made his historic run...
Without Obama on the ballot, Young Professionals seek to engage voters
By Ariel Worthy
Times staff writer
Keeping blacks interested in the voting process without President Barack Obama campaigning has become a focus for the Birmingham Urban...
