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McDonald’s art contest, celebrating civil rights movement, open to students K-12

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To celebrate Black History McDonald’s wants students to submit unique artwork that expresses their depiction of the civil rights movement.

Special to The Times

LeBron James Considers 2020 Olympic Run

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LeBron James is very high on Popovich as a coach. Earlier in the week he said he considers Popovich, who has led the Spurs to five NBA titles, "the greatest coach of all time."

J.R. Gamble

The Shadow League

Black filmmaker’s movie about post World War II captivates Sundance

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Jason Mitchell and Garrett Hedlund are seen in 'Mudbound.' (Sundance)

By Lindsey Bahr

AP Film Writer

Jefferson County on the Move

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Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.

By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. 

People of quality should not fear equality

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Kathryn Sesser-Dorne

By Kathryn Sesser-Dorné

People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu

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The S.O.S. Band

Lil Duval: ‘From day one, I’ve always felt successful’

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Lil Duval

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

Diversity in tech: Lots of attention, little progress

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By Barbara Ortutay

Associated Press

“Moonlight,” “Fences,” Hidden Figures” among Oscar nominations

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(From left) Jovan Adepo and Denzel Washington in "Fences." (David Lee/Paramount Pictures)

By Jake Cole

Associated Press

Democrats will try to delay vote on Jeff Sessions for attorney general

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Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his confirmation hearing to be Attorney General in the Trump administration on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) (CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

By Mary Clare Jalonick

The Associated Press