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Wide support for national historical park designation for Birmingham landmarks at public forum

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(From left) Mayor Bell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, National Parks Director Jonathan B. Jarvis and U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell hear the public's opinions on a national park designation in Birmingham. (Reginald Allen, for The Birmingham Times)

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

The 2016 Magic City Classic: Matching up the two in-state rivals

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This year's Magic City Classic has all the makings of a great HBCU matchup. (File photo)

By Donald Hunt

For The Birmingham Times

We list some of the all-time great HBCU football players by position

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By Donald Hunt

For the Birmingham Times

AAMU, ASU standouts from the modern era

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By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For the Birmingham Times

Community opinion wanted on Birmingham’s Civil Rights National Park proposal

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Area residents and local officials are all in support of a legislative proposal to create the Birmingham Civil Rights National Historical Park. (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

102-year-old voter marks 18th presidential election

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102-year-old Christine Adams of Middle Smithfield Township plans on casting her vote this year after having voted in every presidential election since 1948.

By Andrew Scott

Pocono Record

Anthony Brock lifts Valiant Cross Academy

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Anthony Brock sees leading Valiant Cross Academy as his calling. (Karim Shamsi-Basha, Alabama NewsCenter)

By Karim Shamsi-Basha

Alabama NewsCenter

Bold education initiative could change outlook for Alabama’s Black Belt

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Many GUA students have already glimpsed the potential future that awaits them. Regions and other businesses have held job-shadowing events, letting students visit their workplaces and learn about different careers. (Provided photos)

By Gail Allyn Short

UAB Magazine

Bryan Stevenson launches video on lynching and the legacy of racial terror

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Bryan Stevenson, the founder and executive director of the Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) continues to fight against poverty and racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. (Bernard Troncale, special to The Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw

For the Birmingham Times

Seven Traits of a Trustworthy Leader

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David Carrington

By David Carrington