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Colin Kaepernick drawing both support and opposition for stance on the national anthem

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before the team's preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey, Associated Press

By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

How charitable giving makes a difference in the Magic City

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In 2015, the Community Foundation awarded a grant to Creative Montessori School (CMS) to support their efforts to expand and improve their campus. The grant provided aspark for the campaign, allowing them to raise the funds needed to begin work on the new location. With the new facility, CMS will provide local opportunitis to train certify Montessori teachers and lay the groundwork to expand Montessori education in the region.

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Donna Dukes: Serving at-risk students who want to change their lives at Maranathan Academy

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Donna Dukes, principal and founder of Maranathan Academy.

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

City and community leaders discuss the State of Black Birmingham

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LeDarrius Hilliard, (right) president of the Jefferson County Millennial Democrats with Birmingham City Councilor Sheila Tyson. (Stephonia Taylor Mclinn photo, special to The Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Community center transformed into bistro for formal dinners

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Beverly Fields, a program specialist at the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, spent her own money, and secured her own network of volunteers to create a formal dining experience for women at Tom Brown Village. (Joseph D. Bryant photo, special to The Times).

By Joseph D. Bryant

Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

Twin brothers plan comeback after fire destroys family business in Midfield

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Twins Erick (left) and Derick Daniel outside a Midfield business before a fire destroyed the establishment this month. (Provided photo)

By Je’Don Holloway Talley

For The Birmingham Times

March on Washington observed in Magic City with push for Civil Rights National Park

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The 1963 March on Washington. US Government photo

Times staff report

Birmingham begins road to “world-class” transport system

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A map of the new route for the BRT. It is expected to be up and running by the 2021 World Games.

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times