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History of African-American Marching Bands

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By the 1960s, HBCU marching bands had developed a distinctive style and tradition. (Provided photo)

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Tickets on Sale for the 75th Annual McDonald’s Magic City Classic

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Mayor William Bell during an announcement that McDonald’s has signed on as title sponsor of the Magic City Classic, the largest HBCU football game in the country. (Stephonia Taylor McLinn, Special to the Times)

Special to The Times

Voters in Brighton, 50 other cities, go to polls Tuesday to elect mayors

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Brandon Dean (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Hundreds gather at Elyton Village to promote community pride and non-violence

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Pastor Steve Green of More than Conquerors Faith Church prays with participants during the Cease Fire event at Elyton Village Saturday, Aug. 13. This event was the first time the church and its R.E.S.P.E.C.T. organization partnered with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District to bring Cease Fire to public housing. Green called this the first of more collaborations with HABD to stress non-violence and community pride. (Contributed photo)

By Joseph D. Bryant

Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

Birmingham City students honored for outstanding business ideas

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From left: Dr. Stephanie Yates of UAB; Lauryn Green of W.J. Christian; Nyla Boler of Phillips Acadmy; Shelbe Arrington of Phillips Academy; Tyler Collins of Huffman Middle School; Zhaundra Jones of Operation HOPE; Tamauri Murray of Wilkerson Middle School and Superintendent Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gauctan. (Chanda Temple, Birmingham City Schools)

By Chanda Temple

Birmingham City Schools

Pratt City residents review renderings of ‘Super block’ concept

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The city is working on the "super block" concept for the Pratt City Community with Tom Leader Studio, the design firm that gave Birmingham Railroad Park. (Tom Leader Studio photo)

Times staff report

Junior League of Birmingham holds roundtable on race relations in the city

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Panelist Joan Witherspoon-Norris, director of social justice at the YWCA. (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

William Barnes: Overseeing a renaissance at the Birmingham Urban League

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William Barnes (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

A story(teller) for the ages: After decades in theater, Ms. Cas opens up her heart and mind to Birmingham’s kids

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Casandra Scott, a storyteller and library assistant with the Avondale Regional Library Branch, has worked with Birmingham libraries for eight years now. (Kathryn Sesser-Dorné photos, special to The Times)

By Kathryn Sesser-Dorné

Special to The Times

Employees boost patients at Children’s Hospital

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Photographers at Playtime Extravaganza take great care in capturing their subjects. (Photo courtesy of Honey Cook)

By Gilbert Nicholson

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