Tag: election
A Record-Breaking 58 Million Ballots Have Already Been Cast in The...
By Dana Givens
Black Enterprise
This election year has already proven that it will be historic for multiple reasons, inspiring millions across the country to go to the...
Mother of Breonna Taylor, others in Birmingham urge need to vote
By Sydney Melson and Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Standing on the steps of the downtown Birmingham church where she lost an eye and her sister...
Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ANGELIKI KASTANIS
Associated Press
Nearly 21 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes driven...
Oct. 19 Last Day to Register to Vote in Alabama for...
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
As one who was beaten and bloodied pursuing the right to vote for Black Americans, the late John Lewis understood as...
How Black Churches Are Getting Out The Vote Despite The Coronavirus...
Aaron Morrison
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — For the Rev. Jimmy Gates Sr., the 2008 presidential election year was one to remember — and not...
After long lines, absentee voting made more efficient in Jefferson County...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County has been hit with a “deluge” of in-person absentee voters that has caused complaints and lines stretching from...
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin joins ‘HBCU Students for Biden’ Town Hall
The Birmingham Times
On Thursday, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin joined the national Co-Chairs of “HBCU Students for Biden” to discuss Vice President Biden’s policies...
Gov. Ivey Postpones March 31 Runoff Election until July 14
The Birmingham Times
Citing the potential health risk to voters and poll workers, Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday postponed the March 31 runoff election until...
Wardine Alexander wins runoff election to fill District 7 seat
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Council President Pro-Tempore Wardine Alexander will get to keep her District 7 seat.
On Tuesday, Alexander received 869 votes,...
Wenonah HS Senior: Property Tax Renewal Will Benefit Students, Community
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Justin Smith, a senior at Wenonah High School in West End knows the importance of attending Pre-K in Birmingham City...
