Tag: obama
Obama to Make White House Return to Tout Affordable Care Act...
By Monique Beals
The Hill
Former President Barack Obama is set to participate in an event celebrating the Affordable Care Act at the White House on...
Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
The Associated Press
Former President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, though he’s feeling relatively healthy and his wife,...
Sidney Poitier opened the door for Black Hollywood
Elise Brisco
USA TODAY
Sidney Poitier, a Hollywood trailblazer and the first Black man to win an Oscar for best actor, died Thursday. He was 94.
Among his long...
Dr. Perry Ward, Lawson State President, Announces Retirement After 33 years
lawsonstate.edu
Dr. Perry W. Ward, president of Lawson State Community College has announced his retirement, effective August 31.
Ward’s retirement closes a chapter of leadership that...
Birmingham Mayor Bell on some of his noteworthy accomplishments
By Nick Patterson
The Birmingham Times
Despite controversies over the years — including his contentious relationship in the end with the Birmingham City Council and the...
Lilly Ledbetter to be Honored at Women of Philanthropy Brunch on...
Special to The Times
American icon and Alabama native Lilly Ledbetter will be honored at The Club on Dec. 8, 10 a.m., as part of...
Congresswoman Terri Sewell: Ending DACA would cost Alabama Upwards of $180M
Times Staff Report
The Department of Justice’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allows young undocumented people brought to the United...
Who Owns that Trademark?
Names Behind Some Words May Surprise You
By Eric Easter
Urban News Service
When he died, the rock star, Prince, left not only a vault containing a...
Without Obama on the ballot, Young Professionals seek to engage voters
By Ariel Worthy
Times staff writer
Keeping blacks interested in the voting process without President Barack Obama campaigning has become a focus for the Birmingham Urban...
Obama: More Must Be Done to Close Pay Gap
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought to showcase progress on his watch on closing the pay gap for women while keeping up...
