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GWEN DERU TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Kappa Komplex, 45 6th Avenue South. **KARAOKE, 5-9 p.m. at Courtyard Alabaster Bar and Grill. **TASTEMAKER THURSDAY - Every Thursday at Blaze Ultra Lounge, 228 Roebuck Plaza Drive, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. with […]

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Carl Lewis is a retired American track and field athlete who is famous for his exceptional Olympic record. Lewis is also the current indoor long jump world record holder; a record which he has held since

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Selling Tampa’s Sharelle Rosado & Fiancé Chad Johnson Welcome Baby, Serenity ‘Hurricane’ Paula Johnson

Some champagne popping may be in order for the future Mr. and Mrs. Johnson who welcomed a baby girl together!

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Eddie “the Sheik” Gardner: An Ultramarathoning Legend and Unsung Hero in the Struggle for Racial Equality in America.

In the following account, sports historian Charles Kastner describes the remarkable athletic career of Eddie “the Sheik” Gardner of Seattle, Washington. Gardner was arguably the greatest ultramarathoner in Pacific Northwest history. For a detailed discussion of Gardner’s participation

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Closed Since March, These Birmingham Arts and Cultural Centers Set to Reopen

www.birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham’s art, cultural and sporting facilities, which have been closed since March because of COVID-19, have reopened or will reopen soon. While some locations opened for special occasions this summer, this list goes into detail on official reopening

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‘I kissed her so long the chaplain started blushing and turning red’

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY Special to the Birmingham Times “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Barnett Wright, bwright@birminghamtimes.com. Include

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Source: The Birmingham Times

A Guide to Pride Month Events in Birmingham

The Birmingham Times/bhamnow.com June is National Pride Month and Birmingham is dusting off its rainbow flags, dousing itself in glitter and joining together to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is a national recognition held every June in tribute to those involved in the

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‘He wanted the world to know how much he loved me’ | BlackPressUSA

THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES - If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Barnett Wright, bwright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.| By Je’don Holloway-Talley, Special

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Know Justice, Know Peace: BLMs Fight Against Racial Injustice from Birmingham

By Ameera Steward For the Birmingham Times (First of two parts on fight against racial injustice in Birmingham) On a recent humid Friday afternoon, Eric Hall, Jilisa Milton, and Cara McClure did what they do best—they took to the streets of downtown Birmingham. The gathering was not for one of the

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Africa: Mombasa Feted as One of Continent's Most People-Friendly Cities

Mombasa County's "Happy Hour" traffic decongestion model, its well paved city centre roads and the white and blue colours on its buildings have earned it a place among the best people-friendly cities in Africa.

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Protestors Arrested in Birmingham

An established 2,543 African American and white civil rights demonstrators protesting segregation were arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Magic City Fashion Week Showcases Best of Birmingham (Photos)

By Ameera Steward For The Birmingham Times One of Birmingham’s largest fashion events, Magic City Fashion Week (MCFW) kicked off on Friday October 29, looking to rebrand, reflect and represent. Daniel Grier, founder of a successful clothing brand Splashed by DKG and MCFW, announced what to expect

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Woodfin on What $455M Budget Means for Police, Schools, Neighborhoods | BlackPressUSA

THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES - “The biggest thing our citizens want is more police presence, and I like to remind this community, we have 815 sworn officers that are a part of BPD . . . Where the national tenor is, there are less people applying to become officers. Therefore, with our existing 815 officers

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AFCON: CAF limits stadium capacities due to COVID-19 | Africanews

Stadiums will have their capacity capped at 80 percent for the host's matches. Other fixtures will only be played in front of 60 percent of the ground's capacity.

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Our Broken Democracy on Jan. 6, 2022

By Julianne Malveaux | Trice Edney Wire OPINION (TriceEdneyWire.com) - A year ago, on January 6, 2021, a mob of crazed insurrectionists descended on the United States Capitol. Armed, angry […] The post Our Broken Democracy on Jan. 6, 2022 appeared first on The Sacramento Observe

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These Subscription Boxes Will Take Your At Home Cocktails To The Next Level

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we can do more for ourselves at home than we ever thought we could before. That being said, why not add becoming an amateur mixologist to the list of pandemic skills that you've picked up? Read up on five noteworthy cocktail subscription boxes below

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Garland ISD Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies, Sachse High School at Williams Stadium 510 Stadium

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Meet The Black Composers Behind The Music Of Today's Biggest Films

Black composers are still a rarity in the entertainment industry—but, increasingly, these talents are having their say on the soundtracks of films and TV shows. This year, the Academy of […] The post Meet The Black Composers Behind The Music Of Today's Biggest Films appeared first on Essence.

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How COVID-19 Has Forced Fitness Changes in a New Year

By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Those who have resolved to work out and become more healthier in 2021 will find a new world awaiting them at area gyms and fitness centers. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classrooms, dining, shopping, workplaces, family gatherings, and more have

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(1964), Dr. Martin Luther King, “Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize”

On December 10, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King became only the second African American (after Ralph Bunche) to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. His acceptance speech appears

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Here Are Some Steps That Might Help Birmingham Curb Crime, According To Citizens

By Haley Wilson The Birmingham Times When it comes to tackling Birmingham’s crime issue, residents the city needs to consider several steps to reduce violence that range from education to police patrols and town hall meetings. Carl Davis, President of Zion City Neighborhood Association, also wants

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Lil Wayne’s Security Guard Threatens Legal Action Over Assault Rifle Incident

Lil Wayne’s security guard is said to be considering taking legal action against the rapper for allegedly pulling an assault rifle on him during an argument.

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2020 Was a Year of Loss. Here Are Those We Love And Miss

Compiled by Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times In any year, the deaths of great musicians, Hall of Fame athletes, elected officials, Civil Rights leaders, and others in the public arena are notable. But in 2020—one of the most bizarre years in history and certainly in recent memory—those losses

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Miss Evers' Boys

Miss Evers Boys is a 1997 HBO television film starring Alfre Woodard and Laurence Fishburne, based on the true story of the decades-long Tuskegee experiment. It was directed by Joseph Sargent and adapted from the 1992 stage play written by David Feldshuh. The film was nominated for eleven Emmy

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Podcast Host Accused Of Disrespecting Black Women Guests After Getting Aggressive With Asian Doll

Rapper Asian Doll is being praised after keeping her cool during a podcast taping gone wrong. Fresh & Fit host Myron Gaines got aggressive with the female guests before she called him "mean "and walked off.

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People, Places and Things

GWEN DERU TODAY… **ENSLEY’S FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 601 19th Street in Ensley. **EVENING OF DREAMS WITH SOZO CHILDREN at The Club,5:30 – 7 p.m. Silent Auction, 7-9 p.m. Dinner, program and live auction. **EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Kappa Komplex, 45 6th Avenue

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Black Bourbon Society Partners with Jim Beam® for the Open-Door Tour to Support Black-Owned Restaurants and Bars. | Chicago Defender

Black Bourbon Society partnered with Jim Beam to create The Open-Door Tour. This tour seeks to spotlight black-owned bars and restaurants that serve as cultural pillars in their communities. Black Bourbon Society is an organization open to everyone who enjoys premium spirits and is interested in

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Birmingham Times captures top awards from Alabama Press Association

The Birmingham Times Media Group (BTMG) won 1st place awards for Best News Feature Story; Best Education Coverage; Best Layout and Design; and Best Newspaper Website in the 2020 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, the organization announced

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Shellie Layne Motivates With Her Power Tools For Success

By Sydney Melson The Birmingham Times When the stock market crashed in 2008, so did Shellie Layne—and it might have been the best thing to happen to her. If the market has rebounded and reached historic highs, so has Layne. Layne is founder of the Women Under Construction Network

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