April 2022 – Page 8

Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice

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By Mary Clare Jalonick, Mark Sherman, Associated Press writers Lisa Mascaro, Jessica Gresko, Zeke Miller and Farnoush Amiri in Washington and Aaron Morrison in New York contributed to this report. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate […]

Political Science, The Dog Whistle, and The Russian Hack

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Sandra F. Beckard, Speakin’ Out News columnist Huntsville, AL-The dog whistle is an ultrasonic whistle that when blown is audible to dogs and not humans.The Republicans have become experts in the science of politics […]

62-year-old woman, 3-year-old grandchild found slain in southwest Birmingham home

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A woman and her 3-year-old grandchild were found slain in their southwest Birmingham home. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims Monday as Cynthia Delane Burt, 62, and Desmond Burt. Jr. Birmingham […]

44% of kids were ‘sad, hopeless’ during COVID-19 lockdowns; 19% contemplated suicide: CDC study

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the results of a survey on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns on the mental health of children and […]

1st ANNUAL HBCU ALL-STAR GAME

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Team McLendon 79, Team Gaines 75NEW ORLEANS, La. – Team McLendon, made up of players from the MEAC and SIAC defeated Team Gaines comprised of players from the SWAC and CIAA at the first HBCU […]

FIRST AAMU CAR SHOW A SUCCESS

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by Debra Daniel AAMU hosted the First Annual Cruising at Crews Car Show to support AAMU student athletes Saturday, and the show didn’t disappoint. Drivers began arriving to register at 9 a.m. for judging at […]

Sen. Richard Shelby is a ‘no’ on Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court nomination

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By Leada Gore Citing concerns over judicial philosophy and other issues, Sen. Richard Shelby said he will vote against Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court. “Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with […]

Op-Ed: Alabama is Last in Math. The Numeracy Act Will Change That.

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Corinn O’Brien, VP of Policy, A+ Education Partnership If there is one thing that we know for sure in Alabama, it’s that good coaches make all the difference. Whether it’s Alabama football or Auburn […]

President Biden names Alabama State President Quinton Ross to HBCU board of advisors

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By Mike Cason, Associated Press President Joe Biden has appointed Alabama State University President Quinton Ross to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The White House announced the 18 members […]

UAB research: Black adults at higher risk for diabetes due to genetic variations, social health factors

April 6, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Anna Jones In a recent study published in “Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine,” UAB researchers found that while many Blacks, especially those with a higher African ancestry proportion, have a favorable lipid profile, they are at […]