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[ July 1, 2026 ] Fashion or Symbolism? Janet Jackson’s BET Awards Outfit Sparks Social Media Debate Over Her Tupac T-Shirt Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] Eddie Murphy Recalls Unforgettable Career Advice From James Brown Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] Patti LaBelle Says New R&B Album Will Reflect Life at 82 Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Star Daveigh Chase’s Cause of Death Revealed Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] Belton from Hampton football to WWE Superstar, to marriage Sports

Black Unemployment Rate Improves Amid Historic Jobs Report

March 9, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — The president highlighted the 6.6 million jobs added to the U.S. economy in the year since he took office. “It comes alongside the […]

Are you eligible for $1,400 stimulus payment in 2022?

February 4, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday it has delivered all the payments from the third round of stimulus checks. There are still some people, however, who will be able to claim the money […]

Ex-Birmingham Chick-fil-A workers get prison for stealing $492,000

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Two former employees of Chick-fil-A on Birmingham’s Southside have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme to pocket thousands of dollars from the business. Larry James Black Jr., a 37-year-old Center […]

COMMENTARY: 2022 Will Be a Great Year for Blacks and People of Color in America

January 28, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor NNPA NEWSWIRE — When leadership reflects people of color, America is in a better place for opportunity and progressive ideas for Black people. Whether you’re looking forward to them, […]

Minority business development center opening in Birmingham

January 21, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Minority business owners now have a new resource in the Birmingham area for help in networking, securing federal resources and building opportunities. The Alabama Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is operating in Birmingham’s historic 4th […]

As colleagues hid, Mo Brooks was ‘cheering on’ Jan. 6 insurrectionists: Ex-McCarthy aide

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz As his colleagues feared for their safety, Mo Brooks was “cheering on” the insurrectionists who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, according to a former staffer to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. But […]

Alabama gets $97 million to help low-income residents keep the heat on

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Dennis Pillion A federal program to help low-income families pay their utility bills will get almost twice the funding in Alabama this year, thanks to the 2021 American Rescue Plan. The Biden Administration announced today that Alabama has […]

Alabama chemical plant fined $232,000 after 2 workers exposed to toxins die

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton A Decatur chemical manufacturing plant faces $232,000 in fines after an Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found workers were exposed last year to toxins that resulted in two deaths. The U.S. Department […]

Alabama jailers await trial over 13-minute beatdown; lawsuit settled

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ashley Remkus A man who suffered multiple broken bones in his face during a lengthy beating at the DeKalb County jail has settled his federal lawsuit against a dozen county employees, including the three jailers […]

Birmingham CEO is first Black chairman of Business Council of Alabama

January 14, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton The CEO of a Birmingham construction company has been elected as the first Black chairman of the Business Council of Alabama. Mike Kemp, a longtime fixture of the organization, was chosen for the […]