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Opioids are killing more Black men — largely due to the spread of fentanyl

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Birmingham, Ala., is seeing a high rate of overdose deaths and addiction among Black men. Officials blame fentanyl and a lack of addiction treatment.

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A girls basketball team had to play boys, then weren't allowed trophies after winning

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

A fifth grade girls basketball team had to join the boys league to keep their practice facility. They won the championship but were denied the championship trophy.

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How this year's Selma Bridge Crossing could mark a community renaissance

Saturday, March 04, 2023

President Biden visits Selma for the 58th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." Residents there are still recovering from tornadoes that ripped through the city in January.

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New groups are changing the narrative about Black women and the outdoors

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Black women love the outdoors as much as anyone else. Groups such as Outdoorsy Black Women and Black Packers are helping them explore and enjoy the outdoors.

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HBCUs are enjoying a resurgence of attention for their football programs

Friday, September 09, 2022

Historically Black Colleges and Universities — known as HBCUs — are enjoying a resurgence of attention for their football programs. It's led to increased TV contracts and landing some star players.

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Incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey wins GOP primary in Alabama

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Up against eight Republican challengers, Gov. Kay Ivey will move forward to the general election for governor in Alabama where a Democrat hasn't been elected to the office for a quarter-century.

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Federal court says Alabama's congressional map disadvantages Black voters

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Blocking the new congressional map from taking effect, a panel of judges says Alabama needs at least two, not one, congressional districts in which Black voters are the majority, or close to it.

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