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Affirmative Action, DEI, and the Myth of “Lowering the Bar”
These policies never meant “hiring the unqualified.” They meant letting qualified Black Americans be seen. By Theresa E. Beverly The loudest myth about Affirmative Action and DEI is that they…
Opinion | Epstein ordeal exposes the true Donald Trump
Trump’s utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president’s biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new. By Josh Moon As it turns out,…
NO KINGS!
June 14, 2025, will go down as the day “we the people” stood up to a nazi tyrant and showed the rest of the world that WE will make America…
SERMON TO A NATION
By Curtis Everette Gatewood “MY “TOUGHEST” SERMON TO A NATION THAT CLAIMS TO BE “TOUGH ON CRIME”” – Curtis E. Gatewood America spends more of its money on military, police,…
Opinion | Tariffs threaten Alabama wallets, jobs, and global trade
Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment. By Bill Britt Alabama voters overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and the results were…
We Are All At Risk
It didn’t take long for this present administration to wreck our government. We have an unelected man in the White House who is wrecking our democracy and another man who…
About the Economy
Friends, Today, I’d like to talk with you about the economy. Quick reminder: Trump was put into office mainly to rescue an economy that most voters thought was lousy. So…
Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average
By Jacob Holmes Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. The Alabama Department of Corrections…
POLITICS
Opinion | Are We Our Own Worst Enemies?
As African Americans, sometimes we’re our own worst enemies. We don’t show up to meetings by organizations that fight for our interests, but as soon as something that affects us…
Open Letter to the Black Community from a Black Conservative
By Raynard Jackson (ThyBlackMan.com) Weak people take strong positions on weak issues. This one sentence succinctly sums up the “media-appointed” leadership in the Black community. When I say “media appointed,”…
LOCAL
Before you make up your mind, read this.
Submitted By: Alabama News Beacon Here are widely reported reasons critics say voters should think twice about electing Tommy Tuberville as Governor of Alabama—based on his record, votes, and public…
National Agendas, Local Consequences
As Project 2025 moves beyond its namesake year and into 2026, its real impact may be felt most sharply not in Washington, but in states like Alabama. Federal restructuring plans often…
FAITH
“GOD IS SHINING LIGHT ON THIS NEW YEAR”
(All Scriptures in this article are quoted from the New International Version of the Holy Bible). At the beginning, God created the great lights of heaven to illuminate the earth,…
Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing
(Isaiah 43:19) The Bible tells us, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” These words are especially meaningful as we step into…
HEALTH
Cirrhosis Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
The symptoms can be easy to miss — your liver can be in trouble long before things feel serious. Know what to watch for. Written by Paul…
Stop Making These Diabetes Mistakes
Your routine choices might be working against your diabetes control and your overall health. Make sure you’re not making any of these costly mistakes. Written by Allison Torres Burtka | Medically…