In 2013, the Alabama State Legislature passed the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) and amended it in 2015, establishing a statewide scholarship program for low income students to attend public or…
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“BLACK HISTORY: TELL IT LIKE IT WAS”
“BLACK HISTORY: THE LOWS/ HIGHS, THE BAD/GOOD, LEARN, REFLECT, TELL IT LIKE IT WAS & IS” This is a painful yet a ‘must acknowledgment’ of our history (American History). Too…
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A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
(Unless indicated, all Scriptures are quoted from the New King James Version of the Holy Bible). Father God, Creator of the universe and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, As…
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Imani Jones, NBC4’s 2024 Remarkable Woman
By Gabrielle Phifer (with additions by Reporter Monthly Staff) Can you believe 2024 is over and what year it has been especially for Imani Jones, NBC4’s 2024 Remarkable Woman? In…
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Opinion: Whiteness is a lethal weapon
OPINION: Whether it’s a CEO assassin, a subway strangler or a mass deportation, whiteness can justify any form of violence. By Michael Harriot “We should stop by the police station,”…
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Twas The Night Before Tariffs
Twas the night before tariffs when all through the Republican House not one MAGA had patriotism, not even Representative New House The billionaire’s stockings were hung by the chimney with…
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Medications Seniors Should Use With Caution
Why Age Makes a Difference It’s no secret that when you get older, your body doesn’t work the way it used to. And that’s true for how you react to…
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How to Deal with Stress and Depression During the Holidays
Understanding the holiday blues The holiday season can trigger depression for a number a reasons. You may not be able to make it home for the holidays, or you may…
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Babies Are Dying In Alabama
By Lynda Kirkpatrick After the Dobb’s decision that overturned Roe v Wade, our elected officials in Alabama were all over the media making promises to more funding for prenatal care…
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Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
By Alex Jobin SB-16 would prohibit officers from using the four-point restraint, also known as the hog-tie position. This week, state Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, pre-filed several bills for the…
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