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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.