Construction of Obama Presidential Center to continue despite Supreme Court lawsuit
On the same day that building crews broke ground on the construction of Chicago's Obama Presidential Center, a group of disgruntled...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Harlem Democrat tapped to serve as New York's lieutenant governor
Between the political drama of a ravaging pandemic and the ravenous "appetite" of New York's now-disgraced, former governor Andrew Cuomo,...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
On the promise of a better Birmingham, Mayor Randall Woodfin handily wins re-election
After four years of expansive growth in the tech and startup sectors, widespread neighborhood revitalization, and a progressive approach...
Our 360 News Staff
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Nearly 95% of Georgians are registered to vote, thanks to thoughtful DMV forms
Across America, most state's department of motor vehicles (DMV) are places of dread, characterized by long lines, endless forms, and...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin lands presidential endorsement from Joe Biden
Last Thursday, just days ahead of today's mayoral election in Birmingham, President Joe Biden gave his stamp of approval to incumbent...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Birmingham mayoral candidate accused of ethics violations during campaign
With the mayoral election for Alabama's largest city starting in less than 24 hours, voters are preparing to cast their ballots for the...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Despite billions allocated for farmers of color, USDA funding overwhelmingly supports white farmers
In early March, Congress approved a $5 billion debt relief package aimed at assisting American farmers of color. The Emergency Relief for...
Terri Sharpley-Reynolds
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Summer camp in Alabama's rural Black Belt aims to improve STEM performance for local students
As students across the state prepare to return to the classroom, a group of Black Belt middle and high school students will be ahead of...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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Alabama declares State of Emergency to 'cut red tape' for front line medical staff amid COVID surge
Early this morning, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency in an effort to "support Alabama’s...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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U.S. Department of Education grants Alabama State University $2M to recruit disadvantaged students
Last week, Alabama State University received a federal grant of $404,413 for a five-year period totaling $2,022,065 from the U.S....
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- Oct 28, 2021
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Taking matters into his own hands, former mayor of Tuskegee nearly topples Confederate monument
Equipped with determination, a bucket lift, and a cement saw, Tuskegee City Councilman Johnny Ford, 78, turned his frustration with a...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Alabama's largest city embraces police reform, moves to ban 'no knock' search warrants
Earlier this week, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, announced significant revisions to the Birmingham Police Department’s search...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
First Black Republican since Reconstruction to join Alabama House of Representatives
Last week, the state of Alabama broke a record that had stood for over 140 years. Since the 1870's, there has not been a Black Republican...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Alabama Rep. Louise Alexander announces run for state Senate
Last week, Our 360 News spoke with Rep. Louise Alexander, D-Bessemer, about her plans to run for the Alabama Senate. Alexander is...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Home of Alabama state senator riddled with bullets
On a tranquil Thursday morning along a quiet street in Mobile, residents awoke to a fusillade of gunfire. The incident occurred last week...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas criticizes federal stance on marijuana
After the Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by a Colorado dispensary, one of the court's most conservative and controversial...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Birmingham City Council approves $455M budget, largest in city's history
Alabama's largest city has marked a new milestone with the passage of the largest operating budget ever proposed in the Magic City....
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Birmingham's innovative plan for local food ecosystems earns honor from Bloomberg
Last week, Birmingham became one of 50 Champion Cities to qualify as a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Six Alabama counties to split $2.6 million in federal COVID relief funds
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $2.6 million to six Alabama counties to help them overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards to...
Alex Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
After years of advocacy, US finally recognizes Juneteenth as a federal holiday
Juneteenth Flag Today, June 19th, marks Juneteenth, a freedom celebration that commemorates the day in 1865 that Union General Gordon...
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