ONE OF THOSE EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, AUTHOR LUCY, BORN IN SHILOH, ALABAMA IN 1929, AUTHOR WANTED TO TEACH AND SHE WANTED TO LEARN. ON FEBRUARY 3RD, 1956, WHILE TRYING TO EARN HER THIRD DEGREE, SHE ...

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In Black in Blues, Imani Perry reaches to the height of the sky and the depth of the ocean, casting the history of blue as one of both triumph and tragedy, possibility and limitation.

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Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short in Alabama.

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who is the first person to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art. Her intricate beadwork reflects the spirit of her city, celebrating Black Masking culture, which Williams’ uncle ...

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