November 2023 – Page 7

DIRECT SOURCING OF COTTON FROM FOUR ALABAMA FARMS TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

Victoria’s Secret Partners with AAMU Alumnus, Black-Owned Bridgeforth Farms Victoria’s Secret & Co. has recently embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to advance diverse suppliers and responsible sourcing. In a departure from fashion industry standards, the global […]

The Benefits of Vitamin A For Your Skin

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Dominique Lambright Your retinoid-responsive skin absorbs vitamin A well when applied topically. This can relieve acne and other skin issues. What Is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is crucial for skin, ocular, reproductive, and immunological health. […]

Mississippi family reportedly arrives at funeral home to find wrong woman in casket

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Warren Kulo The family of Mary Jean Robinson arrived at a Jackson, Miss., funeral home for her services, only to find another woman in the casket. WLBT in Jackson reports that Georgia Robinson said she […]

7 Tips To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor With the holiday season in full swing, you’ll likely be tempted with a variety of delicious spreads. Before you know it, your weight loss plan and sticking to a regular exercise […]

Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg Says He’s Giving Up Weed Smoking…For Good!

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Aria Ellise, BDO Special Contributor Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg, aka “The Dogg Father” or “Snoop D-O Double G” says he is giving up marijuana – or at least, smoking it. “After much consideration & conversation […]

Birmingham man indicted in killing of girlfriend in front of their 2-year-old son

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A 32-year-old man has been indicted in the shooting death of a Birmingham mother who was killed in front of her 2-year-old son. A Jefferson County grand jury on Oct. 19 issued the […]

Joseph Winters and his rise from prison to CEO of a Birmingham road building company

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times Joseph Winters describes himself as a “lifelong learner and a student at heart,” and the lessons he’s learned have included […]

Blacks Do Have a Stake in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Earl Ofari Hutchinson Earl Ofari Hutchinson A day after the massacre by Hamas of Israeli civilians and the taking of Israeli hostages, I asked this question on my Facebook Page: “What should Blacks say and do […]

Huntsville, bring on the buses y’all

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Lee Roop This is an opinion column Huntsville had buses when I was a child living downtown. My mother and I rode them from our rented house on Stevens Avenue to shop at stores like […]

Huntsville man sentenced to federal prison for role in $54 million bribery, kickback scheme

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz A Huntsville man who is part-owner of a Florida-based pharmacy was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his role in a $54 million bribery and kickback scheme that targeted […]