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Birmingham-Southern College announced Tuesday that its operations will cease by the end of May after the school failed to secure a loan from the state.

β€œThis is a tragic day for the College, our students, our employees, and our alumni,” said Rev. Keith D. Thompson, the chair of the board, in a statement. β€œBut it is also a terrible day for Birmingham, for the neighborhoods who have surrounded our campus for more than 100 years, and for Alabama.”

thehill.com/homenews/education

Israel has agreed to provide β€˜security bubble’ for Gaza pier project
Under the plans being discussed, which have not yet been finalized, the Israel Defense Forces would establish a β€œsecurity bubble” to protect the U.S. personnel building the pier as well as the individuals involved in offloading and distributing the aid, said one of the officials, both of whom were granted anonymity to speak about sensitive discussions.

politico.com/news/2024/03/26/i

Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Dies of Sepsis After Stillbirth. "While overall maternal deaths in the U.S. have steadily ticked up over the past two decades, Black women remain two to three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women" msn.com/en-us/health/other/for

Tip of the Day: Embrace Enough

Caught in a cycle of seeking, waiting, and wanting? πŸ€” Take a moment today to shift your focus inward by journaling πŸ“and asking a simple question: What is enough?

Instead of chasing your wildest dreams, pause βœ‹πŸ½and appreciate the abundance already in your life . By recognizing your existing blessings, you cultivate a sense of well-being and fulfillment. Perhaps, the happiness you seek is already within your grasp.

Every Day ~Today in Black History
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March 26, 1872 ~ Thomas J Martin, an African-American, was granted a patent for his version of the fire extinguisher. Martin’s invention, listed in the U. S. Patent Office in Washington, DC under patent number 125,063, was an improvement upon an earlier model of the fire extinguisher.

The patent refers to pipe and valves and not the wall hanging type of extinguisher that is normally displayed.

Good Morning Beautiful Souls!
Pray for Baltimore. πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Is this true?

Trump can post lower bond in $464M civil fraud case, court rules

Court rules Trump has 10 days to post $175M bond

Trump can run businesses in New York, appeals court rules

wsoctv.com/news/trending/trump

Every Day ~Today in Black History
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March 25, 1931 ~ The Scottsboro Boys, nine young African Americans, were falsely charged with raping two white women in Alabama and collectively served more than 100 years in prison.

The landmark legal cases from this incident dealt with racism and the right to a fair trial. The cases included a lynch mob, all-white juries, and rushed trials. The right of African Americans to serve on juries was established by their case.

Study Finds β€˜Shockingly’ High Lead Levels in Off-Price Fashion Accessories

Leather and faux leather handbags, wallets, shoes and belts from popular off-price retailers can harbor β€œshockingly” high levels of lead, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant that can pose permanent and irreversible harm to babies and children, a new study warned this week.

sourcingjournal.com/sustainabi

Good Morning Beautiful Souls! Don't forget everyday is a GOOD day for

Self-Care Tip of the Day: Become a kindness ninja! Leave a little sunshine in someone's day by giving anonymously. Check out the graphic for a few ideas.

Studies show acts of kindness trigger the release of feel-goodπŸ₯° hormones like oxytocin, leaving you feeling happier and more connected!
So double the benefit: spread kindness and give yourself a self-care boost!

Every Day ~Today in Black History
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March 24, 2002 ~ Halle Berry becomes the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress. She won for her role in the movie β€œMonster’s Ball.”
She is still the only Black woman to have won Best Actress.

Minneapolis just called Uber’s bluff β€” other cities must follow their lead

This month, a group of mostly Black and immigrant Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis won their fight for a minimum pay rate when the Minneapolis City Council refused to be bullied by the rideshare corporations.

thehill.com/opinion/civil-righ

Calm Down, the people will SPEAK.

Warnock on Georgia support for Biden: β€˜The more Donald Trump talks, the better our fortunes will be’

β€œAnd I can tell you as someone whose name has been on the ballot five times in less than three years, that the polls don’t tell you nearly as much as the people do. I think that at the end of the day, Black voters, Georgia voters, will see that this is a binary choice,” he said.

Good Morning Beautiful Souls! Here's a Tip of the Day: Body Check-In: Listen & Move Your Way!

Take a moment to listen to your body's whispers today.
Feeling sluggish? Blast some tunes and dance like nobody's watching! Tight muscles got you down? Unwind with some gentle stretches or yoga poses. Need a mental refresh? Head outside for a brisk walk in nature – fresh air does wonders!

Just 15 minutes of movement can work wonders for your mood, energy levels, and stress
relief.

The FACE of the Leprosy Outbreak!

After A Measles Outbreak, Florida Sees Leprosy Cases Spike To Highest In The Nation

The transmission of leprosy occurs through respiratory droplets, often through close and prolonged contact with untreated individuals who have the active form of the disease. However, leprosy is not highly contagious, and the majority of individuals exposed to the bacterium do not develop the disease.

uinterview.com/news/after-a-me

Chick-fil-A announces upcoming change to the chicken it serves

The fast-food chain announced that it is shifting from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine (NAIHM) regarding its chicken this spring.

kktv.com/2024/03/23/chick-fil-

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WAIT... WHAT?

The NCAA removed a referee at halftime during the first round game between North Carolina State & Tennessee-Chattanooga due to an undisclosed conflict of interest. (Referee holds a Masters degree from UT-Chattanooga).

BUT THE SUPREME COURT CAN'T REMOVE CLARENCE THOMAS WHOSE WIFE WAS A KEY LEADER IN THE JAN 6 INSURRECTION?

Or are sport ethics much stronger than legal ethics?

NCAA Pulls Ref From Tournament Game At Halftime Due To Conflict Of Interest

The NCAA announced it was forced to remove referee Tommi Paris at halftime of a first-round game between North Carolina State and Tennessee-Chattanooga due to an undisclosed conflict of interest. As it turns out, Paris holds a Masters degree from UT-Chattanooga. But the NCAA was unaware of this fact.

brobible.com/sports/article/nc

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