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Tuscaloosa NAACP Living Legend Luncheon Honors Sarah Thompson
The Tuscaloosa NAACP will honor Sarah Thompson as its 2026 Juneteenth Living Legend for her lifelong contributions to civil rights, education, & equal justice.
Crystina Hughes Champions Black Maternal Health in Alabama
Meet Crystina Hughes, who champions Black Maternal Health in Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Leader Torrus McGill Empowers Youth Through Service
The 2026 Black Excellence of Alabama initiative celebrates Educator Torrus McGill.
Nominations Open for Black History Makers of Alabama
Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa and our community partners are inviting nominations to spotlight Black History Makers.
Tuscaloosa’s NAACP Honors Samory Pruitt as a Living Legend
Tuscaloosa’s NAACP will honor Samory Pruitt at the upcoming Living Legend Luncheon.
West Alabama Divine Nine Organizations Celebrate NPHC Anniversary
West Alabama Divine Nine Organizations Celebrate NPHC Anniversary
Tuscaloosa NAACP Juneteenth Parade Entry Application Now Open
The Tuscaloosa Branch of the NAACP has announced that the Juneteenth parade entry applications are now open. More details on how to become a participant for free.
The University of Alabama AKAs Launch First Academic Scholarship
Scholarship Alert: Be sure to share this story with a current high school senior, a current college freshman, or their parents.
L. Spencer Smith Debuts Talk Show on Tuscaloosa Radio Station
Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa is proud to announce that Bishop L. Spenser Smith will be joining the Praise 93.3 WTSK on-air lineup starting on Monday, March 6.
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Advocate: Alabama Native Jori Smith
Jori Smith, a Tuscaloosa native, is a giving, creative, collaborative leader and advocate.