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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama officials are asking a federal appeals court to reinstate a controversial provision of state law that makes it a felony to provide gifts or payments for helping someone […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2025) – For nearly 25 years, Toyota Alabama has been more than an engine plant. The company has invested in Huntsville’s workforce, strengthened the community, and expanded educational […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A federal judge has ordered Alabama’s largest county to redraw its commission districts, ruling that the map was unconstitutional because it relied too heavily on race in determining political […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  Montgomery, Ala. — Alabama’s two Democratic members of Congress, Rep. Terri Sewell and Rep. Shomari Figures, voted last week against a House resolution honoring the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who […]

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Leaders, advocates, and community members gathered at the Huntsville Botanical Garden on September 4, 2025, to celebrate the enduring legacy of the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC). Presented […]

Alabama A&M University is extending a valuable service to the community by offering free tax preparation for individuals who filed for a tax extension earlier this year. The clinic operates under the IRS Volunteer Income […]

When I first walked the streets of Bakersfield as a California Local News Fellow with the Bakersfield News Observer, I wasn’t sure what to expect beyond what I had read online. The drive from the San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield left me in awe of the beauty of the place I will now call home, stunning landscapes of the Central Valley, vast farmlands, and a desert-like climate where the air grew warmer with every mile. Still, I wondered if my time here would be easy or filled with challenges. Only the weeks ahead would tell. What I did know, though, was that to truly settle in, I had to “dance” with the community by introducing myself – “Hi, I’m Cecil Egbele, your new Bakersfield reporter” — and asking one essential question: What stories matter to you?

At 20 years old, Alabama A&M biology graduate Khalea Avery is moving forward on her path to medicine. After earning her degree in May, she entered medical school in July at Edward Via College of […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Democratic leaders and national influencers to rally support and funding for a November California ballot measure that seeks to redraw the state’s congressional maps, positioning it as a counter to Republican gerrymandering in Texas and other GOP-led states.

Devon Price, a 15-year-old boy with autism, has attended the largest school district in North Carolina for 10 years, but he cannot read or write. His twin sister, Danielle, who is also autistic, was bullied by classmates and became suicidal.

Alabama A&M University is proud to announce distinguished alumnus Freeman Holifield, Sr. ’66 has been selected for induction into the National Black College Alumni (NBCA) Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]


Incarcerated firefighters serving time in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation system are on edge as they await Gov. Gavin Newsom decision to sign or reject Assembly Bill (AB) 247.

By Carol Robinson An Alabama mother has been sentenced to prison for delivering her 4-year-old daughter to a man for sex. Amy Floyd Morgan, 43, of Cropwell, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including first-degree human […]

Surplus property of Drake State Community College will be offered for sale on the web site www.govdeals.com beginning September 25, 2025 @ 8:00 a.m. until October 5, 2025. This is a government auction website and […]

J. C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of Purchase Order 71-18-SP24 with the City of Huntsville for Oakwood Avenue Crosswalk, P. 0. #20250741 and has made request for final settlement of said […]

Erica Thomas  Wetumpka Police arrested nine people in connection with a child sex operation. Whitley J. Brown, 32, of Montgomery; Contravious J. Jackson, 19, of Elmore; Miguel Tello Lugo, 28, of Opelika; Tyrone L. Dabney, […]

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Facilities Planning Design and Construction at the Facilities Administration Building Conference Center, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, Thursday, November 6th, […]

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Apex Architectural Metal, LLC Contractor, has completed the Contract for (Renovation) Reroofing and Repairs for the James A. Lane Boys […]

MANDATORY Pre-Bid meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the 6th Floor Training Room #624, located at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. Bidders must attend this pre-bid meeting […]

Steven Kappen, a staff attorney with Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service who focuses on estate planning, probate and property issues, explains how Baltimore’s neighborhoods are hollowed out block by block through tax sales, foreclosures, and discriminatory housing policies. Using a study of the 500 block of N. Carrollton Ave., he shows how family homeownership has dropped sharply, fueling displacement and community loss.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) says Congress must act on how children and teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots, warning they can expose minors to sexual content, mental health risks, and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) has once again been honored on Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-in-State Employers list, reinforcing its reputation for strong workplace culture, employee support, […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Congress faces a looming government shutdown after a Republican stopgap spending bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate on Friday. The measure would have kept agencies funded until Nov. 21, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s recent municipal elections have ushered in both historic leadership changes and renewed concerns about voter access. According to the ACLU of Alabama, problems reported during the August 5 and […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2026 election cycle in Alabama is rapidly shaping up to be unlike many that have come before, with several prominent officials either term-limited or choosing to run for […]

The Washington Commanders, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 to move to 2-1. Mariota’s poised performance, along with a dominant run game, special teams spark, and Dan Quinn’s tough leadership, highlighted the team’s growing depth and resilience in the early season.
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South Carolina lawmakers have gone unpaid for months after a lawsuit challenged the first legislative raise in 30 years. The state Supreme Court froze both the increase and current payments, leaving legislators to cover expenses out of pocket until the case is resolved or the next session begins.
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Frederick Douglass’s defense of free speech in his 1860 address, A Plea for Free Speech in Boston, is still relevant today as people attempt to silence each other through violence and government overreach, depriving people of the right to hear and think for themselves.
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U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland has introduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a wide-ranging proposal to overhaul policing practices and expand accountability measures. Five years after Floyd’s death galvanized a national movement, the legislation seeks to strengthen transparency, limit excessive force and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
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Black women in America are the most educated demographic in the country, yet they face significant economic disadvantages due to President Trump’s policies and actions, which have disproportionately affected them, despite their role as the moral compass of the country.
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The Sankofa Birthworker’s Collective of the Inland Empire, a nonprofit organization that supports Black doulas and birthworkers, is at risk due to the Trump administration’s push to demolish diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, but local funders are reinforcing their support and working to create new resources to help small nonprofits weather these threats.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times It’s not easy to sum up all that Birmingham resident Norma Dean Ray has experienced over nine decades, but she would say that she’s been able to find peace after years of pain. Ray, once a professional singer in Chicago, Illinois — where she rubbed shoulders with entertainment […]

By Glenn Gamboa | Associated Press NEW YORK — Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, as the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships to minority students works to raise $1 billion to strengthen all 37 of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Alabama is home to 14 HBCUs, which […]

By Ameera Steward | For The Birmingham Times Daniel Grier is a designer under his brand, Splashed by DKG, and the founder of Magic City Fashion Week, an emerging designer competition. “I’m someone who’s totally about community,” said the 39-year-old. “I love to see people win, see people succeed. The underrepresented populations really mean a […]