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Alabama A&M University is proud to become the first institution in Alabama to offer three distinct mathematics pathways – STEM Mathematics, Big Data Mathematics, and Life Mathematics – designed to better serve students’ diverse academic […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished September 4, 2025 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with The ELM Foundation, will host a Community Conversation: Collaborating to Strengthen the Safety Net on Thursday, Sept. 25, from […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, has introduced new legislation to stop looming cuts to Medicare’s home health program. The Home Health Stabilization Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, would block the Centers […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished September 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced that applications are now open for the 64th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week, which offers high school students a […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Zero in the Zone initiative, launched to boost school zone enforcement during the first month of the 2025-2026 school year, has led to a sharp […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — WLRH 89.3 FM, Alabama’s first public radio station, announced that it will drop all NPR programming effective October 1, 2025, turning its focus entirely to locally produced content. “This […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWSPublished September 5, 2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery judge has temporarily blocked a policy that would have sidelined thousands of Alabama students in the state’s new voucher program from playing school […]

Michael L. McClellan, Ed.D. is the first African American to hold the position of Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness at Chaffey College, and is responsible for the advancement of student success, learning budget development, curriculum development and anything under the category of instruction.
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Baltimore residents are voicing concerns over turmoil within the city’s NAACP branch, as national administrators take control and questions grow about leadership, transparency and the group’s future role in the community.
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Activists have called for a nationwide boycott of companies that have turned away from their DEIA commitments to support Donald Trump’s racist attacks, in order to leverage the economic power of America’s Black community to drive change.
The post Keeping it Real: Rights, Liberties and Leveraging Boycotts to Drive Change. Is It Working? appeared first on Black Voice News.

Flex Different Studio and Juice Bar, founded by Quinshae White, recently hosted Zen & Juice: R&B Edition, a wellness event that combined movement, music, and mindfulness, reflecting her vision to unite a studio and juice bar under one roof, alongside a family resource center, for Black women seeking space to belong.
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By Noah Trister When Washington lost in the NFC title game in January, the Commanders were so overmatched against Philadelphia’s tush push that officials threatened to award an automatic touchdown if they didn’t stop jumping offside. In this season’s opener, it was a different story near the goal line. The Commanders held New York to […]
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California, Oregon, and Washington have launched the West Coast Health Alliance to provide a unified regional response to the Trump administration’s changes at the CDC and restricted vaccine mandates.
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Clayton C. Stansbury Jr., retired dean of Morgan State University’s (MSU) Honors College, died Aug. 30 at age 93. Funeral services will be held Sept. 16 at the MSU’s Murphy Fine Arts Center.
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The Maryland Cycling Classic returned to Baltimore, hosting inaugural men’s and women’s races for teams across the country. The event sparked conversations amongst African American spectators on health benefits and the lack of representation within the sport.
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The Birmingham Tines The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir returns to the stage tonight on America’s Got Talent (AGT) for live shoes after winning Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer in July and you can vote to help decide their next steps. The BYYAFC will perform in the quarterfinals at 7 p.m. You can tune in live on NBC, […]

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For The Birmingham Times With over 1700 attendees registered, K. Reshay Williams is gearing up for one of her biggest events — and that’s saying a lot given that she is already host of one of Alabama’s largest book festivals. Williams has always been an avid reader, so starting Me […]

bhamcityschools.org Throughout the month, our Attendance Department wants to make sure you know why attendance matters as well as the policies and procedures for excused absences. Parents and families are essential partners in promoting good attendance because they have the bottom-line responsibility for making sure their children get to school every day. Just as parents […]

By The Associated Press New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, whose record-setting Senate speech this year denouncing the Trump administration fueled talk of a potential future national campaign, has announced his engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis. Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement on Instagram Sept. 2, posting five photos of the couple […]
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Early genetic counseling gives families crucial information and support, turning uncertainty about rare diseases into informed decisions, community connections and hope for their children’s health and future.
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By Dr. Frances DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher From hotel surprises to tailgate mayhem, Baltimore fans made their mark — even in the NFL’s first-ever 41–40 thriller. Primetime excitement My first ever away trip as a Ravens fan is one I will never forget — for both the highs and the heartbreak. This wasn’t just any […]
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Old Arthur’s Barbecue Products carries forward recipes first crafted in the 1800s by Arthur “Old Arthur” Watts, a formerly enslaved pit master whose flavors have endured for generations. Today, his descendants preserve that legacy through their business while also supporting children’s literacy initiatives in his honor.
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The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is changing how it handles youth on electronic monitoring, allowing for detention if they reoffend. While state officials say the move balances safety and support, advocates warn it will deepen racial disparities and criminalize youth before trial.
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Black intellectuals must return to Harold Cruse’s blueprint for self-determination and build autonomous institutions to respond to the MAGA backlash and ensure Black voices are not silenced.
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For more than 20 years, the UDC PATHS Program helped African-American families in Washington, D.C., particularly single mothers, pursue education and long-term stability while breaking cycles of poverty. With its closure on Oct. 1, 2025, PATHS leaves a legacy of empowerment, equity and community transformation.
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By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Sports Editor Flush it.  Let’s hope the Baltimore Ravens flush this Week 1 disappointment–a crushing loss 41-40 to the Buffalo Bill in their NFL season-opener–down the toilet. Flush it and forget it.  Who wants to remember the Bills rallying from a 15-point deficit with seven minutes remaining?  Who wants to […]
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D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a lawsuit challenging the President’s deployment of nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to the District, arguing the move violates federal law and undermines local self-governance. The suit contends that deputizing out-of-state troops for policing duties endangers residents, erodes public trust, and exceeds presidential authority.
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Porcha Woodruff, a Detroit woman who was wrongfully arrested in a carjacking case after being misidentified through facial recognition technology. The judge said the arrest was troubling but ruled her lawyer failed to prove police lacked probable cause; Woodruff’s attorney plans to appeal.
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dcwins.com The KPMG U.S. Foundation will provide the Birmingham Promise tuition assistance program with a grant totaling $112,500 over three years. KPMG is a global organization that operates in 143 countries and provides audit, tax and advisory services. Birmingham Promise covers up to four years of tuition in public Alabama colleges and universities for all […]

birminghamal.gov In an exciting stride toward accessibility, the Birmingham CrossPlex is welcoming the first-ever KultureCity Sensory Pod—a quiet, purpose-built sanctuary for individuals with sensory sensitivities. This marks a milestone not just for the venue but for Mayor Woodfin and the City of Birmingham’s broader mission of inclusive public spaces. Why Sensory Pods Matter KultureCity, founded […]

By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com In a public media partnership that offers content about the history, legacy, cultural heritage and degree programs offered by America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Maryland Public Television (MPT) will debut “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect.” The new documentary will explore the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, […]
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Polls show that while most Americans still support childhood vaccine requirements for school, support has declined sharply from past decades, especially among Republicans. Many who oppose mandates cite parental choice over safety concerns, even as misinformation about vaccine risks continues to circulate.
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Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott denounced the Oval Office’s plan to send the National Guard to Baltimore, calling it unnecessary and “performative.” At a Sept. 5 press conference in Park Heights, they pointed instead to record crime reductions, with homicides at a 50-year low. City leaders and community advocates stressed that resources should go toward collaboration, jobs and housing — not militarization.
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The Justice Department has opened a mortgage fraud probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is also fighting the 47th president’s attempt to oust her from the Fed. Cook’s lawyers argue the investigation is politically motivated and part of a broader effort to undermine the central bank’s independence.
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