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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are preparing for a fierce debate in the upcoming 2026 legislative session after two Republican leaders announced the pre-filing of the “Child Predator Death Penalty Act.” Representative Matt […]

The 47th president announced plans to send federal law enforcement into Chicago and Baltimore over the objections of state and local leaders, insisting he has the authority to act without their consent. Democratic officials in both states vowed legal challenges, calling the move political and authoritarian.
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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — September 1, 2025. Starting today, Alabama residents will see relief at the checkout counter as a new state law eliminates sales tax on menstrual products, maternity supplies, and essential baby items. […]

By Maryland Military Department The Maryland Military Department will honor the Maryland National Guard’s long tradition of service to the state and nation with a historic World War II mural unveiling and a Maryland 400 dedication ceremony during the reopening of the Maryland Museum of Military History, located at the Fifth Regiment Armory, on Sept. […]
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The 6th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival was the place to be on this hot, Labor Day Weekend in the City of Angels! The popular jazz festival was held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, Upper Deck parking lot.

CBS has tapped “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris for a new series inspired by the story of victims of the Eaton fire in Altadena and Pasadena, which claimed 19 lives, burned nearly 14,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of properties.

The Transatlantic Slave Trade is not just Black history—it is American history, and Black Americans lived it. Their ancestors were violently torn from their homes, forced into brutal labor, and stripped of basic humanity. That legacy of injustice echoes loudly in every aspect of our society—because the slave trade wasn’t just cruel, it was foundational.

The Transatlantic Slave Trade is not just Black history—it is American history, and Black Americans lived it. Their ancestors were violently torn from their homes, forced into brutal labor, and stripped of basic humanity. That legacy of injustice echoes loudly in every aspect of our society—because the slave trade wasn’t just cruel, it was foundational.

On March 26, 2024, a container ship the size of three football fields named Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore. The catastrophe shut thirteen percent of Maryland’s economy, according to officials, and six people were killed.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene left more than 4 feet of water inside the halls of Quaker Meadows Generations in Morganton, North Carolina, the child care program’s staff welcomed students and families back to its building for a new school year. The day marked a homecoming and a chance to reflect on the program’s long-running impact on the community.

The only ranking that tells you both is the Washington Monthly’s revised and expanded 2025 College Guide

Today, twenty years ago, George W. Bush was president of the United States, and Ray Nagin was the mayor of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina barreled into the Gulf Coast, creating one of the worst natural disasters in the nation’s history.

While serving a 14-year prison sentence, Adam Cain says he learned how vital it is for citizens to have the power to participate in democracy through voting.


On Aug. 29, three bills from the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) “2025 Road to Repair” bill package were released from the Suspense File, where they were placed in July by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

By Edward G. Robinson III A new NFL season has arrived and expectations are sky high for the Washington Commanders. That’s not a joke. Last season, Commanders fans experienced a level of success that had eluded the franchise for more than 20 years. Inspired by the coolheaded performances of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran […]
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By Edward G. Robinson III Some Baltimore Ravens fans are looking at the team’s current roster and can’t help but skip ahead to the NFL playoffs.  They recall last season, when the Ravens exited the playoffs earlier than expected in a heartbreaking 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, and they are […]
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By Marc Schindler I started my legal career in the mid-1990s as a Baltimore public defender representing children in juvenile court. In the late 1990s I joined a civil rights law firm addressing juvenile justice policies statewide and across the nation. These experiences taught me two things:  The Maryland detention facility where many of my […]
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The 19th Annual Black New England Conference (BNEC) will be held on October 25, 2025, at Southern New Hampshire University, featuring a panel of Black influencers discussing the progress and challenges of the African American experience, with a keynote conversation featuring media personality Lynae Vanee.
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The Trump administration removed all anti-discrimination protections related to sexual orientation and gender identity in federally funded child nutrition programs, leaving LGBTQ+ students with fewer protections and zero access to these food sources, prompting a push back from Democratic Members of Congress.
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Dr. Susan Monarez was removed from her role as CDC Director after refusing to follow unscientific directives and firing dedicated health experts, and three senior officials left the agency in response to changes in vaccine policies, while the FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for people over 65 and those with existing health issues.
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Julian E. Jones Jr. launched his bid for Baltimore County executive on August 28, with the potential to make county history as the first African-American to hold the office.District 4 Councilman Julian E. Jones Jr. launched his campaign for Baltimore County executive Aug. 28 at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, drawing more than 350 supporters to his kickoff event. Jones, the only official candidate so far, outlined priorities on public safety, education and economic growth in a race that could make county history.
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As legal and political challenges dismantle race-conscious diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, institutions are pivoting to strategies that address economic and systemic barriers, achieving similar equity goals without triggering legal scrutiny. By focusing on income-based policies, mentorship programs, and access to education and healthcare, organizations can continue promoting diversity and opportunity while adapting to the evolving landscape of equity efforts.
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The Associated Press NEWBERN, Alabama — The first Black mayor of a tiny Alabama town overwhelmingly won election this week, four years after white residents locked him out of the town hall and refused to let him serve. Incumbent Mayor Patrick Braxton was elected as the mayor of Newbern, winning 66 votes to his opponent’s […]

By Brianna Hoge | UAB News The University of Alabama at Birmingham is on track to welcome its largest freshman class in history this fall, according to preliminary enrollment figures. While final data will not be available until UAB calculates its official census in October, early estimates point to a nearly 25 percent increase in […]

By Kenn Rashad | HBCU Sports As if it wasn’t enough for the college football season to kick off during the Labor Day weekend, the city of Jackson, Mississippi, hosted the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands, which featured 10 of the nation’s top HBCU marching bands. The lineup included Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Talladega […]

Naomi Osaka beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2021, showing a return to championship form after maternity leave. She next faces Karolina Muchova.
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Kirsten Axelsen argues that adopting foreign-style drug pricing models in the United States would harm patients and stifle innovation. While other nations keep prices low by denying access through health technology assessments and rigid cost-effectiveness thresholds, the U.S. system fosters competition, broad access, and generics that lower costs. She contends the U.S. should push for fairer global cost-sharing rather than importing restrictive foreign policies.
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The American Nurses Association is raising alarms over the sudden ouster of the CDC director and the resignations of other top leaders, warning the upheaval threatens public trust and the nation’s ability to respond to health crises. The group says the lack of transparency and stable leadership risks undermining public health, the economy and national security.
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By Chanda Temple | City of Birmingham In between bites of a croissant dressed in strawberry jam, Birmingham native Roy Wood Jr. sits in a Washington, D.C. hotel room, waiting for a flight back to New York. He is fresh off comedy tour appearances at U.S. Air Force bases and still catching his breath after […]

By Kayla Smith | CBS 42 A law taking effect in Alabama today is meant to make purchasing menstrual and maternity products a little cheaper. About 16 percent of Alabama families live below the poverty line, according to 2023 U.S. Census data. For many, products used for menstrual hygiene, pregnancy and caring for babies are […]

Three former Memphis police officers convicted in the federal case over Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating have been granted a new trial after a judge’s comments raised concerns of bias. The ruling adds another twist to a case that has already seen multiple guilty pleas, acquittals, and national scrutiny of police accountability.
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Morgan State University has been named the 2025 recipient of the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) HBCU Futurist Award, honoring its visionary leadership, record-setting innovation and commitment to equity in higher education. Under President David K. Wilson, Morgan has emerged as a national research leader, securing 26 U.S. patents in the past three years—including 13 in 2023, the most ever granted to an HBCU in a single year.
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Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will meet Sept. 1 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round, six years after their first high-profile clash in New York. Gauff, now a two-time Grand Slam champion, and Osaka, a four-time major winner making her deepest run at a Slam since 2021, set up the matchup with convincing victories on Aug. 30.
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At Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., clergy and community members marked the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington with prayer, reflection, and a fiery sermon from the Rev. Jamal Bryant. Bryant urged the Black Church to confront White supremacy, embrace protest over silence, and lead a renewed movement for justice.
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