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Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, used a full-page paid advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to directly address the Black community, apologizing for actions he says caused deep harm while describing a decades-long struggle with untreated brain injury and bipolar disorder that he says culminated in a destructive manic episode.

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Huntsville Police Department has launched an internal review following a use-of-force incident during a late-night arrest, captured on video and circulated on social media. Police confirmed Friday that the officer […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama law enforcement officials are warning residents that interfering with a lawful traffic stop or arrest can result in criminal charges, following an incident earlier this month in the city of […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A 67-year-old Birmingham man is being held on bonds totaling more than $3.1 million following a drug raid conducted by the Leeds Police Department earlier this week. Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin announced Friday that Isaac Leroy Edge was […]

By Steve Karnowski and Mike Balsamo Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Jan. 27, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its immigration enforcement operation and scales back the federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers. President Donald Trump […]
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BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The City of Huntsville has approved two major development agreements expected to create more than 450 new jobs and nearly $200 million in capital investment, further strengthening the city’s role as […]

HB13, a pandering immigration enforcement bill, is a poorly written, poorly intended piece of legislation that attacks some of the country’s most basic rights. Matt Simpson lives in an awesome world.  In that world where […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Thursday designed to help school systems across the state address persistent shortages of school bus drivers, an issue that has increasingly disrupted student […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A contentious public hearing at the Alabama Statehouse revealed sharp divisions between lawmakers and members of the public over a proposed immigration enforcement bill, as testimony from concerned residents was met […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.26 million in grant funding to nine nonprofit organizations across Alabama that provide professional care and advocacy services for children who have experienced abuse, neglect and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Residents interested in learning how the City of Huntsville operates — and how they can play a role in shaping local government — are encouraged to apply for the Spring 2026 Civic […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks announced Friday that he is running for Alabama House District 20, setting up a contentious Republican primary battle against first-term state Rep. James Lomax — and […]

Economists warn that the 47th president’s new tax law, now in effect as the 2026 filing season begins, entrenches economic inequality by delivering the largest benefits to the wealthiest Americans while raising taxes and cutting supports for low-income households. Analyses show Black families are disproportionately harmed, as the law expands tax breaks tied to wealth and inheritance while offering limited, often inaccessible relief to working-class and poor households.
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Economists warn that the 47th president’s new tax law, now in effect as the 2026 filing season begins, entrenches economic inequality by delivering the largest benefits to the wealthiest Americans while raising taxes and cutting supports for low-income households. Analyses show Black families are disproportionately harmed, as the law expands tax breaks tied to wealth and inheritance while offering limited, often inaccessible relief to working-class and poor households.
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By Colleen BarryAP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — A day before an emerging Ghanaian designer made his Milan runway debut, Michelle Francine Ngonmo was troubleshooting how to squeeze more people into the venue to meet demand. Hours before the show, she was up before dawn with her team setting up backstage and the showroom. Ngonmo, […]
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved access to healthcare for all Americans, but disparities in health outcomes still persist, particularly in Republican-led states with large Black populations.
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Community members gathered for the 2026 Martin Luther King Parade Extravaganza in Downtown San Bernardino, hosted by the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce.
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Faith leaders across Maryland are urging Senate President Bill Ferguson to prioritize mid-cycle redistricting legislation ahead of a House hearing. The appeal comes as lawmakers consider a proposed congressional map that critics say could eliminate the state’s lone Republican seat and backfire on Democrats.
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Medi-Cal is expanding and coordinating maternal health services in Riverside and San Bernardino counties to provide comprehensive and culturally responsive care to pregnant and postpartum people, including doula services, mental health, dental, and vision care.
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By Maddie McQueen | WIAT Snow and ice blasted parts of the southeast over the weekend. While the Birmingham metropolitan area came out relatively unscathed, the winter weather caused some travel issues at airports across the region. Dozens of flights into and out of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport were delayed or canceled Monday. Many of them […]

brasfieldgorrie.com Pylon Building Group has entered the next phase of its growth as Reggie Torbor becomes CEO and president. Torbor has been with Pylon from its January 2023 launch, previously serving solely as president. From the start, Pylon Building Group has aimed to become a minority-owned general contractor grounded in great people, reliable processes and […]

Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime nonvoting delegate to Congress and a Civil Rights Movement veteran, has filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign, signaling the close of her 35-year tenure on Capitol Hill. Her retirement opens a competitive Democratic primary in the overwhelmingly Democratic city as questions had mounted about her effectiveness amid heightened federal intervention in Washington.
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By Eric Morrissette Recently, the Supreme Court heard arguments that could reshape the global financial system. The case before the justices asks a deceptively simple question: Can the President of the United States fire Dr. Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, before the end of her statutory term?  But everyone […]
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With federal funding set to expire at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 30, Congress is again on the brink of a government shutdown, just months after a prolonged lapse disrupted essential services and deepened hardship for families nationwide. As Republicans push a single sweeping funding vote, Democrats warn that no viable agreement exists, leaving negotiations stalled and the risk of another shutdown growing as the deadline approaches.
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Ten award-winning short films by students and recent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities will premiere Jan. 27 as part of the inaugural HBCU Week NOW Student Film Festival. The selected films, representing multiple genres and institutions, will stream on the HBCU Week NOW YouTube channel, with each winning project receiving a $5,000 award.
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National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C. until the end of 2026, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and dated Jan. 14.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern Civil Rights movement, was remembered Saturday in Birmingham as a Civil Rights legend, trailblazer and loving mom who adored her six grandchildren. Mrs. Colvin, 86, who died on January […]

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) will present an exhibition of over 100 masterworks when Monet to Matisse: French Moderns, 1850–1950, opens on Friday, Jan. 30. The exhibition features work from iconic artists such as Paul Cézanne, Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Camille […]

Nearly a year after Pastor Jamal Bryant’s Lenten fast against Target evolved into a nationwide boycott, the retailer is still feeling the financial fallout. Experts say the losses reflect years of weakening performance and a deeper erosion of consumer trust following Target’s rollback of its equity, diversity and inclusion commitments.
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As ICE raids escalate in Minneapolis, faith leaders and lay communities are turning churches, streets, and teaching spaces into sanctuaries—offering food, trauma care, and resistance grounded in Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community.
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Thousands gathered at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland to celebrate the life and legacy of gospel composer and singer Richard Smallwood, honoring the “Maestro” with music, testimony and tributes from faith leaders, artists and public officials. The Jan. 24 service highlighted Smallwood’s enduring impact as a theologically grounded musician whose compositions bridged church, campus and global stages.
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By Kate Brumback and Julie WalkerThe Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Jan. 25, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast were left without electricity. The […]
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Approximately one hundred protesters gathered outside of Harvest Christian Church in Riverside to protest the injustices that have occurred under the Trump administration, while Erika Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, kicked off its Make Heaven Crowded 2026 Tour in honor of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
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NBNKettlecorn.com  Clem and Tanesha Sims-Summers have been a staple in Birmingham’s small business community for nearly 12 years as proprietors of Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co. Located in a brick and mortar building in historic Woodlawn, they are famous for their delicious artisan kettle corn, commitment to philanthropy, and “Ms. Poppy”, the unmistakable beautiful blue and yellow […]