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Andrew Body Leads Alabama State’s Explosive 56–13 Victory Over Alabama A&M SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Alabama State University Hornets dominated from start to finish in the 84th Magic City Classic, defeating rival […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D–Ala.) is calling out the Trump Administration for what she describes as a “cruel and unnecessary decision” to cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council’s recent sessions reflected the city’s dual focus on growth and community well-being — balancing new development and infrastructure investments with efforts to address blight, expand housing services, and […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Visitors gather on the Alabama Capitol lawn for the unveiling of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues. The project, authorized by Rep. Laura Hall’s 2019 bill, marks the first time women have […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS It’s been a week to remember for Alabama State University (ASU). Days after celebrating a decisive victory over in-state rival Alabama A&M at the Magic City Classic, the Hornet Nation received even […]

Alabama A&M University will host the NBA HBCU Fellowship Panel Discussion on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in the Event Center, Rooms 107 and 108. The event will bring together former AAMU participants […]

WHEREAS, Schreiner Development, LLC, by Sally S. Lambert, as its Manager, being the owner, as the term is defined by Section 11-42-20, Code of Alabama 1975, of all the property or territory hereinafter particularly described […]

WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, an Alabama municipal corporation (“City”), is the owner of certain real property situated in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, containing 0.265 acres, more or less, as more particularly described as follows […]

WHEREAS, the Finance Director of the City of Huntsville, Alabama has petitioned to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayer (case number 411) in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-56 […]

WHEREAS, the Finance Director of the City of Huntsville, Alabama has petitioned to set a hearing for suspension of licensure for certain taxpayer (case number 412) in accordance with Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-56 […]

WHEREAS, an application has been made by Kymberly Alverson d/b/a Nooga Shuttles, LLC, a certification of public convenience and necessity for the operation of two (2) airport shuttles in the City of Huntsville, and  WHEREAS, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health Staff For centuries, people have searched for natural ways to maintain a bright smile and healthy gums. One ancient remedy that’s making a comeback today is oil pulling—a traditional Indian practice […]

By Speakin’ Out News Health Staff Your body is always talking — the question is, are you listening? Whether it’s glowing skin after a good night’s rest or fatigue that won’t go away, your body […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS GEE’S BEND, Ala. — The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival, held on Saturday, October 4, in the historic Gee’s Bend community of Wilcox County, celebrated the area’s world-renowned quiltmakers and the Black Belt […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS GALLION, Ala. — Nearly a century after first opening its doors to African-American students during segregation, the Oak Grove School in Gallion, Hale County, has reopened as a community center and museum celebrating Alabama’s Black educational […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On Monday, faith leaders and community advocates gathered outside the downtown office of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R–Ala.) for a peaceful Moral Mondays demonstration calling for action on poverty, healthcare, and voting […]

Koron Davis Leads Alabama A&M with 24 Points in Front of a Packed House at the AAMU Event Center By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS THE HILL — HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama A&M Bulldogs showed grit, focus, and fire […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Sports Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Kamiyha Griffin turned in a perfect shooting performance, but it wasn’t enough to lift Alabama A&M University past rival UAH as the Bulldogs fell 74–63 in […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — Four men are in custody following a north Alabama sting operation targeting individuals accused of attempting to exploit children online, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office announced. The investigation, titled “Operation […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Authorities have confirmed that human remains found more than two years ago in Montgomery belong to Jordan Lashelle Fitzpatrick, a missing Alabama teenager whose disappearance gripped the Tuskegee community. The Montgomery County District […]

By  SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Jefferson County jury on Monday sentenced Antonio Shaw, 32, to life without the possibility of parole for a deadly shooting that killed two men, injured a third, and narrowly missed a 1-year-old boy […]

Dr. Michelle Taylor and her mother, Rita Works, shared their breast cancer journeys, emphasizing early detection, family medical history and the power of support. They hope to inspire vigilance and informed care.
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By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor This Fall, Digital Pioneers Academy Charter School in S.E. Washington will initiate the city’s first no strings attached, school-based direct financial support program for students, paying high school seniors 50 dollars cash per week.  The public charter middle and high school opened in Southeast in Fall 2023 to support […]
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Black leaders are speaking out in support of Kenwood High School student Taki Allen, 16, who was handcuffed at gunpoint by members of the Baltimore County Police Department after an artificial intelligence surveillance system mistakenly identified his Doritos bag as a gun. Now, advocacy and civil rights groups, including Associated Black Charities and the Randallstown NAACP, are calling the incident a failure of leadership and systemic bias and urging accountability, AI audits and reforms to protect students of color.
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The Enoch Pratt Free Library is expanding its youth entrepreneurship efforts with PrattForm, a new year-round program that helps teens grow their business ideas with continued mentorship and support.
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By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Although rare, men are fighters and survivors of breast cancer—especially men of color—who often face less awareness, and worse outcomes.  A recent study done by the American Cancer Society found that “breast cancer incidence rates were 52 percent higher in Black men than White men.” Another study demonstrated that even […]
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The US Supreme Court is hearing a case, Louisiana v. Callais, which could potentially undermine Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and many fear that if the race-based remedies of Section 2 are ended, it would be catastrophic for Black voters.
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has launched the District’s new Fast Beauty Initiative at Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, which aims to ease licensing requirements and help local entrepreneurs grow in the $60 billion beauty industry.
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Covered California open enrollment is set to begin soon, but many Californians are at risk of increased monthly premiums or losing health insurance altogether due to Congress’s lack of consensus regarding the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Miles College will collaborate with NVIDIA, the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, to integrate AI across academic programs, faculty research and community engagement on the Fairfield AL campus, the Birmingham Times has learned. NVIDIA, which is investing more than $100 billion globally in artificial intelligence, will also […]

Black-led environmental justice organizations like WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Green Scheme are tackling pollution and extreme heat to protect underserved communities and improve their health and living conditions.
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Vulnerable Americans face unsafe water from aging pipes, pollution, and underinvestment. Local leaders are pushing for clean, safe waterways with crucial state-level support.
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California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has assured voters that security measures are in place to protect the integrity of the November 4th Special Election, and has encouraged Californians to vote early and reminded them of their voting rights. The post “Don’t...

Pastor Jamal Bryant has launched an electronic protest of Dollar General, calling attention to the company’s practices in Black communities. Bryant says the chain contributes to health disparities and food insecurity. Rather than call for a full boycott, he is urging a digital protest to demand change without harming those who rely on the store.
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by Frances Toni Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO I keep thinking about a teenager—Black, 16, a student-athlete—who did what kids do after practice: he ate snacks with friends and waited for a ride. Minutes later, eight police cars rolled up to Kenwood High School in Baltimore County. Officers drew their guns, ordered him […]
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