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Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper presented her book “Prayer and Pen” at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, which is a collection of her grandfather Carl J. Murphy’s prayers, paired with period photographs and archival headlines, to provide a devotional and historical record of the AFRO-American Newspapers’ legacy.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) officially launches his 2026 re-election campaign Sept. 9, emphasizing his work in increased job growth, reduced crime, education investment and bipartisan leadership across Maryland.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $14 million agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) that included $11 million for fixed bus routes and paratransit services, and $3 million for Bus Rapid Transit services citywide. “Public transportation is a top priority for our residents,” […]

By Maddie McQueen | CBS42 Birmingham City Schools said it is the first in the nation to provide district-wide specialized sensory inclusivity training. Through a partnership with KultureCity, BCS has trained all employees and equipped each school. “We wanted to make sure that our students were treated in a way that was sensitive to what […]

The Birmingham Times Jekalyn Carr, an award-winning gospel singer/songwriter and businesswoman, along with Dr. Karri Bryant, first lady and executive pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta will headline the Balance Women’s Conference set for Sept. 13 at Greater Shiloh Missionary Church in Birmingham. The conference begins at 8 a.m. at Greater Shiloh, […]

Story and Photographs by Marika N. Johnson On Sunday, September 7, Birmingham’s historic Legion Field Stadium roared to life with  a dazzling showcase of musical talent, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) pride featuring top bands in the land from universities such as Alabama State, Alabama Agriculture & Mechanical, Alcorn State, Talladega College and more […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times KARAN & HUEBERT VANCE Live: Irondale Married: March 6, 2017 Met: Fall 2007, at Shades Valley High School in their sophomore English class. While Huebert had known of Karan’s existence since her freshman year, they were in different programs and their paths did not cross much. […]

SoFi Stadium has quickly become one of the West Coast’s premier landmarks. Home to both the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, the Inglewood venue has also hosted major concerts and world-class events. But beyond the games and music, there’s something new drawing attention this season: the food.

The cool temperatures of fall are a welcome respite from the current heatwave of summer. It is also the ideal time to check out music and dance performances in various venues around town.

PRESS RELEASE Huntsville Police are encouraging residents to take simple precautions after noticing an uptick in car break-ins and stolen items. From January through June 2025, there were 435 reported car break-ins, compared to 385 […]

By Dayvon Love There are two major dynamics that are central to the intra communal violence that exist amongst Black people in the United States.  The first is the dehumanizing propaganda of this society that deems Black people as inherently violent and inferior. Our youth are socialized in a pop culture environment that encourages them […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in upheaval, and the consequences are falling hardest on Black Americans.

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn Police Department has arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III, of Montgomery, in connection to the death of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, a retired Auburn University veterinary professor who […]

The country just celebrated Labor Day and the contributions working people and unions have made toward a more equitable and just society. 

Coach passengers, who make up the majority of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor ridership, are being left behind as the railroad launched its new Acela service. AmeriStarRail, a Delaware-based company, says that exclusion not only discriminates against everyday riders but also risks safety by keeping millions on aging equipment that has been in service for half a century.

The voices of victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case to “end secrecy” are loud outside of Capitol Hill. They’re telling their stories and demanding action from Congress. As the victims are speaking out, Democratic sponsored legislation is moving in the House that would release materials in the Epstein case in 30 days.

BlackNews.com Nationwide — Four African American girls were sadly killed in a house fire in Columbus County, North Carolina, after flames tore through their home in the early hours of the morning. Six children were inside […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to unseat three Alabama Democratic Party (ADP) members after determining their elections were “flawed,” escalating a long-running feud between the state and national parties. At […]

A sweeping review published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe has drawn a direct line between mental health disorders and cardiovascular disease (CVD), showing that individuals living with psychiatric conditions face not only a higher risk of heart problems but also a shorter life expectancy.

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space Command headquarters has once again ignited a political tug-of-war, but this time Huntsville leaders say they’re ready to break ground even as Colorado threatens to take […]

The Smithsonian Institution has launched an internal review of its programming after President Donald Trump ordered sweeping oversight of its exhibitions, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from scholars, curators, and the Black community.

As of May 31, the most recent data from the California High-Speed Rail Authority shows that 47 African American-owned firms are participating in the project as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Lace up your skates, Huntsville! The city’s newest recreational destination is officially open. City leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on the highly anticipated Stoner Park Skating Rink, marking […]

Adjoa Jones is a Los Angeles-based health and community leader who has dedicated her career to advocating for equitable birth outcomes for Black mothers and infants.


SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama is expected to receive at least $100 million annually for rural health care over the next five years through a new federal grant program created under the “One Big Beautiful Act,” […]

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has relaunched its global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities, and implications of the transatlantic slave trade as today’s leaders try to erase this history. This is Part 7 in the series.

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — What was expected to be a decisive mayoral victory for Kent Lawrence is now facing fresh uncertainty as a lawsuit seeks to halt certification of the election, citing ballot […]

The City of Huntsville will receive sealed bids, priced on a firm fixed price basis (stipulated sum), to provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor and supervision necessary, as outlined in the Plans, Specifications, and Bid […]

The City of Huntsville will receive sealed bids, priced on a firm fixed price basis (stipulated sum), to provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor and supervision necessary, as outlined in the Plans, Specifications, and Bid […]

Six Alabama A&M University students, known as “25 Hack Street,” are traveling to Washington, D.C., to represent the University in the inaugural 1890 Cyber & AI Games, a national cybersecurity competition being held September 9 […]

MANDATORY Pre-bid meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 am, at City Hall, on the 6th Floor in Training Rooms 624/625 at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. Bidders must attend […]

Pre-bid meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 am, at City Hall, on the 6th Floor in Training Rooms 624/625 at 305 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. 

Public notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Huntsville, on the 16th of September at 6:00 p.m., on the 2nd Floor […]

Family Services Center, Inc (FSC) announces an invitation for bids of, up to five (5), singlefamily new homes with funding provided by the HOME program of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, administered […]

Americans became more polarized in the last decade than at any time in U.S. history since the Civil War, according to Maia Ferdman, the Deputy Director of UCLA’s Bendari Kindness Institute and Staff Director of the university’s Dialogue Across Difference Initiative.