2019 – Page 2

Family Demands Answers in Death of Man Shot by Madison Police

November 6, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Ashley Remkus | aremkus@al.com What happened in the moments before the fatal shooting outside the Planet Fitness in Madison? Nearly a week after Madison police fatally shot 39-year-old Dana Sherrod Fletcher, county authorities are […]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Sigma Beta Chapter Alumni Honors Founder

November 6, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story and photos submitted by Sor. Edna Fails Mrs. Willie Nell Carodine was honored by Alumni of Sigma Beta Chapter during its reunion activities October 5-7, 2019 at Alabama A&M University. Mrs. Carodine is the […]

Huntsville Native Honored as a Southern University Top 40 Alumni

November 6, 2019 sonadmin 0

Special to Speakin’ Out News Latoyia Clemons has been selected as Southern University Alumni 40 Under Forty Cohort Deux. Latoyia will join 39 other graduates for an Awards Gala on October 31st in Baton Rouge, […]

Cummings’ Widow Expected to Run for His House Seat: Report

November 6, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Washington Informer, Web Staff Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, widow of Rep. Elijah Cummings, is expected to run for her husband’s House seat, according to a Fox News report. Cummings, who was up for reelection in […]

THE YARD REACHES CLASSIC MILESTONE

November 6, 2019 sonadmin 0

The YARD, presented by Vulcan Materials, was a featured partner at the Birmingham Business Alliance’s Code the Classic event during the activities associated with the annual Magic City Classic. The annual career and tech expo […]

How Much Protein Do Women Really Need Each Day?

November 2, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Jaena L. Mebane, BlackDoctor.org First, things first. Protein is essential to not only build muscle but to develop and maintain healthy bones, skin, and hair. It also makes hormones and enzymes. It is one […]

Johnson’s Baby Powder Recalled Due to Asbestos Found In It

November 2, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Derrick Lane, BlackDoctor.org A shipment of baby powder has been recalled by Johnson & Johnson after U.S. authorities found asbestos in it. The recall comes after months of denial from the company about the […]

Are Black Women the New Police Target?

November 2, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Atatiana Koquice Jefferson (pictured), 28, was fatally shot by an unidentified white police officer inside her home on Saturday morning, October 12, 2019. The Fort Worth Police slaying of name Atatiana […]

Opinion Polls vs. Debates — Democrats in Battle Over Voter Influence

November 2, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The symbiotic nature of debates and public opinion polls was on full display this week in Ohio, stated Krista Jenkins, a political science professor at Farleigh Dickinson […]

Importance of Educators of Color for Black & Brown Students

November 2, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Ron Rice, Senior Director, Government Relations at the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools Ron Rice Jr. is a former two term Newark, NJ city councilman, chief advisor to the New Jersey Department of […]