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Can Going Vegan Help Your Diabetic Nerve Pain?

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Derrick Lane A vegan diet might help people with diabetes-related nerve damage shed weight and find some pain relief, a small pilot study suggests. Vegan diets are free of all animal products, including eggs and […]

10 Drugs That Affect Darker Skin Differently—And Why It Matters

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Taneia Surles Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe for the general population. However, people of color are often underrepresented in […]

Alabama Bill Would Allow Public School Credit for Religious Classes

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A bill advancing in the Alabama Legislature could soon allow public school students to earn elective credit for religious instruction received off campus during the school day. The measure […]

Black Churches Lead in Safety Awareness as Armed Security Becomes a New Normal

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the face of rising violence at places of worship across the U.S., African American churches—often central pillars in their communities—are taking a leading role in advancing church safety, according […]

Profanity on Banner at Homeless Outreach Booth Sparks Backlash at Birmingham Farmers Market

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS staff BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A banner displaying profanity at a City of Birmingham-funded homeless outreach booth stirred controversy during the June 7 East Lake Farmers Market at East Lake United Methodist Church. The phrase “No F–kery” was printed […]

🏛️ Alabama’s Anti-DEI Law Faces Scrutiny as Universities Rework Religion and Culture Curriculum

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s Senate Bill 129, now state law, is sparking legal challenges and cultural tension across public universities as it bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and restricts classroom […]

Actor Who Filed $260M Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry Speaks Out for the First Time

July 16, 2025 Bouldin 0

BlackNews.com Nationwide — Derek Dixon, the actor who filed a $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Tyler Perry, is speaking out for the first time about his experience and why he decided to take legal action. […]

Hundreds of Families Receive Supplies, Groceries at 14th Annual CAFY “Stuff the Bus” Event

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With the school year starting sooner than expected, Huntsville families are already checking off their back-to-school lists—thanks to the return of a beloved community tradition. The 14th annual “Stuff […]

Federal Court Rules Alabama’s Congressional Map Discriminates Against Black Voters

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

Supreme Court Appeal and DOJ Opposition Ignite New Front in Voting Rights Battle SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — In a sweeping legal victory for voting rights, a federal court ruled on May 8, 2025, […]

From Civil Rights to Sewage Rights: Federal Rollback Revives Crisis in Alabama’s Black Belt

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. — A historic federal agreement once hailed as a landmark victory for environmental justice has been dismantled—leaving residents of one of the poorest, most historically significant counties in the […]