June 2026 – Page 13

Trying to Fit in Comes at a Mental Health Cost: Study Finds Masking ADHD Symptoms Can Be Harmful

June 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS June is recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health challenges and encouraging individuals to seek support when needed. While conversations often focus on […]

Heated Capitol Hill Hearing Puts Southern Poverty Law Center Under New Scrutiny

June 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Alabama-based civil rights organization known for tracking hate groups and advocating for social justice causes, found itself at the center of a contentious […]

Juneteenth Celebration Brings Juke Joint Culture to Downtown Huntsville

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Residents looking for a unique way to celebrate Juneteenth can experience an evening of music, culture, and history at Tales from The Juke, an immersive event taking place […]

Black Music Month Honors Legacy of W.C. Handy and Alabama’s Musical Influence

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS From blues and jazz to gospel, R&B, rock and roll, and hip-hop, Black music has shaped the soundtrack of America and influenced cultures around the world. The rhythms, melodies, and stories […]

Helen Keller’s Legacy Comes Alive in Tuscumbia This June

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCUMBIA, Ala. — North Alabama will celebrate the life and legacy of Helen Keller this month through two of the region’s most anticipated annual events: The Miracle Worker outdoor drama and […]

Tennessee Valley Jazz Society Hosts Free Acoustic Jazz Jam in Huntsville

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Music lovers looking for an evening of live entertainment can enjoy the sounds of jazz when the Tennessee Valley Jazz Society hosts its monthly Acoustic Jazz Jam […]

Hunt-Poole Expands Alcohol-Free Wine Brand Into Major Retailers

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University alumna Dr. Ashley Hunt-Poole has transformed a pandemic-inspired idea into a nationally distributed brand, expanding her alcohol-free wine company into Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across multiple states while exemplifying the Bulldog […]

Glenn Presents Advanced Propulsion Research to U.S. Space Command

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

As U.S. Space Command expands its presence in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University researchers are helping demonstrate how the University’s expertise can contribute to the nation’s future defense and space priorities. During a recent strategic briefing […]

AAMU, U.S. Forest Service to Host 11th Annual Forestry Fair for Area Youth

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

Alabama A&M University and the U.S. Forest Service will welcome more than 200 students from local summer camps to campus June 17 for the 11th Annual Forestry Fair, a free educational event designed to introduce […]

Virginia Mother and Disabled Daughter Die in House Fire

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HAMPTON, Va. — Authorities are investigating a tragic house fire that claimed the lives of a Virginia mother and her 3-year-old daughter after flames engulfed a family home early in the […]