Classifieds
Month: September 2026
Obituaries
IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/23 -9/29/2026
ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Yolanda Wilkerson Kirksey May 16, 1974 — Sep 2, 2026 Funeral service for Mrs. Yolanda Wilkerson Kirksey was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Union Chapel Missionary […]
Sports
SC State’s first challenge at Furman
LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Three weeks into the 2026 black college football season and there are only three teams left with unblemished records – South Carolina State, Jackson State and Benedict. South Carolina State (3-0) […]
Health
KIDNEY DISEASE: The Silent Threat Hitting Black Alabama Families
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Chronic kidney disease can progress quietly for years, causing significant damage before a person experiences noticeable symptoms. That makes early testing especially important for Black adults, who experience disproportionately high rates […]
Health
COLON CANCER IS RISING AMONG YOUNGER ADULTS: What Black Families Must Know
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed among younger adults, while Black Americans continue to experience disproportionately high incidence and death rates. Health authorities say timely screening can prevent some cancers and detect […]
Health
IS XYLITOL SAFE? New Study Raises Questions About Heart Risk
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener commonly found in sugar-free gum, candy, baked products and oral-care products, is facing renewed scrutiny following research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. Researchers examined information […]
Health
CAN FOOD BECOME MEDICINE? Tailored Meals Offer Lessons for Heart-Failure Care
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Researchers are studying whether supplying nutritious food—not merely advising patients what to eat—can improve recovery after hospitalization for heart failure. Recent trials show both the potential and limitations of this developing […]
Health
MEASLES REACHES DECADES-HIGH LEVEL: Are Alabama Families Prepared?
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States, has returned at a level not recorded in decades, underscoring the importance of vaccination and rapid recognition of symptoms. The Centers for Disease […]
Gospel Music
AAMU Choir Joins Yolanda Adams for Birmingham Healing Concert
BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama A&M University’s Choir will bring its celebrated musical tradition to Birmingham on Saturday, Sept. 19, when it performs with Grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams during the closing concert of the […]
Culture
Women in Music Week Amplifies Female Artists Across Huntsville
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—More than 50 female artists and music professionals are taking center stage as Women in Music Week returns for its eighth year, bringing performances and creative programming to venues throughout […]