2026 – Page 2

Alabama families seek more affordable afterschool and summer programs

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama parents are calling for more affordable afterschool and summer programs, stronger academic support and greater access to science and technology activities as state officials examine how learning opportunities outside the classroom […]

BET removes thousands of stories documenting Black history

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Years of reporting about Black culture, entertainment, politics and public life have disappeared from BET’s website after the network removed its written-news archive and shifted its digital strategy toward video. BET Digital […]

Alabama Arts Council awards more than $3.9 million statewide

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — More than 200 Alabama arts organizations and educational institutions will share over $3.9 million in grants supporting performances, festivals, exhibitions, arts education and community programming. The Alabama State Council […]

Opinion | Meaning, structure and belonging

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

A Harvard study found teens with regular religious routines reported less depression, fewer risky behaviors and a stronger sense of purpose. By Tom Greene, syndicated columnist with Deep Roots in Alabama Researchers at Harvard University […]

Two former Texas teachers face felony charges in separate student abuse cases

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MANOR, Texas — Two former employees of an elementary school face felony charges following separate investigations into alleged physical abuse of students, including nonverbal children with autism. Pamela Craig, 51, and […]

Former Montgomery officer convicted of abusing handcuffed woman

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — A former Montgomery police officer has been convicted of unlawful sexual contact with a handcuffed woman and obstructing the investigation. A federal jury found Markelle Jaquan Cox, 32, guilty […]

Four-year-old faces uncertain recovery after being shot while sleeping

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS CINCINNATI — Four-year-old Diahmonii Hope remains hospitalized and unable to move her legs after being shot twice in the back while sleeping inside her family’s South Cumminsville home, according to her […]

Black community presses for answers after another Birmingham police killing

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM — For the family of Otis Lee Phillips Jr., a ruling that his killing by police was justified has not brought closure. Instead, it has deepened a community call for […]

AAMU advances AI education with second AWS bootcamp

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Source: Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University strengthened artificial intelligence education by hosting a second AI Bootcamp for approximately 180 educators, researchers, leaders, and technology professionals. Held Sept. […]

From The Hill to the racetrack Jahan Davis pursues a bigger dream

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

Original reporting by Adyson Saunders | Alabama A&M University Edited for SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University junior Jahan Davis is turning passion for racing into a career while earning a mechanical engineering […]