2026 – Page 58

Idris Elba, Google Launch AI Initiative to Empower 100,000 African Creators

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Award-winning actor and filmmaker Idris Elba is teaming up with Google to help reshape Africa’s creative economy by expanding access to artificial intelligence tools for nearly 100,000 creators across five countries. […]

Federal Oversight Ends at Alabama’s Tutwiler Prison After Decade of Court-Ordered Reforms

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Federal oversight of Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women has officially ended after a federal judge approved a settlement concluding a decade-long lawsuit over widespread sexual abuse and unsafe […]

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump Mail Voting Order Ahead of Midterm Elections

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling blocking key portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting, citing concerns that […]

OBITUARIES 7/29 – 8/4/2026

July 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Ms. Brittany Suzanne Kari Rice Dec 23, 1996 — Jul 19, 2026 Funeral service for Ms. Brittany Suzanne Kari Rice will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the […]

These 7 Summer Drinks Pack a Shocking Amount of Sugar, Experts Warn

July 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Summer is the season for icy beverages, but health experts say many popular drinks contain enough sugar to derail weight-loss goals and increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. […]

Five Herbs and Spices That May Give Your Weight-Loss Plan a Healthy Boost

July 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Looking for a natural way to support your weight-loss goals? While no herb or spice is a magic solution, nutrition experts say several common kitchen staples may help boost metabolism, curb […]

Cloudy Skies Can Still Damage Your Eyes, Experts Warn

July 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Many people leave their sunglasses at home when the skies are gray, but eye care experts say that could be a costly mistake. Even when the sun is hidden behind clouds, […]

Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer? Four Steps That Could Help Save Your Life

July 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but health experts say taking the right steps early can improve treatment outcomes and quality of life—especially for Black men, who face the highest […]

Virginia Union picked over J. C. Smithin preseason CIAA football voting

July 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

DURHAM, N.C. (July 15, 2026) – The teams that met for the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) football championship – Johnson C. Smith and Virginia Union – are picked to finish on top again […]

Aug. 28 March on Washington to Renew Fight for Voting Rights

July 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS More than six decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, civil rights leaders are preparing to return to the nation’s capital for a new March […]