2026 – Page 8

Trump Administration Shifts Family Planning Program Toward Childbearing

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is overhauling the federal Title X family planning program, shifting its focus from preventing unintended pregnancies to encouraging childbearing and family formation. Established in 1970, Title […]

“The Proud Family” Celebrates 25 Years With Final Season Premiere on Disney+

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Fans of the beloved animated series The Proud Family have something to celebrate as Disney+ prepares to launch the fourth and final season of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on […]

Music Industry Giant Clive Davis Dies at 94, Leaving Legacy of Black Excellence in Music

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Record executive helped launch the careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, OutKast and countless others By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NEW YORK — Clive Davis, the legendary music executive whose vision helped […]

Chris Tucker Says He’s Been Celibate for Three Years While Waiting for Marriage

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker is opening up about a personal decision that surprised many of his fans. During a recent comedy performance in Las Vegas, Tucker revealed that he has remained celibate for more […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Named Co-Leader of House Democrats’ Health Care Affordability Initiative

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Terri Sewell has been selected to help lead a major House Democratic effort aimed at reducing health care costs and expanding access to affordable medical care for […]

Alabama State University, Morris Brown College Partner to Expand Graduate Education Opportunities

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Two historically Black colleges and universities have joined forces to create new educational opportunities for students seeking advanced degrees. Alabama State University and Morris Brown College recently signed a memorandum […]

Local Education Foundation Honors 32 Scholars with Nearly $40,000 in Scholarships

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

NEWS RELEASE HUNTSVILLE — The Delta Theta Lambda Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Delta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., recently awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 32 outstanding students […]

6.24.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: Redstone Arsenal Environmental Program: Public Comment Period – June 24, 2026 – July 24, 2026 Proposed Corrective Measures for Groundwater Contamination at RSA-314

June 23, 2026 Portia Orr 0

Public comments are solicited on the Army’s recommendation for corrective measures for groundwater at RSA-314. RSA-314, Used Oil Above-Ground Storage Tank (AST), and Spill Site, Building 3670, Operable Unit 24, is located in the northern […]

FIREARMS LEAD CHILD DEATHS IN ALABAMA, NEW STATE REPORT FINDS

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

MONTGOMERY — Firearms were the leading cause of non-medical, unexpected, or unexplained deaths among Alabama children in 2024, according to a newly released report that is renewing calls for stronger safety measures, public education, and […]

Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used. […]