Culture

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A nativity display at a Massachusetts Catholic church has ignited national controversy after replacing the traditional Holy Family with a sign reading “ICE was here.” The provocative installation at St. Susanna’s […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Holiday spirit is taking root in the Capital City as Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) workers bring one of the state’s most beloved traditions to life. Governor Kay Ivey […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — In a powerful tribute to one of the most courageous figures in American history, the City of Huntsville provided free bus rides on Monday, Dec. 1 in celebration of Rosa Parks Day and […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City’s creative economy reached new heights in 2025, and the Huntsville Music Office marked the milestone year during its final Quarterly Music Meetup on Thursday, Nov. 20, […]

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Kansas City woman is facing intense backlash after a viral video captured her twerking in front of an open casket during a funeral, shocking mourners and sparking nationwide debate about […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The November 20 Huntsville City Council meeting opened with community pride as council members recognized individuals and groups whose leadership and accomplishments continue to strengthen Huntsville. Councilmember Bill Kling […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a move drawing sharp criticism across Alabama, the Alabama Public Library Service Board voted Thursday to remove books discussing transgender identities from the children’s and teen sections of all public libraries. […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Amid growing public outrage, the Alabama Educational Television Commission voted Tuesday to continue its contract with PBS, halting—at least temporarily—a proposal that could have made Alabama the first state in the country […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nationwide — Tyler Perry is receiving intense criticism following his decision to donate $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans, the Detroit pastor who went viral for admonishing a church member for not […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nicki Minaj, the Trinidad-born rap superstar who rose to fame in Queens, New York, is stepping into global politics in an unexpected way. The Trump Administration has invited the 41-year-old artist […]