Culture

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS GALLION, Ala. — Nearly a century after first opening its doors to African-American students during segregation, the Oak Grove School in Gallion, Hale County, has reopened as a community center and museum celebrating Alabama’s Black educational […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On Monday, faith leaders and community advocates gathered outside the downtown office of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R–Ala.) for a peaceful Moral Mondays demonstration calling for action on poverty, healthcare, and voting […]

By Maya Aaron, OUC PR Intern HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Oakwood University Church (OUC) invites families in Huntsville and surrounding  communities to join the fun at this year’s Fall Festival under the theme, “Creation,” on Sunday, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Dr. Jim Vickrey, a Montgomery native who witnessed the birth of the modern Civil Rights Movement, is sharing his deeply personal story in a new memoir, Awakenings to […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Residents across the Rocket City took to the streets over the weekend as part of a nationwide day of protest, giving the movement a distinctly Huntsville flavor. On Saturday, October […]

Organizers cite safety, vow to continue celebrating Hispanic culture By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — The annual Día De Los Muertos Festival in Decatur has been canceled, with organizers citing community safety concerns amid heightened immigration enforcement in […]

The spirit of Bulldog Nation was alive and unforgettable as Alabama A&M University celebrated Homecoming 2025, a week filled with pride, tradition, and community joy on The Hill. Held October 4–12, the celebration brought students, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFF | October 14, 2025 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) Huntsville, is facing serious federal charges, including wire fraud and filing a false tax return, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Three talented singers from Alabama are turning heads on NBC’s hit series The Voice — and each is bringing their own southern soul, heart, and faith to the national stage. Jazz McKenzie, a […]