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Story by Cathy White with courtesy photos Anyone familiar with North Alabama sports during the 1960’s will likely know of Central High School in Lawrence County, AL. Back then, the school garnered the attention of […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS June 19, 2024 – Across the United States, communities are coming together to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America. This day, which has gained national recognition, is […]

Devyn Keith and Michelle Watkins debate the impact of economic growth and community development ahead of the August 27 vote. Compiled by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS EDITOR’S NOTE: AL.com conducted the interviews with both candidates. Councilman […]

By Roy S. Johnson, member of the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame, Edward R. Morrow Award winner, and a Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary. His column appears on AL.com, The Lede, as […]

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. President Joe Biden couldn’t be any more blatant in courting Black voters —whom he needs in November — if he tickled a sax while donning shades for a Black […]

Campus Upgrades Enhance Health Sciences and Library Facilities, Supporting Student Growth and Future Expansion Huntsville, AL – Drake State Community and Technical College has completed a significant $15 million renovation project, marking a transformative milestone […]

Story compiled by Speakin’ Out News (NEWS RELEASE) – – Huntsville, AL-May16,2024-It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Pastor Emeritus, The Reverend Dr. Julius Richard Scruggs, who died peacefully […]

By Kyle Whitmire, 2023 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for commentary On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature came as close as it ever has to passing a comprehensive gambling bill, which is to say, it didn’t and I […]

By Mike Cason Alabama A&M University is planning to extend an offer to purchase the campus of Birmingham-Southern College and operate it as the Birmingham branch of the university, which is based in Huntsville. Shannon Reaves, […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the Alabama Medicaid Agency proceeds with its process of reassessing the eligibility of over 1.1 million Medicaid recipients in the state, the impact on Black Alabamians has become increasingly concerning. Nearly […]