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[ April 29, 2026 ] Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy — 159-year-old HBCU owes up to $100 million and drops accreditation fight Sports
[ April 29, 2026 ] Black Americans are losing nearly 15 percentage points more sleep than white Americans — and the health toll is enormous Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] A new once-daily weight loss pill is now available — no injections, no food restrictions, starting at $149 a month Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Colorectal cancer is striking people in their 30s and 40s — and doctors cannot fully explain why Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Hidden stress — not the kind you can see — may be quietly stealing your memory as you age Health

The Sound of a City: How Huntsville’s African American Community Helped Shape American Music

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville is widely known for rockets, research, and innovation — but long before the city gained its reputation as “Rocket City,” African Americans with Huntsville ties were already helping shape something just […]

Before Jim Crow Silenced the Vote: Huntsville’s Black Elected Leaders and Alabama’s Interrupted Political History

February 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For many Alabamians, the story of Black political representation is often believed to begin in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement. But long before marches, court rulings, and federal voting protections […]

Mothers of the Movement: The Black Women Who Claimed the Vote in Huntsville Long Before the 1965 Civil Rights Era

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

A century after Black History Month began, Huntsville honors six Black suffragists whose courage laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. Speakin’ Out News As the nation observes Black History Month 2026, marking 100 years since […]

Madison, Limestone Counties Lead Alabama in Jobs and Investment, State Report Shows

January 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

Speakin’ Out News Madison and Limestone counties claimed the top economic development spots in Alabama, according to the state’s annual New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report released this last week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The […]

Huntsville City Council Advances Historic Preservation, Arts Expansion, and Major North Huntsville Development

January 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Huntsville City Council moved through a wide-ranging agenda on Thursday, January 8, approving actions spanning historic preservation, arts and entertainment growth, and a transformative economic development plan for North Huntsville—one that […]

Huntsville City Council Honors Military Service, Phi Beta Sigma, and Community Leadership at January 8 Meeting

January 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council opened its Thursday, January 8, 2026, meeting with solemn reflection and community recognition, honoring military sacrifice, civic service, and ongoing efforts to strengthen equity and […]

WHY NOW? HOW PRESIDENT TRUMP’S VENEZUELA STRIKE FITS A LONG PATTERN OF PRESIDENTS ACTING WHILE CONGRESS IS GONE

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a military strike against Venezuela and seize President Nicolás Maduro while Congress was on winter recess has raised alarm not only because of what […]

BLU Santa Brings Holiday Cheer and Academic Celebration to Dawson Elementary

December 29, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Beta Epsilon Sigma (BES) Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. continued its tradition of service and holiday giving on Thursday, Dec. 18, through its annual BLU Santa initiative at James […]

Huntsville Nightlife Leaders Unite to Address Safety Concerns

December 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In a unified show of leadership and accountability, Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins stood alongside local club and restaurant owners this week to announce a collaborative effort aimed at […]

Huntsville City Schools Dual Enrollment Program Reports Strong Fall Semester Growth

December 17, 2025 Bouldin 0

Submitted by Leah Edgecombe, Huntsville City Schools Dual Enrollment/Early College Coordinator ABOVE) Huntsville City Schools dual enrollment students attend college-level courses on campus and virtually as part of the district’s expanding Dual Enrollment and Early […]