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[ July 1, 2026 ] Fashion or Symbolism? Janet Jackson’s BET Awards Outfit Sparks Social Media Debate Over Her Tupac T-Shirt Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] Eddie Murphy Recalls Unforgettable Career Advice From James Brown Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] Patti LaBelle Says New R&B Album Will Reflect Life at 82 Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Star Daveigh Chase’s Cause of Death Revealed Entertainment
[ July 1, 2026 ] Belton from Hampton football to WWE Superstar, to marriage Sports

ALABAMA LOCKS IN $203 MILLION FEDERAL: RURAL HEALTHCARE REVAMP BEGINS

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s long-standing struggle to improve rural healthcare is getting a significant boost after the state secured more than $203.4 million in first-year federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor […]

DID YOU KNOW? THE SAVE ACT & THE BLACK VOTE IN ALABAMA

April 15, 2026 Bouldin 0

As Alabama heads into a critical election season, a new federal proposal—the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)—is raising serious concerns about access to the ballot and the future of voting rights, especially for […]

Huntsville’s Glenwood Cemetery Project Earns National Recognition for Preserving Black History

April 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Twickenham Town Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has received national recognition for its efforts to preserve and honor local African American history. The chapter’s Glenwood […]

Leveling the Playing Field New Bipartisan Bill Could Transform HBCU Research Funding Nationwide

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — A powerful coalition of lawmakers and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) leaders is pushing forward a bipartisan effort that could reshape the future of research funding—and opportunity—for Black […]

AIRPORT CHAOS SPARKS ACTION: SENATORS WEIGH DEAL TO FUND HOMELAND SECURITY WITHOUT ICE ENFORCEMENT

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

WASHINGTON — Long airport lines and growing travel frustration across the country are pushing lawmakers closer to a potential deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security — but without fully backing immigration enforcement efforts. […]

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Police Can Require Identification During Stops

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement officers in the state may require individuals to provide identification during certain encounters, a decision that clarifies how existing law applies during investigative […]

Women Who Shaped Huntsville From Suffrage to Civic Leadership

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Long before Huntsville became known as “Rocket City,” women in North Alabama were working to secure one of the most fundamental rights in American democracy — the right to […]

AMERICA AT WAR : Alabama Leaders Split Over Trump’s Iran Offensive

March 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s congressional delegation is sharply divided following President Donald Trump’s decision to launch major U.S. military strikes against Iran, a move that has escalated tensions in the Middle East and reignited debate […]

Brick by Brick: The Brandons Who Built Huntsville and Defended the Vote

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS If you’ve ever stepped inside Harrison Brothers Hardware on Courthouse Square — browsing local art, nostalgic gifts, and handmade goods — you’ve walked into more than a store. You’ve stepped into living […]

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 […]