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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

FIVE STONES RESEARCH (5SRC) INVESTS IN J.F. DRAKE STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE BY CREATING A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM

November 6, 2019 sonadmin 0

NEWS RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, AL- Joni Green partners with Drake State to fund a scholarship for students. This scholar-ship is so unique because it will allow students to gain an industry standard certification, the CompTIA Certification. […]

“When We Fight, We Win!”

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story compiled by Speakin’ Out News staff; SON Photos by Patrick V. Grayson The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP held its 67th Annual State Convention for the weekend of October 10-13, 2019 in Huntsville, […]

History Made With Two First-Ever Black Mayors Elected In Alabama

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS History was made last Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the capital of Alabama as Montgomery elected its first black mayor, 45-year-old probate Judge Steven Reed. Talladega voters made history Tuesday night. Following […]

AAMU Secures Funding, Moving Forward on Event Center

November 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

by Jerome Saintjones, Office of Marketing & Public Relations, Alabama A&M University (PHOTO l-r) Alabama A&M University (AAMU) President Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr.; AAMU General Counsel Angela Debro; AAMU Associate General Counsel Roslyn Crews; AAMU […]

North Huntsville Business Association is Seeking Qualified Franchisees

June 26, 2019 sonadmin 0

Story by Reginald McKenzie, president, North Huntsvile Business Association (NHBA) (HUNTSVILLE, AL) – – The Original Hot Dog Factory is a gourmet hot dog boutique and quickly becoming an American favorite! We are actively seeking […]

New mou Draws Alabama HBCUs Closer

June 19, 2019 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: Alabama A&M University Separated by only a fence, two Alabama historically black colleges and universities have become even closer when it comes to innovative programs that lead toward the success of their students. The […]

Camika Shelby, Mother of 14-year-old Nigel Shelby Who Died by Suicide After Homophobic Bullying, Hires TRAYVON MARTIN’S Attorney Benjamin Crump

June 12, 2019 sonadmin 0

NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION Benjamin Lloyd Crump is an American civil rights attorney and founder of the Tallahassee, Florida-based law firm Ben Crump Law. He is known for his association with the 2012/2013 George Zimmerman […]

The List of Black & Missing Continues to

June 5, 2019 sonadmin 0

GROW The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) reports missing children in the United States now totals more than 424,000. by Stacey Brown, NNPA Newswire Type the name Tawny Reed in the Google […]

The Inauguration of Dr. Patricia G. Sims, The Fourth President of Drake State Community & Technical College, AND THE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

May 1, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Speakin’ Out News staff; photo credits: Shelly Williams and courtesy photos (HUNTSVILLE, AL) – – Inauguration of Dr. Patricia Gordon Sims as the Fourth President J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College and Scholarship […]

4G STEM PROGRAM CONTINUES TO ENGAGE AREA YOUTH FOR 5TH YEAR IN HUNTSVILLE

April 24, 2019 sonadmin 0

(HUNTSVILLE, AL) – – State Representative Laura Hall and State Representative Anthony Daniels hosted “Girls, Guys, Gigabytes & Gadgets” (4G) Day Program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Saturday April 20, 2019 from […]