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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

Remembering Dr. King & “The Other America”

January 16, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor Once again on the third Monday in January, much of the nation will mark the anniversary of the death of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countless […]

Dr. Patricia Sims

January 16, 2019 sonadmin 0

From Classroom Teacher to College President By Phyllis Jones, Speakin’ Out News, senior writer A new chapter is being added to JF Drake State Community and Technical College’s history book. Dr. Patricia Sims is now […]

Government Shutdown Closes National Black Museum Indefinitely

January 9, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Erick Johnson, NNPA The popular National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) closed Wednesday January 2, the latest attraction to close due to the partial government shutdown. Hundreds of employees at the […]

Judge Agrees To Release Ailing Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford From Prison

January 2, 2019 sonadmin 0

By Kim Chandler / The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford arrived at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham Saturday evening. On Friday, December 28, Judge L. Scott Coogler of the […]

COMMISSIONER JESHENRY MALONE ADDRESSES VETERANS AT ALABAMA A&M UNIV.

November 14, 2018 sonadmin 0

Story and photos by Jerome Saintjones, AAMU Public Relations A Monroeville, Ala., native, Commissioner Malone joined the U.S. Marine Corps following high school and rose to the rank of Sergeant before separation. He is […]

AAMU BOARD ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP DURING THE MAGIC CITY CLASSICS

November 7, 2018 sonadmin 0

Story and photos by Jerome Saintjones, AAMU Public Relations Birmingham, Ala. —- Members of the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees voted today to keep its current leadership intact during the important annual meeting held […]

RHO CHI OMEGA CHAPTER: ENCOURAGING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

October 31, 2018 sonadmin 0

Story and photos by Phyllis Jones, Speakin‘ Out News senior staff writer Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International Program theme is “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service”. Women’s Healthcare and Wellness is one of the […]

Peter Joffrion Making a Run for Congress with All People in Mind

October 31, 2018 sonadmin 0

Story by Phyllis Jones, Speakin‘ Out News senior staff writer (courtesy photos) Democratic candidate Peter Joffrion has his eyes on the prize, to become the next Congressman to represent Congressional District 5. Joffrion, who is […]

Delegation from North Alabama visits with international partners in Japan

October 24, 2018 sonadmin 0

by Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce An Alabama delegation to Japan is looking to deepen its relationships with Mazda and Toyota ahead of the automakers’ $1.6 billion investment in Huntsville. (October 16, 2018) – A […]

FIRST CHURCH’S 5K RUN: THE RACE TO END HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER

October 17, 2018 sonadmin 0

Story and photos submitted by Phyllis Jones, Speakin’ Out News Sr. Staff Writer The First Seventh-day Adventist Church sponsored its first 5K Run for Homelessness and Hunger Sunday, September 9, 2018. The event organizers were […]