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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

FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING

October 3, 2018 sonadmin 0

THEME: Celebrating the Past, Strengthening the Present, Preparing for the Future Mark 5:19: “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy […]

MOBILIZING FOR THE MIDTERMS

September 26, 2018 sonadmin 0

Submitted by Phyllis Jones, Speakin‘ Out News Sr. Staff Writer Partially because of the unexpected Presidential/General election outcome in 2016, people immediately began to murmur “can’t wait until the midterm elections”. Well, we are 42 […]

NORTH ALABAMA POLITICAL FORUM DRAWS HUNDREDS TO HEAR TOP TICKET CANDIDATES

September 19, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Patrick Grayson, Speakin‘ Out News contributing writer The North Huntsville Community United for Action (NHCUA) recently hosted a “Political Forum for the Democratic and Republican Candidates” at First Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, September […]

AAMU Responding to Growing Trends in Vegan Dining Options

September 19, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Jerome Saintjones, AAMU Public Relations Alabama A&M University and its food service partner are instituting changes to accommodate the growing interest among students in making healthier food choices. That demand, from vegans and vegetarians, […]

BLACK HERITAGE COUNCIL PLANS TOUR TO FEATURE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY IN HUNTSVILLE & MADISON CO.

September 12, 2018 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: FACEBOOK Black Heritage Council planning session for a tour of Huntsville-Madison County points of interest relating to African-American history. Theme: Preserving and Promoting Madison County’s African-American History located at the Alabama A&M University, Clyde […]

AAMU CUTS RIBBON TO NEW SCOREBOARD

September 12, 2018 sonadmin 0

Huntsville, Ala. —- Football fans and University officials at Alabama A&M celebrated the launch of a new gridiron experience at Louis Crews Stadium Saturday, September 8, with the addition of a state-of-the-art marketing video display […]

Civil Rights Groups on High Alert for Cyberthreats as They Register Minorities Ahead of Midterms

September 5, 2018 sonadmin 0

(NNPA)–Trupania Bonner is quick to warn groups registering minorities to vote to be alert for cybertricks. His training class for civic engagement groups now includes discussions about cyberthreats and the Media and Democracy Institute’s new […]

ARETHA’S LACK OF A WILL COULD MAKE THING’S ROCKY FOR HEIRS

September 5, 2018 sonadmin 0

SOURCE: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Aretha Franklin was so hard-nosed in her business dealings that she demanded to be paid in cash before performing. Her heirs won’t have it so simple. Though she lived to 76 […]

BLACK LEADERS PAY TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN DESPITE MIXED LEGACY WITH AFRICAN-AMERICANS

August 29, 2018 sonadmin 0

By Nigel Roberts, Associated Press African-American leaders sent condolences to the family of Sen. John McCain, who leaves a mixed legacy with the Black community. McCain succumbed on Saturday to his battle against brain cancer. […]

ALABAMA 200: Celebrating the State’s Birthday and African American Contributions

August 22, 2018 sonadmin 0

The State of Alabama will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2019. Formed as a territory March 3, 1817, Alabama became the nation’s 22nd state on December 14, 1819. The mission of ALABAMA 200 is to […]