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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

New School Superintendent, SMD Conference, Huntsville Advocacy

August 15, 2018 sonadmin 0

The Huntsville City’s School system has a new superintendent. The School Board elected Christie Finley to the post at their meeting last week. Finley is the district’s Deputy Superintendent of Strategy and Innovation and has […]

School suspends football coach after locker room assault

August 15, 2018 sonadmin 0

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama school system has placed a prep football coach on leave after players were videotaped beating a teammate in a locker room. Mobile County schools spokeswoman Rena Phillips tells news […]

Midterm Elections: Issues Affecting the Black Community

August 8, 2018 sonadmin 0

Since Donald Trump was elected President and the Republican Party is “running things”, the 2018 midterm elections have been the most talked about and anticipated election in decades. Americans have witnessed lies being told, to […]

Land Trust of North Alabama and Alabama A&M University Partnership Expands Chapman Mountain Trail Network

July 18, 2018 sonadmin 0

Huntsville, AL – Alabama A&M University and Land Trust of North Alabama have partnered to expand the existing trail network at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The University owns approximately 225 acres adjoining the northern boundary […]

Redstone Federal Credit Union awards $65,000 in scholarship money

July 17, 2018 sonadmin 0

(June 22, 2018) Redstone Federal Credit Union® awarded $65,000 in scholarships to 14 students on Thursday as part of its commitment to higher education and brighter futures. Students received $4,650, which is paid directly to […]

Awesome Alabama Zetas Gained Two Seats on Regional Executive Board

July 11, 2018 sonadmin 0

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, 89th South Central Region Leadership Conference was held in Montgomery, AL on June 13-16, 2018. It was hosted by the Awesome Alabama State Association. The South Central Region (SCR) includes […]

Snapchat Video Of Two White Men Threatening To Shoot Black People IN HUNTSVILLE Results In No Charges

July 11, 2018 sonadmin 0

Two white men in Alabama were released from police custody and are not facing charges after threatening to “shoot some f*****g n*****s” in a viral Snapchat video. According to WHNT, the suspects are, Christopher Tidmore, […]

In Celebration of Black Music Month GEORGE WEST

June 27, 2018 sonadmin 0

There are certain elements that can bring people of various backgrounds together. Music is one of them. Music has the ability to change any atmosphere just within the first few notes sung or played. Music […]

As ALABAMA Megachurches Become More Diverse, Leadership of Many Remains 100% White

June 27, 2018 sonadmin 0

Earlier this month, Rev. Michael Jordan of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham made several incendiary comments about black and white church attendance trends. One of the trends he mentioned was that as black attendance […]

WDJL AM 1000 GOSPEL EXPLOSION RIBBON-CUTTING

June 11, 2018 sonadmin 0

WDJL Gospel Explosion Ministries held a spirit-filled ribbon-cutting on May 24 at their new campus on 7226 Stringfield Road. Owner/Minister Dorothy Sandifer who purchased WDJL AM 1000 in 2008, said she saw a need in […]