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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

Congressional Caucuses Call on Corporate America to Defend Voting Rights

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

Coalition of congressional groups urges businesses to speak out against efforts they say weaken minority representation BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of congressional caucuses is calling on Corporate America to publicly […]

Target Recalls Baby Wipes After Reports of Irritation and Possible Infection Risks

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff Parents and caregivers are being urged to check their homes after Target announced a nationwide recall of certain Up & Up baby wipes due to possible bacterial contamination that could […]

Power Bill Shock: Alabama Families Caught Between Data Centers, Grid Demands and Rising Energy Costs

June 2, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama families already feeling pressure from higher grocery, housing, and insurance costs may soon face another concern: who pays for the growing demand on the electric grid. U.S. Sen. […]

Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push

May 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday called on major corporations across the U.S., including those that previously expressed support for voting rights and racial justice, to oppose redistricting efforts […]

Black-Owned Educational Company Launches Board Game Focused on Financial Literacy and Black History

May 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Black Blocks LLC has launched pre-orders for Black Blocks, a new board game designed to teach financial literacy through African American history and entrepreneurship. Created by entrepreneur David E. Rogers, the game […]

Rep. Sewell takes voting rights fight to Capitol Hill — and to communities across America

April 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell, Democrat from Alabama’s 7th Congressional District and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Elections for the Committee on House Administration, convened a shadow subcommittee hearing […]

Heated Capitol Hill Exchange as Sewell Challenges RFK Jr. on Remarks About Black Youth and Mental Health

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A tense exchange unfolded on Capitol Hill as U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama sharply questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over past comments regarding Black youth and […]

Student Loan Shake-Up Sparks Backlash: Senate Democrats Push Back on Trump Plan

April 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — A proposed shift in how federal student loans are managed is drawing sharp criticism from U.S. Senate Democrats, who say the move could create confusion and worsen an already […]

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 […]

Medical Bills vs. Meals: Millions of Americans Skipping Food to Afford Healthcare

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS “While we celebrate our history, we’re equally focused on our future.” With those words, Dr. Karen Frith, dean of the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing, opened the second annual […]