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[ August 13, 2026 ] Gooch Named 2026 USDA 1890 National Scholar AAMU
[ August 13, 2026 ] Alabama A&M Named USPTO Innovation Ecosystem Partner AAMU
[ August 13, 2026 ] AAMU’s Action Kids Tennis Camp Builds Healthy Habits and College Dreams AAMU
[ August 13, 2026 ] O’Neal has big PGA Tour Champions finish Sports
[ August 13, 2026 ] Is Your Hair Warning You? Early Alopecia Signs Black Women Should Never Ignore Health

Doug Jones Unveils Sweeping Vision for Alabama, Calls for Pause on AI Data Centers

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

Democratic gubernatorial candidate outlines healthcare, tax relief, ethics reforms and greater voter participation in statewide policy address SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones unveiled an ambitious […]

Sneed Tops Rep. Dale Strong in Latest Fundraising Period, Signaling Intensifying Race for Alabama’s 5th District

July 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Democratic congressional candidate Andrew Sneed outraised incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong during the latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) reporting period, marking the second consecutive filing in which the North Alabama […]

Money Floods Alabama Politics as Primary Spending Tops $40 Million

July 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s 2026 election season has already become one of the most expensive in recent state history, with candidates spending more than $40.6 million during the May primary and June runoff […]

Black Political Influence Faces New Challenges asVoting Rights Debate Intensifies

July 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — The future of Black political representation in Congress is drawing renewed attention after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a wave of congressional redistricting efforts that could reshape […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Named Co-Leader of House Democrats’ Health Care Affordability Initiative

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Terri Sewell has been selected to help lead a major House Democratic effort aimed at reducing health care costs and expanding access to affordable medical care for […]

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 […]

Leeds Approves One-Year Pause on New Data Centers

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff LEEDS, Ala. — The City of Leeds has become the latest Alabama community to temporarily halt new data center development as local officials seek more information about the industry’s potential […]

Rep. Sewell Statement on Federal Court Ruling Blocking Alabama’s Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map

June 2, 2026 Bouldin 0

PRESS RELEASE Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the federal court ruling blocking the State of Alabama from using its intentionally racially discriminatory 2023 congressional map: “This decision […]

Strong Says Congress Is Breaking the Cycle of Crisis Spending

June 2, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Representative Dale Strong is praising the House Appropriations Committee’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, calling it another step toward a more disciplined federal budget process. […]

‘Let the Kids Play!’ — Ivey Signs Law Protecting CHOOSE Act Student-Athletes

April 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey delivered a victory for Alabama students and families when she signed Senate Bill 342, the “Let the Kids Play!” Act into law. The measure reinforces the CHOOSE Act’s nondiscrimination […]