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NASA Halts Small Business Diversity Contracting Efforts Following Trump Executive Order

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

Policy shift could impact Huntsville’s economy, home to thousands of NASA contractors SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (HUNTSVILLE, AL — NASA has ended its efforts to direct more contracting dollars toward small businesses owned by individuals from […]

Huntsville Jobs and Billions in NASA Contracts at Risk Under New Executive Order

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Editor’s Note: At the time of press, Speakin’ Out News received breaking news on nationwide layoffs at NASA, with up to 10% of employees affected by workforce reductions under a federal initiative […]

It’s The Law!

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

Did You Know? SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Pursuant to the Federal Register, since the day he took office, President Donald J. Trump has issued 65 executive orders. Said orders have had a sweeping impact on minorities, […]

Hannah Attends Prestigious Harvard Business Conference

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

Bryson Hannah, a junior mechanical engineering major, recently returned from an opportunity at Harvard University where he attended the 52nd H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, from February 6–9. Selected as just one of five students nationwide, Hannah […]

Honors Program to Host Black History Month Debate Showcase

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

In celebration of Black History Month, Alabama A&M University Honors Program will present its highly anticipated Honors Debate Showcase on Monday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. in Buchanan Hall. Featuring the Honors Speech & Debate Society, this annual event will bring […]

CDS PRESENTS: STRATEGIES FOR LANDING AN INTERNSHIP

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

The Alabama A&M University Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) invites first-generation students to the next F1rst Gen Friday, a monthly series designed to foster community, engagement, and academic success. This month’s session, presented by Career Development Services, […]

Police open fraud investigation after Huntsville private school shuts down

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Kayode Crown A private school in Huntsville shut down this month in the middle of the school session. Now, the police are investigating possible fraud. Huntsville Police are investigating complaints against Huntsville College Preparatory School, which […]

Lawsuit from Alabama ‘Jane Doe’ who claimed Sean Combs, Jay-Z raped her as teen dismissed

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Steven J. Horowitz Variety Entertainment News Service & Tribune News Service The lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been dismissed by the attorney representing […]

‘He was my baby’: 21-year-old killed in Birmingham shooting months before the birth of his son

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A 21-year-old shot to death in Birmingham Saturday was looking forward to the birth of his first child, a son that would be his namesake. His grieving family said the baby – due […]

Hidden Black History: Black Wall Street

February 18, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Dominique Lambright During the early 20th century, African Americans established thriving economic and commercial hubs in several cities, including Chicago, Tulsa, and Durham. Each neighborhood had its own nickname reflecting its prominence as a financial […]