Commentary
One Woman’s Opinion
Thanks to Speakin Out News and to our many dedicated readers. We have had some very cold weather with lots of snow and rain. It has been a while since we have seen a snow […]
Articles by Bouldin
Commentary
“Justice And Fairness”
Scriptural text: Exodus 23:1-12 Rules of Due Process (Exodus 23:1-3). (Verse 1), The ninth commandment here is expanded and developed. Thou shalt not raise a false report, forbids origination of a columny; the other clause […]
State News
Alabama Power volunteers make holidays brighter for those in need
By Kim Maryland and Shenita Baker Volunteers with the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) have been busy these past few weeks of 2021, fulfilling their longstanding commitment to helping others during the holiday season. With service projects […]
Politics
Alabama lawmakers face decisions on federal COVID funds, pistol permits in 2022
By Mike Cason Alabama lawmakers face decisions on how to spend hundreds of millions in one-time federal dollars on top of historically large amounts of state tax money when they begin their annual session January 11. […]
Commentary
OP-ED: FCC Should Adopt Rule Change Empowering Minority-Owned Media Businesses
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association NNPA NEWSWIRE — We commend the Biden-Harris Administration thus far in its first year striving to move the nation forward on equity and […]
City News
The 100 BMOGH Annual holiday gala serves as community fundraiser
Story by Phyllis Jones, Speakin’ Out News staff writer The 100 Black Men of Greater Huntsville (100 BMOGH), a Huntsville charitable organization, held its black tie or formal dress annual Holiday Gala on Saturday, Dec. […]
Headline News
COVID-19 CASES RISE AGAIN IN ALABAMA, NEW DAILY RECORD SET
By Michael Seale MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama reported a daily average of more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases Monday, but medical officials remain optimistic because hospitalizations in the state have not reached anywhere near the numbers […]
State News
Alabama schools switch to masks, remote learning as omicron surges
By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Several school districts throughout Alabama are either reimplementing mask mandates or beginning the semester with remote learning as the spreading omicron variant continues to break positivity rate and cases count records. Sylacauga […]
Crime
Mother grieving murder of daughter seeks to reunite with her grandson now in DHR custody for 5 days and counting
By Carol Robinson A Louisiana mother is mourning the loss of her daughter and said her grief is deepened by the fact that her toddler grandson was taken into the state’s custody, and she’s been […]
AAMU
AAMU Launches 2022 Under Wims Administration
Dr. Daniel K. Wims became the 12th President of Alabama A&M University on January 1, 2022. Dr. Wims has over 25 years of progressive administrative experience in various governmental and higher education organizations. Formerly, he served […]