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Public Library welcomes the son of civil rights pioneer Sonnie Hereford

February 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Madison Public Library recently hosted a powerful conversation on civil rights history, welcoming the son of local civil rights leader Sonnie Hereford for a special community event honoring his father’s […]

The Sound of a City: How Huntsville’s African American Community Helped Shape American Music

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville is widely known for rockets, research, and innovation — but long before the city gained its reputation as “Rocket City,” African Americans with Huntsville ties were already helping shape something just […]

5 Milestones in Black Health History

February 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Evan Bollinger Few people realize it, but Black history is steeped in health and wellness discoveries. Not just discoveries, but also negative events that have affected the course of Black health history. From dangerous experiments […]

The First Church Inspirational Choir Final Concert “50 Years of Inspiration” Under the Direction of Cleveland T. Wilson

February 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

PRESS RELEASE After 50 years of spirit-filled gospel music in the Tennessee Valley and throughout the U.S., The Inspirational Choir, under the direction of Cleveland “Murphy” Wilson, will sing their last note on February 22, […]

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 […]

Hidden Black History: Africa Wasn’t Originally Named “Africa”

February 12, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Karen Heslop While it’s not surprising to learn that a country’s or continent’s current name is different from what the indigenous people used, it’s not every day that you find out what the original name […]

Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad

February 12, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba. […]

A Legacy of Journalism: William D. Smothers and Jemeana Smothers Roberson Keep Speakin’ Out News Thriving – Now Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary

February 12, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Zoie D. Roberson, granddaughter of William Smothers and daughter of Jemeana Smothers-Roberson For more than 45 years, William D. Smothers has been a steadfast voice in Huntsville and North Alabama’s African American community, serving […]

The Rise of Black Labor Unions in America: A Legacy of Strength and Solidarity

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Throughout American history, Black workers have played a critical role in building the nation’s economy, yet they have often faced discrimination, exclusion, and exploitation in the workforce. The rise of Black labor […]

Rev. Richard Henry Boyd: From Enslavement to Religious and Publishing Pioneer

February 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Rev. Richard Henry Boyd, a former enslaved man from Alabama, emerged as one of the most influential Black religious leaders and entrepreneurs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His legacy […]