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By Joe C. Hopkins, Padena Journal Publisher If you were asked that question, what would you answer? More importantly, what would you feel, if it referred to your aunt, mother or grandmother? Embarrassment? Pride, or […]

(SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS, Huntsville, Ala.) – – The Madison County Unit of The Alabama Democratic Conference hosted its Eddie Sherrod Annual Membership Breakfast on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Earnest Knight Reception Center, Alabama […]

Mayors from Alabama’s 10 largest cities, including Mayor Battle, met in Hoover this week to review legislative priorities for the upcoming session. These mayors have been working closely together to ensure the needs of municipalities, […]

SOURCE: Blackchristiannews.com  Year after year, Black History Month continues to serve as an observance and time of reflection on all that the African American community has contributed to the history of the United States.  According to Franklin […]

Story compiled by Speakin’ Out News Madison County District Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod is the FIRST African-American Judge with a portrait in the Madison County Courthouse. The unveiling was Monday, October 28th with a reception, […]

Radio host Michael Eric Dyson will be keynote speaker at the Alabama A&M University 50th Anniversary Banquet, on Thursday, December 5, 2019 NEWS RELEASE Huntsville, Ala. —- In 1969, two landmark events occurred as part […]

NEWS RELEASE HUNTSVILLE, AL- Joni Green partners with Drake State to fund a scholarship for students. This scholar-ship is so unique because it will allow students to gain an industry standard certification, the CompTIA Certification. […]

Story compiled by Speakin’ Out News staff; SON Photos by Patrick V. Grayson The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP held its 67th Annual State Convention for the weekend of October 10-13, 2019 in Huntsville, […]

SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS History was made last Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the capital of Alabama as Montgomery elected its first black mayor, 45-year-old probate Judge Steven Reed. Talladega voters made history Tuesday night. Following […]

by Jerome Saintjones, Office of Marketing & Public Relations, Alabama A&M University (PHOTO l-r) Alabama A&M University (AAMU) President Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr.; AAMU General Counsel Angela Debro; AAMU Associate General Counsel Roslyn Crews; AAMU […]