by Debra Daniel “I didn’t know what happened, I just woke up in a hospital.” In 2017, Alabama A&M University alumnus Justin Vickerstaff had a seizure while he was sleeping. He learned his brother Terrance, […]
By Ruth Serven Smith A third-grade teacher at a Madison County elementary school has reportedly died from COVID-19. According to local media reports and the school system, Brocato died Sunday. “Our hearts are saddened to learn […]
By John Sharp Alabama’s municipal elections in 2020 brought about changes in mayoral seats and on city councils in most cities from North Alabama to the Gulf Coast. Voters elected public officials who were scheduled […]
Submitted by: Robin Reeves, Agent Alabama, September 2, 2021 — The Huntsville/ Madison NAACP Local Chapter announced that the Stepping Forward Walkathon, organized by representatives from African American Market Unit (AAMU) from New York Life’s […]
By Carol Robinson A Dothan Police Department dispatcher has died following a nearly three-week battle with COVID-19. Barbara Michelle Holman, 37, died Sunday, according to police and city officials. She was initially hospitalized Aug. 17 and […]
By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel When Congress reached a compromise on the infrastructure bill this summer, historically Black college and university advocates were struck by the absence of President Biden’s proposals to support the schools. Gone was any mention of […]
by Karen Heslop According to recent data, African Americans are not only more likely to be diagnosed with dementia, but they are also at risk for being diagnosed at a much later stage. That information is […]
Gift Marks Second Million Dollar Gift in Recent Weeks Huntsville, Ala. —- Alabama A&M University was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. This gift will be used to establish […]
By Mike Cason The leader of the Democratic minority in the Alabama House of Representatives said the caucus is gathering information about a plan to build two new men’s prisons and close four old ones, […]
By Sandra Beckard, Speakin’ Out News Staff Writer Huntsville, AL – There was a time when you would hear a parent state that they would do anything to save the life of their child, including […]
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