Federal lawsuit alleges Nashville Sen. Charlane Oliver’s free speech rights violated

Nashville Sen. Charlane Oliver and four constituents sue Senate Speaker Randy McNally, alleging retaliation over her protest of Tennessee’s congressional redistricting map.

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Pressley calls for federal jobs guarantee as Black unemployment draws concern

Rep. Ayanna Pressley renews her call for a federal job guarantee as Black unemployment remains higher than White unemployment and Black women face acute financial

Building Black wealth requires more than just where consumers shop, panelists say

Building Black wealth takes more than buying Black. Panelists call for access to capital, investment, corporate contracts and strong business practices.

African American Civil War Museum reopens with exhibit tracing Michelle Obama’s family history

The African American Civil War Museum reopens in Washington, D.C., with an exhibit tracing Michelle Obama’s family history to two Black Civil War soldiers.

O’Connell proposes capital plan for schools, public safety and infrastructure

Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s new Nashville Capital Spending Plan proposes $107.4M for schools, $86.3M for transportation and $44M for fire projects.