July 31, 2024

Historic Victory for Black Farmers: $2 Billion in Relief Payments Announced

This week marks a significant victory for Black farmers as they begin receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP), authorized by

White House Unveils New Policies to Transform Child Welfare

The Biden-Harris administration demanded that children should not be separated from their families solely due to financial hardship.

Project FREEDOM unveiled to combat controversial Project 2025

Black Democratic leaders launched Project FREEDOM to counter Project 2025, aiming to mobilize Black voters in key battlegrounds with a focus on justice, education, and

Court passes ruling on size of Metro Council

A court ruled that Tennessee's law to reduce Nashville's Metro Council size violates the state's Home Rule Amendment, requiring local voter approval. Nashville officials praised

Paris 2024 Olympic Games African American Athletes You Should Know

Highlighting lesser-known African American athletes competing in the final week of the Paris Olympiad 2024, including Veronica Fraley (discus), Ashleigh Johnson (water polo), and Morelle

Trump’s chilling rally confirms his plans for dictatorship if he beats Harris

Trump's Agenda 47 and Project 2025 propose sweeping changes that critics argue threaten democracy, potentially leading to authoritarian rule by centralizing power under the presidency.

Project 2025 – dire threat to America’s educational, social fabric

Project 2025 threatens to eliminate Title I funding, risking 180,000 teaching positions and severely impacting low-income schools, particularly affecting vulnerable students and public education.

Barack and Michelle Obama formally endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic presidential nominee

Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, boosting her campaign with renewed energy and solidifying her standing as Election Day

Conservative agenda strikes again—Georgia halts funding for AP African American studies

Georgia’s refusal to fund the AP African American Studies course is seen as part of a broader effort to suppress Black history education, sparking criticism

Author Sara Koffi discusses her new book, While We Were Burning, at TSM

Sara Koffi will discuss her debut novel, While We Were Burning, in a conversation with Jeremy Finley on August 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12

‘Flying Solo’ art exhibits on display at Nashville International Airport

The 'Flying Solo' art series at Nashville International Airport (BNA) is showcasing works by Wesley Howe, Meemi J.L., Jessica Lewis, Michelle O'Patick-Ollis, Bob Rahmanian ‘Neurowaxx,’

Nashville Sounds celebrate late Negro Baseball League star Henry Kimbro with special game activities, giveaways at First Horizon Park

The Nashville Sounds will honor Henry Kimbro, a Negro Baseball League star, on Aug. 10 with a bobblehead giveaway, documentary screening, and a ceremonial first

Armed with new technology, tactics, Russian trolls are back to disrupt U.S. elections

Russia continues to target U.S. elections with disinformation campaigns, focusing on racial issues and Black voter suppression. New tactics involve AI-manipulated videos aiming to disrupt

Tell me that again!

The article critiques J.D. Vance's extreme policy positions and highlights concerns about Donald Trump's potential return to power. It also praises the Secret Service's response

Sonya Massey should still be alive

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery highlights the legacy of racial terror and lynching in America. It confronts historical injustices, critiques George

Deadpool & Wolverine (**1/2)

Deadpool & Wolverine, while packed with Ryan Reynolds' humor and chaotic action, lacks the originality and impactful storytelling of the original. Its visual and narrative