August 15, 2024

Biden Administration Secures Historic Victory in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, Projected to Save Billions

The Biden administration has successfully negotiated significant price reductions for 10 of Medicare’s most expensive prescription drugs, potentially saving U.S. taxpayers $6 billion and Medicare

Meharry Medical College receives $175M from Bloomberg Philanthropies

Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, has awarded a historic $175 million gift to Meharry Medical College, the largest in the institution's history.

Inflation Cools to Below 3%, Paving the Way for Potential Fed Rate Cuts

Inflation in the U.S. eased to 2.9% in July, marking the first time in over three years it has dipped below 3%, according to the

Choose how you move will be on the November ballot

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s ambitious ‘Choose How You Move Transportation Improvement Program’ is set for the November 5 ballot.

Project 2025 leader stalls publication of his book after JD Vance penned foreword

Kevin Roberts is delaying publication of his book, which J.D. Vance literally wrote the foreword to, to focus on “[taking] back our country.”

2M preventable deaths in past 20 years

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is calling on the 118th U.S. Congress to address severe health disparities affecting Black Americans

Biden-Harris Administration Unveils ‘Time Is Money’ Initiative to Combat Corporate Hassles

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have launched the “Time Is Money” initiative to tackle time-wasting corporate practices. This new effort aims to

TEDxNashville “Undercurrent” Sunday, August 25 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Join over 1,500 TED fans at TEDx Nashville 2024 on August 25 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center for an afternoon of groundbreaking talks and discussions.

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee receives $10,000 grant from U.S. Bank Foundation

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has received a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to enhance its Girls, Inc. financial literacy program. This funding

Beacon launches interactive map showing impact of zoning on West Tennessee housing costs

The Beacon Center's latest Zoning Atlas reveals how West Tennessee's strict zoning regulations impact housing affordability. With insights on eight counties, including Memphis and Jackson,

Popular Metro Nashville Public Schools programs return for another school year thanks to funding from Metro Budget

Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s budget for MNPS includes $77 million to continue essential programs and $47 million in capital improvements, ensuring sustained support and improved facilities

America needs Kamala Harris to win because a ‘house divided against itself cannot stand’

Kamala Harris is poised to defend American democracy against authoritarian threats and cronyism, presenting a choice between upholding democratic values or succumbing to a new,

Harris’ Republicans

Former Capitol Police officers are campaigning for Kamala Harris to highlight Trump's threat to democracy, urging both parties to confront the challenges to election integrity

To be equal  

The 2024 Paris Olympics highlighted the power of diversity, with Team USA's record-setting gymnastics team showcasing the strength and success that comes from inclusive excellence.

Project 2025: Jim Crow 2.0

Trump’s Project 2025 proposes policies that mirror past injustices, aiming to undermine civil rights and DEI efforts, and reduce support for public servants and low-income