October 2, 2024

Vance and Walz Begin Cordially but End in Heated Clashes Over Trump, Jan. 6, and National Policy Issues

The 2024 vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz covered topics including Trump’s role in January 6, election integrity, climate change, healthcare, and

Enjoy “The Big Blue Experience” at TSU Homecoming October 5- 12

TSU Homecoming 2024, “The Big Blue Experience,” will feature a variety of events including a balloon drop, oratorical contest, step show, parade, and football game

President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

President Biden has deployed 1,000 active-duty troops to aid recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. FEMA and federal resources are working to restore services and deliver

Winfield Dunn, 43rd governor of Tennessee, passes away

Tennessee’s 43rd governor, Winfield Dunn, passed away at age 97. Dunn's legacy includes establishing Tennessee’s statewide kindergarten program and prioritizing public infrastructure and unity.

Stacey Abrams Keynote Speaker for Fisk University Jubilee Day October 6

Fisk University will celebrate Jubilee Day on October 6, 2024, featuring Stacey Abrams as the keynote speaker, honoring the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers®.

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams backs Parent PLUS loan relief for parents

The Parent PLUS Parity Act aims to provide debt relief by allowing parents to access income-based repayment plans, addressing growing financial burdens from college loans.

House Democrats host Project 2025 hearing to warn voters about potential impacts

House Democrats warned that Trump's re-election could lead to nationwide abortion criminalization, Social Security cuts, and a consolidation of presidential power through Project 2025.

NBA Global Ambassador, Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58

Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Hall of Famer and one of the greatest defensive players in basketball history, passed away at 58 due to brain cancer.

Free flu shots available at all Neighborhood Health locations

Neighborhood Health offers free flu shots at all its Middle Tennessee locations, regardless of insurance status, to help protect the community during the ongoing COVID

Mayor Freddie O’Connell releases progress story map, celebrates one year in office

Mayor O'Connell celebrates his first year in office with a story map detailing accomplishments such as improving transportation, securing housing projects, and raising the minimum

NMAAM hosts Honors Inaugural Awards Gala

NMAAM's first-ever Awards Gala on October 5 in Nashville celebrates African American music, honoring industry leaders and featuring dynamic performances.

Teamsters’ lack of endorsement is White working class voting against their own self interests

Springfield, Ohio faces hate and division from Trump and Vance’s false claims about Haitians. The union-backed Biden/Harris administration fights for workers' rights despite opposition from

Sybil Haydel Morial, mother to 5 children, was matriarch to entire city—steel in spine of Civil Rights Movement

Sybil Haydel Morial, a matriarch of New Orleans politics and civil rights pioneer, passed away, leaving a legacy of strength, wisdom, and leadership in her

Hate seems to have taken over

The author criticizes the spread of hate, false narratives about Haitians in Springfield, and leaders like Trump and Netanyahu, urging support for Kamala Harris and

Our protected public lands remind us: nature is for everyone

Yosemite Ranger Shelton Johnson promotes diversity in national parks, emphasizing their accessibility for all, while highlighting conservation efforts and public land protection.

John Amos, Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, Dies at 84

John Amos, Emmy-nominated actor known for Good Times, Roots, and Coming to America, passed away at 84, leaving a legacy in television and film.