December 23, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Vencen Horsley 

Vencen Horsley, a dedicated civil rights advocate and community leader from Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on December 11, 2024. Known for his activism and commitment

New comprehensive workforce center opens in Nashville

Nashville’s workforce partners, including Nashville State Community College and the Tennessee Department of Labor, launched a new Workforce Center, combining training, job resources, and education

General’s Call Center rallies behind Nashville General Hospital Foundation’s All-Weather Wellness Campaign

The Nashville General Hospital Foundation received a generous donation from The General’s Customer Service Call Center, providing winter essentials to patients in need through the

Permanent Standard Time? Trump’s Plan Could Change How D.C., Nation, Experiences Daylight

President-elect Trump’s proposal to eliminate daylight saving time has sparked debates about health impacts and daily life, with experts advocating for permanent standard time to

Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates

President Biden commuted 37 federal death sentences, advancing efforts to end capital punishment. The ACLU supports the decision, highlighting Biden's commitment to racial justice and

Climate-driven insurance crisis sweeps nation as non-renewals and premiums skyrocket

A Senate report reveals an escalating homeowners insurance crisis driven by climate change, with rising non-renewal rates in coastal, wildfire-prone, and even inland areas.

CDC reports South Carolina Legionella outbreak linked to industrial water jet cutters, floor scrubbers

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in a South Carolina manufacturing facility, linked to water jet cutters and floor scrubbers, resulted in 34 cases, including 2 deaths.

Trump has nominated only one Black American to a top administration position

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds and Senator Tim Scott, two prominent Black Trump surrogates, have not been appointed to key positions in the Trump administration, raising

Nashville awarded 2026 and 2027 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game

Nashville will host the 2026 and 2027 NCAA Division I FCS Championship games at Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium, marking a return of the event to Tennessee,

Entrepreneurs graduate SBA’s 2024 THRIVE Nashville program

The SBA celebrated the graduation of 15 small business leaders from its 2024 THRIVE Nashville program, where they received intensive training to create strategic growth

Metro begins design work on new fire department headquarters

Metro Nashville is relocating its Fire Department Headquarters temporarily to Global Mall as plans progress for a new headquarters and Fire Station #2. The mall’s

Memphis needs a peacekeeping force

Following the DOJ’s investigation into MPD's systemic abuse and racial discrimination, the community advocates for a consent decree to ensure lasting reform, despite Mayor Young’s

What we should think and do in this era

After the election, it's essential for Black people to focus on collective prayer, re-educate on government functions, and address both local and national issues with

Better discussion guide — finding common ground around the holiday dinner table

Calls for focusing on shared values during the holidays to strengthen bonds, rather than engaging in divisive debates.

Skinfolk, what’s going on?

Reflecting on Marvin Gaye’s song, the writer addresses the ongoing violence and despair in communities, urging for systemic change and greater focus on economic equity,