Congress certified Donald Trump's 2024 election victory in a peaceful session, marking a return to democratic norms, despite ongoing questions and Trump's continued praise for
The U.S. DOJ filed a lawsuit against RealPage and major landlords, accusing them of using pricing algorithms and shared data to suppress competition and raise
In 2024, Black Americans faced political and legal challenges, including the return of Trump to power, rollbacks of civil rights policies, and notable legal victories
The DOJ challenged a temporary injunction blocking the release of a report on Trump’s handling of classified documents, arguing for transparency and public access, while
Dr. Harold Jordan, the first African American resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was a pioneering figure in psychiatry and public service, committed to diversity.
The Tennessee State Museum offers teacher workshops, field trip planning sessions, and a Virtual Tennessee History Course aligned with state standards, enhancing educational engagement statewide.
New U.S. laws in 2025 address gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, emphasizing community welfare, environmental protections, and stricter regulations.
The Congressional Black Caucus celebrated its largest membership, historic milestones in Black representation, and reaffirmed its commitment to fighting racism and advocating for equality.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 Americans, including Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney, for their dedication to democracy and public service.
Stephanie Coleman, a 17-year veteran of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Ralph Schulz as president/CEO on February 3, 2025, continuing regional growth.
Fisk University hosts the first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational Gymnastics Meet on January 13, featuring competition among Fisk, Rutgers, Wilberforce, and William &
FiftyForward has hired Malcolm Richards as human resources director. Richards brings extensive HR expertise, previously serving at CapStar Bank and with the state of Tennessee.
The Tennessee Titans have parted ways with General Manager Ran Carthon following a poor two-season record, with President Chad Brinker leading the search for a
The article critiques the unequal application of justice, highlighting Trump's criminal actions and contrasting them with the conviction of Marilyn Mosby, who was prosecuted for
Barack Obama's gay marriage support divided Black pastors, but many continued supporting him for his broader commitment to equality, while Jimmy Carter embodied progressive evangelicalism.
President Biden’s permanent ban on offshore drilling protects millions of acres of U.S. coastline, advancing his climate legacy and safeguarding coastal communities and ecosystems.
