January 16, 2025

Donald Trump’s inauguration set for MLK Day

Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The weekend includes high-profile events, tech donations, and a presidential parade,

Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization defending Dr. King’s legacy

Rev. Al Sharpton leads MLK Day events in Washington, D.C., and NYC to honor Dr. King’s legacy, focusing on voting rights, economic justice, and criminal

White House celebrates record ACA enrollment as Trump administration plans to overhaul health care

The Biden-Harris administration achieved record ACA enrollment for 2025, expanded Medicaid, reduced healthcare costs, and improved access. Future progress depends on extending ACA premium tax

Nashville celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025

Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday on the third Monday of January, honors Dr. King’s civil rights legacy through nationwide observances, including events in

Lesser-known Tennessee pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement in Tennessee was propelled by pivotal yet often overlooked figures and institutions like James Lawson, Diane Nash, Evelyn Lowery, Maxine Smith,

‘The King Center’ — center for nonviolent social change

The King Center, founded by Coretta Scott King in 1968, preserves Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings on nonviolence and addresses systemic issues like poverty,

Belmont celebrates 28th annual MLK Week—renew your strength

Belmont University’s 2025 MLK Week features events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including a documentary screening, keynote speech by Dr. Corey Walker, a panel

A.J. Starling to receive inaugural William ‘Bill’ Lucy Award

The 2025 Nashville MLK Day Labor & Human Rights Breakfast honors A.J. Starling with the inaugural William ‘Bill’ Lucy Award for his contributions to labor

Dr. Daniel Black to head 2025 annual MLK Day Convocation

On Monday, January 20, Dr. Daniel Black, a distinguished professor and award-winning author, will deliver the keynote address at the 40th Nashville MLK Day Convocation

OZ Arts presents Congolese Choreographer and Writer Faustin Linyekula with Sun-Ra Arkestra Member Heru Shabaka-Ra, January 24 & 25

Faustin Linyekula’s My Body, My Archive will be presented at OZ Arts Nashville on January 24 & 25, featuring dance, live music by Heru Shabaka-Ra,

Dwayne Tucker launches ‘Students First’ initiative as interim president of Tennessee State University

In his inaugural address, Interim President Dwayne Tucker launched the Students First initiative at Tennessee State University, focusing on transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. Tucker's vision

Nashville Opera presents the Gilbert & Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore January 24-26 and La Bella Notte February 8

Nashville Opera presents H.M.S. Pinafore at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, a timeless Gilbert & Sullivan classic. Also, Kristin Chenoweth will be honored at the

Los Angeles’ historic Black community devastated by Eaton Canyon fires

The Eaton Canyon wildfires devastated Altadena, a historic Black community, destroying homes, businesses, and landmarks. Despite immense losses, residents and allies are rallying to rebuild

Trump sentenced in New York ‘hush money’ case—avoids jail as inauguration nears

Donald Trump was sentenced in the New York "hush money" case, receiving an unconditional discharge without jail time or fines. Despite a felony conviction, he

‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ Trends During L.A. Wildfires, Chuck D Responds with a Plea for Understanding

Chuck D of Public Enemy clarifies the protest intent of "Burn Hollywood Burn", urging respect for its message as social media users misuse it amidst