March 20, 2025

Metro Property Tax Freeze and Tax Relief program deadline is April 5

Davidson County homeowners eligible for property tax freeze or relief must apply before April 5, 2025. Visit Nashville.gov/trustee or call 615-862-6330 to apply today.

Return to Jim Crow: Federal Regulations Rolled Back to Allow Segregation

The Trump administration's rollback of anti-segregation mandates in federal contracting has sparked outrage, raising concerns over civil rights protections and the potential erosion of democratic

Love is in the air during ‘Cheekwood in Bloom’

Celebrate spring at Cheekwood in Bloom 2025, featuring 250,000 blooming bulbs, Robert Indiana’s 'Love' sculpture, live music, garden workshops, and family-friendly events.

Trump Formally Moves to Shutdown Education Department

The American Civil Liberties Union immediately condemned the plan, stating it puts millions’ education and civil rights at risk.

Branford Marsalis plays John Williams and Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Experience Branford Marsalis live at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, performing John Williams’ saxophone concerto, alongside Rune Bergmann conducting Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony for an unforgettable musical evening.

Black homeownership faces persistent barriers despite hard-fought gains

"Black homeowners face systemic barriers, from racial harassment and economic challenges to environmental disasters, making homeownership a struggle despite its crucial role in building generational

Women’s History Spotlight—Mary McLeod Bethune

"Mary McLeod Bethune, a pioneering Black educator and civil rights leader, founded Bethune-Cookman College and advised President Roosevelt, shaping policies for racial and gender equality."

Sanctified the Musical Comedy by Javon Johnson comes to TPAC March 27-30

"Sanctified, the award-winning musical comedy by Javon Johnson, brings laughter, love, and gospel music to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, celebrating the vibrant Black church

In disruption, go back to our roots

In times of political disruption, it’s essential to return to our roots, empowering Black communities, protesting injustice, and strategically fighting back to safeguard progress and

Thank you, Rep. Al Green

Patriotism transcends race and political affiliation, as seen in the relationship between McCain and Obama, and Jesus’ teachings confront hypocrisy, urging genuine love for country

Resistance begins

The call to action is clear: mobilize, vote, hold corporations accountable, support the vulnerable, and remain unified in the fight for justice and democracy.

TSU integrates athlete training with Apple Watch in groundbreaking research

The study at Tennessee State University explores how Apple Watch enhances health monitoring, athletic performance, and overall well-being, aiming to revolutionize training and performance optimization.

How present-day health disparities link to past policies and events

A KFF survey reveals deep racial divides in perceptions of structural racism across U.S. institutions, highlighting disparities in politics, policing, health care, and judicial trust.

AARP and Ad Council help you ‘Pre-Game” for Retirement

AARP’s ‘Pretirement’ campaign empowers Americans to take strategic financial steps in their 40s and 50s, ensuring a secure retirement through smart planning, knowledge, and proactive

Remembering Rev. Dr. Charles Edward Kimbrough

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Kimbrough, a dedicated civil rights advocate, led the NAACP Nashville Branch, championed voter registration, and fought systemic injustices, leaving a lasting

Faith of A Mustard Seed

I have long charted America’s systemic oppression of African Americans, revealing a critical period—“(Emancipated) Contraband”—where massacres shaped history, exposing deep societal injustices and racial divides.