April 2, 2025

16th Annual ‘Kids and Kites Day’ hosted by Former Sen. Brenda Gilmore at Bicentennial Park

The 16th Annual ‘Kids and Kites Day’ hosted by Brenda Gilmore in Nashville promotes healthy lifestyles, childhood obesity prevention, and fun activities for families.

MLK’s Voice Rings Loud as Trump Tries to Erase Black History

The article reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy, criticizing ongoing racial and social injustices while opposing attempts to distort history and suppress civil

Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave

Kevin Young, director of the NMAAHC, is on personal leave as Trump’s executive order targeting national cultural narratives raises concerns over the museum’s role in

Wisconsin Voters Reject Musk-Backed Supreme Court Bid, Elect Liberal Judge Susan Crawford

Despite Elon Musk's financial backing of her opponent, liberal Judge Susan Crawford won Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, preserving a liberal majority and signaling resistance to

‘Signal-gate’ followed Project 2025 protocol

Susan Rice criticizes Trump officials' use of the Signal app for national security discussions, claiming it violates federal records laws and undermines U.S. relations with

Trump orders purge of Black history from Smithsonian—targets African American Museum

Trump’s executive order targets Smithsonian museums, censoring race-centered content and diversity initiatives. Critics warn of erasure and rewriting American history under the guise of shared

AARP pushes back as Social Security Administration slashes services and staff

The SSA plans major changes, reducing staff, closing offices, and requiring in-person or online identity verification. AARP opposes, citing service disruptions and increased fraud risks.

Trump Pennsylvania stronghold flipped Blue by 16 points

Democrat James Malone’s victory in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a Trump stronghold, signals potential challenges for Republicans in the 2026 midterms as voters express dissatisfaction with

U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks wants answers on the text message war plan

U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks demands answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over allegations that Trump officials used the Signal app to plan a military

Black Baseball and Astronaut Butch Wilmore’s Flight Suit at Tennessee State Museum

“The Memphis Red Sox: A Negro Leagues History” explores racial inequalities in Memphis through Black-owned baseball, discussed by author Keith B. Wood. The Tennessee State

First CEO of East Bank Development Authority appointed by Mayor O’Connell

Mayor O'Connell appoints Ben York as the first CEO of the East Bank Development Authority, with Anna Grider serving as COO, to lead development efforts

Visual Arts in Bloom in the Music City

April in Nashville is full of exciting art events, from gallery shows and art crawls to artist talks and exhibitions at venues like Kreate Hub,

Testimony and plea for innocent undocumented children

The testimony opposes a bill that would deny undocumented students access to public schools, emphasizing the contributions of undocumented workers and advocating for Christian principles

George Foreman was ‘last man standing’ from boxing’s heavyweight golden era

George Foreman’s journey from troubled youth to two-time heavyweight champion embodies resilience. Known for defeating time, he achieved historic wins, including an Olympic gold and

Running out of good things to say

The article criticizes the MAGA administration’s disregard for laws, free speech, and justice, highlighting threats against Rep. Jasmine Crockett and the weaponization of authority against

Trump loves the poorly educated

The president’s cuts to the Department of Education risk undermining education, civil rights, and workforce development, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities and enabling manipulation through ignorance.