The Tennessee Titans selected Miami QB Cam Ward as the 2025 NFL Draft’s first pick, launching a new chapter for the franchise after his record-breaking
Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor and lifelong civil rights advocate, died at 77. Her legacy spans labor reform, women’s rights, and
Phyllis Hildreth will lead Nashville’s new Office of Youth Safety, a community-led initiative focused on restorative justice, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution, setting a national
In response to Trump’s dismantling of DEI efforts, Black Voters Matter and The King Center launch a civil rights campaign inspired by MLK’s “Letter from
Democratic lawmakers staged a daylong protest on the Capitol steps against Trump’s historic budget cuts, warning that slashing Medicaid, food aid, and Social Security marks
NCNW’s Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley is leading a national mobilization to fight Trump-era attempts to dismantle Black history, protect cultural institutions, and leverage $1.7T in Black
Harvard's Youth Poll reveals Gen Z is grappling with financial hardship, mental health challenges, and deep institutional distrust—especially among Black youth—while political leaders remain disconnected
One in four families with young children use food pantries, but many face barriers like stigma, poor food quality, and limited access—highlighting the urgent need
The 2nd Annual Imam El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Conference honors Malcolm X’s 100th birthday with panels, interfaith dialogue, dramatic readings, and prayer services, May 16–17, 2025,
In May, the Tennessee State Museum hosts a Montgomery Bell biography talk, a Lunch & Learn on frontier explorer Kasper Mansker, and a family-friendly Statehood
Meharry Medical College's 150th Commencement takes place May 17, 2025, featuring two ceremonies with speakers Dr. Ralph Alvarado and Dr. Georges C. Benjamin. Events stream
Executive orders slashing the MBDA and CDFI Fund under the pretense of cutting waste actually cripple crucial engines of minority business development, capital access, and
Black America isn’t silent—it’s strategic. Like Ali’s rope-a-dope, today's resistance is patient, powerful, and purposeful. As democracy crumbles, Black communities organize, resist, and prepare for
Pope Francis, a humble advocate for justice, DEI, and the poor, leaves behind a progressive legacy. His death prompts questions about the future direction of
A fiery reflection on Trump’s presidency from a Black perspective, spotlighting systemic racism, Black resilience, selective buying campaigns, and a call for self-empowerment in response
A new Trump executive order refocuses on HBCUs, emphasizing private partnerships, tech workforce prep, and research funding, while reversing Biden’s agency-based approach and reigniting political
