May 21, 2025

High court opens door to police accountability

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected the “moment-of-threat” rule in police shooting cases, demanding courts consider all events leading up to force, a pivotal move for

A victory for voting rights

The Supreme Court rules Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting power, marking a rare win for civil rights and a major

Tennessee’s expanded voucher program draws scrutiny over cost, access, and impact on public schools

Tennessee launches a $400M school voucher program amid heated debate over public school impact, equity, and whether private school access truly expands educational choice for

National Urban League issues new report: George Floyd five years later—was it a moment or a movement?

Five years after George Floyd’s death, the National Urban League’s report reflects on progress, setbacks, and the urgent need to transform a historic moment into

Black Member of Congress Charged with “Assaulting” ICE Officials in Major Escalation by Trump Administration

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) was charged with “assaulting and impeding” ICE officials by acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

Biden’s diagnosis renews focus on prostate cancer risks

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, prompting renewed focus on treatment options and urgent racial disparities in prostate cancer outcomes, particularly among

Proposed federal budget cuts raise concerns over higher education support programs

The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget slashes education funding, targeting support programs for low-income and nontraditional students amid a major federal workforce and policy overhaul.

Sex, coercion, and stardom: Diddy case mirrors music’s ugly history

The Diddy scandal exposes systemic abuse and exploitation in the music industry, forcing a long-overdue reckoning with the power dynamics shielding predatory behavior across genres.

THRC prepares for transfer and bids farewell ahead of dissolution

Tennessee will dissolve its Human Rights Commission on June 30, 2025, transferring enforcement of civil rights laws to the state Attorney General, sparking backlash over

Local group holds vigil to address Tennessee housing crisis

Columbia Renters United held a March 30 vigil to spotlight Tennessee’s housing crisis, urging action amid rising rents, vanishing affordable units, and growing economic pressure

The Heritage Foundation is the True Public Enemy

The author condemns recent USAID cuts and the rise of cruelty-driven policy under MAGA influence, exposing The Heritage Foundation as the architect behind America’s regressive

George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?

Marc Morial reflects on the five years since George Floyd's murder, contrasting fleeting reforms with today's backlash, and calls for renewed activism to protect civil

Does He Know the Laws?

Dr. E. Faye Williams condemns Trump’s ongoing lawlessness, from targeting immigrants without due process to abusing power and ignoring court orders—all while GOP leaders enable

Keys of the Constitution: The Checks and Balances are Supposed to Protect Us All

Dr. Wilmer Leon argues that America’s democratic decline began with GOP obstruction of Obama, leading to Trump’s rise, eroded checks and balances, and a full-blown

Morgan Freeman brings symphonic blues to Nashville

Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman will headline a one-night-only performance with the Nashville Symphony, blending the soul of the Delta with the power of orchestral