Tensions rise in Nashville as Rep. Andy Ogles launches a federal probe into Mayor O’Connell’s response to ICE raids and alleged obstruction of enforcement.
Charlie Rangel, Harlem’s iconic Congressman and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died at 94. His legacy shaped U.S. politics for decades.
Target’s 2025 forecast sees declining sales and earnings as the retailer grapples with fallout from ending DEI programs, Black consumer boycotts, and new tariffs. Critics
Donald Trump commutes the federal sentence of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover, reigniting debate over his legacy, political influence, and whether true rehabilitation outweighs a
A scathing audit reveals Maryland's medical examiner misclassified dozens of in-custody deaths—many involving Black victims—as non-homicides. Experts demand justice, citing systemic bias, discredited theories, and
President Trump targets Beyoncé, Oprah, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono in a post-election tirade, demanding DOJ investigations over campaign support for Kamala Harris. Critics call it
In a landmark settlement, Harvard University returns 1850s images of enslaved individuals to Tamara Lanier, descendant of Papa Renty, ending a legal battle over historical
Discover expert advice from Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan on how to support, communicate, and stimulate the development of children with disabilities. Learn how early childhood interaction,
The Frist Art Museum presents Venice and the Ottoman Empire, an exhibition that explores the artistic and cultural exchange between the Republic of Venice and
Metro Social Services’ 2024 Community Needs Evaluation reveals how low wages are deepening inequality in Nashville. The report highlights that over 200,000 workers earn below
Nashville announces a major public-private redevelopment of the Rivergate Mall site in Goodlettsville. The project will transform the underutilized 57-acre site into a vibrant mixed-use
A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of $14 million in federal grants to Nashville after the Trump administration unlawfully froze funding for clean transit
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. warns that Oregon SB 686 could unintentionally harm Black-owned newspapers like The Skanner, Portland Observer, and Portland Medium by favoring
David W. Marshall calls for political accountability from GOP enablers of Project 2025 and tariff-driven economic policies, urging Americans to follow the Tennessee Three’s example
Sierra Club’s Ben Jealous slams the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric and budget cuts targeting working families, calling for investment in clean energy, economic justice, and
