June 4, 2025

Nashville pushes back after being labeled a ‘sanctuary city’ by DHS

DHS quietly removed a list naming Nashville as a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction,’ sparking backlash. City officials deny the label and promise full cooperation with immigration law

Tennesseans get rare glimpse at $1.5 billion corporate tax giveaway

Tennessee is refunding $1.5 billion in corporate taxes under a new law backed by Gov. Bill Lee. A public list reveals which companies got checks—but

Baraka files federal lawsuit against Alina Habba and DHS over arrest

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sues Alina Habba and DHS Agent Ricky Patel for false arrest and defamation, alleging political retaliation and abuse of power during

Future of federal support for minority entrepreneurs uncertain amid policy reversals

The Trump administration is dismantling key minority business programs like the DBE and MBDA, threatening billions in funding and thousands of jobs for Black, Latino,

True unemployment rate soars past 24% — Black workers hit hardest

New data from LISEP reveals a functional unemployment rate of 24.3%—far above official figures—highlighting deep racial, gender, and economic disparities in America’s job market.

Court fight begins over Trump’s destruction of AmeriCorps

The Trump administration is shutting down AmeriCorps, ending $400 million in grants and displacing 32,000 volunteers, sparking outrage and a federal lawsuit over the dismantling

The Sporting Life: Kappa Alpha Psi Founder Elder Watson Diggs Edition

Kappa Alpha Psi honors co-founder Elder Watson Diggs with a mural and historical marker in Hopkinsville, Ky. on June 7, 2025. Public ceremony celebrates his

Trump-Era Cuts, Truth Bans Fuel Growing Racial Divide in U.S. Education

A new WalletHub report reveals persistent racial inequality in U.S. education, with states like Wisconsin and Connecticut ranking worst. Black students face major gaps in

6th Annual Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party June 14

Celebrate Black joy and freedom at The Equity Alliance’s Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Festival in Nashville on June 14, 2025. Featuring 125+ Black-owned vendors, live

Enjoy Black Music Month at the Nashville Symphony Center

Celebrate Black Music Month 2025 with three powerful events at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, including R&B legends, a Juneteenth concert, and a symphonic tribute to

Meharry Medical College expands clinical enterprise with acquisition of Sanitas Clinics

Meharry Medical College expands its healthcare footprint with the acquisition of eight Tennessee clinics, enhancing community access and medical training opportunities while strengthening its mission

Fight learning loss this summer

Black students face disproportionate learning loss during summer, worsened by cuts to educational programs. Economist Julianne Malveaux calls for community action—from reading circles to swimming

George Floyd’s death should not be in vain

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the call for racial justice and police reform remains urgent amid backlash against DEI initiatives and civil rights enforcement.

Too many women cooperate in trying to bring down other women

A raw critique of systemic discrimination and political weaponization against women and people of color, spotlighting Pam Bondi’s role and Trump’s pursuit of revenge against

Shabbos shenanigans: Method Man steals the show (***)

In a breakout acting role, Method Man steals the show in Daniel Robbins' chaotic Jewish family comedy. Dysfunction, culture clashes, and crime converge in this

Whimsy takes root at Cheekwood — ‘Enchanted Castles’ invites families into a fairytale world

Step into a storybook world at Cheekwood’s ‘Enchanted Castles,’ a magical summer experience for families. Explore five themed castles nestled in lush gardens, May 1–August