June 11, 2025

Appeals court rules Nashville Metro Council can be cut in half

A Tennessee court okays cutting Nashville's Metro Council from 40 to 20 seats, sparking outcry over local control and claims of state retaliation.

Trump’s $143M Parade Met with Coast-to-Coast Rebellion

Trump's $143M birthday parade sparks outrage as 2,000+ “No Kings Day” protests launch nationwide, rebuking authoritarianism and celebrating democracy.

Resolution possible if Target listens, Black Press says

The Black Press of America’s selective buying campaign against Target continues, demanding DEI accountability and investment in Black-owned media outlets.

Legendary funk pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82

Funk legend Sly Stone dies at 82. The visionary behind Sly and the Family Stone leaves behind a trailblazing legacy that reshaped music and culture.

Don’t get distracted—5 Trump policies Black Americans need to watch now

Trump and Musk feud over GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ but critics warn the real threat lies in policies harming Black communities through cuts, bans,

King family wants MLK files to remain sealed

Judge Richard Leon begins cautious review of MLK classified records as Trump pushes early release under Executive Order 14176 on historic assassinations.

Travel bans chilling impact

President Trump’s new travel ban targets 12 countries and international students, sparking backlash over foreign policy, education, and economic consequences.

Karine Jean-Pierre quits Democratic Party ahead of tell-all book

Karine Jean-Pierre leaves the Democratic Party, embracing political independence ahead of her book Independent, which critiques the two-party system in America.

The Sporting Life: Race & Social Justice Summer Institute Edition              

Join the Du Bois-Diggs Center's Summer Institute for two powerful weeks of hybrid workshops, discussions, and events on race and social justice—open to all.

Trump administration’s DEI rollback leaves Black women in federal jobs vulnerable

A ProPublica investigation reveals that the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI programs has disproportionately affected Black women in federal jobs—triggering mass terminations, legal action, and

New era of policing begins in Austell, Ga., with Black woman chief

Shameta Jones-Harrell becomes Austell’s first female police chief and the first woman to lead any police department in Cobb County. Her priorities: community policing, female

Rep. Mark Green announces resignation from Congress

U.S. Rep. Mark Green announced his early resignation from Congress, citing a private sector opportunity. A special election will soon be held in Tennessee’s 7th

New MNPS principals and district leaders for 2025–26 school year

Metro Nashville Public Schools announces principal and executive leadership appointments for the 2025–26 school year, highlighting experienced educators committed to student growth and school success.

Making up the rules after the fact

High school track star Clara Adams was stripped of her state title after celebrating her win with a harmless tribute to Maurice Greene. The decision

From opportunity to abandonment—cruelty of ending the Job Corpsaa`

Marc Morial blasts the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle Job Corps, a lifeline for vulnerable youth. The move is not only reckless—it’s a betrayal of