Starting July 1, 2025, over 170 new Tennessee laws take effect, covering boating safety, fentanyl exposure, human trafficking, consumer protections, AI deepfakes, and driver reforms.
Tennessee faces an $88.5 million revenue shortfall as corporate tax collections fall sharply. With potential cuts to Medicaid funding on the horizon, rural hospitals brace
From the NNPA Convention in Savannah to the Essence Festival in New Orleans, Black organizations are gathering nationwide this summer to celebrate culture, achievement, and
Target’s pullback on diversity and equity efforts sparks national backlash and plunging foot traffic. Black consumers, civil rights groups, and Black-owned media warn of consequences,
Democratic state attorneys general push back on Trump’s ICE raids, calling them unconstitutional as tensions escalate in Los Angeles and beyond. Meanwhile, Trump’s poll numbers
Donald Trump launches Trump Mobile while disclosing over $600M in 2025 income from crypto, golf resorts, and global licensing deals—further blurring the lines between profit
Mayor Freddie O’Connell signs Nashville’s $3.8 billion FY26 budget focused on quality schools, affordable housing, public safety, and essential services, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and community
The FIRE report reveals over 1,000 incidents of student speech suppression nationwide from 2020-2024, highlighting increased administrative actions against free expression on campuses, including Tennessee
Senator Charlane Oliver responds to the tragic political assassinations in Minnesota, urging respect for elected officials' privacy and safety, and calling for support against rising
President Biden commemorates the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth in Galveston, highlighting the holiday’s significance, the ongoing fight for voting rights, and America’s enduring quest for
David W. Marshall urges today’s generation to support Black youth amid rising racial setbacks, spotlighting the military’s rollback of diversity gains and the firing of
Ben Jealous exposes federal overreach and political intimidation under the Trump administration, urging Americans to stand up for democracy amid escalating abuses against elected officials
Economist Julianne Malveaux draws parallels between Douglas Turner Ward's Days of Absence and the vital role of immigrant labor today, warning of economic and social
United Methodist ministries face congressional scrutiny over their immigration work, despite not receiving federal funds. The investigation raises questions about government oversight and faith-based advocacy
