July 9, 2025

Tennessee leaders decry Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as attack on working families, health care, and Black communities

Civil rights leaders and Tennessee Democrats warn that President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ will devastate Black and low-income communities by slashing Medicaid, food

‘Free America Weekend’ ignited 50-state wave of protests against Trump on July 4

A nationwide wave of protests, dubbed Free America Weekend, brought activists to all 50 states on July 4 to oppose President Trump’s second-term agenda and

Number of national Black conventions not inviting President Trump continues to grow

The National Association of Black Journalists will not invite President Trump to its 50th anniversary convention, citing his record on diversity and past clashes with

Sen. Tim Scott is wrong – new tax law fuels inequality, strips healthcare, displaces Black communities

President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending law, hailed by Republicans as “fiscal responsibility,” will deepen racial wealth gaps, fuel gentrification through expanded Opportunity Zones, and

Congressional Black Caucus challenges Target on diversity

Target faces mounting financial losses and reputational damage as a national boycott led by the Black Press of America and the Congressional Black Caucus challenges

Billions for ICE, Cuts for the Poor: Trump’s Bill Redefines Federal Priorities

Trump’s “One Big Ugly Bill” proposes $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the ACA while massively expanding ICE operations and creating the first federal

Measles Cases Hit 33-Year Record as CORI Deploys Outbreak Response Tools

The U.S. has reported its highest number of measles cases since 1992, with 1,277 infections across 38 states. Experts link the surge to declining vaccination

MAGA Turns on Trump’s DOJ After Epstein Records Vanish: ‘Is He Hiding His Own Name?’

MAGA influencers are outraged after the DOJ under Trump announced no Epstein client list exists, sparking backlash from pro-Trump media who once demanded full disclosure

Z. Alexander Looby Mural unveiling Wednesday, July 16

Join us on July 16, 2025, at the Looby Community Center in Nashville for the unveiling of the Z. Alexander Looby Mural. This vibrant public

PHOTOS: Tau Lambda Centennial Gala

The J.W. Marriott Nashville served as the venue for the black-tie Centennial Gala, organized by the Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Tau Lambda strong—a celebration of 100 years

Alpha Phi Alpha’s Tau Lambda Chapter celebrated 100 years of service at a black tie Centennial Gala in Nashville. The elegant event raised funds for

Nashville International Airport’s first major project completed under New Horizon, BNA’s $3 billion growth and renovation plan

Nashville International Airport’s new Concourse D extension features five new gates, an outdoor terrace with skyline views, unique artwork, and eight dining and shopping destinations.

‘Big Ugly’ Republican budget bill

In this searing op-ed, Trice Edney Wire exposes the “Big Beautiful Bill” as a massive wealth transfer to billionaires, gutting Medicaid, Pell Grants, and vital

Trump’s budget will devastate health care for rural families like mine

In this urgent op-ed, Ta’Kyla Bates warns that proposed Medicaid cuts under the Republican budget could devastate rural communities, shutter hospitals, and leave millions without

My Truth: Dear college freshman

Veteran journalist Cheryl Smith shares candid advice for college students on staying safe, building relationships with professors, finding scholarships and internships, and avoiding common pitfalls.

Following the facts on child well-being

The 2025 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows mixed progress on child well-being across the U.S., with worsening teen disconnection