July 23, 2025

AI Isn’t Killing Jobs—Yet. But Entry-Level Workers and Middle Managers Should Be Watching Closely

Despite fears of mass job losses, AI adoption in 2025 is driving productivity and firm growth, reshaping the workforce without causing widespread layoffs—yet entry-level roles

FBI’s Release of King Assassination Files Is an Invasion of Privacy, Say King’s Children

President Trump ordered the release of over 240,000 pages of MLK assassination FBI files, sparking opposition from King’s family amid allegations of privacy invasion and

National Urban League declares ‘state of emergency’ for Black America in 2025 report

The National Urban League declares a ‘state of emergency’ for democracy and civil rights amid attacks on voting rights, diversity, and racial equity in the

Black Americans hit hard as medical debt rule tossed

A federal judge has blocked a CFPB rule that would remove medical debt from credit reports—impacting 15 million Americans and deepening racial and economic inequality.

From Eggs to Hotels, Prices Soar as Inflation Redefines Daily Life

From $7 coffee to $500 hotel stays, U.S. prices are up 26% since COVID-19—making basic travel, dining, and entertainment unaffordable for many households.

Founding CBC member and ‘Missouri Trailblazer’ Bill Clay, Sr. dies at 94

Civil rights icon and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, William Lacy Clay Sr. has died at 94. He championed labor, education, and racial

How January 6 Became Playtime in London and Beyond

From documentaries to stage plays, the January 6 Capitol insurrection has become a cultural spectacle—raising troubling questions about memory, violence, and democracy.

Tennessee students face budget cuts amid federal funding freeze 

Tennessee schools face steep cuts after Trump freezes $118M in federal education funds. Districts slash programs as state leaders remain silent amid national lawsuit.

Nolan Smith named TSU head men’s basketball coach

Tennessee State University names national champion and former NBA player Nolan Smith as head men’s basketball coach, ushering in a new era of leadership and

Quit playin’ — confusing God with government

Vincent L. Hall revisits Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s prophetic sermon misquoted during the 2008 campaign, unpacking its true message rooted in Luke 19—and how it still

Denying food has caused misery by recklessness 

As Trump’s second term dismantles food aid programs and global hunger relief, David W. Marshall exposes how policy decisions—from SNAP cuts to international food aid

State of Black America 

The National Urban League declares a state of emergency in its 49th State of Black America report, calling out attacks on civil rights, voting rights,

Punished for doing their job 

Dr. E. Faye Williams unpacks the growing MAGA backlash over the Epstein files, the mysterious firing of prosecutor Comey’s daughter, and the political fallout from

August Art in Music City

Explore Nashville’s vibrant art scene this August with free art crawls across the city! From Wedgewood Houston’s First Saturday crawl to the downtown Second Saturday

This Is Music City: North Nashville Free Concert Thursday, July 31 at Kossie Gardner Sr. Park

The North Nashville THIS IS MUSIC CITY Concert Series returns July 31 at Kossie Gardner Sr. Park! Enjoy a free night of live music from