August 13, 2025

What Trump’s control of D.C. police means for the city, its mayor, and Black residents

President Trump has taken direct control of Washington, D.C.’s police under a rare Home Rule Act provision, removing Mayor Bowser’s authority and placing the force

Tennessee job losses follow trade tensions —  redistricting lawsuit still pending

Tennessee has lost thousands of manufacturing and construction jobs since Trump’s return, as the state awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a major redistricting challenge.

60 years after landmark law, Voting Rights Act faces major legal challenges

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court is weighing cases that could limit its protections, from private lawsuits under Section

Trump comments on immigrant labor draw mixed reactions

Trump sparked controversy by saying undocumented immigrants are “naturally” suited for farm labor, a remark critics call stereotyping and supporters see as reflecting agricultural labor

FBI report contradicts mainstream media claims of crime decline

The FBI’s 2024 crime report shows drops in violent and property crime rates, but murders, cargo theft, hate crimes, and human trafficking remain serious threats—facts

Black workers at risk as Trump slows equity-focused job investments

A new Joint Center report warns that Trump administration rollbacks to DEI provisions in federal industrial policy threaten Black workers’ access to good jobs in

60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Explore the history of voting rights in the U.S. and Tennessee, from early disenfranchisement to the 1965 Voting Rights Act, key Supreme Court cases, and

Construction begins on I-65/Arthur Avenue underpass public art installation

Metro Arts and NDOT are transforming North Nashville’s Arthur Avenue underpass with Be As Water, a dynamic LED public art installation by Alex Braden, celebrating

The Sporting Life: Defy Film Festival 10th Anniversary Edition

East Nashville’s Defy Film Festival returns with defiant films, live shows, parties, and the closing feature Chris Crofton: Nashville Famous.

Trump didn’t just fail to protect Black jobs. He’s leading us to Black unemployment

Black unemployment has surged under Trump’s policies, hitting Black women hardest. AFL-CIO leaders call for fair contracts, stronger worker protections, and accountability to ensure economic

60 years later, we’re still fighting for the soul of our democracy

Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression and gerrymandering threaten democracy in Texas. Activists continue the fight for ballot access, honoring the legacy

Wake-up call—how Democrats can use August recess to save their brand

A 2025 Wall Street Journal poll shows declining Democratic favorability and rising Republican influence. Democrats must focus on bold messaging, affordability, and voter engagement to

Trump tantrum overshadows Black women’s losses

The firing of BLS Commissioner Dr. Erika Entarfer after the July 2025 unemployment report sparks controversy, raising concerns about data integrity, declining Black women’s employment,

Trump administration escalates crackdown on diversity in higher education with sweeping admissions data order

President Trump orders U.S. colleges to share detailed admissions data with the Department of Education, sparking controversy over diversity, affirmative action, and federal oversight in