A new study finds Black households face higher energy burdens than white households, with older housing, rising utility rates, and historic redlining driving severe financial
Mason, Tennessee officials approved reopening the West Tennessee Detention Facility as an ICE center run by CoreCivic, sparking legal challenges from the ACLU and debate
President Trump says he will issue an executive order to end mail-in ballots before the 2026 midterms after consulting with Vladimir Putin, drawing sharp criticism
The Sierra Club board voted to fire executive director Ben Jealous, its first Black leader, sparking allegations of racism, union disputes, and controversy over budget
A New Yorker investigation estimates Donald Trump and his family have gained over $1 billion during his second presidency, through foreign deals, Mar-a-Lago memberships, PAC
President Trump declared Washington, D.C. “safe” during an Oval Office meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, citing National Guard deployment, declining crime rates, and a renewed
Facial recognition is expanding at major U.S. airports through TSA PreCheck and CBP’s Enhanced Passenger Processing, raising privacy concerns as lawmakers push the Traveler Privacy
A new Economist/YouGov poll shows only 31% of Americans consider Donald Trump honest, with concerns over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, low approval among Black
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, hosted the Stand Against Injustice Rally on August 6, 2025. The event
Musicians Corner returns to Centennial Park for fall 2025, kicking off August 29 with a three-day Free Fest in partnership with Lightning 100. Enjoy free
Nashville residents enjoyed the second Open Streets Summer Series on August 17, with five miles of downtown streets and The Gulch closed to traffic for
Unmanageable launches Stay Righteously Unmanageable, a free monthly virtual series connecting artist-activists and cultural organizers. Facilitated by Je Naè Taylor, sessions focus on art, advocacy,
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists condemns Trump’s targeting of Black leaders and communities, from DC to Texas and Los Angeles. This piece addresses racialized
This article examines systemic voter suppression, the influence of money in U.S. politics, and the struggle for African American political empowerment. It explores historical and
AI is reshaping the workforce, disproportionately affecting women and people of color. This article explores job displacement risks, community-focused AI education, and strategies to build
The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to SNAP threaten millions of American families, particularly children and people of color, undermining poverty relief, local economies, and long-term
