March 19, 2026

Black excellence shines at 98th Academy Awards

Black excellence took center stage at the 98th Academy Awards as Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners and Black creatives made history across

Tennessee House Democrats unite in opposition to immigration bills as school status measure advances

Tennessee House Democrats are uniting against a slate of immigration bills as lawmakers advance House Bill 793, which would require public schools to collect and

KiKi Shepard, beloved Showtime at the Apollo co-host and cultural trailblazer, dies at 74

KiKi Shepard, beloved Showtime at the Apollo co-host and Black entertainment icon, has died at 74 after a heart attack, leaving a powerful legacy in

Debate over birthright citizenship heads toward Supreme Court review

A new Trump executive order restricting birthright citizenship for children of undocumented and temporary-status immigrants is headed for Supreme Court review, igniting a nationwide debate

Housing advocacy group raises concerns over new federal executive orders on mortgage lending and housing development

Housing advocates warn that new Trump administration executive orders to expand mortgage lending and cut regulatory barriers to home construction could weaken Fair Housing Act

Trump allies circulating draft executive order on federal election powers

Pro-Trump activists working with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would declare a national emergency over unproven foreign interference in the

Vote Now for Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, Sade Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for the Class of 2026—including Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, Sade, Luther Vandross,

Sherry Tucker Brown: Forging family heritage despite being denied another

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing United States v. Hemani, a closely watched case that will decide whether federal law can bar marijuana users from

Supreme Court addresses federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing United States v. Hemani, a closely watched case that will decide whether federal law can bar marijuana users from

Tennessee school funding formula leaves Black and low-income students behind

A new EdTrust Tennessee report warns that the state’s school funding formula is undercounting low-income students and shortchanging Black communities, while Senate Bill 2385—co-sponsored by

#15 Tennessee State men’s basketball to play #3 Iowa State in St. Louis

The Tennessee State Tigers are headed back to the Big Dance, earning their first NCAA Tournament berth since 1994 and a matchup against No. 3

Smart home upgrades that improve everyday living—and build long-term value

Smart home upgrades and targeted improvements—from kitchens and bathrooms to outdoor spaces and energy-efficient systems—can boost everyday comfort, strengthen resale value, and help Black homeowners

Faith of A Mustard Seed       

In “Faith of a Mustard Seed,” Barbara A. Woods Washington, M. Div., challenges America’s culture of false narratives, moral bankruptcy, endless war, and love of

Expressions of faith: Revelation knowledge

In “Expressions of faith: Revelation knowledge,” Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee Sr. urges believers to be honest with God, shift from merely consuming to producing

Wes Moore’s AI warning to Black America

In “Wes Moore’s AI warning to Black America,” Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel explain how AI-driven layoffs at companies like Amazon are disproportionately harming Black