April 29, 2026

Tennessee honors life and legacy of Rep. G.A. Hardaway with Capitol Tribute, Memphis Service

Tennessee is honoring the life and legacy of longtime state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, a former Tennessee Black Caucus chair and 100 Black Men of Memphis

No HBCU players selected in 2026 NFL Draft

For the third time this decade, no players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, renewing concerns about visibility

Clyburn warns of rising extremism, says some MAGA supporters praised slavery

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn warns of rising extremism in a candid Firing Line interview, saying some MAGA supporters he has met have praised slavery and

SPLC pushes back against DOJ charges—calls case politically motivated

The Southern Poverty Law Center is pushing back hard against a sweeping DOJ indictment alleging fraud and money laundering tied to its informant network, calling

White House 2027 budget sets deep cuts to housing, education, consumer protection

The White House’s 2027 budget proposal boosts defense spending by 44 percent while slashing billions from housing, education, and consumer protection programs, drawing sharp criticism

NAACP brings National Convention to Chicago—registration opens for 2026 gathering

The NAACP will bring its 117th National Convention back to Chicago on July 18–22, 2026, gathering thousands of leaders and activists at McCormick Place under

Pennsylvania educator Leon Smith named national teacher of the year, champions inclusion and student voice

Pennsylvania educator Leon Smith, a longtime Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American Studies teacher at Haverford High School, has been named National Teacher of

News Analysis: Reducing Anger and Stopping Violence by Inspiring Self-Worth

This news analysis explores how promoting self-worth and tools like Peace Circles can help reduce anger and stop violence in communities of color, highlighting the

Nashville Primary Election to decide key local offices as early voting concludes

Nashville prepares for the May 5 Davidson County Democratic primary that will effectively decide key judicial and clerk offices, as early voting concludes and election

TSM Events of Note This Month               

Your Tennessee State Museum is hosting a full slate of free, family-friendly events this May, from Scott Williams’ “Townmania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of

“Living Life with Robots” Panel & Conversation at Bordeaux Library May 7

“Living Life with Robots” is a free community panel and conversation at Nashville Public Library’s Bordeaux Branch exploring how AI and robots are reshaping human

Faith of A Mustard Seed       

In this Faith of a Mustard Seed column, Barbara A. Woods Washington, M. Div., reflects on racial injustice through the life and sermons of abolitionist

The silver tsunami: How older Black Americans can benefit from senior living

The “silver tsunami” is reshaping retirement as older Black Americans seek senior living communities that offer safety, social connection, and culturally aware care, from government

Emotional support is expanding beyond traditional wellness tools

Emotional support is expanding beyond traditional wellness tools, from online support groups and therapy dogs to mental health apps and workplace benefits, helping people manage

A call to action to help fight kidney failure in at-risk communities:  American Kidney Fund urges people to be APOL1 aware

The American Kidney Fund marks AMKD Awareness Day with a call to action for at-risk communities to be “APOL1 Aware,” launching the APOL1 Coalition and

GOP’s gerrymandering war may backfire

In this timely editorial, David W. Marshall explains how the GOP’s gerrymandering war may backfire as states like Virginia and California push back with aggressive