NAACP launches 'Out of Bounds' campaign urging Black athletes to boycott public universities in 8 Southern states after Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais gutted voting
Black pastor Mark Burns blessed a 22-foot golden Trump statue at Trump National Doral, sparking backlash over religious idolatry and political devotion. Critics compare the
Nashville celebrates Black Music Month 2026 with P.J. Morton as Grand Marshal. National Museum of African American Music marks its fifth anniversary with concerts, exhibits,
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted Tony Carruthers' execution after a botched attempt, granting a one-year reprieve. The ACLU demands DNA testing of crime scene evidence
'Whites Only' signs enforced Jim Crow segregation across the American South, creating ritualized humiliation through separate facilities. From Plessy v. Ferguson to the Civil Rights
Black women candidates made historic gains in Georgia's primary elections, with Keisha Lance Bottoms advancing for governor. If elected, she'd become the nation's first Black
NAACP, National Urban League, and National Immigration Law Center demand Senate reject Daily Wire reporter Luke Rosiak's testimony, accusing him of promoting racially biased narratives
Tennessee Rep. Sam McKenzie praises Knox County Schools for returning Alex Haley's Pulitzer-winning 'Roots' to library shelves after temporary removal under state law sparked outcry
Nashville International Airport's Spring/Summer 2026 'Flying Solo' exhibit showcases local artists Meredith Edmondson's glass art, Martica Griffin's collages, and Russ Harrington's photography through Aug. 2
Nashville Area Chamber launches Middle Tennessee Apprenticeship Network (MTAN), Tennessee's first regional initiative connecting employers with skilled workers through registered apprenticeships across manufacturing, healthcare, IT,
Barbara Woods Washington exposes how the $26 billion National Mortgage Settlement shortchanged 2 million families with $1,500-$2,000 payouts after losing homes to fraud, while banks
Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee explores Jesus' revolutionary model of servant leadership from Matthew 20:28. True kingdom leaders serve others first, reversing worldly power structures
Dr. Julianne Malveaux examines how Trump transformed the presidency into a family business and monetization platform. As corruption fatigue numbs Americans to daily scandals, she
NAACP launches 'Out of Bounds' boycott urging Black athletes to avoid universities in 8 Southern states following Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling that weakens
Mississippi transformed from 48th to top 10 in reading scores after implementing science-based literacy reforms. Marc Morial of the National Urban League argues every state
TSU Professor Dr. Learotha Williams Jr. honored by Tennessee General Assembly as 2026 Black Male Educator Honoree. Recently appointed Davidson County's first Black historian, Williams
