July 30, 2026

‘The Trusted Messenger’ and the Black Vote

Now, as we approach one of the most important Midterm elections in the history of this nation, it appears that, once again, the Black Press

Saletta Holloway: For All the People, All the Time

Saletta Holloway outlines a service‑driven agenda for Tennessee’s 7th District, focusing on affordable healthcare, strong schools, good jobs, and support for families across every community.

Darden Copeland is The Democrat Who Can Win the 7th District

Darden Copeland brings working‑class roots, bipartisan experience, and a reform‑focused agenda to Tennessee’s 7th District, offering Democrats a real chance in a competitive race.

Federal appeals court hears landmark first amendment case involving Uhuru 3

The Uhuru 3 appeal argues the federal government violated First Amendment rights by prosecuting political speech, raising major questions about Section 951 and free advocacy.

Clara Ester, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 78

Clara Ester, a civil rights activist and eyewitness to Dr. King’s assassination, has died at 78. Her lifelong service in the United Methodist Church leaves

Predatory auto lending continues to burden Black consumers

A new report shows predatory auto lending continues to burden Black consumers, with inflated prices, discriminatory interest rates, and dealer‑driven loan traps pushing many into

Four Tennessee women among honorary inductees at Zeta Phi Beta International Grand Boulé

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. celebrated its 106th anniversary in Nashville, honoring Tennessee women at the International Grand Boulé and highlighting a century of service

Pink Christmas 10th Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show is August 15

Pink Christmas™ hosts its 10th Annual Car, Bike & Truck Show on August 15 in Madison, TN, featuring classic vehicles, food, entertainment, and support for

Expressions of faith: What is God saying to you in this day and time?

Bishop‑Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee, Sr. shares five expressions of faith, urging believers to embrace endurance, commitment, and the weight of God’s glory in daily

Trump ‘shell game’ is biggest ‘grift’ in world history

Donald Trump’s second presidency has normalized unprecedented grift, from conflicts of interest to pay‑to‑play pardons, exposing how weakened oversight lets corruption flourish.

You are already paying for the AI boom

States are forcing families to subsidize massive data centers, echoing historic battles over public debt and school funding — and leaving working communities to foot

Tennessee sales tax holiday gives families a break on back-to-school costs

Tennessee’s annual Sales Tax Holiday runs July 31–Aug. 2, giving families tax‑free savings on clothing, school supplies, and computers as they prepare for the new

TSU appoints interim athletics director after AD placed on leave

TSU has placed Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen on leave amid an internal investigation and appointed longtime administrator Jennifer Bell as interim athletics director.

Private student lending threatens a national promise

Private student lending is rising as federal aid faces cuts, leaving low‑income and Black students at greater risk amid soaring debt and record loan defaults.