August 26, 2026

Florida’s primary election is lesson on Black political representation

Florida’s primary election raises questions about Black political representation, as voters weigh race, policy, accountability and candidates including Byron Donalds, Angie Nixon and Debbie Wasserman

American men have been in crisis for generations—remedy from 1879 offers hope-

Ben Jealous examines America’s long-running crisis among working-class men and looks to Virginia’s 1879 Readjuster movement as a model for multiracial unity, opportunity and stronger

What is there to question?

Dr. E. Faye Williams urges Democrats to unite ahead of the 2026 midterms, defend voting rights, and focus on protecting democracy and the U.S. Constitution.

Belmont students preserve legacy of Joyce and Walter Searcy through documentary

Belmont University students preserve the legacy of Nashville leaders Joyce and Walter Searcy in Steadfast & True, a documentary exploring decades of civil rights advocacy

NAACP, Sanofi launch health equity map based on nearly 23,000 community responses

NAACP and Sanofi launch an interactive health equity map using nearly 23,000 community responses to examine ZIP-code-level gaps in healthcare, food, housing and environmental resources.

Tennessee encourages use of SafeTN app as students return to school

Tennessee officials encourage students, parents and educators to use the free SafeTN app to anonymously report school safety threats and concerns.

Titans Beat Seahawks 19-16 and look to beat “da Bears” to close out the preseason

The Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 at Nissan Stadium, improving to 2-0 in the preseason before facing the Chicago Bears.

The 2026 Shades of Black Theatre Festival takes the stage

Explore the 2026 Shades of Black Theatre Festival at Nashville’s Darkhorse Theater, featuring plays, staged readings, dance, film, music, workshops, and special events from August

‘The Tiger Affair’ to bring Tennessee, Mississippi lawmakers together ahead of Merritt Classic

Tennessee and Mississippi Black Caucus lawmakers gather in Nashville for The Tiger Affair ahead of the TSU–Jackson State John A. Merritt Classic.