Photos: Abortion Rights Activists at National Mall in Washington, D.C

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., and in cities around the country to rally for abortion rights in the wake of the leaked U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The groups at the National Mall and other locations included men, women and children who chanted, sang, and voiced their displeasure over the high court’s draft opinion, and abortion bans and restrictions that have cropped up in many Republican-led states. (Photos: Mark Mahoney / Dream in Color Photography)

Boom Boom Bam!

Tennessee State football beats Morgan State 25-16 at Homecoming, powered by Daylin Lee’s two touchdowns and Rymen Mosley’s two interceptions.

Early voting surges in Davidson County as November election approaches

Davidson County early voting tops 35,000 ballots in four days. Find Nashville voting locations, schedules and photo ID requirements before October 29.

Black voter turnout faces new challenges ahead of November election

Black voter turnout faces challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms as voting rights battles, economic pressures and gaps in outreach threaten participation.

NAACP launches voter protection hub ahead of midterms — ‘we are ready’

NAACP launches a voter protection hub ahead of the 2026 midterms to help voters report intimidation, flag suppression and connect with legal support.

Rising electricity costs hit Black households harder as states challenge coal investment policies

Rising electricity costs strain Black households as states challenge coal investment policies and debate energy affordability, reliability and fairness.