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by Toter - 15 hours ago

Joe Biden’s MAJOR Ohio Ballot Problem

The following article, Joe Biden’s MAJOR Ohio Ballot Problem, was first published on The Black Sphere.Could Joe Biden lose a swing state before the election even begins? It is a possibility.If the Republicans in Ohio want to play hardball, they can make things very difficult for Captain Demento. And...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

2024 Infiniti QX50 Autograph

The INFINITI QX50 Autograph AWD is a luxurious and advanced 5-passenger crossover SUV, that’s designed for urban dwellers or on-the-road excursions. It combines sophisticated design elements with cutting-edge technology to provide a more than comfortable driving experience. One of the standou...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Mayor unveils Nashville’s transportation improvements

NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Freddie O’Connell delivered on his promise to Nashvillians and unveiled the details of his transportation improvement program, Choose How You Move: An All-Access Pass to Sidewalks, Signals, Service, and Safety, which Nashville residents will vote on in November. & At a...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Plaza dedicated to Civil Rights legend

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Music City rolled out the red carpet for local icon Diane Nash in celebration of her courage and accomplishments as a pioneering figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the dedication of the Diane Nash Metro Plaza. While attending Fisk University, Nash led sever...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

YWCA grateful for truckload of goods

By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — A local women’s facility recently received a generous donation of household items from Amazon and electronics worth more than $100,000 — thanks to BossGiving, a philanthropic organization. Delivered by an 18-wheeler in early April, the sizable haul was unloaded at...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Black-owned bank receives $17M from state’s reparations fund

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston has etched its name in history twice over. In a landmark decision, the city established the first government-funded reparations program in the U.S. to address the systemic racism faced by Black residents between 1919 and 1969, according to Essence. Now, five years later,...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ in school legislation advances

By Logan LangloisNASHVILLE, TN — Legislation accused by Civil Rights groups such as the Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) of gradually stripping away the rights of LGBTQ+ people has advanced through the Tennessee House and Senate, several of which only require the signature of Governor Bill Lee to of...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

America’s lethal injection system exposed

By Ivan Sanchez An eye-opening report by the death penalty abolition group Reprieve sheds light on the inhumane practices and racial disparities within America’s lethal injection system. Titled ‘Lethal Injections in the Modern Era: Cruel, Unusual and Racist,’ the investigation reveals shocking r...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Lorene Cary: Unstoppable force of activism!

Lorene Cary, founder of Art Sanctuary, an organization dedicated to showcasing the excellence of Black arts, has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Philadelphia and beyond. Established in 1998, Art Sanctuary has enriched the lives of over 15,000 participants annually, hosting estee...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Belmont students offer renovation ideas

(By Clint Confehr) LAWRENCEBURG, TN — Belmont University students have designed options for renovation of West Gaines School where Black children were educated here until desegregation nearly 60 years ago. Belmont University Architecture and Design College Professor Rebecca Moore — a 1990 Lawrence...

by Toter - 16 hours ago

Family’s Legacy a part of Commencement

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — When it comes to earning an engineering degree from Tennessee State University, the Buford family isn’t settling for just one-they are aiming for three. Shawn Buford will proudly graduate with her master’s, while her son, Joshua Buford, will rec...