Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Teachers must report student pronoun changes within 5 days

Newly passed legislation that went into effect July 1, 2023, impacts schools as students return for the 2023-2024 school year. HB 1608 requires school personnel to contact parents in writing within five business days if a student requests to be c...

Mayor Cooper Announces Prosper Nashville

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — In 2022, Mayor John Cooper announced his upcoming Prosper Nashville: Building an Economy for All, a plan that has the goal of bringing together Nashvillian stakeholders and closing some of the wealth disparity wh...

Life of Terrell Ray Celebrated

By Ashley Benkarski MURFREESBORO, TN—Mothers Over Murder (MOM) held a meet-and-greet for their new Murfreesboro chapter at Patterson Park Community Center in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, August 1. Attendees also celebrated the life of Terrell “Tee...

NAN Rep. Alleges Civil Rights Violations

By Logan Langlois MURFREESBORO, TN — Civil rights representative Sheryl Huff of the National Action Network, has sounded the alarm around a Department of Child Services case quickly being revealed as a possible violation of local Murfreesboro res...

‘Can’t get no satisfaction’

“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon;’ the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” Matt...

Alice Rolli Should NOT be the City’s Next Mayor

By Rosetta Miller-Perry Now that the mayoral race is down to two people, it is being accurately framed as a choice between political philosophies. Freddie O’Connell has represented District 19 honorably for eight years. He is part of our communit...

Scott Delivers $3M. For Chesapeake’s 1st Public Pool

Congressman Bobby Scott delivers a $3 million check to fund Chesapeake's first public swimming pool, fulfilling a promise to improve quality of life in the community. The project aims to provide a recreational space and life-saving opportunities for...

DAR Recognizes Ferguson With Memorial Plaque

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently unveiled and dedicated a memorial plaque in the memorial garden at its National Headquarters honoring the life and legacy of DAR member Lena Santos Ferguson (1...

Children’s Museum offers free back-to-school vaccinations

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis hosted a free vaccination day for children going back to school. It was in collaboration with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Indiana Immunization Coalition. Executive Director of the Indiana Immunizat...

College of Agriculture Camp Gives Incoming Freshmen Valuable STEM Exposure

By Emmanuel Freeman& & NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — College lab classes should come easy for a group of incoming freshmen who recently attended Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture Summer Enrichment Program. The 23...

Tennesseans Rejoice on Tax Holiday

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Tennesseans rejoice at the news of a 3-month tax holiday for grocery goods purchased in stores beginning on August 1st and ending after October 31st. Meaning, that for three months residents of the volunteer stat...

Mend Me Program Comes from Mending Hearts and Meharry Partnership

NASHVILLE, TN — Mending Hearts and Meharry Medical College are excited to announce the successful opening of Mend Me, a groundbreaking collaborative partnership program. With a strong commitment to serving the Office of Metro Homeless Services and M...