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Today, Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) called on Governor Bill Lee to safeguard access to vital food assistance for Tennessee families. Without the federal government's release of funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by N...
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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated (NCBW), Metropolitan Nashville Chapter is thrilled to announce the election of Dr. Patricia Malone Smith as the new President, effective October 1, 2025. Dr. Smith takes over from Janet Rachel,...
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The White House has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal entity that provides advice to the president, Congress, and Washington, D.C. on design and aesthetics, according to a knowledgeable source. This deci...
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The cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 3.5 million Texans is poised to unleash economic consequences that extend far beyond those directly impacted. Nationwide, SNAP supports approximately 12% of grocery sales...
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Established by the Dallas City Council in 1989, the South Dallas/Fair Park Opportunity Fund (SDFPOF) is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within the community. This organization enhances neighborhoods near Fair Park by offering loans and...
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Recent dietary guidelines co-published on October 13 by the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Neurogastroenterology & Motility suggest that kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water can effectively relieve chronic constipation. This...
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New groundbreaking research from UT Southwestern Medical Center reveals that mold proliferation within homes plays a significant role in the development of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), an inflammatory condition affecting the lungs. This compreh...
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The Trump administration has mandated the removal of slavery-related content from several national parks, seeking to erase what they term “corrosive ideology.” This description of authentic Black history as ideologically toxic is not only an affront...
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This Saturday signifies one month since the federal government entered a shutdown, impacting hundreds of thousands of federal employees—approximately 20% of whom are Black and 30% veterans. Many now face their second missed paycheck, forcing families...
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Efforts to regulate children's screen time often include restrictions like banning phones at night, promoting outdoor activities, and even prescribing medication. However, with technology's constant allure, social media, streaming services, and AI...
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The current Supreme Court session poses a monumental challenge, determining whether America will continue to uphold the principles of justice and liberty for all or regress into a time of systemic racial disenfranchisement. The case of Louisiana v. C...
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The wisdom of the old blues singer rings true: "When a lady gets the blues, she hangs her head and cries. When a man gets the blues, he grabs the train and rides.” The link between economic hardship and family instability remains evident.For years, c...
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Austin Peay State University (APSU) has recently received a generous donation from John Chapman, contributing to the creation of the Brunson-Chapman Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment. This dedicated fund is designed to assist students pursuing d...
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Just shy of two weeks into the current installment of Shutdown Theater—a performance where the US government does not technically “shut down,” yet certain “non-essential” operations do—both Republicans and Democrats continue their familiar cycle of f...
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Joe Biden has emerged to convey a message few anticipated—a warning of “dark days” looming for America. According to the Associated Press, his comments follow his recent radiation therapy for prostate cancer, sparking intrigue regarding his newfound...