A University President’s Fight for Half a Billion Dollars Owed — And the State’s Actions to Avoid Payment NASHVILLE, Tenn., — Dr. Glenda Glover, former President of Tennessee State University (TSU), has released a compelling new book, How Dare You, a firsthand account of the years-long battle to secure equitable funding for TSU and the State’s efforts to avoid paying the university hundreds of millions of dollars in underfunding owed under federal law. Drawing on legislative records, state and federal documentation, and research conducted by TSU, Dr. Glover details how the State of Tennessee—by its own internal analysis—determined it had underfunded…
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A new tradition to kick off arrivals for the House of God Church annual assembly here in Nashville, women faith leaders from across the nation and Nashville gathered at the R.W. Fletcher Heritage House & Museum in Nashville for a special Juneteenth Leadership Salon focused on faith, freedom, leadership, and authentic living. The featured message from Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert challenged attendees to embrace liberty beyond celebration, encouraging women to remove the veil, live authentically, establish healthy boundaries, prioritize self-care, and walk boldly in their God-given purpose. “We’ve always been free where the Spirit of the Lord is,” Rev. Dr.…
A Q&A with Nashville Home Lending Manager Colin Wallace Sponsored by JPMorganChase For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel local economic growth. If you currently own a home or if homeownership is one of your financial goals, it’s important to understand how your home can be a foundational pillar in helping you build and maintain generational wealth. A home can be an asset that appreciates over…
The NAACP and Novartis are partnering to host “Reclaiming Men’s Health,” a virtual webinar focused on prostate health during Men’s Health Month. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. ET. Featured speakers include Elder Edward DuBose, Mark Fallick, M.D., and Rodney Gillespie. Participants can register at NAACP.org/events.
Applications are open for any Nashvillian interested in participating in the city’s MyCity Academy. Started in 2012, MyCity Academy is a free civic and leadership training program that empowers participants to learn about and participate in city government. The program is open to all Davidson County residents, and more than 250 alums have gone through the program, representing more than 40 countries. Mayor Freddie O’Connell is a previous participant in the program. Residents that are interested in participating in the program can visit Hub Nashville or email mycityacademy@nashville.gov to receive a PDF version of the application. The 2026 Cohort will begin in…
As Black churches across the country gathered last weekend for prayer vigils, memorial sermons and racial justice commemorations marking six years since George Floyd’s murder, many clergy say the observances are rooted in a simple warning from Leslie Redmond, former Minneapolis NAACP president: What we don’t remember, we repeat. Yet it comes at a perilous moment. During the era of President Donald Trump — when civil rights laws are being dismantled, white grievances are given priority and Black history is under attack — pastors and activists see growing political pressure to soften, rewrite or move past the racial reckoning of…
By Wade Henderson As Americans prepare to celebrate Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we should take pride in the extraordinary progress our country has made toward becoming a more perfect union. But these milestones also demand honesty. They require us to confront the Supreme Court’s recent gutting of the Voting Rights Act, one of the most consequential civil rights laws ever enacted, as well as another glaring contradiction that remains a hole in the soul of America: more than 700,000 citizens living in the nation’s capital are still denied full voting representation in Congress. Juneteenth commemorates…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.– As part of its continued commitment to advancing Social, Health, and Economic Justice (S.H.E.), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated proudly presents S.H.E. Serves Nashville: Women’s Empowerment & Resource Expo, a signature Grand Boulé 2026 community impact initiative designed to connect women and families with the resources, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve economic stability, career advancement, and long-term success. She Serves Nashville Hosted during Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s International Grand Boulé 2026, which will take place July 6–11, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, S.H.E. Serves Nashville: Women’s Empowerment & Resource Expo will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST,…
NASHVILLE, TN — Alkebu-Lan Images will mark Juneteenth with an afternoon of food, music and community dialogue centered on the meaning of freedom. The event, titled “What Does It Mean To Be Free? A Juneteenth Speakers Corner on Jefferson Street,” will take place Thursday, June 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Alkebu-Lan Images, 2721 Jefferson St. Organizers describe the gathering as both a celebration and an opportunity for reflection, encouraging participants to explore the significance of Juneteenth through conversation and shared experiences. “Freedom didn’t arrive all at once, and it didn’t arrive on time,” organizers said in a…