NASHVILLE—Today the Senate Education Committee advanced SB0836, a bill seeking to require all local education agencies to begin tracking immigration status of all students in an effort to deny undocumented students fair access to public education in Tennessee. The bill passed by a 5-4 vote after the addition of amendment 4412, which added the requirement to verify immigration status of every student enrolling in school in Tennessee. Upon the passing, hundreds of immigrant community members and allies erupted into chants of “education for all,” “here to stay,” and “here to learn,” a clear testament to the vast opposition to the legislation…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has selected Calvin Dunning II and Mozianio Reliford III (“Trey”) to its board of directors. Dunning will serve on NMAAM’s R&B Foundation Committee and Reliford will serve on NMAAM’s Black Music Month + Leadership Search Committees. Their leadership will support NMAAM’s mission to preserve and celebrate African American music while expanding community engagement and strategic initiatives. Stacey Koju, Chair of the Board of Trustees at NMAAM, said Dunning and Reliford bring invaluable perspectives that align with NMAAM’s vision for the future. Looking ahead to the next 10 to 20…
Dr. Charles Kimbrough, a former president of the Nashville NAACP and a dedicated civil rights leader, has died at the age of 98. A veteran of the Korean War, retired veterinarian, and minister, Kimbrough is remembered by those who knew him as a trailblazer who devoted his life to advocacy and justice. “You won’t find somebody like him in every church, in every school, in every community,” said Reverend Enoch Fuzz, senior pastor of The Corinthian Church. Born and raised in Prospect, Tennessee, during the height of Jim Crow, Kimbrough earned a Purple Heart for his military service. He later…
By Joel Moore MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The FedEx Corporation has filed a lawsuit against MyPillow, founded by CEO Michael Lindell, for failure to pay shipping fees. The recently filed suit claims that the MyPillow company has failed to pay for shipping services provided by the FedEx Corporation. According to court documents, FedEx’s contractual relationship with MyPillow dates back to February 2021. The cost accrued in shipping fees is estimated to be $8,801,710.93. FedEx’s filing alleges that MyPillow failed to pay numerous invoices and late fees, which they cite as a ‘breach of contract.’
MSN BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The international headquarters of Omega Psi Phi released a statement Friday after the death of a Southern University student. The fraternity offered its condolences after Caleb Wilson, 20, died in an off-campus incident and is working to gather information after his death. “We have been informed that the local authorities have launched an investigation into this tragic incident, and we fully support their efforts to seek the truth,” the statement read. Wilson was taken to a hospital early Thursday morning after he was found unresponsive. Since his death, Southern University placed a pause on…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Carolyn Bailey Champion, community leader, civil rights advocate, and wife of beloved Dr. Champion, has passed away. In addition to her legacy as the business manager and support system of Dr. Champion’s Pharmacy, Carolyn Bailey Champion was also the daughter of the original owners of the Lorraine Motel, now an integral part of the Civil Rights Museum. Champion was a mainstay at the historic pharmacy, always seen behind the counter; family took to social media to honor her legacy and announce her passing: “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of our matriarch and…
Angie Stone, the renowned soul and R&B artist known for songs like No More Rain (In This Cloud) and Wish I Didn’t Miss You, passed away Saturday morning following a vehicle accident, according to her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes. She was 63. The incident occurred while Stone was traveling from Mobile, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, in a Sprinter van along with nine others after performing on Friday night. Information about other individuals involved in the crash has not yet been released. “Angie Stone’s voice and spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she inspired,” her representative shared in…
Hazel Dukes, a prominent civil rights advocate and longtime leader of the NAACP’s New York State Conference, has passed away at the age of 92. Her son, Ronald Dukes, confirmed her passing, sharing that she was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments. “Mom dedicated her life to the civil rights movement, tirelessly fighting for justice in New York City and across the country,” he said. A Lifelong Advocate for Justice Known affectionately as “Ma Dukes” in political circles, Dukes was a trusted advisor to numerous New York leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams. In a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Dr. Joseph Webb, CEO of Nashville General Hospital, submitted his resignation Thursday, just hours before the Hospital Authority Board was set to vote on whether to renew his contract. Webb, who has led the city-owned safety net hospital since 2015, announced his decision in a swiftly called meeting with employees, stating he would step down in two weeks but remain in his role until March 14. His resignation comes amid mounting scrutiny over his leadership and financial management of the hospital, which serves uninsured patients and operates as a teaching facility for Meharry Medical…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belmont University has partnered with Tennessee State University (TSU) to create accelerated opportunities for graduate students pursuing careers in medicine. This collaboration between the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine and TSU’s College of Life and Physical Sciences establishes the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Medical Accelerated Pathway Program, named for the distinguished alumnus and pioneering cardiac surgeon who performed the first human implantation of an automatic defibrillator. This seven-year pathway is designed to address the growing national physician shortage while increasing opportunities for underrepresented students in medicine. Participants will complete their Bachelor of Science degree in…