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…
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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…
NASHVILLE, TN — The new Nissan Stadium recently launched an interest form for local food vendors and culinary partners to be involved in the stadium’s food service. The stadium, scheduled for completion in Feb. 2027, will feature diverse food and beverage options designed to reflect the city’s expansive culinary range. The new Nissan Stadium features more than 40 concessions markets operated by hospitality partner Sodexo Live!, in addition to multiple portables and other food service areas throughout the building. Businesses can express interest at NissanStadium.com/FoodVendors. High-capacity businesses can express interest in the limited remaining open markets, while smaller businesses can…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Opportunity will welcome contestants, families, alumni, and supporters from across the state to Nashville June 15-20, 2026, for Miss Tennessee Competition Week at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University. The week will culminate with the crowning of a new Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee’s Teen as current titleholders Zoe Scheiderich and Analee Shaver pass on their crowns. The Miss Tennessee Opportunity is the officially licensed state program of the Miss America Opportunity, one of the nation’s leading achievement and scholarship organizations for young women. Competition week features interviews,…
By Dr. Aleathea Harris Littleand Dr. Phyllis Qualls NASHVILLE, TN — The women of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, located in North Nashville created a non-traditional format for its Women’s Day Weekend, highlighting the theme ‘A Sermon in Song: From Generation to Generation, Passing the Torch of Faith.” The torch symbolizes more than light; it includes prayers of mothers, wisdom of grandmothers, strength of sisters, and hope placed in generations to come. It was a full weekend that included Bible study, fellowship, Tea Time and worship. Beginning the weekend with a women’s Bible Study on Friday and ending with a moving…
By Nelson B. Rivers III Sometimes, it’s hard to fully understand why we still organize, protest, march or even vote when so many measures are designed to take away our civil rights and hard-won gains. Well, the state of South Carolina, my home state, proved to everyone why our voices and our ability to participate in the electoral process are still so vital and can literally change the course of this great nation. Last week, the S.C. Senate voted against advancing a new congressional map, ending an unfair redistricting effort that was designed to eliminate the state’s single near-majority black…
NASHVILLE — A stretch of Clarksville Pike in North Nashville was renamed in honor of the late Sen. Thelma Harper, recognizing the impact of the longtime lawmaker who broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to the Tennessee Senate. The street dedication ceremony was held Saturday at the Bordeaux Library and featured music, speakers and refreshments. Attendees were encouraged to wear red in recognition of Harper’s legacy. Harper represented North Nashville in the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly 30 years and became a respected advocate for her community. Her daughter, Linda Harper, said the street designation reflected her mother’s…
NASHVILLE, TN – June 5, 2026 – Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Office filed multiple pieces of legislation with the Metro Council on Friday for consideration at future Metro Council meetings. Here’s a look at five measures filed Friday worth watching: ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION One line: Solves fundamental challenges in the Office of Entertainment by ensuring adequate administrative and structural support for the Office. Why it matters: We’re a city of uniquely creative people and we want to support our creative industries. The existing ordinance sets the Office up not as an office but as a department with an executive director whose time would…