Story by Cheyanne M. Daniels Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest corporation to do so following President Trump’s election. In a memo sent to employees Friday by Kiera Fernandez, Target’s chief community impact and equity officer, the retailer announced it would end its three-year DEI goals, as well as its Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiatives. The company had already planned to end the REACH initiatives this year, the memo added. “Many years of data, insights, listening and learning have been shaping this next chapter in our strategy,” Fernandez…
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WASHINGTON – In a flurry of Executive Orders enacted on President Trump’s first day in office, the controversial Administration has chosen to roll back all federal programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The move represents a significant regression from the previous Administration’s approach to centering racial equity and remedying the systemic racism deeply entrenched in our nation’s governing practices. NAACP President Derrick Johnson released the following statement condemning President Trump’s Executive Order Rolling Back DEI in the Federal Government: “It is outrageous that the President is rolling back critical Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. DEI programs help ensure that…
Dr. Adrienne Battle released the following statement regarding the tragic shooting at Antioch High School this morning: “This is a heartbreaking day for the entire Antioch High School community and all of us in Nashville Public Schools. My heart goes out to the families of our students as they face unimaginable loss. I want to thank the school staff who quickly and heroically followed emergency protocols, potentially preventing further harm, as well as the Metro Nashville Police Department and Nashville Fire Department for their swift and urgent response. “While we have been focused on addressing the immediate situation, we are…
Nashville officials are responding to a heartbreaking shooting at Antioch High School, where a 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria, killing a 16-year-old female student, injuring another, and then taking his own life. The tragedy has left the community in mourning, prompting calls for action to prevent future violence. Official Reactions: Senator Charlane Oliver D-Nashville, Representative of the Antioch Community “My heart is broken over the devastating shooting at Antioch High School today. As a mother and a representative of this community, I grieve with the families, students, and staff who are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. My heart goes…
By Ted Hesson and Alexandra Ulmer Reuters Trump to declare illegal immigration a national emergency Biden-era legal entry app ends abruptly Civil rights groups likely to challenge legality of Trump moves WASHINGTON/PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico, Jan 20 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, designating criminal cartels as terrorist organizations and taking steps to block citizenship for children of immigrants in the U.S. illegally. The series of executive orders that Trump outlined in his inaugural address, said he would invoke a 1798 wartime law known as the Alien Enemies…
Nashville, TN — TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, announces the awarding of grants to ten psychiatric hospitals across the state. Each hospital will receive $1.5 million annually for two years to support infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and enhanced clinical services to better care for child, adolescent, and adult TennCare members. The following hospitals have been selected to receive the grants: Compass Intervention Center, Memphis Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital, Memphis Delta Specialty Hospital, Memphis East Tennessee Behavioral Health, Knoxville Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital, Chattanooga Parkridge Valley Hospital, Chattanooga Lakeside Behavioral Health System, Memphis Johnson City Medical Center, Woodridge, Johnson City Rolling Hills…
Some of America’s most famous names weren’t birth names. Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III, John Wayne was originally Marion Robert Morrison, and Martin Luther King Jr. was Michael King Jr. until he was 5 years old. The change was prompted by his father, Reverend Michael King. In 1934, King Sr. attended the Fifth Baptist World Congress in Berlin. In response to the rise of Nazism, the BWA put out a fierce proclamation condemning all racial discrimination and oppression. The elder King traveled throughout Germany during his stay, learning more about the German theologian Martin Luther in the process. Born…
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Penny Schwinn, the former Tennessee Education Commissioner, to take on the role of Deputy Secretary of Education in his upcoming administration. The decision has raised some eyebrows among staunch conservatives in Tennessee. Trump shared the announcement on Truth Social late Friday night, initially referring to Schwinn as “Peggy” due to a typo, which was corrected by Saturday morning. “Penny has a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for children and families,” Trump stated. “As a former teacher, she went on to become the founding principal of a charter school, driven by her belief in…
At the December 2024 Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Church General Board, Wesleyan Impact Partners, based in Austin, Texas, formally presented the International Health Commission with a $100,000 donation. Wesleyan Impact Partners describes its mission as “creating an ecosystem of congregations, clergy, and spiritual entrepreneurs fueled by our impact investors, borrowers, and philanthropists.” According to International Health Commission Director Dr. Ouida Collins, the Commission was contacted on September 28, 2024—four days after she took office—to inquire about AME Church efforts to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In the wake of the disasters, local AME churches served as distribution…
Nashville, TN— Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF) invites Nashvillians and tourists to join them in celebrating the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 40th Annual MLK Day Celebration. This year’s event will take place from January 20, 2025, marking four decades of honoring Dr. King’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and Nashville’s role in advancing his vision. This nationally recognized event draws thousands each year and is considered one of the largest MLK Day celebrations in the Southeast. This event is free and open to everyone. Visit https://mlkdaynashville.com for more information. The 2025 theme, “40 Years of Legacy: Marching…