Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Rachel Campbell released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Tennessee Republicans refused to negotiate so THEY can double the cost of health insurance for 642,867 Tennessee families. Families shouldn’t have to choose between putting food on the table or taking their child to a doctor. Donald Trump’s economy and Donald Trump’s shutdown are a means to make Tennesseans’ lives MORE expensive and MORE exclusive for the top 1% who cower to his whims. Republicans refuse to do their jobs, while Democrats stand united: cancel the cuts, lower costs, and save health care for hard-working Tennesseans. It’s that…
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Eunice W. Ponder, Ed.D. departed this life at 96 on September 20, 2025 . She was predeceased by her grandparents, parents, and brothers, Austin Jackson Wilson, Jr., and Freeman Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Henry Ponder, Ph.D,, their daughters, Edna Cheryl and Anna Katheryn, and their Norfolk Terrier, Pearl. Her gardening tradition and Harvest Dinners will continue through her daughters – ensuring that such traditions as cleaning and cooking chitterlings do not become a lost art, and that her recipes for collard greens and candied yams will remain appreciated. She was a Golden Life Member…
Rev. Edwin C. Sanders, II will be honored with a Tower of Justice award for Transformative Education during the Radical Change Banquet, to be held October 16th from 6 – 10 PM. The Reverend Edwin C. Sanders, II, is the Senior Servant and Founder of Metropolitan Interdenominational Church (established 1981) in Nashville, Tennessee. This congregation attracts a broad cross-section of people with the mission of being “inclusive of all and alienating to none.” Metropolitan has outreach ministries in the areas of substance abuse, advocacy for children, sexual violence, and harm reduction. In Nashville, Tennessee, Rev. Sanders has served as Pastoral…
NEW YORK — Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, on Sept. 28, 2025, issued a statement about Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to not seek re-election, one day after Adams appeared on Sharpton’s PoliticsNation to discuss the race and other issues. “Mayor Adams informed me earlier today that he would not seek re-election, and I told him I respected his decision, wished him nothing but the best, and said I was honored his last interview before this announcement was with me on PoliticsNation. We have been friends for nearly 35 years, and he helped us establish…
(Atlanta, GA – September 26, 2025) – Over the weekend, Pastor Jamaal Bernard, a prominent voice in the Christian faith, marked a defining moment in his pastoral journey. On Friday, September 19, he was officially installed as the new Senior Pastor of the Christian Cultural Center (CCC), assuming leadership over all affiliated campuses and initiatives. This evolution in leadership represents a new chapter in the ministry’s legacy, as Pastor Jamaal steps into a role once held by his father, Dr. A.R. Bernard. In a historic moment for one of the nation’s most influential churches, Pastor Jamaal Bernard was officially installed on Friday,…
Nashville, Tenn. – Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville encourages artists from all performance disciplines to submit proposals via the open call the Brave New Works Lab 2026, due on Monday, October 20, 2025. Now in its fifth year, the Lab has become one of the most important resources for daring Nashville-based artists working in contemporary performance, inviting them to transform OZ Arts into a laboratory for the creation and premiere of new works and works-in-progress. As always, there is no fee to apply. The Brave New Works Lab will have performances at OZ’s expansive Creative Warehouse from May 14-16, 2026, and interested…
MEMPHIS, TENN. — LeMoyne-Owen College, a proud member of UNCF (United Negro College Fund), announced that it will benefit from a landmark $70 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to UNCF. The gift will be invested in the UNCF Members Pooled Endowment Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the long-term financial health of all 37 private UNCF-member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Through this initiative, LeMoyne-Owen College will receive a $5 million endowment stake from UNCF. The institution will work with UNCF to raise an additional $5 million in matching funds, creating a $10 million endowment that will be…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX), a trailblazer redefining combat sports, announced today it will host DBX 4 in the heart of Music City, Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, October 30th at The Pinnacle. The DBX 4 main event will feature rising heavyweight star Gable Steveson, who will make his professional boxing debut against Billy Swanson. Steveson recently made headlines for his inaugural MMA fight resulting in a dominant first-round ground-and-pound stoppage. Now he takes the next step by testing his skills inside the DBX ring. Steveson explains, “Every time I compete, I’m chasing growth. Boxing is a new challenge and DBX is the perfect stage…
MEMPHIS, Tenn.–Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, announced today its newest and largest philanthropic commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The sorority has pledged to raise $750,000 through 2028 to support groundbreaking initiatives in pediatric healthcare and research. This announcement comes during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time when both organizations actively advocate for increased education, support, and visibility around sickle cell disease. The sorority’s renewed dedication continues a partnership that began in 2013 and has raised more than $1 million to support St. Jude patients and families. This new $750,000 pledge reflects a deep commitment to helping raise survival…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) today announced updates to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) following the passage of HR 1 in July 2025. Upon implementation, the work requirements for the SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) will require customers to follow certain work rules to maintain SNAP eligibility. The updated ABAWD work rules will apply if adults: Are between 18 and under 65 years old; Do not have a disability; and Do not live with children under 14. ABAWD customers may only receive SNAP benefits for three months in a three-year period unless…