Blue Oval Good Neighbors Are Prepared to Negotiate An Agreement With Ford To Address Local Hiring, Affordable Housing, Land & Environmental Protections Blue Oval Good Neighbors, a coalition of local residents and allied organizations from the communities surrounding Blue Oval City, released the following statement in response to Ford’s “Good Neighbor Plan”: “While Ford will make billions of dollars from Blue Oval City, the predominantly Black communities of the region will face detrimental impacts through skyrocketing housing costs, strains on infrastructure, and long-term impacts on the environment without concrete and binding commitments. The people who have lived here for generations…
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WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on January 20, 2025 as Civil rights leaders and elected officials are seething after President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders to eliminate DEI federal programs and decades-old enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Advocates and legal experts say one order, which revokes the enforcement of equal employment opportunity laws, also known as Title VII under the Civil Rights Act, will have a chilling effect. “We got a lot of people who are going to lose their jobs,” said…
Delores Marie Mitchell was born on April 16, 1934, to Jessie Harris and C. G. Phelps, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was later adopted by Jessie G. Cole and Thomas G. Cole. From an early age, her vibrant spirit and unyielding compassion set her apart, forging deep connections and leaving an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. Throughout her 90 remarkable years, Delores carried a legacy of kindness, resilience, and love, guiding her through a life rich with family, friendships, and profound contributions to her community. On January 18,2025, she peacefully passed away, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 30, 2025) – FiftyForward, a leading resource for adults 50 and older in Middle Tennessee, has named Glen Linthicum as the nonprofit’s first chief operating officer. Linthicum, a U.S. Army veteran, brings to the company more than two decades of experience in operations and facilities management. In his new role, Linthicum will oversee the organization’s operations of activities to ensure the development and implementation of efficient and cost-effective systems. “As we strive to meet the needs of our growing older adult population in Middle Tennessee, we must work with operational efficiency to serve the 50+ community and…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2025) – A 25-year veteran with the Franklin Police Department has retired. Sergeant Bob Kupczyk, who joined the police department in 2000, said farewell during a retirement ceremony Friday afternoon at police headquarters. He was joined by family, friends, and many of his fellow officers. “Serving and protecting the citizens of Franklin has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Kupczyk. “This is a profession that can be extraordinarily taxing, but I can honestly say that I have enjoyed coming to work every day. Having been at the department for two and a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer. This national program recognizes local governments’ efforts to close the digital divide. Metro Nashville earned the top level of achievement, Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, which recognizes communities that are leading the way in digital inclusion innovation and have deeply integrated digital inclusion throughout their government. “This recognition as a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer is a proud moment for Nashville,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “Digital inclusion isn’t just about access to technology, it’s also about empowering our…
In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day set aside to especially celebrate his life and legacy, Scarritt Bennett invites you to watch this recording of a conversation between Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert, Executive Director of Scarritt Bennett Center, from April 2, 2024. This conversation is a part of the Belle Harris Bennett Lecture Series, in honor of Scarritt Bennett’s Centennial Celebration, and took place in Wightman Chapel, 67 years after Rev. Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke in Wightman on…
In 2025, the presence of African American head coaches in the NFL shines as a beacon of progress and inspiration. For a league that has long struggled with representation in its leadership ranks, the success of these six talented coaches resonates deeply, not just within the football world but also across the broader African American community. Their achievements highlight resilience, leadership, and the power of representation—qualities that transcend the game and fuel aspirations for future generations. Mike Tomlin – Pittsburgh Steelers Appointed in 2007, Mike Tomlin is the longest-tenured African American head coach in NFL history. Under his leadership, the…
NASHVILLE— Nationally recognized education policy expert Dr. Josh Cowen will address the media with a presentation on vouchers this Wednesday, January 22nd. He will later appear at a town hall meeting with State Senator Heidi Campbell and State Representatives Bob Freeman and Caleb Hemmer. Dr. Cowen is a professor of education policy at Michigan State University and a respected author on topics related to education politics, school choice and culture wars in the United States. His latest book is The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers. The book is described as a deep-dive investigation…