NASHVILLE, TN — Across both local and state institutions, a deeply concerning trend has emerged. Black women in positions of political, academic, and community leadership are increasingly forced to defend themselves against coordinated, disproportionately harsh scrutiny. This rising tide of institutional friction represents an unjust, systemic approach structurally rooted in bias against race and gender. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, and we must examine the clear pattern of how our women leaders are being treated. In February 2023, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office report heavily criticized Dr. Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State…
Author: Rev. Venita Lewis
NASHVILLE, TN — Recently, Dr. Adrienne Battle, Superintendent of Metro schools, has been in the media and under fire due to recent renovations to her office. These improvements are estimated at a total of one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars. The renovation included demolishing the existing office space and constructing a new office suite with updated walls, lighting, ductwork, plumbing, carpeting, a conference room, and a storage area. Floor plans obtained through an open records request also show the addition of a private restroom accessible only through the Superintendent’s private office. The budget was approved by the school board after reviewing…