JACKSON, Miss. (TnTribune) — A former Omega Psi Phi fraternity pledgee, Rafeal Joseph, alleged that he was beaten so severely by fraternity members durning Nu Eta Chapter’s “Hell Night” that he had to learn to lto walk again. Rafeal Joseph is suing the chapter of the113 year old Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank on April 16, 2023. Afterward, Joseph went to a local hospital where he underwent a blood transfusion and emergency surgery while being treated for bruised ribs, a…
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Two women from Georgia were outraged by seeing the steady stream of images of Black men and women gunned down by law enforcement and white vigilantes. So much so that it drove the women, Ashley Scott and Renee Walters, to create a territory free of oppression.
Small businesses around the country are anxious as they track the impact of changes from the Trump administration, and leaders with one revered industry that’s been around for almost 200 years fear it could be going away. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins and the News4 I-Team explain why Black-owned newspaper publishers are trying to pivot to survive and continue reporting the news. NBC4 Washington / WRC-TV is the No. 1 broadcast television station and the home of the most-watched local news in Washington, D.C. The station leads the market in providing timely and breaking news and information in text, video and…
Peabody Demonstration School’s first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker ‘67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural. One of the school’s heroes has passed away, and members were asked to take a minute to think about the courage it took for Cassandra Teague Walker ’67 and her parents, Dr. Helen Teague and Cass Teague, Sr. to choose Peabody Demonstration School in 1964. Under the leadership of Dr. Knox McCharen, PDS integrated in the 1964-1965 school year, welcoming two Black…
Nashville, TN — The India Association of Nashville (IAN) will host its annual India Day celebration on Saturday, August 9, from 10.30 am. to 3 pm. at Nashville Public Square Park. In recognition of the vibrant Indian American community, Mayor Freddie O’Connell has officially proclaimed August 9 as India Cultural Heritage Day, honoring the cultural richness and contributions of Indian residents in the city. The event will feature a colorful parade on Deaderick Street (between 3rd and 6th Avenue), along with live music, traditional and contemporary dance performances, Indian food trucks, and local vendors offering authentic cuisine, clothing, and crafts.…
MONTGOMERY, AL — Legendary attorney Fred D. Gray recounted his involvement in demonstrations and legal battles that blossomed into the Civil Rights Movement, then issued a passionate plea to rejuvenate that work in response to injustices persisting or emerging today. “Seventy years ago, right here in Montgomery, Alabama, the first Civil Rights Movement began. … What we have done these past two days could be the beginning of the Second Civil Rights Movement,” Gray said to thunderous applause Saturday night in Montgomery. Gray’s “Final Exhortation” capped the inaugural national symposium of the newly established Fred D. Gray Institute for Human…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two ATHENA recipients took their experiences of the Parthenon in Nashville to the Parthenon to Athens, Greece. Dr. Phyllis Qualls and Dr. Katherine Y. Brown took their Nashville ATHENA experience to Athens, Greece. Qualls was the ATHENA recipient in 2016 and Brown received both the Young Professional award in 2015 and the traditional ATHENA award in 2021. The two recipients can now delight in having experienced the Parthenon in two countries, when they visited the site in December 2024. Qualls was actually announced as the recipient at the Nashville Parthenon. Brown said, “When the nominees walked in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — As American Baptist College (ABC) concludes its Centennial celebrations, there will be other changes at the historic College. The ABC Board of Trustees has announced the upcoming retirement of President Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr., marking the conclusion of a distinguished 25-plus-year tenure as the College’s leader. Since assuming the presidency in July 1999, Dr. Harris has been a visionary force, guiding the institution with a steadfast commitment to theological education, social justice, and the empowerment of future leaders. “Dr. Harris’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening ABC’s mission, elevating its national profile, and expanding its…
Nashville, Tenn. — The Cumberland River Compact is leading Nashville’s third annual No Mow Month campaign this April. Throughout the month, Davidson County residents are encouraged to refrain from mowing their lawns—or a section of their lawns—to reduce stormwater runoff, prevent pollution, and help wildlife. Registration is open through this Saturday, March 15th; participants who register by that date will get a No Mow Month yard sign delivered to their house by the Compact’s Field Team. Through a partnership with Metro Nashville, residents who display the yard sign and make sure their grass remains under 12” tall will not be…
TENNESSEE — To ensure that residents can fly domestically and access certain federal facilities without any disruptions, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is urging individuals to prepare for the new requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, which will take effect on May 7, 2025. Beginning May 7, Tennessee driver licenses and identification cards that are not REAL ID-compliant will no longer be accepted to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, nuclear power plants, or board commercial flights within the United States. Tennesseans can apply for a REAL ID before or after the May 7…