Tennessee
Memphis, TN – Today, U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz of the Western District of Tennessee issued the following video message in honor of National Black History Month, 2024. Here is an excerpt from his message: “Black History Month is a time to reflect on the people who have taken a stand for civil rights in […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new layer of ice formed over parts of Tennessee on Thursday after a deadly storm system blanketed the state in snow and sent temperatures plummeting earlier this week — part of a broader bout of bitter cold that has kept an icy grip on a swath of the U.S. stretching […]
[1/2]Transgender rights activist waves a transgender flag as they protest the killings of transgender women this year, at a rally in Washington Square Park in New York, U.S., May 24, 2019. REUTERS/Demetrius Freeman/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights
First-term state Rep. Justin J. Pearson’s newly-formed political action committee is set to inject $100,000 into Van Turner’s Memphis mayoral campaign during the final three weeks of the race. Pearson, who raised about $1 million this year amid international outrage after being expelled from the state House for leading an anti-gun rally on the chamber […]
Bears defence comes up trumps at Soldier Field. Chicago Bears got the better of the Tennessee Titans in their opening preseason game at Soldier Field. Titans scored on the game’s opening drive, Malik Willis impressing as he ran in the first touchdown of the day. Chicago gave snaps to first choice quarterback Justin Fields, whose […]
It was dark by the time Michael Miller left the Williamson County Administrative Building on West Main Street in Franklin on Aug. 10, 2021. “Will not comply!” shouted a throng of angry far-right protesters in the parking lot as Miller stepped into the warm, Middle Tennessee night. “Will not comply!” Miller, masked and wearing a […]
In an address by turns haunting and uplifting, Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, recalled his campaign against white supremacy and systemic racism in his home state of Tennessee — and nationwide. (Photo by Catharyn Hayne / KLC fotos) Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones urged students at a recent UC Berkeley commencement ceremony to commit themselves to […]
Queen Titile Keskessa poses during an interview on Feb. 13 in Memphis, Tenn. Keskessa moved from Ethiopia to the U.S. at 15 and quickly realized that the racial landscape in the two countries would be quite different. Ariel Cobbert for NPR hide caption toggle caption Ariel Cobbert for NPR Titile Keskessa was 15 years old […]
Bolt Farm donates tree for every stay Seth and Tori Bolt, who created Bolt Farm Treehouse in Whitwell, Tennessee, to provide travelers with luxurious, nature-immersive travel experiences, are joining with the worldwide nonprofit One Tree Planted to donate one tree per guest booking at the Bolt Farm Treehouse. “This initiative fits perfectly with our mission […]
From left, then-expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, and then-expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raise their fists as they walk across Fisk University’s campus after hearing Vice President Kamala Harris speak on Friday, April 7, in Nashville, Tenn. Johnson was saved from expulsion by one vote. Pearson and Jones have each been […]