Posts Tagged ‘Tennessee’
The burial site of the people Andrew Jackson enslaved was lost. The Hermitage says it is found
Experts have been looking for the burial sites of nearly 30 people who President Andrew Jackson had enslaved.
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An immersive, 3 day cultural experience. A free music festival, art, marketplace, and journey through African culture.
Read MoreTyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death
The family of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten to death by five Memphis police officers, sued the officers and the city of Memphis on Wednesday.
Read More‘Our vote doesn’t matter’: Black Tennessee residents frustrated over expulsion of legislators
Democratic residents in the former districts of Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson expressed outrage at state Republicans for ousting the representatives they had voted into office.
Read MoreTennessee’s largest county to study reparations for descendants of enslaved people
Board members in Shelby County, Tennessee support reparations for descendants of enslaved people, but not everyone finds it feasible.
Read MoreAlmost every Black officer at this Tennessee police department says they’ve experienced discrimination
Racism impacts Black people who work for police departments as well as the citizens who deal with officers.
Read MoreFor many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom
Some Black Americans recognize and celebrate August 8th as the date when enslaved Americans were finally granted their freedom.
Read MoreWhat happened when a Black Tennessee town faced a state takeover
Threatened with exorbitant debt, and the inability to govern themselves, residents of Mason fought back against the Tennessee comptroller.
Read MoreCity of Nashville to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
Juneteenth has only been a federal holiday since 2021, and its status doesn’t impact many workers. But Nashville leaders plan to make it a paid city holiday.
Read MoreMemphis Rapper Young Dolph Shot and Killed at 36
Young Dolph, Memphis rapper best known for his feature on O.T. Genesis’ 2015 single “Cut It,” was shot and killed at the age of 36.
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