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Tennessee Challenged To Address Issues In Voting Rights Restoration Process
News · Politics

Tennessee Challenged To Address Issues In Voting Rights Restoration Process

Suit demands Tennessee officials address inequities in the restoration process provided under the law.
By Anoa Changa · Dec 4, 2020
Tenn. Gov. Signs Law That Could Cause Some Protesters To Lose Voting Rights
News · Politics

Tenn. Gov. Signs Law That Could Cause Some Protesters To Lose Voting Rights

Gov. Bill Lee signed a law that would impose harsher penalties on certain types of protests, like illegally camping on state property.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 24, 2020
Tennessee State Senator Accused Of Embezzling $600,000 Of Federal Grant Money
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Tennessee State Senator Accused Of Embezzling $600,000 Of Federal Grant Money

Tenn. State Sen. Katrina Robinson is accused of stealing the money for her personal expenses, including her wedding and subsequent divorce.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 31, 2020
Marquita Bradshaw And Her Fight For Environmental Justice
In Her We Trust · News · Politics

Marquita Bradshaw And Her Fight For Environmental Justice

 Marquita Bradshaw, a Tennessee native who has long tackled environmental issues, is looking to take her experience and passion to the United States Senate.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 31, 2020
Erika Stotts Pearson Takes On Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District Once Again
In Her We Trust · News · Politics

Erika Stotts Pearson Takes On Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District Once Again

An educator, spiritual leader and entrepreneur raised in a family of successful community leaders, Stotts Pearson is once again standing up for the people of Tennessee.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 24, 2020
Keeda Haynes Wants To Give A Voice To Her Community
In Her We Trust · News · Politics

Keeda Haynes Wants To Give A Voice To Her Community

Haynes, a public defender who is running to be the next U.S. representative for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, believes it's time for a fresh perspective.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 17, 2020
Robin Kimbrough Hayes Is Tired Of Sitting On The Sidelines
In Her We Trust · Politics

Robin Kimbrough Hayes Is Tired Of Sitting On The Sidelines

Kimbrough Hayes, an attorney, and pastor who is running to be the next U.S. Senator from Tennessee is ready to bring about national change.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 10, 2020
Three Southern States To Reopen Businesses As Coronavirus Crisis Continues
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Three Southern States To Reopen Businesses As Coronavirus Crisis Continues

Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina are all taking steps to reopen businesses while enforcing social distancing guidelines.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 21, 2020
Memphis Mother Laid Off Before Christmas Is Facing Eviction
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Memphis Mother Laid Off Before Christmas Is Facing Eviction

The economic downturn in Memphis has affected single mother Jessica Sumlin, who was laid off before Christmas and is now facing eviction.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 7, 2020
NYPD Cop Who Broke Into Black Woman's Home and Threatened Her Resigns
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NYPD Cop Who Broke Into Black Woman's Home and Threatened Her Resigns

Michael J. Reynolds was at a bachelor party in Nashville, Tennessee, last July when he terrorized Conese Halliburton and her children.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 3, 2020
Tennessee Lawmaker Claims White Men In America Have ‘Very Few Rights’
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Tennessee Lawmaker Claims White Men In America Have ‘Very Few Rights’

Sevier County Commissioner Warren Hurst invoked hate and bigotry to describe how liberal Democrats were "ruining the country."
By Tanya A. Christian · Oct 23, 2019
Against All Odds: High School Student Named Valedictorian While Homeless, Gets $3 Million In Scholarships
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Against All Odds: High School Student Named Valedictorian While Homeless, Gets $3 Million In Scholarships

Tupac Mosley, 17, has plans to attend Tennessee State University in the fall to study electrical engineering.
By Breanna Edwards · May 21, 2019
Tennessee Man Arrested After Yelling Racial Slurs, Pointing Gun While Trying to Run Over Children
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Tennessee Man Arrested After Yelling Racial Slurs, Pointing Gun While Trying to Run Over Children

Bradley Watkins, 36, is facing two counts of aggravated assault after chasing a group of children in his car while wielding a gun and yelling racial slurs.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 7, 2019
Black People In The South Deserve Better Than Being Your Political Scapegoats
Op-Ed · Politics

Black People In The South Deserve Better Than Being Your Political Scapegoats

As I’ve gotten older, my patience with the media coverage around elections in this country as well as with the political armchair analysts on social media has been worn extremely […]
By Clarkisha Kent · Dec 4, 2018
Tennessee Man Arrested For Filming Altercation About Hoodie At Local Mall
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Tennessee Man Arrested For Filming Altercation About Hoodie At Local Mall

The man was arrested while documenting the harassment of two Black youth who had violated a "no hoodie" policy at a Memphis Mall.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 7, 2018
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