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Advocates Say Cyntoia Brown’s Case Is Part Of The ‘Sexual Abuse-To-Prison’ Pipeline

Advocates Say Cyntoia Brown’s Case Is Part Of The ‘Sexual Abuse-To-Prison’ Pipeline

Michel Martin

December 3, 2017

Cyntoia Brown’s case has resurfaced into the national spotlight, calling into question how the U.S. justice system handles juvenile cases, particularly those involving girls of color.

Filed Under: WPLN News

Racial Pioneer Perry Wallace Remembered For Integrating The SEC

Blake Farmer

December 2, 2017

A documentary about the Vanderbilt basketball star Perry Wallace, who integrated the Southeastern Conference, debuts Monday evening on campus. But the event has taken on a somber tone because Wallace died on Friday — just as his alma mater was marking the 50th anniversary of the breaking of a stubborn color barrier.

Filed Under: History, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Perry Wallace, Race

Racial Pioneer Perry Wallace Remembered For Integrating The SEC

Blake Farmer

December 2, 2017

A documentary about the Vanderbilt basketball star Perry Wallace, who integrated the Southeastern Conference, debuts Monday evening on campus. But the…

Filed Under: History, Race & Equity

Sen. Corker Will Vote No On Tax Reform Bill, Citing ‘Fiscal Concerns’

Blake Farmer

December 1, 2017

Senator Bob Corker said he is “disappointed” to announce he won’t be voting for the current tax overhaul plan. In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Tennessee Republican said he supports a number of provisions in the legislation and that the tax bill could be fixed to be more fiscally sound and still encourage economic […]

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bob Corker, taxes

Tennessee Buys Time As Funding Runs Out On CHIP Health Insurance For Kids

Blake Farmer

December 1, 2017

Listen Tennessee is in a better position than most states as funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program runs out. Congress still hasn’t reauthorized what’s known as CHIP, and some states are already beginning to send out letters telling families to prepare for coverage to go away.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: CHIP, Health Care

HIV Prevention Pill Still A Tough Sell In Nashville

Blake Farmer

December 1, 2017

Listen Even those most at risk have trouble believing how far HIV prevention has come. There’s now a pill that can substantially drive down the risk of contracting HIV — and it’s often free of charge. PrEP — as it’s known — is the big topic for a World AIDS Day summit in Nashville on […]

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Health Care, HIV

Nashville Soccer Team Bid ‘Strong On Every Level,’ Expert Says

Tony Gonzalez

November 30, 2017

Listen By some accounts, Nashville’s quest for a top-tier Major League Soccer franchise started late and lacked several key components. But experts say much has changed — and Nashville, newly named on Wednesday as one of four finalists by the MLS, now has a strong chance of being awarded a franchise.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Major League Soccer, News

Are Dogs Brainier Than Cats? Yes, Says New Research Out Of Vanderbilt

Emily Siner

November 30, 2017

The latest research from a Vanderbilt University neuroscientist has some potentially controversial findings, depending on your pet preference: Suzana…

Filed Under: Science

Department Responsible For Intellectually Disabled Tennesseans Flubbed Background Checks

Chas Sisk

November 30, 2017

Listen The state’s Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities failed to perform background checks on all of its employees and volunteers, and it didn’t adequately safeguard the money and possessions of people in its care, according to a new audit by the state comptroller’s office.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: DIDD, Politics

New Mixed-Income Residence In East Nashville Aimed At Bridging A Neighborhood’s Growing Divide

Meribah Knight

November 29, 2017

Listen Nashville’s housing authority took a major step toward creating the city’s new vision of public housing, which hopes to break up blocks of concentrated poverty with varying levels of income. Metro broke ground Wednesday on a new mixed-income building in East Nashville’s James Cayce Homes. Called Kirkpatrick Park, it will be the first of […]

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: MDHA, Megan Barry

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