A weekend vigil in Nashville drew an intimate crowd to honor Tony McDade, a 38-year-old Black transgender man who was shot and killed in May, by a police officer in Tallahassee, Florida.
Nashville’s Juneteenth Rally Draws A Largely White Crowd
It was impossible to ignore. The latest rally on Nashville’s War Memorial Plaza — this time to recognize Juneteenth and the final emancipation of all slaves — attracted a predominantly white audience.
Black Musicians March Through Music Row To Protest Racial Inequality And Police Brutality
Music lovers, musicians and artist managers marched through Nashville’s historic Music Row district on Wednesday evening. The Band Together For Justice rally drew nearly 100 protesters, who demanded justice for local victims of police brutality, and called for an end to the racial disparities in Nashville’s music scene.
From Civil Rights Story Time To Marches Through Downtown, Nashvillians Of All Ages Rally For Racial Justice
Nearly three weeks after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, Nashvillians still filled the streets this weekend, calling for change to policing policies, city budgets and which figures should be honored at the state capitol. Multiple protests happened over the weekend, and they turned out demonstrators of all ages.
Here’s Where Police Brutality Protests Are Happening In Middle Tennessee This Weekend
Protests have continued across the nation and around the world for a third straight week following the death of George Floyd on May 25.
Nashville Protesters March Through Downtown, Led This Time By Immigrant Groups
About 2,000 people marched peacefully in downtown Nashville on Saturday during a day of nationwide protests in response to racism and police brutality. This latest event was organized by the Somali Students’ Association at Middle Tennessee State University. Its members include many from the region’s Muslim community, who say they want to show solidarity with […]
60 Years After The End Of Segregation, Nashville Is Still A Long Way From Reconciliation
Saturday’s massive rally in downtown Nashville ended with the destruction of a plaque honoring marchers in the Civil Rights Movement on the steps of city hall.
Tennessee National Guard Puts Down Their Riot Shields At Rally Against Police Brutality
“Put your shields down.” Those were the words that over a hundred demonstrators chanted Monday night on the steps of the Capitol, as part of the Vigil for Black Lives.
Historic Metro Courthouse Reopens After Moment Of Civil Unrest
a small group of protesters damaged the offices of the mayor and other city leaders late Saturday evening.
In Photos: Nashville’s ‘I Will Breathe’ Rally, From Daytime Unity To Nighttime Chaos
Thousands rallied peacefully in Nashville before a few dozen people vandalized police cars and downtown buildings, resulting in multiple arrests Saturday. The WPLN News team brought you live coverage of the “I Will Breathe” rally throughout the day. The latest details available here. Below is a chronological walkthrough of the events told through photos, from […]
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