Growing racial diversity in rural towns has led to efforts to improve racial understanding. The Weakley County Reconciliation Project in Tennessee is one such group.
The N-Word: Part 2
Today we have part two of our conversation about the N-Word. We’ll examine the public spaces where the word is most commonly used: Hip Hop and Rap music, and the world of comedy — specifically stand up comedy.
What does it mean to be white in Middle Tennessee?
What is does it mean to be white? How has whiteness developed in our region differently than in other parts of the United States? In this episode, we’re talking with educators, authors, and community members about who has historically been considered white in Middle Tennessee, what being white has meant, and how that’s changed over time.
Interactive map: 50+ 2022 Juneteenth celebrations happening in Middle TN
As the popularity of Juneteenth has continued to grow, WPLN News has compiled 50 events and counting for the holiday happening across Middle Tennessee. Many are being organized by Black-led organizations.
The 37208 Fund continues to sprinkle North Nashville artists, teachers and activists with cash
A micro-grant program has doled out another round of funding in North Nashville. The 37208 Fund launched in October, with the stated aim of bringing “reparations and justice” to the historic heart of the city’s Black community.
Nashville’s health care companies were pushed to confront racism. Now they’re investing in Black startups.
Marcus Whitney stands out in Nashville’s huge health care sector as an investor in startups. In addition to his venture capital firm, he’s organized an annual health tech conference and co-founded the city’s pro soccer club.
Tennessee groups are rallying on MLK Day to oppose new political lines’ impact on Black and brown voters
Schools and businesses across the country will be closed Monday to honor the civil rights legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
A high-profile civil rights attorney is calling for a federal investigation into a Rutherford County prosecutor accused of discrimination
A prominent civil rights attorney wants the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate a Rutherford County prosecutor.
Tennessee Officials Propose How They’re Going To Enforce The New State Law That Limits Teaching Of Race In Schools
The Tennessee Department of Education put out proposed rules Monday on a new state law that limits teaching race in schools. It spells out how people can file complaints, and what enforcement of the vague law will actually look like.
Nashville Honors Rep. John Lewis’ Legacy And Recognizes Ongoing Struggles For Equality
The event honoring the late Georgia congressman was held on a street renamed in his honor. John Lewis Way, formerly Fifth Avenue, is where Lewis demonstrated at lunch counters and received an award from Martin Luther King Junior at the Ryman.
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