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Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

The Associated Press

November 8, 2024

The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Some said the recipient was going to a “plantation” and instructed them to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings.”

Filed Under: Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, FBI, Fisk University, racism

NashVillager Podcast: The Confederate ghost who won’t stop haunting Middle Tennessee

Nina Cardona

August 28, 2024

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When will we be honest about what monuments to Nathan Bedford Forrest are honoring? Plus the local news for August 28, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Confederate, Forrest Hall, KKK, Nathan Bedford Forrest, racism

NashVillager Podcast: Covering hate in our city

Nina Cardona

July 18, 2024

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Is Nashville becoming a destination for attention-seeking hate groups? Plus the local news for July 18, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: neo-nazi, racism, white supremacy

NashVillager Podcast: Signals of racist hate

Nina Cardona

June 10, 2024

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Who is behind the KKK fliers that keep showing up in Midstate neighborhoods? Plus your local newscast for June 10, 2024.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: hate groups, racism

Fix systemic racism? Nashville mayoral candidates fumble to offer actions at candidate forum.

Caroline Eggers

July 10, 2023

Systemic racism has caused uneven poverty, incarceration, educational achievement and health outcomes in Nashville.  What is the next mayor planning to do about it? 

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: criminal justice, Mayoral Race 2023, racism

Nashville Artists Reflect On The Challenges Of 2020 In New Frist Exhibit

Paige Pfleger

March 4, 2021

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It was a hard year for the city of Nashville — from the tornado and the pandemic, to a summer of protests against police brutality and the downtown bombing. More than 150 local artists are looking back for the Frist’s new virtual exhibition, N2020: Community Reflections.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: COVID-19, Frist Art Museum, George Floyd, North Nashville, protest, racism, Tennessee Tornadoes

Tennessee GOP Lawmakers Want To Ban Student-Athletes From Kneeling Following ETSU Protest

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 23, 2021

Every GOP member of the Tennessee Senate has signed a letter after the men’s basketball team at East Tennessee State University knelt during the national anthem.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: 112th Tennessee General Assembly, East Tennessee State University, Jason Shay, racism, Rusty Crowe

Investigation: Black Female Police Officers In Nashville Say They Faced Retaliation For Criticizing The Department

Samantha Max

December 7, 2020

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The highest ranking Black female officer in the Metro Nashville Police Department has turned in her badge after nearly 28 years. Her departure comes amid heightened scrutiny of MNPD leadership, as a new chief takes over on the heels of multiple allegations of misconduct against the department.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, racism, sexual assault, sexual harassment

Nashville Police Face Growing List Of Sexual Misconduct, Racial Discrimination Claims

Samantha Max

September 15, 2020

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More than 30 current and former employees have now lodged complaints against the Metro Nashville Police Department for allegations ranging from sexual assault to racial discrimination and retaliation.

Filed Under: Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: discrimination, John Drake, Metro Nashville Police Department, racism, sexual assault, sexual harassment

Racial Bias Taints Death Penalty Cases In Tennessee, National Report Finds

Samantha Max

September 15, 2020

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A new national report on racial disparities in the death penalty explores two high-profile cases that are winding their way through the courts here in Tennessee. It highlights the ways Black people are more likely to be discriminated against — from arrest to jury selection to execution.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Race & Equity Tagged With: Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman, death penalty, racism

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