Famous author and noted civil rights leader Maya Angelou became the first African American woman featured on the 25-cent coin. The U.S.…
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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke barriers and stood for justice and Black lives during the most tumultuous times of the civil…
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Zaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her teeth as confetti fell from the…
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The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees recently turned a new page in its history as Joyce Searcy, director of community relations…
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Retired African American Gen. Lloyd Austin is now in charge of the U.S. Department of Defense. On Jan. 22, the Senate confirmed…
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Metro Nashville and Davidson County Assessor Vivian Wilhoite was administered the oath of office by Mayor John Cooper on August 31 at…