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Analysis
Tennessee passes vicious anti-trans bills, considers more
The Tennessee state legislature has passed vicious and discriminatory anti-transgender legislation into law including a “sports bill” and a “bathroom…
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Militant Journalism
Black student, 17, killed by cops in Knoxville, Tenn; community demands justice
On April 12, police killed Anthony Thompson Jr., a 17-year-old Black student.
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Analysis
Tennessee owes HBCU over $500 million after decades of under-funding
The state owes Tennessee State University (TSU) $544 million after underfunding the land-grant institution for over 50 years.
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Militant Journalism
PSL in Tennessee launches campaign to fight utility shutoffs
The rise in unemployment and poverty coupled with dismal state benefits during a deadly pandemic have left many families unable…
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Militant Journalism
Knoxville, TN, activists present ‘award’ to city’s top evictor
When activists arrived at the housing complex owned by Robert Greene, the residents who lived there came out of their…
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Analysis
Killer cop still not on trial almost 3 years after killing Daniel Hambrick in Tennessee
As made clear by the video footage, when Delke was unable to catch his victim on foot, he stopped running,…
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Militant Journalism
Pipeline through Memphis part of long history of Black exploitation
Just as previous generations fought back against plantation owners and the racist ruling class of Memphis, Black youth and families…
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Español
Oleoducto a través de Memphis es parte de una larga historia de explotación de afroamericanos
en Boxtown, como en otras comunidades en los Estados Unidos, la gente se está dando cuenta de su poder colectivo…
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Climate Crisis
Byhalia Pipeline protest: ‘We do not want this pipeline’
Cutting across some of the most marginalized neighborhoods in the city, the Byhalia Connection Pipeline threatens the health and safety…
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Analysis
More than 20 percent of Black Tennesseans barred from voting
As millions of Americans cast their vote in the upcoming Presidential election, more than 20 percent of Black Tennesseans will…
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