On a February evening, the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Black Methodists for Church Renewal (TWK BMCR) gathered virtually for "Resistance and Activism in 2026," an interactive workshop that honored Black history while confronting urgent contemporary challenges. Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton opened with prayer, drawing from "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and affirming that all people are "marvelously and wondrously created in the image of God." The program began with an image of the Oba

In a powerful and thought-provoking speech at the Memphis Men Rising event in Memphis, Alexis Scales (NAACP Youth Council) challenges the way Black girls are taught to move through the world

Dr. Harold W. Jordan’s legacy is being honored with a posthumous street designation near Meharry Medical College in Nashville. A pioneering physician and educator, Dr. Jordan broke barriers as Vanderbilt’s first Black physician and later served as Tennessee’s first Black mental health commissioner. The designation recognizes his lifelong commitment to medicine, mentorship, diversity, and public service, ensuring his impact continues to inspire future generations.