Make no mistake, voting should be taken seriously and should be done without being begged or coaxed to participate. It is a right that was not always available for women and African Americans in this country. We, as African Americans,…
In 2018, many Black people in America believe that it is not important or relevant to consider them Black. They see their race as human, and they have no faith in the Black or African American culture and race. There…
When it comes to their views on public policy, Tennesseans are more moderate than many expect, according to the latest Vanderbilt Poll. These findings, in general, suggest that Tennessee in 2018 could prove to be an important bellwether for the…
Education, the answer to many of the problems ailing our country, is getting the least amount of attention from the candidates on the presidential campaign trail. According to a November 2015 Gallup poll, only four percent of Americans consider education…
It is important for citizens to understand that voting is the most important tool they possess in effectuating change, especially in their communities. These changes play a profound role in one’s social, political, economic and educational life. Voting is a…
Nashville voters took to the polls on Thursday, August 6, 2015 to complete the process begun through early voting from Friday, July 17 through Saturday, August 1. Early voters had comprised 18.52 % of the 291,194 active electorate as of…
