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Shonka Dukureh, ‘Elvis’ Actress and Singer, Dies at 44
Billboard via Yahoo News· 2 years agoShonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found...
Director of Elvis biopic ‘heartbroken’ after death of actress Shonka Dukureh
Press Association News via AOL· 2 years agoDirector Baz Luhrmann has said he felt “truly blessed” to have had time with Shonka Dukureh, who...
Black Tennessee Lawmaker Shuts Down Republicans For Bashing His Dashiki
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D) has defended his decision to wear a dashiki in the state...
Despite outcry at juvenile detention centers, Tennessee lawmakers fail to pass oversight bill
Tennessee Lookout via Yahoo News· 1 month ago(This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with...
Rep. Justin Jones Reappointed to Tenn. House After He Was Expelled for Protesting Gun Violence
People via Yahoo News· 1 year ago"I want to welcome democracy back to the people's House," said Jones as he returned to the Tennessee...
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow teachers to be armed
Politico via Yahoo News· 1 month agoNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” at Tennessee House Republicans on...
Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce opposition
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThe Tennessee state House passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow teachers who are approved to...
The Daily Wire Allegedly Didn't Tell LGBTQ Actors They Were Signing Onto an Anti-Trans Film
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 11 months agoLGBTQ+ actors who signed onto a Nashville film production have planned protests after learning of...
Serial Sets ‘The Kids of Rutherford County’ As Latest Podcast
Deadline via Yahoo News· 7 months agoEXCLUSIVE: Serial Productions, the New York Times-owned company behind the breakout, eponymous...
This youth detention center superintendent illegally locks up kids alone. No one has forced him to...
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThis story was originally published by ProPublica. It was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with WPLN/Nashville Public Radio. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories ...