Cheekwood Announces Community Impact Affiliate Program to Support Outreach Initiatives
Cheekwood’s outreach program encompasses multicultural celebrations, free student and family field trips, outbound programs, and hands-on immersive experiences.
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Letter to the Editor: Mayor McFarland if You Really See Us, PROVE IT!
At the February 3 meeting, the Mayor and Council members incorrectly fixated on Boro Pride as the source of our grievance and ignored our...
What’s New! LGBTQ+/Ally Owned Businesses Debuting in 2020 and Beyond
Because it’s so important to support one another in all aspects of the LGBTQ+ community, we want to make sure that you know about...
Pop the Champagne, There’s a New Book Nook in Town
To combat the censorship of LGBTQ+ material... communities came together to offer access to books; coffee shops developed small lending spaces; and public libraries...
Health Care for Transgender Adults New Target in 2023 Legislative Session
In addition to the bill to ban care for trans youth, Tennessee lawmakers are also backing an effort to block state funds from being...
Winter Happenings at Cheekwood: Orchids, Art Exhibitions, Concerts and More
Year-round, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens presents a variety of exhibitions, festivals, and public programming.
Boro Pride Supporters Pack The House
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by Selena J. Haynes There were eight people who spoke at the Murfreesboro city council open forum from 5:30-6:00 p.m before a packed house...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is Supporting the Whole Person
Each division of Big Brothers Big Sisters develops its own programs to fit the needs of its areas. For Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Middle...
‘It’s Your Job to Be You’: American Girl Book Promotes Inclusion but Faces Right-Wing Backlash
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The attacks on a body image book speak to the heightened state of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and the unique cultural position that the American Girl...
Mental Health of Incarcerated LGBTQ+ Youth Understudied; New Analysis Shows Kids in Crisis
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Existing research shows that LGBTQ+ youth are at a greater risk of disenfranchisement which will put them on the path to prison. Yet, how...