Tennessee
‘Should’ vs. ‘shall’: How one word could expand Black history education in Tennessee
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Tennessee trainees might quickly find out more regarding Black background, complying with the current flow of a costs that calls for institutions to instill multiculturalism throughout the K-12 educational program, with unique interest to Black background in qualities 5 via 8.
Along with reinforcing Black background guideline in intermediate school, the expense makes a refined yet considerable modification to a present state legislation that states that institutions as well as areas “must consist of” guideline on Black background as well as black society. If the regulations is authorized by Gov. Expense Lee, “must consist of” will certainly alter to “will consist of,” making Black background education and learning a demand as opposed to a suggestion.
Rep. Yusuf Hakeem, that promoted the expense in the state legislature, desired the awaited legislation to work in time for following academic year, yet the expense’s last variation postponed implementation till 2025-26 to line up with a set up evaluation of the state’s social researches requirements.
The State Board of Education and learning’s social researches requirements evaluation starts this summer season with a public study. Authorities will certainly make use of that responses to prepare modified requirements in accordance with brand-new demands in advance of the 2nd study home window in late 2022 or very early 2023, claimed board representative Elizabeth Tullos.
While numerous Tennessee social researches requirements currently reference numbers as well as occasions linked to African American background, Hakeem claimed that he wishes the expense will certainly aid trainees much better recognize just how Black background adds to “our common background below in America.”
“I’m of the opinion that Black background intersects every duration of American background,” the Chattanooga Democrat claimed in a current board conference. “Every battle that this country has actually had, returning to the War of independence, Black individuals have actually taken part in those battles in behalf of our country. I believe it’s important for individuals to be able to see themselves in our background, due to the fact that we’re done in this with each other.”
The raised concentrate on Black background in Tennessee comes throughout a transforming factor for U.S. background education and learning across the country. After the fatalities of Breonna Taylor as well as George Floyd, the magazine of the New york city Times’ 1619 Job, as well as a surge in racial stress throughout the Trump management, traditionalists reacted with a battle on vital race concept guideline, leading numerous Republican-controlled legislatures as well as Republican state authorities to cut class conversations on race, sex, benefit, as well as fascism.
On The Other Hand, Autonomous or bipartisan procedures in states such as Delaware, Illinois, as well as The golden state have actually broadened education and learning on bigotry, prejudice, as well as ethnic researches. The University Board is additionally piloting an Advanced Positioning African American Researches training course in around 60 institutions across the country, consisting of White Terminal Senior high school in Memphis.
Tennessee’s regulations is narrower than the extra sweeping costs just recently come on Maine as well as Delaware. Despite the pared-down message, obtaining the ballots to pass the regulations was a multi-year trip for Hakeem. A comparable expense fell short to acquire extensive assistance in 2015. Sen. Brian Kelsey of Germantown continued to be a movie critic of this year’s Us senate variation of the expense.
“I believe this would certainly call for the mixture of variety, equity, as well as incorporation throughout K via 12, as well as because of that, I would certainly be opposed to the regulations,” claimed Kelsey throughout a March board hearing.
Signing up with Kelsey in opposing the act in the Us senate were 2 various other Republicans, Sen. Joey Hensley of Hohenwald as well as Sen. Mark Pody of Lebanon. In your house, Rep. Kelly Keisling as well as Rep. Paul Sherrell elected no.
Sen. Raumesh Akbari of Memphis, that funded the Us senate variation of the expense, claimed that the motion to raise guideline on Black background addresses a space in education and learning as well as permits all trainees to acquire an extra extensive education and learning.
“If Black background was not neglected as a by-product of American background, I don’t believe that we’d need to elevate this interest,” she just recently informed her fellow legislators. “It’s important that trainees obtain a well spherical education and learning that consists of every payment, whether it’s from a person that’s Black or white, of Mexican heritage, or Oriental heritage. As well as I believe that’s why we’re emphasizing the relevance of this currently. If it existed, we wouldn’t need to have regulations.”
Bureau Principal Cathryn Stout, Ph.D. looks after Chalkbeat Tennessee’s protection. Call Cathryn at cstout@chalkbeat.org
Tommie Curry added to this coverage.
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Tennessee
Observations From Saturday's Titans Practice at Nissan Stadium
_Quarterback Mason Rudolph was sharp once again, completing all four of his passes in 7-on-7 and 6 of 7 passes on team drills. I now have Rudolph 23-of-25 in the 7-on-7 and team work in camp. Rudolph handled the pressure well on Saturday, and I liked how he directed his pass catchers after making some of his throws.
-Quarterback Malik Willis also had a good day, and he got a nice compliment from Callahan after today’s work. I had Willis 3-of-4 in 7-on-7 drills and 3-of-5 in team drills, making him 6-of-9 for the day. I now have Willis at 18-of-24 in 7-on-7 and team work combined in camp. Willis made a beautiful back-shoulder throw to receiver Tre’Shaun Harrison, and he was on the money on throws under pressure.
“Really pleased with Malik,” Callahan said. “I think both those quarterbacks have really done a nice job. Malik came out and had a nice day with some aggressive throws. He’s really done a nice job knowing what to do, where to go with the football. And, really pleased with how he played today. It was a good day for Malik.”
-Tight end Josh Whyle was a popular target on the day, but he kicked himself for losing the football following one catch.
Tennessee
Tennessee State men’s hockey lands first two commitments for 2025-26 season
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Tennessee State men’s hockey landed its first two known commitments on Friday, their first step in building a roster for the 2025-26 Division I season.
Trey Fechko, a 20-year-old forward out of Minnesota, posted his commitment news on X.
Playing for the Janesville Jets − a Tier 2 junior hockey team out of the NAHL − Fechko had 13 goals and 20 assists in 34 games last season. The 6-foot-1, 192 pound right-handed skater played previously for the Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) and the Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL). Prior to that, he played for Edina High School in Minnesota.
Fechko told the Tennesseean he was considering other schools, but was intrigued by the opportunity to help build a program at TSU.
Tyron Fevry, an 18-year-old center out of Montreal, announced his commitment on Instagram.
Fevry is a 5-9, 187 pound left-handed skater who played with the Brantford Bandits and Hamilton Kitty B’s in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) last season. In 51 total games, he had 14 goals and 23 assists, adding one goal and two assists in five playoff games with the Bandits.
In his Instagram post, Fevry said he felt honored and grateful for the opportunity to play at TSU.
Tennessee State hired coach Duante’ Abercrombie in April to lead the program.
The Tigers announced they were adding men’s hockey − the first hockey team at an HBCU school − in June 2023.
HOW ABERCROMBIE GOT HERE: Duante’ Abercrombie’s path to TSU was guided by Black hockey heroes
The effort to bring hockey to Tennessee State was a collaborative one, with the NHL, Nashville Predators, and College Hockey Inc. all playing an important role.
The Tigers are set to begin play in 2025-26. Their inaugural schedule has yet to be announced.
Tennessee
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night three – WBBJ TV
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JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming up on the final night of the competition here in the Hub City.
Many residents have attended this pageant all week and anxiously await that crowning moment.
This pageant has been a major attraction here this week. According to the Community Economic Development Commission survey the Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant brings in over $2 million during this time every year.
The semifinals for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming to a close. The winner will be crowned on Saturday night.
Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer, Kristin Henning, tells us what drew her to the competition.
“I remember meeting Jada Brown, our Miss Tennessee Volunteer, last year whenever she was a judge in Miss Juneteenth Jackson and I’ve been seeing her pop up around my community. I remember how sweet she was and that’s really what made me want to join this organization,” said Henning.
Miss Tennessee Iris Teen, Katherine West, tells us they’ve had a full week but finding a consistent balance has been most beneficial throughout this entire process.
“I think being 100% authentically and truly yourself is one of the key things. You have to have kindness. You have to be kind towards others and you have to be kind towards yourself especially because this week we have hit the ground running. We have like five to six hours of sleep every single night, so we’ve had to take some time for ourselves throughout the day and be kind to our bodies,” said West.
Many contestants have expressed gratitude for the support they’ve received from the community.
“How deserving people are in this community. They’re so sweet, so kind and willing to take in anybody who is, well, a part of this competition,” said Henning.
It’s far from over as the remaining semifinalist prepare to hit the stage one last time to see who will be crowned the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025.
Win, lose, or draw, the contestants are thankful for the experience and connections they’ve had the opportunity to create.
The final night of competition, including the crowning of a new Miss Tennessee Volunteer, starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Carl Perkins Center.
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