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We’re back with another Juneteenth block party like you’ve never seen before! Get ready to turn up at this year’s Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from...
We’re back with another Juneteenth block party like you’ve never seen before! Get ready to turn up at this year’s Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from...
By Blair McDonald, Civic Engagement Intern | April 2021 The summer of 2020 marked an important moment in American history. Beginning in March, people found themselves stuck at home with...
Statewide non-profit offers framework for protecting working families, voters, minority small businesses and vulnerable populations NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Leaders with The Equity Alliance, a statewide non-profit focused on the civic...
Lawsuit seeks to ensure voters can vote safely by mail in the upcoming elections and ensure ballots count For Immediate ReleaseMay 1, 2020 In the midst of a global pandemic,...
Statewide non-profit offers support to working-class families For Immediate ReleaseApril 29, 2020 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Equity Alliance delivered financial support and supplies to four Chattanooga families in the East...
We’ve been on the front lines since disaster struck on March 3rd. Here’s what we’ve been up to. It’s been a little over a month since the March 3rd tornadoes...
Call to action for attorneys, real estate and insurance professionals to advise residents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor media inquiries contact Clint Brewer at (615) 668-4535 or clintbrewer@imperiumstrategiesllc.com. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In...
Our TEAm is growing! We’re looking for dynamic, bold leaders to fill the following positions: Administrative Assistant, Statewide Organizer, Advocacy Campaign Manager, and Communications Intern. Check out our Jobs &...
Nonprofit Co-Founder Charlane Oliver Assumes New, Full-Time Leadership Role NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 4, 2019) — On the heels of gaining national notoriety in 2019 for scoring a legal victory against...
Happy Juneteenth! Today is our Independence Day! A day to celebrate and reflect. The Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States on January 1, 1863, but it was not...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 25, 2019 Within 30 days and with minimal debate, the Tennessee General Assembly today swiftly passed legislation to criminalize the voter registration process, making our state the...
RALLY TO KEEP VOTER REGISTRATION LEGAL Monday, April 15 4:00 p.m. CTTennessee State Capitol600 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37243 Please arrive at 3:45 pm CT. We will begin...
A felony conviction is life changing, and that’s putting it mildly. Imprisonment, restitution, and stigma are almost insurmountable obstacles for a formerly incarcerated person. The ways in which a conviction...
NASHVILLE, TN – On Wednesday, February 13th, at 2:45 pm, lawmakers, Matthew Charles, advocates and re-entry experts will gather at the Tennessee State Capitol complex in Nashville to discuss new...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2018 Contact: Kyonzte Toombs, Esq. 615-971-6786, theequityalliancefund@gmail.com – MEDIA ADVISORY – Black Women to Sound Off on Roe v. Wade, Issues with Phil Bredesen...
Photo: The Tennessean Today, the Davidson County Election Commission voted 5-0 to clear the way for a referendum on the November 6th ballot for a community oversight board. This is a result...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2018 Like many others in the Nashville community, we were disturbed and outraged at the video released by Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk of the...
The Equity Alliance advocates for African Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity to realize the American dream. There is nothing more foundational to...
“Faith-Based Political Engagement” As a recap to Soul to the Polls and as we gear up for the next August midterm election, local prominent faith leaders will share about the importance of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE EQUITY ALLIANCE & THE INTERDENOMINATIONAL MINISTER’S FELLOWSHIP TO HOST “VOTING IS LIT” COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY Nonprofit aims to increase African-American turnout during first Saturday of early...
Happy Tuesday! We’d like to give a warm welcome and introduction to Kelby House Garner, Ed.D., our newest TEAm Lead for Volunteer Engagement. She will be managing operations for our...
Yesterday, the voters of Alabama voted on the right side of history, electing Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate in what was a controversial race against an accused pedophile and bigot, Roy...
Ask Questions. Get Answers. Want to know what criminal justice and education bills were passed and debated this year in the Tennessee General Assembly? How will the Metro Council’s budget...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Equity Alliance, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on building informed and engaged minority voters, is hosting a voter registration drive Thursday, July...
In Tennessee, July 1 is when bills that were passed and signed by the Governor usually take effect as law. We’ve got a rundown of laws you need to know about. We’re...
Soros Justice Fellow and Middle Tennessee State University Professor of History Pippa Holloway, Ph.D. joins The Equity Alliance at its June 27 TEAm Meeting to present her talk, “Felony Disenfranchisement: Past,...
Help us build minority voting power in Tennessee. The Equity Alliance has great news to share. We have received 501c(3) tax-exempt status! Most non-profit organizations understand the importance of achieving...
We need your help. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) just released a report estimating that 14 million Americans will be uninsured by the end of 2018 and 23 million uninsured by...
We are pleased to welcome Isaac Addae to the board of directors for The Equity Alliance!
Our TEAm Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of every month. The meeting is open to all volunteers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2017 Contact: Charlane Oliver, Board President, The Equity Alliance 615-420-7545 info@theequityalliance.org REGIONS BANK PARTNERS WITH THE EQUITY ALLIANCE, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES...
Money Matters: Tips for Creating a Realistic Budget Celebrating National Financial Literacy Month with tips you can use April is National Financial Literacy Month and The Equity Alliance is focused...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2017 THE EQUITY ALLIANCE LAUNCHES TO PROMOTE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN NASHVILLE March 22 kickoff event to talk ‘Black Civic Engagement’ with Rep. Akbari, Christiane...
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The equity Alliance Annual Report 2024 https://youtu.be/nUKJMR_hiUc This year marked another milestone in The Equity Alliance’s journey to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power across Tennessee. With an...
The Equity Alliance has signed on to a community letter in support of Metro Human Relations Commission Executive Director, Davie Tucker. Pastor Tucker has been a steadfast pillar in the...
Pandemic Resources Available for Nashville Residents & Small Businesses Nashville: You spoke, and your city officials listened. Thank you for making your voice heard by taking the Our Fair Share Survey....
Black-led, statewide advocacy group also endorses five candidates in Tennessee General Assembly races to push back against ‘radical laws’ NASHVILLE—The Equity Alliance Fund, a statewide racial justice advocacy group focused on increasing the civic power of Black and...
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