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Features

Features

Too little, too late: The long, vexing road to government assistance as a homeless Nashvillian

By Justin Wagner | June 26, 2024

In theory, government benefits exist to close the gap and foster upward mobility. But what does it really look like in practice?

Features

Lessons in Injustice

By Andrew Krinks | May 22, 2024

Founding editor of ‘The Contributor’ explores the legacies of white supremacy, private property and police

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Rethinking Mental Health: Insights from‘Your Consent Is Not Required’ by Rob Wipond

By Will Connelly | May 22, 2024

Wipond’s investigative work exposes the often-coercive nature of psychiatric interventions and the troubling expansion of mental health laws that infringe on individual rights and autonomy.

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Perils and Prospects

By Daryl Carter | May 22, 2024

‘From Rights to Lives’ surveys the evolution of racial justice movements

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INSP Review: ‘Come and Get It’ by Kiley Reid

By Laurie Fundukian | May 22, 2024

Kiley Reid, author of 2019 sensation ‘Such a Fun Age’, is back with her new novel ‘Come and Get It’. Thrive Detroit reviews.

News

Longtime Contributor vendor John Parker will be remembered for his laughter, courage and voice

By Linda Bailey | May 10, 2024

John Robert “Bobby” Parker passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was 76 years old.

News

Open Table Nashville raises over $20,000 in one-mile walk fundraiser

By Justin Wagner | May 1, 2024

The magnitude of that travel over time — and the toll it takes on our homeless community — is exactly what Open Table Nashville hoped to convey this March.

Features

Esther Mwandiko Kitenge: A Women’s History Month Staff Profile

By Barbara Womack | April 3, 2024

In July 2023, Esther Mwandiko Kitenge Esther was hired by The Contributor Newspaper as an Engagement Specialist.

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Contributor Vendors Celebrated for Outstanding Sales and Contributions at The Contributor’s Annual Breakfast

By Will Connelly | March 13, 2024

The annual breakfast was held at Belmont’s Ayers Center, where we recognized the top street newspaper sellers of 2023.

A photo of Dr. Katherine Y. Brown. She has a bright wide smile and it turned toward the photo.
Features

A Black History Unsung Hero: Dr. Katherine Y. Brown, EdD

By Barbara Womack | February 28, 2024

Columnist Barbara Womack chats with a local Black history maker

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