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Passionate storyteller, aspiring change maker • Journalist 👩🏾‍💻

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
While some are still reeling from May’s redistricting, voters across Nashville went to the polls thinking of ways to engage their neighbors in creating a promising political future. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Davidson County voters head to polls for local primaries - Nashville Banner
Davidson County voters headed to the polls for Tennessee's primary elections, facing state legislative and congressional races after recent redistricting effort.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Napier students made the most of their first year at Glencliff High School after last summer’s rezoning ended the neighborhood’s 52-year tradition at McGavock High School. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Napier students continue to adapt after Glencliff rezoning - Nashville Banner
Students from the Napier neighborhood will continue the adjustment to Glencliff High School following the controversial rezoning from McGavock High School.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
As temporary protected status ends for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, families are weighing out the few options they have left. ✍️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Haitian and Syrian TPS ends, affecting thousands in Tennessee - Nashville Banner
Temporary protected status ended Monday for 300,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, leaving thousands in Tennessee to face uncertain futures and difficult choices.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Communities across the U.S. are reeling from the recent deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and demanding for change. Several in Nashville gathered Thursday night for a vigil honoring the lives lost at the hands of ICE agents. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Advocates demand investigation of recent ICE-related deaths. - Nashville Banner
Advocates demand an investigation into the deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, killed in recent days by ICE agents.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It’s been 10 years since TN sunset its fetal assault law — the first law in the U.S. that allowed pregnant people to be prosecuted for drug use. Over two years, 124 pregnant women were arrested. Advocates say women and their families are continuing to feel the impacts. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Impact of Tennessee's fetal assault law lingers 10 years later - Nashville Banner
The impact of Tennessee's fetal assault law on pregnant women continues 10 years after it was repealed. Advocates continue fight for informed consent, support.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
In light of the redistricting and greater challenges their community is facing, Black activists across Nashville are thinking about how to move forward while embracing moments of joy and celebration. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Juneteenth in Nashville: Resilience, Joy, and Liberation - Nashville Banner
Nashville's Juneteenth celebration was in a new location this year but featured a familiar mix of joy for the moment and resolve for what is to come.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Over the weekend, residents honored the 3,000 enslaved people who rest in the city cemetery with commemorative stones, a memorial bench and garden. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Memorial honors enslaved people buried in Nashville - Nashville Banner
Nashville City Cemetery unveils a memorial to honor enslaved people buried in unmarked graves. The ceremony featured speeches, poetry, and music.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Founded in 2024, the Nashville Black Literacy Coalition has been working with community partners to address access to literacy in Nashville’s Black communities. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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NBLC's initiatives for literacy in Black communities - Nashville Banner
The Nashville Black Literacy Coalition is promoting literacy in the Black community through silent reading parties and community partnerships.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Nashville’s elections administrator guesses Tuesday’s primary election turnout may mark a historic low. But the Banner met voters at polls across the city who showed up to make sure their voices are heard. ✏️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Low voter turnout in Nashville for county primary elections - Nashville Banner
Voter turnout was low in Nashville for the Davidson County primaries, but the importance of local elections was evident for those who cast ballots.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A new historic marker in North Nashville was unveiled Friday, honoring the legacy of the late Robert Churchwell, Sr. — the first Black journalist to report for the Nashville Banner in the 1950s. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Marker honors groundbreaking Black journalist Robert Churchwell - Nashville Banner
Honoring the legacy of Robert Churchwell, the first Black journalist at a Southern newspaper, a trailblazer in Nashville's history.
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Steven Hale @iamstevenhale.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
With @ejturner02.bsky.social on the people still living in and through the wreckage of last month's winter storm for @nashvillebanner.bsky.social: nashvillebanner.com/2026/03/02/n...
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Some in Nashville still face issues from winter storm - Nashville Banner
Some in Nashville have not recovered from the winter storm in late January that caused power outages and flooding. Disability advocates concerned about the future.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We poured through 2,000 pages of incident reports to identify those detained by ICE, and interviewed a few since deported. They recalled experiencing profiling, poor conditions in detention, financial and personal struggles in the months since. (7/11) ✍️ @stelliott.bsky.social & Araceli Crescencio
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Nashville families still reeling from May 2025 THP, ICE operation - Nashville Banner
An analysis of the May 2025 ICE operation in Nashville reveals THP was not focused on traffic safety. The fallout for those detained and/or deported continues.
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Sarah Grace Taylor @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Today we're sharing an investigation into the Nashville ICE/THP traffic operation. (Thread) I viewed over 50 hours of footage from the raid, which showed law enforcement calling targets "wet," "bodies," "illegals," physically writing on arrestees and competing to make the most arrests:
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How ICE, THP targeted Nashville immigrants, inflated safety claims - Nashville Banner
Analysis shows Tennessee state troopers and ICE agents profiled and disparaged immigrants during Nashville enforcement operation in May 2025.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
INVESTIGATION: Over the last 5 months, the Banner and a coalition of partners analyzed 52 hours of footage and thousands of pages of documents from a joint THP/ICE operation targeting Nashville’s predominantly immigrant neighborhoods. Here’s what we found: (1/11) ✍️ @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
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How ICE, THP targeted Nashville immigrants, inflated safety claims - Nashville Banner
Analysis shows Tennessee state troopers and ICE agents profiled and disparaged immigrants during Nashville enforcement operation in May 2025.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The recent winter storm in Nashville hit refugee families especially hard. Advocates said language barriers, limited access to resources and lack of familiarity with cold weather left many in danger and underprepared for the historic storm. ✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Winter storm in Nashville leaves refugee families struggling - Nashville Banner
Refugee families in Nashville face severe challenges during a winter storm, with language barriers and limited resources leaving them vulnerable.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Since the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits expired, marketplace enrollees are seeing significantly higher insurance costs. Here’s how that’s playing out in Tennessee. 📝 @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Health care premiums rise as ACA subsidies expire - Nashville Banner
Rising insurance premiums due to expired subsidies leave many in Tennessee struggling to afford health care premiums. Many face difficult decisions as a result.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Through the newly formed Tennessee Indigenous Women’s Circle, the women behind it hope to fulfill ancestral responsibilities, providing education and support for Indigenous groups and their connection to the broader Middle Tennessee community. 📝 @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Tennessee Indigenous Women's Circle launches with social event - Nashville Banner
The Tennessee Indigenous Women's Circle, a new nonprofit, aims to unite the Native American community and other residents in Middle Tennessee.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Recent traffic jams at BNA prompted a traffic management plan in September. Some are raising questions about long-term fixes. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Nashville International Airport works to ease traffic troubles - Nashville Banner
Recent traffic jams near and within the Nashville International Airport cause frustration and safety concerns. Measures are being taken to improve things.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Following the recent pause in SNAP benefits, Nashvillians are coming together to support their communities and feed their neighbors for Thanksgiving.
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Nashville residents finds ways to help others at Thanksgiving - Nashville Banner
Sheldon Diggs, a veteran who was once homeless, gives back by serving meals to displaced neighbors through his nonprofit. Others find their own ways to help.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
In response to the lapse in SNAP benefits, WeGo scheduled more events for recipients to sign up for the Journey Pass. But the amount of people in need of free bus fare was overwhelming. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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WeGo's Journey Pass sign-up event overwhelmed by turnout - Nashville Banner
WeGo's Journey Pass program faces challenges as overwhelming demand leaves residents unable to sign up for free fare. Future events planned.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Low-income Nashvillians have struggled with stable access to transportation. The new Journey Pass might change that. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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WeGo's free bus pass initiative aims to aid Nashville residents - Nashville Banner
Discover how Nashville's low-income residents are struggling with transportation issues and how new initiatives are trying to provide subsidized bus passes.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Nashville’s second No Kings protest drew thousands of residents, united in their anger at the Trump administration and its platform. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Thousands take part in Nashville 'No Kings' protest - Nashville Banner
Thousands of protesters rally against President Trump and his policies in the 'No Kings' protest. Participants feel hope and community.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Middle Tennessee voters hit the polls Tuesday to confront inflation and the state of national politics in the District 7 special primary election to replace Congressman Mark Green. ✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social, @ejturner02.bsky.social, @shaunashauna.bsky.social
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Voters discuss their approach to District 7 special primary - Nashville Banner
District 7 voters in Middle Tennessee express concerns over growth, economy, politics, and healthcare in the special primary election.
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Nashville Public Library @nowatnpl.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
At NPL's Pruitt Branch Library, Niechie Baker brings joy and purpose into girls' lives with her program Girlz Like Me. Read more from @ejturner02.bsky.social with @nashvillebanner.bsky.social at the story below.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
A new picture book from Nashville author Tonya Abari, out today, highlights the service of more than 800 African American women enlisted in the 6888th Central Post Directory Battalion during WWII. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Author Tonya Abari writes about Six Triple Eight battalion - Nashville Banner
Tonya Abari has released a picture book that tells the story of the Six Triple Eight battalion, and hopes to inspire children and other Black authors.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Niechie Baker hosts the Girlz Like Me after school program to help young girls in Nashville’s Napier neighborhood learn new skills and reimagine their futures. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Girlz Like Me: Empowering girls in Napier community - Nashville Banner
Discover the inspiring story of Niechie Baker's Girlz Like Me program, empowering young girls in Napier through workshops and mentorship.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Meet Banner enterprise reporter Eden Turner, who has spent time with the Boise Times-News and as a Frances Ellen Watkins Harper reporting fellow for @19thnews.org
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Enterprise reporter Eden Turner joins the Nashville Banner - Nashville Banner
Discover the background and focus of the Nashville Banner's new enterprise reporter, who will cover an array of issues affecting Middle Tennessee communities.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
As Americana Fest kicks off, Black female musicians across Nashville are using music and activism to uplift their communities. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Black women artists challenge Nashville music norms - Nashville Banner
Discover some of the powerful voices of Black women musicians in Nashville as they use their music to make a statement, heal communities, and forge their rightful place in Americana.
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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
As the war on Gaza becomes more severe, with more men, women and children dying everyday, Palestinians in Nashville feel the rebounding effects and encourage their communities to show support. ✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social
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War, Famine Strain Family Ties for Palestinians in Nashville - Nashville Banner
Learn about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the war on Gaza through the eyes of Palestinians in Nashville. Explore the challenges they face.
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