SUMMARY: Rhiannon Giddens is leading a movement to reclaim the Black roots of folk and country music. Through her Biscuits & Banjos festival in Durham, North Carolina, Giddens brings together Black scholars and musicians to honor and revive Black banjo playing. The festival, designed as a grassroots celebration, aims to create spaces for Black artists to share their work outside the traditional music industry, focusing on community and cultural preservation. Giddens reflects on her role in this movement, alongside peers like Kaia Kater and Brandi Waller-Pace, celebrating the history and influence of Black musicians in the genre.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles announced plans to formally request an investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and other city officials for allegedly obstructing ICE operations. Ogles made the statement after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, where he called for an inquiry into potential collusion or interference in federal operations. This follows a DHS operation in Nashville that led to the arrest of 196 individuals. O’Connell, who supports pro-immigration policies, defended the city’s safety record and criticized the ICE-led operation, which he believes undermines local efforts to reduce crime.

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SUMMARY: A Memphis mother, Maisha Miller, is fighting for her life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Mother’s Day night near North Highland Street and Faxon Avenue. The 34-year-old was walking home from the store when the incident occurred. Police believe the vehicle involved may be a large SUV or pickup truck. Miller is currently on a ventilator with severe injuries. Her family is calling for better street lighting in the area, which they say is dangerous for pedestrians. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The family is appealing for information through CrimeStoppers.

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