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Prominent Nashville Pastor Appointed to Memphis Church

By Sheryl Allen Huff NASHVILLE, TN — Rev. Keith Caldwell, a Nashville native, is a longtime grassroots community organizer who, through years of working at the intersection of Race and Poverty across the Southern Region, organically emerged through the ranks to become a civil rights leader who served as the president of the Nashville Branch–NAACP […]
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May 20, 2023

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By Sheryl Allen Huff

NASHVILLE, TN — Rev. Keith Caldwell, a Nashville native, is a longtime grassroots community organizer who, through years of working at the intersection of Race and Poverty across the Southern Region, organically emerged through the ranks to become a civil rights leader who served as the president of the Nashville Branch–NAACP during the organization’s 100-year commemoration in 2018.

Caldwell was appointed to serve as Senior Pastor to Centenary UMC (United Methodist Church) in Memphis, Tennessee by Bishop William McAlilly of the Tennessee / Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is a legacy church that was the site of nonviolence workshops and mass meetings under the pastorate of Rev. James Lawson during the Civil Rights Movement.

As an undergraduate, Caldwell attended The American Baptist College and earned his Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University Divinity School. He serves as Senior Pastor at the Historic Seay Hubbard UMC in South Nashville. It is a congregation that has been a community pillar since the time of American Reconstruction. Seay Hubbard began as Hubbard Chapel. The church shares a distinct history with Meharry Medical College and Hubbard Hospital. Hubbard Chapel started with an attendance requirement for all medical students. The school’s president Dr. George Hubbard insisted that students be spiritually grounded as they lived out the school’s motto, “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind.”

Rev Caldwell will continue to work on justice issues statewide through his work on the passage of Medicaid Expansion with the Tennessee Justice Center. He also works across the state through the Tennessee African-American Clergy Collaborative.

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Celebrating Juneteenth – Frederick Douglass on education and resistance

This video from BlackPressUSATV explores the significance of Juneteenth, focusing on the enduring wisdom of Frederick Douglass. It delves into his powerful perspectives on the vital role of education as a tool for liberation and empowerment. Douglass’s words are presented as a cornerstone for understanding the ongoing struggle for equality and the importance of continuous […]
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6 days ago

June 16, 2026

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The content highlights how education and active resistance are intertwined, drawing parallels from historical movements to contemporary challenges. This exploration of Frederick Douglass’s teachings offers valuable insights into the spirit of Juneteenth and its relevance in today’s fight for justice and human rights.

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June 16, 2026

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Kansas City Launches Juneteenth Season with Parade Along 18th Street

THE COMMUNITY VOICE — Unlike last year, when rain forced organizers to cancel the parade, this year’s event enjoyed pleasant weather and helped launch another busy Juneteenth season in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine District.
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1 week ago

June 15, 2026

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By The Community Voice

The Kansas City Juneteenth Parade returned to 18th Street on Saturday, June 6, drawing crowds for more than two hours of drill teams, dance groups, car clubs, Greek organizations and community entries. Spectators also got their first chance to experience the new 18th Street pedestrian improvements, with widened sidewalks and seating areas providing a front-row view of the festivities.

Unlike last year, when rain forced organizers to cancel the parade, this year’s event enjoyed pleasant weather and helped launch another busy Juneteenth season in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine District.

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