There are 4 article(s) tagged Angela Rye:

• September 2026

  • Mayor Paul Young defends approach to SpaceXAI in preview of reelection campaign

    Also in the political roundup, a new poll shows the race for Tennessee governor tightening, and one of two standout independent candidates campaigns in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries September 21, 2026

• October 2019

  • Nelson: ‘How to Be an Antiracist’ author brings his provocative ideas to Memphis

    The founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, Ibram X. Kendi will speak at the National Civil Rights Museum and the University of Memphis. His honesty is an invitation to frank discussion and open debate.

    By Michael Nelson October 15, 2019

• August 2019

  • Sawyer says Strickland is not ‘an anti-racist’

    The mayoral contender and county commissioner commented on a "Behind The Headlines" recording Thursday when asked about comments made by CNN commentator Angela Rye in Memphis last week labeling Mayor Jim Strickland a "racist' and "Dixiecrat."

    By Bill Dries August 15, 2019

  • CNN commentator Angela Rye joins Tami Sawyer on campaign trail

    CNN political commentator Angela Rye made a return trip to Memphis Aug. 8, stumping at a fundraising luncheon for Memphis mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer.

    By Omer Yusuf August 09, 2019