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Chief Steve Anderson’s Statement on Boston Tragedy
The following is a statement from Chief Steve Anderson in regard to today’s tragedy in Boston and planning for the upcoming Country Music Marathon: “The Nashville Police Department is now and has been in the security [...]
First Annual Ride 2 Thrive Event Offers and Array of Services for North Nashville Families
More than 70 agencies to offer Free Screenings to Improve Health Awareness in North Nashville AreaNashville, Tenn. (April 10, 2013) – More than 70 service providers signed up to participate in a new annual community event [...]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Mourns Loss Of Former International President Mary Shy Scott
Chicago, Illinois – April 16, 2013 – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority mourns the passing of Mary Shy Scott, of Atlanta, Ga., on April 15, who served as the Sorority’s 23rd International president from 1990-1994. The theme [...]
Goodwill And Red Cross Announce New Partnership
NASHVILLE, TN, April 5, 2013 — The Tennessee Volunteer Region of the American Red Cross and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s Goodwill Cares program announced today that the two organizations have formed a unique partnership that [...]
MTA Expands Bus Service in North Nashville.
By Ronald W. Weathersby Bus lines expand as record number of passengers ride city buses To better serve its growing passenger volume, the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) have added [...]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Celebrates Service with Nashville City Council
The Metro City Council turned red recently when members of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., Nashville Alumnae Chapter, were presented with a proclamation commemorating the organization’s 100 years of service. Council members Walter Hunt and Sandra [...]
Dr. Charlene Dewey Named Nashville ATHENA Award Winner
Charlene M. Dewey, M.D., co-director of the Center for Professional Health at Vanderbilt University, was named the Nashville winner of the 2013 ATHENA Award. Charlene M. Dewey, M.D., serves as co-director for the Center for Professional [...]
TSU Freedom Fighter Dies
By Reginald Stuart When Pauline Knight was a student at Nashville’s Pearl High School and later at what was then known as Tennessee A & I State College, she never dreamed she would one day be [...]
Taye Diggs Teams With Kellogg to Stop Childhood Hunger
by Chelsea Battle Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles Sentinel In celebration of National Breakfast Week, actor Taye Diggs hosted a giant spoon unveiling Thursday to help raise awareness about childhood hunger in the [...]
Red Cross Raises Nearly $400,000 at Annual Lifesaver Breakfast
Storytellers Event Featured Jon Meacham; Highlighted the Mission of the Organization NASHVILLE, TN, March 15, 2013 —The American Red Cross, Nashville Area Chapter hosted their 11th Annual Lifesaver Breakfast at Lipscomb University in Allen Arena on [...]
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27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominees Announced During Live Telecast on GMC
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Has Criticizing the President Becomes a Cottage Industry Among Some African Americans?
Thank you for commenting! Good point.
TSU Interim President Portia Shields Misunderstood or Misread Her Mandate
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TSU Interim President Portia Shields Misunderstood or Misread Her Mandate
As one connected to TSU, I wish the community would support her in her
Has Criticizing the President Becomes a Cottage Industry Among Some African Americans?
Truth! Make sure these 18 year old students register to vote and VOTE