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Mayor John Cooper, Bristol Motor Speedway Reach Deal in Principle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following the letter of intent signed in March 2021,…
From Selling Ammo to Mass Killers to TN’s Board of Education
The Following Report is From Holler Governor Bill Lee has just appointed Jordan…
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Politics
Commentary: A Matter of Survival
By Oscar H. Blayton Denial can be deadly. I have heard narratives of Jews in the path of the Nazi onslaught who simply could not believe that Hitler’s followers could possibly be as bad as many had warned. And now I am hearing people of color refusing to believe that a terrible storm of racism…
Tennessee
Cooper, Tennessee Innocence Project Announce $300K Grant from Dept. of Justice
NASHVILLE, TN – Today Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) and the Tennessee Innocence Project announced the Department of Justice awarded the organization with a $300,000 for its…
‘Farm to Tap’ Initiative Starts to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild today announced the commencement of a statewide campaign – “Farm to Tap” – to encourage more homegrown…
3,000 Mentors Needed in Less Than Three Weeks
With less than three weeks remaining until the Dec. 3 tnAchieves mentor application deadline, 3,000 volunteer mentors are still needed to meet student demand statewide.…
Queener and Ashworth Fight to Make sure Tennessee’s Racial Injustices are Never Forgotten
BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT Elizabeth Queener does not pull punches when recalling her childhood in segregated Maury County. “That is no way to start out in…
House Passes Bill to Remove Former Klansman’s Name from Memphis Federal Building
MEMPHIS, TN — The U.S. House has passed a bill to remove the name of the late congressman and one-time klansman Clifford Davis from Memphis’…
Financial Assistance Available to Tennessee Streamside Landowners
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced the Tennessee Riparian Incentive Program. This…
TN Commissioner Clarence H. Carter Joins Distinguished Group of Government Leaders
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) Commissioner Clarence H. Carter is joining a nationally recognized group of leaders dedicated to providing guidance on…
UTHSC College of Medicine Opens First UTHSC Health Hub in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center opened the UTHSC Health Hub in Uptown on…
TN Doctor Leading $3 Million AI Study For Predicting Kidney Function Decline in Sickle Cell Patients
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Kenneth Ataga, MD, Director of the Center for Sickle Cell Disease at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC),…
Community
Tribune Travel
15 Unmissable Black History Museums Across America
By Brandon Schultz, Fodor’s Travel These 15 Black history museums across America will help you build a more accurate and…
6 Historically Black Beaches to Visit This Season
By Donna Torrence During segregation, Black shoreline communities such as Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, and Idlewild, Michigan, were vibrant retreats where…
A weekend getaway to Memphis
Looking for a quick weekend getaway with posh pampering and style? Head to the newly built Hyatt Centric Beale Street…
Education
Wells Fargo Commits $1 Million to Thurgood Marshall College Fund for HBCU Seniors
SAN FRANCISCO, (TN Tribune) – Wells Fargo and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are teaming up to help close the graduation gap for college…
Meharry Medical College Surprises Students with $10K in Cash for Thanksgiving
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–In acknowledgement of a momentous year, Meharry Medical College today announced it will give each of its students $10,000 to reduce any…
Top MBA Grads To Mentor Students At Morris Brown College
ATLANTA — Morris Brown College boasts a new mentorship program that matches local MBA professionals from eight prestigious schools with its growing base of diverse…
TSU’S Top Fall Graduate, a Single Mother Motivated to be the Best For Her Young Child
NASHVILLE (TN Tribune) – When Dana Bonner receives her degree at Tennessee State University’s fall commencement on Saturday, among those in the crowd cheering her on will…
MTSU to Offer Child Care Grants to Eligible Low-Income Students
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Low-income Middle Tennessee State University students needing help with child care costs can apply for about 40 grants of around $1,000 each…
Entertainment
Hudson Returns to Ghostbusters
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN —Ernie Hudson has enjoyed a long and impressive career in films and television shows, but…
Acclaimed Actor Gets New Role
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Sterling K. Brown has won both critical and industry acclaim for his role in…
Auto
2022 Buick Envision Avenir FWD
Every detail of the new 2022 Buick Envision Avenir FWD is designed with drivers in mind, starting with those fabulous premium LED headlamps and taillamps with welcoming lights that animate on demand to guide your steps and announce your arrival. The MacPherson strut front suspension and innovative five-link premium rear suspension help assure a smooth…
2022 Kia Stringer GT2
The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD V6 is a modern GT sports sedan that drives as good as it looks. Under the hood there’s a 368-horsepower, a 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 engine, and the latest advanced driver-assistance technologies. An elegant, premium feature-filled cabin, and a stunning design that pays its respects to the GT classics…
2022 Hyundai Veloster N M/T
Three doors, eight speeds and five modes, those are the numbers that all add up to deliver the new sleek, sporty and attractive new Hyundai 2022 Veloster N M/T. Its innovative three-door styling includes a 2-stage rear spoiler and large-bore dual exhaust outlets that are tucked into the rear air diffuser. Beneath all the style…
Business
Dunkin’ to Donate $10,000 to Nashville Nonprofit
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation will present $10,000 to the Musicians on Call Inc. on Monday, November 29th at 10:00 AM. Leading up to National…
Billionaire Robert F. Smith And Other Corporate Leaders Mount Campaign To Close The Digital Divide
Group Aims to Ensure Racial Equity by Expanding Internet Access By Jose Marquez With protests having erupted in cities across the country over police violence…
Multimedia Journalism Internships Available for Spring 2022
By Paula Anderson An internship is an opportunity to apply classroom learning and theory with practical application. Over the last three years, Writing by Design…
Toyota Receives “Corporation Of The Year Award”
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) – The TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) held its first-ever virtual Impact Awards Gala on Thursday, August 26, 2021. The…
Centerstone Dedicates Dr. Robert N. Vero Center to Outgoing Executive
Regional CEO for Tennessee, Georgia retired in 2021 after 40 years at leading behavioral health company Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral…
Religion
Mayor John Cooper to Join Faith Leaders for 18th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor John Cooper will join Jewish community leaders to celebrate the start of Hanukkah during the 2021 Menorah Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in front of the Historic Metro Courthouse and will also be streamed on Mayor John Cooper’s Facebook page. Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel Chabad of Nashville will…
United Methodist Women: Not Guilty Verdict Gives Greenlight to Vigilantes
NEW YORK – United Methodist Women, the largest denominational organization for women, today lamented the not guilty verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who was accused of murdering two people and injuring a third during protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The organization’s General Secretary and CEO Harriett Jane Olson issued the following statement: “United…
Sports
NFL Commemorative Ticket NFTS Now Available
Virtual commemorative tickets are now available for your favorite team! From Thanksgiving through the end of the 2021 season, you…
Titans Division Lead is Reduced
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Titans put together their worse game of the season in a most…
Special Honoring Floyd Reese to Air on 102.5 The Game November 19, 20, and 21
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)– WPRT-FM ESPN 102.5 The Game announced that “Floyd Reese: A True Titan” will air Friday night,…
Editor Picks
Shiba Report: Disturbing Disparities in How Whites and Blacks Benefitted From Federal Refinance Programs
The SHIBA Report can be downloaded HERE WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) recently released…
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A Black Happy Thanksgiving 2021
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO African Americans and other communities of color…
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NAACP President & CEO Releases Statement on Guilty Verdict in the Trial Over the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Derrick Johnson, CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People released the following statement: The verdict in…
