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MDHA to Opens Family Affordable Housing Waiting List for Edgehill Apartments Jan. 25th-28th
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)…
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company Names Three New Board Members
NASHVILLE, Tenn., – (TN Tribune) – The nation’s oldest continuously operating African…
Reminisce Preservation Announces Launch of Database that Chronicles the Successes of Black Men
Nashville, Tennessee (TN Tribune) – Reminisce Preservation is proud to invite everyone to…
Politics
Editorial: Mitch McConnell’s Words Reveal His Retreat from Civil Rights Support
By Rosetta Miller-Perry Kentucky senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been backing away from support for Civil Rights and Voting Rights for decades. So it was no surprise last week when he remarked “African American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans.” For McConnell and the 21st century Republican…
Tennessee
Support Group Launches for those Affected by Homicide in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) and Tennessee Voices for Victims announced today they are working together to launch support…
Republicans Disappear Blacks in Tennessee, Latinos in Florida
NASHVILLE, TN – Republicans control the government in Southern states like Florida and Tennessee. They draw maps for Congressional districts, house and senate districts, county,…
The National Civil Rights Museum Shifts to Hybrid King Day Event
By Tennessee Tribune News Service The National Civil Rights Museum has pivoted to present King Day: An All-Day Hybrid Celebration on January 17, 2022,…
Tennessee Medicaid Expansion Could Lead to a Healthier Tennessee
In 2015, Governor Bill Haslam presented his “Insure Tennessee,” Medicaid expansion to legislators, a plan that would have brought billions of dollars into the state…
Does A 51-Year Life Sentence Make Sense For Juveniles?
By Tony D. Vick It took the jury only thirty minutes on that Wednesday afternoon to decide that Alejandro Gauna, who was seventeen at the…
DCS Needs a Major Overhaul
For several years running, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services placed more children in foster care than kids it returned to their families. In 2014-15,…
Another Child Dies in DCS Foster Care
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) took Lacreesha Hill’s children away on January 29, 2021. They said the reason was exposure…
Local Startup Offers Second Chance for Inmates
By Ashley Benkarski NASHVILLE, TN — Underguard Teleservices is a fairly new private business with an interesting pitch: their call center outsourcing employees are inmates.…
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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…
Education
Meharry/TSU Accepting Applications for Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway Program; Deadline March 31
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–The application deadline for the Meharry/TSU Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway Program is Thursday, March 31, 2022. Students selected for this program will receive…
University of Houston-Downtown Lecture Series to Feature Scholar, Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones
The University of Houston-Downtown has never shied away from critical conversations. Through forums and debates, noted speakers routinely visit campus ready to tackle the tough issues affecting our world. The UHD President’s…
APSU’s Prentice Chandler Named to Board of Advisors for National Nonprofit
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – In 2018, Austin Peay State University’s Eriksson College of Education developed an innovative partnership with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System…
Only 42% of Davidson County’s High School Seniors are Taking Advantage of Federal Aid For College
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) – Only 42 percent of Davidson County high school seniors who have submitted a Tennessee Promise application have completed the Free…
Apply Now For Chevron Richmond’s Black History Awareness Scholarship
High school seniors in the West Contra Costa Unified District (WCCUSD) are encouraged to apply for the annual Chevron Richmond Black History Awareness Scholarship program.…
Entertainment
Music City Walk Of Fame to Induct Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter Dierks Bentley, Bluesy Keb’ Mo’ And Legends Bobby Bare And Connie Smith On April 5, 2022
NASHVILLE – The Music City Walk of Fame will induct multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley; genre-bending blues and Americana artist Keb’…
Fashion Icon and Former Vogue Creative Director André Leon Talley Dead at 73
Fashion icon and former Vogue editor André Leon Talley has died at age 73, a statement released on his official Instagram confirmed late Tuesday.…
Auto
2022 SUBARU Outback Wilderness
The New Year brings exciting news with the premiere of the all-new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. It’s the first vehicle in the Wilderness Outback line. The Wilderness features the legendary Outback standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. It’s loaded with off-road-ready upgrades like higher ground clearance, a turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, and all-terrain tires. Black exterior trim along…
2022 BMW M3
For the first time ever, this high-performance sedan harnesses plenty of intelligent power plus plenty of modern style and elegance. Convenience, compatibility, and connectivity are included, as part of the latest technology in the 2022 BMW M3 package. With a low center of gravity, lightweight components, and a suspension tuned to perfection on the grueling…
2021 Subaru Ascent
The new 2021 Ascent™ is the largest and most versatile Subaru ever. It features three rows and seating for up to seven. It’s packed with advanced technologies, from active safety systems to entertainment features. The Subaru brand is known for its quality, durability and reliability. The Ascent is designed to give you peace of mind…
Business
Nashville Black Chamber Networking Event Friday, Jan. 21st
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) — Building new relationships and nurturing those relationships is a difference maker when it comes to starting and growing your business.…
Nashville-Based Jumpstart Nova Launches as First Venture Fund Dedicated to Black Led Healthcare Companies
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) – Jumpstart Health Investors, alongside leading limited partners, announce the launch of Jumpstart Nova, the first venture fund in America to…
President Biden Nominates First Black Woman to Serve on Federal Reserve Board Of Governors
President Joe Biden on Friday announced the nominations of three individuals to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, including Lisa D. Cook, a…
USDF Consortiumtm Launches To Enable Banks To Mint USDF Stablecoins
SAN FRANCISCO – The USDF Consortium™ (the Consortium), an association of FDIC-insured financial institutions, launched today with a mission to build a network of banks…
Women in Trucking Scholarship Available
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–The AllTrucking.com team is offering a $1,000 scholarship for women in the trucking industry. It is available to anyone ready to begin…
Religion
Hope Dealer: Hip-Hop Artist Mr. Del is on a Mission to Lead Youth to Christ, Detox From Toxic Relationships
BY TYLER LARRABEE Memphis, TN (TN Tribune)–Del Lawrence has an infectious air of confidence. Many who hear him speak, or have the chance to talk to him, are left with a tremendous sensation of hope and purpose. Lawrence, also known in the hip-hop community as Mr. Del, credits the city of Memphis, Tennessee, for helping shape…
RELIGION AND DEMOCRACY: A Conversation with Jon Meacham and Bishop Curry
NASHVILLE, TN — The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will discuss the intersection of religion and politics in the U.S. during an upcoming discussion hosted by the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy and Vanderbilt Divinity School. The talk will begin with…
Sports
Tiger Teams Hit Road Off Weekend Wins
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN —The Tennessee State Tigers got two victories at home Saturday, as both the men and…
TSU’s Lady Tigers Off to Hot Start in Conference Play
NASHVILLE, TN — While most of the OVC’s men’s teams were sidelined due to COVID-19 issues, the Lady Tigers were…
TITANS AIMING FOR AFC’S TOP SPOT
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Titans have placed themselves in position to get the top spot in the AFC, a…
Editor Picks
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns the Passing of National President Cheryl A. Hickmon
Hickmon was named National President of DST in November
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Nashville Mourns the Loss of Renowned AME Leader and Educator Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Religious leader and educator Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams died Wednesday in Atlanta at the age 103. Dr.…
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Nashville Lawn And Garden Show Returns March 3-6
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show will return to The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo Center Thursday, March 3…