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FUNdraising Good Times $125 million HBCU and community game changer.
By Mel and Pearl Shaw Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama announced the…
Film Fest Knox Passes for Sale
KNOXVILLE, TN – The inaugural international FILM FEST KNOX will be held…
VUMC Receives $51 Million in NIH Grants to Improve Efficiency of Conducting Clinical Trials across the US
By Bill Snyder Researchers in the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational…
Politics
Vice Mayor Henderson Named New Committee Chairs
Vice Mayor Angie Henderson on Monday named new committee chairs for the first year of the new four-year Metro Council term — among the most substantial of the council president’s powers. Budget and Finance: Delishia Porterfield Transportation and Infrastructure: Sean Parker Charter Revision: Sheri Weiner Public Facilities, Arts and Culture: Joy Styles Public Health and Safety: Erin Evans Rules,…
Tennessee
The Equity Alliance Fights for Justice
By V.S. Santoni Building strength in marginalized communities is the work that The Equity Alliance sets out to do every day. With alliances in Memphis,…
Justice Kirby Elected To Serve As Chief Justice of Tennessee Supreme Court
Nashville – The Tennessee Supreme Court has elected Justice Holly Kirby to be the next Chief Justice of the Court. Justice Kirby was unanimously elected…
Civic TN Advocates for Change
By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Civic TN accuses the Tennessee State Senate of evading meaningful discussion surrounding common sense gun reform as the state’s…
Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council Opens Community Grant Application Portal
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) is opening its community grant application portal to receive proposals for its first round of funding. The portal will…
Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $1.9 Million to Help Rural Communities Respond to Fentanyl and Other Opioid Overdose Risks in Tennessee
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced $1,975,689 in awards to rural communities in Tennessee…
Over 1,100 Tennessee Physician Parents Calling on Elected Officials to Enact Gun Safety Legislation
Physicians today, citing the previous failure of the TN General Assembly to act on a bare minimum order of protection in the aftermath of the…
Sign a Petition to Say “No” to Arming Tennessee Teachers
On Monday, August 21, the August Special Session of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly began. There have been 104 bills filed, with many that have significant implications for education.…
How Tennessee’s Justice System Allows Dangerous People to Keep Guns — With Deadly Outcomes
By Paige Pfleger, WPLN/Nashville Public Radio, with research by Mariam Elba, ProPublica Co-published with WPLN/Nashville Public Radio Series:Under the Gun: How Gun Violence Is Impacting the Nation As…
Civil Rights Organizations Sue Tennessee
By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — The state of Tennessee has just received a lawsuit accusing the Tennessee State Legislature of violating the Fourteenth and…
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Journeying the Mediterranean on a Viking Cruise
I have been travel writing for well over a decade and must admit I was a skeptic when it came…
Discover a Fairytale Luxury Resort
Escape to a picturesque fairy tale land within minutes outside of Knoxville. The Ancient Lore Village, a magical place, awaits…
Theme Park Weekend in Orlando
Fly cheap from Nashville to Orlando for as low as $40 one way. That is a huge savings which will…
Education
TSU’s Second Largest Freshman Class Takes Oath to Succeed
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University’s Class of 2027 reached an important milestone, as the institution formally welcomed the…
What is TSU Owed? Feds Say $2.1 Billion
By Emily West NASHVILLE, TN (WTVF) — It’s not a new argument, but it’s a new figure — the federal government has written a letter…
Federal Government Urges Gov. Lee to Address the $544M Racial Disparity In TSU Funding
Dear Governor Lee: As we work toward expanding America’s position as a world leader, it is our shared goal to produce the best and the…
TSU Kicks Off ‘We Are One’ 2023 Homecoming Celebration
By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — With the theme of “Through Resilience and Perseverance, We Are One,” Tennessee State University proudly announces…
5 Ways to Attend College for Free
By Christy Rakoczy Attending college can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. It is possible to get free money for college so you…
Entertainment
Song of Nashville History
By Charlotte Fontaine NASHVILLE, TN — I recently sat down over eggs and coffee at The Pancake Pantry with distinguished…
New Film Exposes Issue of Black Land Ownership
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Filmmaker Raoul Peck has profiled the great author James Baldwin and also explored other…
Auto
2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV Limited
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV Limited is a hybrid electric vehicle that offers a blend of style, practicality, and environmental friendliness. It has a really cool and sleek aerodynamic features, with a bold front grille and LED headlights that bring a modern and sophisticated look. Take a look inside to find an interior that’s roomy…
2023 Toyota GR86
The 2023 Toyota GR86 is the perfect sports car for those who are looking to take their driving experience to the next level. The GR86 is a sports car in the purest sense. With its 2.4L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder boxer engine, drivers can enjoy 20% more engine displacement than its predecessor. When it comes to…
2023 Genesis G90 E-Supercharger AWD
The 2023 G90 is an impressive car is a smart choice if you’re looking for a luxurious and high-tech car. It offers offers luxury and elegant features that are not overwhelming but more in a minimalist approach. The G90’s is an entire mood. No, it really is. It features a new Mood Curator that integrates…
Business
Wholesome People at Gnarly Prints
By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — In a little cozy shack beside their one-story house in the country, happily married punks Hope and Hunter fill…
Estate plan?!?! I’m Still Paying Off My Student Loans!
Let’s say you’re a nonprofit board member and you are asked to include the organization in your “estate plan.” How would you react? Would you…
H. Beecher Hicks, III Announced as NBMBAA® President and CEO
ATLANTA, GA — The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) introduced H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president and chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference…
Partnership Addresses Workforce Shortages and Upskilling Communities
NASHVILLE, TN — During a special event at Cathedral of Praise on Tuesday, August 29, The Urban League of Middle Tennessee and Nashville State Community…
Diverse Suppliers are Good for Business and the Community
Now more than ever, there’s a focus on prioritizing businesses that are actively addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, which creates opportunities for diverse suppliers. JPMorgan…
Religion
God and the Don
By MJ Lee Two days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump greeted a pair of visitors at his office in Trump Tower. As a swarm of reporters waited in the gilded lobby, the Rev. Patrick O’Connor, the senior pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Queens, and the Rev. Scott Black Johnston, the senior pastor…
Lavera Floyd, Black Chemist Responsible for Drawing the molecule for Acetaminophen, Commonly Known as Tylenol, Passes Away at 81
Tennessee native Lavera Floyd, known for her remarkable accomplishments in science and championing of civil rights, passed away. She was 81. Floyd, a remarkably loving woman whose strength, intelligence, and dedication left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her, was born on October 6, 1941 in Gadsden, Tennessee to Rosie Lee…
Sports
James Franklin Aims at Penn State’s Best Year
It’s been nearly a decade since Vanderbilt lost its most successful head football coach. After leading Vanderbilt to three straight…
Titans Have Substantial Issues
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Sometimes blowout losses can be disregarded, but the Titans 27-3 wipeout in Cleveland by…
Black Quarterbacks No Longer an NFL Novelty
Three decades ago Charlie Ward led Florida State to the national title. He became the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner…
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Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll Screening in Nashville Sept. 30
Nashville, TN – Iconic American musician Lead Belly’s captivating story is brought to life in the awe-inspiring documentary, “Lead Belly:…
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Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage September 15–December 31, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /PRNewswire/ — The Frist Art Museum presents Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage, the first major museum exhibition…
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NAREB Backs FHFA Expanding Black Homeownership
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) strongly supports the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) proposed…