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Second Annual Music City Celebrity Golf Tournament to Benefit SOLES4SOULS
(NASHVILLE, TN) – Soles4Souls, the Nashville-based, global nonprofit committed to turning shoes and clothing…
Underground Music Collective Unveils New Creative Agency
NASHVILLE —Nashville-based music company Underground Music Collective announced the launch of its…
Nancy Abudu Confirmed as First Black Woman on Eleventh Circuit
By Tiana Headley · Nancy Abudu known for voting rights litigation · Work for…
Politics
Save the Date: Special Election for Rep. Justin Jones’s 52nd District Seat on June 15
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Just two weeks left until the special election for the 52nd District seat that belongs to Rep. Justin Jones. Jones, who was expelled from it by the Tennessee General Assembly before being reappointed to it by the Metro Nashville Council three days later, currently holds the seat on an interim basis. The…
Tennessee
Tennessee NAACP Calls for Aggressive Action Against Dismantling of Community Oversight Boards
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–The Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP (also known as the Tennessee NAACP) is outraged about the passage of SB 0591/HB 0764,…
Gov. Lee Signs $412M State Tax Cut
By Jon Styf Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a tax cut Thursday that is estimated at $412 million, with $272.8 million of that attributed to…
Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds Named Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), effective July…
Tennessee Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month in May
Nashville, TN—Throughout the month of May, especially the week of May 8-12, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month,…
Billboards Demand Cameron Sexton’s Resignation
Nashville, Tenn. –This week billboards go up in Crossville demanding the resignation of Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton. Critics say Sexton does not live in…
Moral Monday March Demands Lifesaving Gun Safety Legislation
NASHVILLE, TN — Thousands of clergy from Tennessee and around the nation, volunteers from major gun safety organizations and impacted leaders marched into the Tennessee…
Gov. Lee Warms to “Red Flag Laws” After Covenant Shooting
By Austin Newell NASHVILLE, TN — In a zoom meeting on April 6th, Various Gun Reform Activists as well as Government Officials discussed the issues…
Laws Should Not Be Used to Harass Pregnant Women
NASHVILLE, TN — Senator London Lamar filed a resolution clarifying that pregnant people and their loved ones shouldn’t face criminal or civil penalties for their…
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Tribune Travel Featured at BNA
As The Tennessee Tribune soars to new heights with two stores at Nashville International Airport, its travel section is featured…
Luxury at Amelia Island
Discover paradise along the shores of the Atlantic at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Tranquility is unearthed in this luxurious beachside…
A round trip weekend of luxury in Atlanta
For a great weekend getaway, head to Atlanta’s hopping district of Buckhead where high end shopping, boutiques, art galleries and…
Education
On Austin Peay’s Campus, Black Americans’ Contributions Finally Recognized
By Toni Beamer NASHVILLE, TN — The United States Colored Troops headquarters, located on Austin Peay’s campus, was finally memorialized with an historical marker in…
APSU to Host Job-Embedded Teacher Fair June 6
By Megan Simpson – Communications Director, APSU Eriksson College of Education CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Job-embedded teaching degrees and certificate programs available through Austin Peay State…
Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt Named Designated Candidate for President at Jarvis Christian University
National-Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt, current Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs for Jarvis Christian University, has been named as the Designated Candidate that will…
Biden Previewed 2024 Election With Grads at Howard University
By Betsy Klein, Kaanita Iyer, and Jasmine Wright WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden previewed his 2024 election pitch to young Black voters Saturday in commencement remarks at a Howard University graduation…
Advice for the New Commissioner of Education
By JC Bowman I have some advice for Tennessee’s new Commissioner of Education, Lizzette Gonzales-Reynolds. Please know that you will never be everyone’s cup of…
Entertainment
Tennessee Native Tina Turner Was a Regal Star
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Tributes and salutes came from around the globe last week in the aftermath of…
New Documentary Offers Portrait of Little Richard
NASHVILLE, TN — Even those who think they totally know his history and importance may discover some new facts this…
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2023 Hyundai Sante Fe Calligraphy
The dictionary defines the word calligraphy as — artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering. The new 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD has features that exemplifies those features – elegant, artistic and elegant in its design. It’s a great choice for car buyers looking for a reliable yet luxurious SUV that offers an…
2023 Hyundai IoniQ 6 Limited
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited is an impressive electric vehicle that combines sleek styling, outstanding performance, and advanced technology. This car is a major leap forward for Hyundai, and it has a lot to offer for drivers who are looking for an eco-friendly vehicle that doesn’t compromise on style or performance. Aesthetically speaking, it’s…
2023 Kia Niro EV
The new 2023 Kia Niro EV is an ideal start for readers who are still considering purchasing an all-electric vehicle. The 2023 Kia Niro EV is an impressive electric vehicle that offers exceptional performance, spaciousness, and efficiency. As a crossover SUV, it has a roomy and comfortable interior that can accommodate up to five passengers,…
Business
Creative Soulz Helping Futures
By Logan Langlois Creative Soulz, the independent Black-owned business striving to prop up other small Black-owned businesses, is one of the go-to places for small…
FUNdraising Good Times Should Your Organization Last Forever?
By Mel and Pearl Shaw of Saad & Shaw With June 30 knocking on the calendar door now is the time for reflection on how…
McDonald’s Asked by Conservative Shareholders to Account for Impacts of Racist Policies
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ethan Peck – Associate with the National Center for Public Policy Research’s Free Enterprise Project (FEP) – presents a proposal at the McDonald’s annual shareholder meeting…
Small Business Owners — Catalysts for Economic Growth
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Almost half of all U.S. employees work for small businesses, defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees,…
FUNdraising Good Times Don’t leave your volunteers in the dark
What would you do if suddenly you found yourself surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, well-connected individuals ready to volunteer with your nonprofit and help you reach…
Religion
Prominent Nashville Pastor Appointed to Memphis Church
By Sheryl Allen Huff NASHVILLE, TN — Rev. Keith Caldwell, a Nashville native, is a longtime grassroots community organizer who, through years of working at the intersection of Race and Poverty across the Southern Region, organically emerged through the ranks to become a civil rights leader who served as the president of the Nashville Branch–NAACP…
Are Black Churches Losing Importance?
By Mike Mather Q: When you or scholars talk about the “Black Church,” what does that mean to you? A. The short answer is, “it’s complicated.” For some scholars of African American religion, the term “Black Church” conventionally refers to those members of seven historic independent African American Protestant denominations, including National Baptist Convention USA,…
Sports
Questions Loom on Potential Titans Deal for Hopkins
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — As voluntary workouts continue and training camp approaches, some big questions remain about the…
Jim Brown Appreciation: Remembering Hall of Fame Running Back’s Lasting Impact On and Off Field
By Tom Smithers AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND, OH — Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated. One man. Many…
NFL’s Jim Brown Had Complex Legacy
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Jim Brown was one of America’s greatest athletes and later an ardent advocate for…
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Honoring Black Americans’ Role in the Inception of Memorial Day
By NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown Memorial Day has a deep historical connection to the African American community in…
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Appeals Period Now Open for Property Owners
NASHVILLE, TN — Vivian Wilhoite, Assessor of Property of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, is notifying residential and commercial property…
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Honoring Memorial Day: Q&A with Mark Elliott Global Head of Military and Veterans Affairs at JPMorgan Chase
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Memorial Day is an opportunity for everyone to honor and remember those who…