News
APSU’s Prentice Chandler Named to Board of Advisors for National Nonprofit
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – In 2018, Austin Peay State University’s Eriksson…
Eight City Projects Emerge for North Nashville and Bordeaux
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) – Bordeaux and North Nashville residents have chosen eight…
Charles McGee, Member of Tuskeegee Airmen and ‘American hero’, Dies at 102
Charles McGee, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew 409 fighter…
Politics
“How Did Democrats Let This Happen?”
By Reginald T. Jackson It has been less than a week since President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris came to Atlanta and gave speeches supporting federal legislation to protect and ensure voting rights. Now the legislation is as good as dead. It happened that quickly, but many of us in Georgia saw it coming a…
Tennessee
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.…
U.S. Attorney-Nashville- Owner Of Telemedicine Company Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
NASHVILLE – A Kentucky woman pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in Nashville, to conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, announced Acting…
‘Tis The Season For Holiday Online Shopping Scams – Don’t Be A Victim
MEMPHIS, TN—The FBI Memphis Field Office reminds Tennesseans to look out for scams designed to steal your money and personal information. “According to the FBI’s Internet…
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Sevyn Jenkins came into this world with 18 fractured ribs and a broken collarbone. Sevyn’s mother, Shakia Richardson, is active duty military. When her contractions…
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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
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.…
School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt Accepting Applications from 8th Grade Students
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (the SSMV) is seeking highly-competent and motivated Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) high school…
Statement By Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder And President, Stem Global Action: No More Lost Einsteins! All Children Must Have Opportunities To Flourish And Become Future Stem Leaders
NEW ORLEANS – “I applaud the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) for recognizing that a devastating lack of educational investments and resources…
Brothers Empowered to Teach is a Solution to Lack of Black Male Teachers
NEW ORLEANS, LA — A newly released study reveals that there is a 30% drop in aspiring teachers in Louisiana. Further alarming is the…
Entertainment
Fox Series Gets Cable Deal
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — The Fox series “9-1-1” starring Angela Bassett has become one of that network’s prime…
Will Smith Wins Golden Globe Award
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Will Smith was a big winner at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s (HFPA) 2022…
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
The Pivot Fund Officially Launches In Partnership With ONA, the World’s Largest Digital Journalism Association
By Tracie Powell I am proud to announce the official launch of The Pivot Fund with the Online News Association (ONA), the world’s largest digital…
Black Girl Ventures & NBA Team Up to Support HBCU Student Entrepreneurs
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Black Girl Ventures is teaming up with the NBA to launch the BGV NextGen Program for undergrad and grad HBCU student entrepreneurs.…
African American Entrepreneurs Head SPAC In $126.5 Million IPO to Acquire Black-Owned Firms
Shawn Rochester, who authored the spellbinding book “The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America,” and Robin Watkins, a highly regarded financial and…
Entrepreneur Couple to Open Black-Owned Beauty Supply in Antioch, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Local couple Steven and Whitney Sains are proud to announce the opening of Crown Love Beauty Supply in the spring of 2022.…
Religion
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
Judge Declares Wrongfully Convicted Couple Innocent
NASHVILLE, TN – Criminal Court Judge Angelita Dalton exonerated Joyce Watkins and Charlie Dunn today, reversing their 1988 convictions for…
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DCS Computers Stuffed with Data Public Can’t See
NASHVILLE, TN – We can’t prove it. Between 2010-2014 the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) installed a new computer system…
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WeGo Launches Quick Ticket Initiative, Plans Extensions to Route Connections
By Ashley Benkarski NASHVILLE, TN — WeGo is making public transit more accessible and more affordable for Nashville commuters by…