NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State University, in partnership with Regions Bank, has announced the establishment of the Latrisha Stewart Jemison Endowment Scholarship, celebrating an influential alumna and advocate for educational advancement and community service. Jemison, who earned her MBA degree at TSU, devoted her career to uplifting communities through financial empowerment, mentorship, and education until her passing in December 2023. As a senior vice president at Regions Bank, she spearheaded initiatives that expanded financial literacy, supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and provided economic opportunities for underserved communities. Her passion for giving back was evident in every aspect of…
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Tennessee has until Feb. 15 to submit its plan to the federal government NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democrats are fighting to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer, calling on Gov. Bill Lee to reverse his decision to withdraw from the federally funded Summer EBT Program—a program designed to help feed low-income children when school is out. Sen. London Lamar (D-Memphis) has sent a letter to Gov. Lee, signed by every Democratic member of the Tennessee General Assembly, urging him to reconsider the state’s refusal to participate. The Summer EBT Program would provide approximately $120 in grocery benefits per eligible…
Video of the incident shows plainclothes law enforcement agents apparently entering a worksite by force and detaining workers NASHVILLE– As information surrounding an immigration enforcement operation Sunday at a local Memphis food truck, TACOnganas, continues to emerge, the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) has joined community members in raising concerns and demanding transparency. Video of the incident shows plainclothes law enforcement agents, at least one of whose face was covered, apparently entering a worksite by force and detaining workers. The agents do not appear to have identified themselves or shown a warrant. According to media reports, the Department…
Special Group Rates For All Winter/Spring Shows Available Now! FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Williamson County Performing Arts Center (WCPAC) announces the new, original music revue Sweet Soul Music, taking center stage Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13. Written by Performing Arts Center Director Victoria Reed, (writer of What the World Needs Now: The Music of Burt Bacharach), the show features a local cast of 12 performers honoring the timeless voices that defined soul music, including James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, Otis Redding, The Temptations, and more. For all performance times and ticketing, click…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – East Nashville-based YMCA Community Action Programs (Y-CAP) is seeking volunteer literacy tutors to support students in grades K-5 who are reading below their peers. Through the Y-Literacy program, which serves more than 200 students a year, volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one tutoring support for one hour per week in a virtual format. Opportunities are available Monday through Thursday between 3-7 p.m. To learn more, visit YMCA Literacy Program or send an email to jwaller@ymcamidtn.org. There is no background in education required, but each volunteer must complete an online application and undergo a background check. “This is a…
By Alan Feuer, New York Times The Proud Boys no longer have control over their own name. Under a ruling by a Washington judge on Monday, the infamous far-right group was stripped of control over the trademark “Proud Boys” and was barred from selling any merchandise with either its name or its symbols without the consent of a Black church in Washington that its members vandalized. In June 2023, the church won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys after the organization’s former leader, Enrique Tarrio, and several of his subordinates attacked it in a night of violence…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-This Friday, Feb. 7th from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry will be working in collaboration with the American Dental Association Foundation, Colgate and Henry Schein, Inc., to host the 2025 national kickoff event for ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program. Give Kids A Smile® Day will provide free routine pediatric dental care including dental exams, x-rays, fillings and sealants to students in Davidson County. For some children in the city and neighboring communities, this may be their first dental checkup. This event provides access to essential care and helps establish…
Dr. Judy Douglas Holmes was born in September 1952 and passed away peacefully on January 21, at the age of 72. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, and highly respected member of her community. Dr. Holmes was preceded in her transition from this life by her parents, Julia and Andrew Douglas. She is survived and will be sorely missed by her only daughter, Monica (Donald); three sisters, Deborah, Angela (Kevin), and Karen; nieces, Detriea, Sophia, Angela, Myria, Julia, Tiare, Jordan, and Yuri; nephews/godsons, Courtland and London; nephew Courtland, II; bonus grandchildren, bonus great-grandchildren, and a host…
Canada and Mexico’s top leaders blasted President Trump Saturday hours after he imposed a 25% tariff on the neighboring countries — and announced they would retaliate by enforcing their own on the US. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed he and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo agreed to work together to push back against Trump’s long-awaited taxing program, which he claimed was aimed at halting the influx of drugs into the US. Trump put a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, while Chinese products will receive a more modest 10% tariff. Canada plans to put a 25% tariff on…
Memphis, Tenn. — The National Civil Rights Museum is closely monitoring efforts to declassify national intelligence files related to the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President John F. Kennedy, and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. A statement released by the organization said, “We fully support measures to ensure the King Family will review any newly revealed information before it is made public. The Museum remains steadfast in its interpretation of the American Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King’s pivotal role within it. His legacy as a transformative leader endures, inspiring generations and shaping the ongoing pursuit of justice and…