NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fisk University is pleased to welcome Dr. Sekou Franklin – an acclaimed scholar, community advocate and author – as the new Executive Director of the John Lewis Center for Social Justice. Named after late Congressman and Fisk alumnus, the John Lewis Center was established in 2019 with the mission to advance social justice, a vision to which Lewis devoted his life’s work and a pillar of Fisk’s legacy. “Dr. Franklin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in scholarly activism, policy and civil rights to Fisk” says Dr. Agenia W. Clark, President of Fisk University. “He has…
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NEW ORLEANS – The Women’s Business Enterprise Council South (WBEC South) announces today the nine finalists for the regional round of the ACCELERATE Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) pitch competition. The following women business owners will compete in a live online pitch competition showcasing their innovative product or service ideas on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CDT: Kay Baker, Co-Founder & CEO, Green Llama, Johnson City, Tennessee Dr. Natalia Caylor, Founder, Hola Insights, Huntsville, Alabama Ameka Coleman, Founder, Strands of Faith, Pearl, Mississippi Abbi Jones, Founder & CEO, Medpaper, Northport, Alabama Danielle Lombard-Sims, CEO, Talentergy, LLC, Memphis,…
Sponsored by JPMorganChase Summer is here, and for many Americans, it’s vacation season. It’s also one of the most expensive seasons to travel. With warm weather, school breaks and slower work schedules encouraging many to hit the road or book a flight during the summer months, prices for flights, hotels and destinations often reach their peak, which could put a damper on your dream vacation plans. If you’re looking to get away and maximize your time out of office, these tips and tricks can help make seeing the world, or even just the U.S., a bit more affordable. Start saving…
NASHVILLE, TN — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee proudly announces the 33rd class of its Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA), presented by Amazon. Five extraordinary women and one leading organization will be honored for their remarkable contributions to the community during an awards celebration on Tues., Oct. 28 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. This year’s event is co-chaired by Deborah Taylor Tate (AWA Class of 2006), Hon. Emily J. Reynolds (AWA Class of 2024), and Adrienne Johnson, YWCA Board Member. “The women and organization we celebrate this year embody the values of the YWCA—strength, leadership, and commitment to community,”…
NASHVILLE, TN — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee proudly announces the 33rd class of its Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA), presented by Amazon. Five extraordinary women and one leading organization will be honored for their remarkable contributions to the community during an awards celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. This year’s event is co-chaired by Deborah Taylor Tate (AWA Class of 2006), Hon. Emily J. Reynolds (AWA Class of 2024), and Adrienne Johnson, YWCA Board Member. “The women and organization we celebrate this year embody the values of the YWCA—strength, leadership, and commitment to community,”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mt. Zion Baptist Church will once again serve the Nashville community with its highly anticipated Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Antioch Campus (2261 Murfreesboro Pike). Following last year’s turnout of more than 4,000 families, the event returns with free school supplies, haircuts, health screenings, and more; all to ensure students start the year prepared and confident. WHAT: Mt. Zion’s Annual Back to School Bash WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Mt. Zion Antioch Campus – 2261 Murfreesboro Pike,…
The KOOL Club, a nonprofit social organization made up of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alumni, recently raised scholarship funds through its first Kenneth L. Toney Golf Tournament held at Ted Rhodes Golf Course on June 23, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Founded on April 18, 1974, by a group of MTSU students, the KOOL Club stands for Knowledge, Opportunity, Optimism, and Leadership which was adopted the motto “Being Yourself is Being Kool.” The Kenneth L. Toney Scholarship honors fellow club member Kenneth L. Toney who was in a serious accident while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1981, Reginald…
North Nashville, TN – A beacon of hope is rising in the heart of the 37208 zip code as a new fully licensed childcare facility opens its doors, offering families access to high-quality early childhood education. Operated by a trusted local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Royal Table Inc, this new daycare center is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and safe care for children, with a unique focus on Literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). With childcare costs soaring and availability shrinking across the city, this initiative is a much-needed response to one of Nashville’s most pressing challenges. Located in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and attorney Daniel Horwitz filed a lawsuit challenging the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s denial of a special-use permit requested by the Bartlett Muslim Society to build a mosque. The decision follows months of efforts by the Society to meet the city’s demands, including paying for a costly traffic impact study conducted by a leading transportation expert, which found that the proposed mosque would have no adverse traffic impacts and that no traffic mitigation efforts would be necessary to accommodate the new building. “This is a clear case…
Nashville, TN — In a historic announcement, a coalition of leading Black faith organizations and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) unveiled a strategic partnership and plan to confront systemic disparities impacting African American communities nationwide. Dr. Boise Kimber, President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Pre- siding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC); Dr. Samuel Tolbert, President of the National Baptist Convention of America; and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., veteran civil rights leader and President of the NNPA, are leading this collaboration between the Black church and Black Media. “There…