Angie Stone, the renowned soul and R&B artist known for songs like No More Rain (In This Cloud) and Wish I Didn’t Miss You, passed away Saturday morning following a vehicle accident, according to her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes. She was 63. The incident occurred while Stone was traveling from Mobile, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, in a Sprinter van along with nine others after performing on Friday night. Information about other individuals involved in the crash has not yet been released. “Angie Stone’s voice and spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she inspired,” her representative shared in…
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Hazel Dukes, a prominent civil rights advocate and longtime leader of the NAACP’s New York State Conference, has passed away at the age of 92. Her son, Ronald Dukes, confirmed her passing, sharing that she was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments. “Mom dedicated her life to the civil rights movement, tirelessly fighting for justice in New York City and across the country,” he said. A Lifelong Advocate for Justice Known affectionately as “Ma Dukes” in political circles, Dukes was a trusted advisor to numerous New York leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams. In a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Dr. Joseph Webb, CEO of Nashville General Hospital, submitted his resignation Thursday, just hours before the Hospital Authority Board was set to vote on whether to renew his contract. Webb, who has led the city-owned safety net hospital since 2015, announced his decision in a swiftly called meeting with employees, stating he would step down in two weeks but remain in his role until March 14. His resignation comes amid mounting scrutiny over his leadership and financial management of the hospital, which serves uninsured patients and operates as a teaching facility for Meharry Medical…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belmont University has partnered with Tennessee State University (TSU) to create accelerated opportunities for graduate students pursuing careers in medicine. This collaboration between the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine and TSU’s College of Life and Physical Sciences establishes the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Medical Accelerated Pathway Program, named for the distinguished alumnus and pioneering cardiac surgeon who performed the first human implantation of an automatic defibrillator. This seven-year pathway is designed to address the growing national physician shortage while increasing opportunities for underrepresented students in medicine. Participants will complete their Bachelor of Science degree in…
Congratulations goes to Reverend Venita Lewis for grant submission and grant approval for a mural for the NAACP. Reverend Venita Lewis was elected President of the NAACP 2023-2024. One of her first projects was to reopen the president’s office and ensure it was cleaned and ready to receive visitors and supporters. She then began to recruit new members, develop new partners, and write grants to ensure the sustainability of the branch and the office. In 2023 Reverend Venita Lewis wrote and submitted a grant to the Metro Arts Commission. The grant submission was for a mural for the NAACP. Shortly…
Singer Roberta Flack, who broke through as one of the most important and beloved singers of the 1970s and beyond with a sound that combined soul, jazz, rock and pop, died Monday at the age of 88. A representative for Flack did not share a cause of death, but the singer had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Musically gifted from a young age, Flack won a scholarship to Howard University at just 15 with plans to pursue a classical music career.
By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary President Donald Trump fired Chair of the Joint Chiefs Gen. C.Q. Brown on Friday night, and said he intends to dismiss the Navy’s top admiral and the Air Force’s second in command — an unprecedented shakeup of the Pentagon’s top brass that will trigger ripple effects throughout the military. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said he was nominating retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to take Brown’s place. Caine is a partner at Shield Capital, a venture capital firm. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, minutes later, said in a statement that he is “requesting nominations” for…
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…
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…