Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn Wins Reelection in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The polls have only just closed this Election Day, but Tennessee’s U.S. Senate incumbent will return to Washington for another six years. Sen. Marsha Blackburn defeated a challenge from Tennessee State Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) with 65 percent of the vote at the time of this article. Tennessee Election Results: November 5, 2024 Johnson announced her decision to challenge Blackburn for the U.S. Senate race in September 2023. She had floated the possibility of a challenge in July, shortly after narrowly avoiding expulsion from the Tennessee General Assembly,…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville’s oldest African American church, observed National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October by providing information to church members as part of its ongoing health education efforts. Throughout the month, members of Spruce Street Baptist Church, located at 504 Spruce Street, recognized Breast Cancer Awareness and hosted a Pink Sunday, in which all members were encouraged to wear pink – the color designated for breast cancer awareness. Members wore pink, acknowledged and celebrated breast cancer survivors, and engaged in a breast cancer walk during the month. This health initiative was also highlighted each…
HOUSTON, Texas – Kamala Harris received support from one of music’s biggest stars. Beyoncé officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president at a Houston rally last Friday in her hometown of Houston. Beyoncé rarely speaks on politics, but took a firm position that women’s reproductive rights and health care were critical issues this election. “I’m not here as a celebrity; I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” she said to the energized crowd. “A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-After over four decades of dedicated service to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Kenneth H. Hill is retiring from ministry. Most recently serving as Pastor of Shorter Chapel AME Church in Franklin, Tennessee, Rev. Hill has been a pillar of leadership and spiritual guidance within the community. His influence has spanned across various roles, including Pastor, Presiding Elder, and General Officer, while also enriching universities and seminaries nationwide with his teachings. To honor his contributions, a special Retirement Celebration Brunch will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Athletes Unlimited and the City of Nashville held a press conference on Thursday, October 24, at the National Museum of African American Music to celebrate the upcoming arrival of AU Pro Basketball to Music City in 2025. The league’s fourth annual season will be held at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium, marking an exciting new chapter for professional basketball in the city. The press conference featured remarks from several key figures, including Megan Perry, Head of AU Pro Basketball, Monica Fawkotson of Metro Government, Nashville City Council Members Brenda Gadd and Jacob Kupin, Adrienne Siemers from the Nashville Convention…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In hopes of capitalizing on a final push before election day, Nov. 5, a group calling themselves Brothas for Kamala is holding three simultaneous rallies to intensify voter turnout for Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz for president and vice president, respectively. The concurrent events are all being held at three Soul Restaurants Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-10 p.m. Voters are being asked to attend a rally closest to their homes or businesses. The three locations are: 6317 Charlotte Pike (Nashville); 2419 Edge O Lake Drive (Antioch); and 2804 S. Rutherford Boulevard (Murfreesboro). The group has set an ambitious…
Early voting has begun in Tennessee and will continue through Thursday, Oct. 31. With less than a month before Election Day on Nov. 5, there are several ways Tennesseans can be prepared to know what to do, what they need, and where to go to ensure their voices are heard. While there are certain restrictions and requirements for voting, here are some frequently asked questions to help you carry out your right to vote: When is the last day to register to vote?The last day to register to vote in Tennessee was Oct. 7. How do I check to see…
NEW YORK, NY – The Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National ActionNetwork (NAN), brought together the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Korey Wise and New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 for a voter activation tour in Columbus, Ohio. The visit through the heart of the state is the second leg of NAN’s non-partisan Get Out the Vote campaign, following a bus trip to Philadelphia last month. “NAN made a commitment to ensure eligible Black voters, who are expected to make up asignificant portion of the electorate this November, know where both candidates…
The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their U.S. tour, marking four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope. On the tour, the choir will make a stop at Springhouse Church, located at 14119 Old Nashville Highway, in Smyrna, Tenn., Nov. 19, 6 p.m. No tickets are required, though donations are appreciated to continue the choir’s impactful work. As they embark on this milestone celebration, the choir will continue to captivate audiences with their heartwarming performances of popular children’s tunes, traditional spiritual songs and vibrant African cultural pieces. Comprised of children ages…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Nashville CARES celebrated the grand opening of its new Springfield satellite facility earlier today. This new Robertson County program office, located at 200 Northcrest Drive, Suite 220, Springfield, TN, will serve as a dedicated location supporting the communities of Robertson, Sumner, Montgomery, and Davidson counties by providing life-saving harm reduction services. The Drug Awareness Response Team (DART) Program is now offering compassionate, non-judgmental support to individuals struggling with substance abuse, along with critical HIV and Hepatitis C testing and treatment services at the new facility. Robertson County sits among four counties in Middle Tennessee with…