Senator Marsha Blackburn’s latest campaign ad is generating more than just broken plates—it’s also sparking sharp online criticism. In the commercial, Blackburn theatrically smashes China plates to symbolize her stance against what she describes as the growing threat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) infiltrating U.S. industries. While the ad is intended to position the Republican senator as tough on China, many viewers are far from impressed. “Communist China will stop at nothing to become globally dominant, and they are hard at work to infiltrate every major U.S. industry to meet their goal,” Blackburn says in the ad. “That’s why…
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The American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism hosted its prestigious Mosaic Awards on September 26th at Guastavino’s in New York City. As a division of AAF—the “Unifying Voice for Advertising”—The Mosaic Center is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the advertising industry. More than 300guests attended the distinguished annual affair that honors companies, agencies, and individuals who exemplify excellence in multicultural marketing and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Crissle West, acclaimed host of the critically acclaimed podcast “The Read”and cultural commentator, served as the event’s host–adding her buoyant voice and perspective throughout the stellar evening. The Mosaic Awards sponsors were: SiriusXM (Presenting), The Trade Desk, Clear…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform to benefit the Lee Chapel afterschool literacy and tutorial program on Oct. 27, 6 p.m. This extraordinary event, hosted jointly by Lee Chapel AME Church and Woodmont Christian Church, promises an evening of soul-stirring music while supporting educational improvement in North Nashville. The event will be held at Woodmont Christian Church, located at 3601 Hillsboro Pike. Tickets are $50. All proceeds from the event will directly support the Lee Chapel afterschool literacy and tutorial program, which serves elementary students in North Nashville. This vital program aims to improve reading proficiency…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Charles and Etta Dudley Foundation, whose namesake played a role in helping to provide food and medical supplies at the historic Poor People’s Campaign in Washington, D.C., is celebrating its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 20, in a newly renovated building in the Haynes Meade area. With the aid of its community partners, the Foundation seeks to raise funds and promoteinitiatives that ensure that the area’s most vulnerable and at-risk groups are educated and that their basic needs are met. “We partner with others for mutual success. We help children, families, and communities break the cycle…
Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of U.S. adults have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles; both are caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is in the herpes family. Herpes viruses can stow away quietly in the roots of nerves. They can reactivate during periods of stress or illness, or any time a person’s immunity is lowered. Increasingly, researchers believe that some kinds of herpes viruses can also hide in the brain; if they reactivate, they may cause damage…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has collaborated with Org Music to release “Let Me Dream On” a collection of previously unreleased songwriting demos, band rehearsals and live recordings by acclaimed Nashville singer Johnny Bragg. The album, which will be available on vinyl as part of Record Store Day Black Friday, Nov. 29, coincides with the 20th anniversaryof the museum’s award-winning exhibition “Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues,1945-1970.” Bragg wrote and recorded classic 1950s R&B hits, such as “Just Walkin’ in the Rain” (as lead vocalist of the Prisonaires) and “Rollin’ Stone” (fronting the Marigolds),…
Nashville, Tenn.-Fox News 17 in Nashville is reporting that Vanderbilt Medical Center has warned at least one patient of possible exposure to HIV or hepatitis due to unsterilized equipment The original story from FOX 17 is below. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An issue with some endoscopy procedures at Vanderbilt’s clinic has some patients worried. Vanderbilt says the issue surrounds how a solution was administered. A midstate attorney tells FOX 17 news his client is worried about exposure to infections like hepatitis or HIV. One patient received that phone call and was terrified. A routine colonoscopy became a nightmare for that patient…
Nashville, Tenn.-Fox News 17 in Nashville is reporting that Vanderbilt Medical Center has warned at least one patient of possible exposure to HIV or hepatitis due to unsterilized equipment The original story from FOX 17 is below. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An issue with some endoscopy procedures at Vanderbilt’s clinic has some patients worried. Vanderbilt says the issue surrounds how a solution was administered. A midstate attorney tells FOX 17 news his client is worried about exposure to infections like hepatitis or HIV. One patient received that phone call and was terrified. A routine colonoscopy became a nightmare for that patient…
Nashville, Tenn.-A sign at the entrance of Brookview Subdivisions in Nashville urges Councilman Kyonzte Toombs to stop mass density development on Ewing Dr. Local residents want the policy changed from Evolving to Maintenance to prevent further congestion and accidents. With 56 townhouses proposed, residents are voicing concerns over traffic, which has already led to more than three fatalities. A city council meeting with the developer and residents will be announced soon.
TriStar Health, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, announced Sept. 23 a gift of $600,000 to Meharry Medical College to support paid internship and scholarship opportunities over four years for graduate students in the School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS). This investment is part of HCA Healthcare’s $10 million pledge to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). “We are thrilled to continue our support of Meharry Medical College and provide additional opportunities for graduate students to further their education through scholarships and internships. Our organization is committed to increasing access to healthcare careers across the Middle…