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…
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On National Black Voter Day, more than 50 HBCU legends and football trailblazersjoined the long list of athletes who have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris andGovernor Tim Walz, highlighting their “integrity, values and demonstrated commitmentto justice and equality of opportunity” for motivating their support. These trailblazingBlack athletes’ and coaches’ endorsement comes as the Harris-Walz campaign utilizeshigh male-viewership events such as major college football matchups, NFL games andsoccer matches to reach voters where they are. More than 50 former football players and coaches, including several Pro Football Hall ofFamers and Super Bowl MVP’s, announced their endorsement of Vice President KamalaHarris and…
The entire Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church expresses our condolences to the Webster family at the transition of Bishop Robert Vaughn Webster. Bishop Webster was elected and consecrated the 110th Bishop in 1992 during the General Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Bishop Webster was a pillar and icon in the life of African Methodism. He was an effective Pastor, and once elevated to the Episcopacy, he was an effective episcopate. As a retired Bishop, he sought to be present at our Council meetings and attended all Connectional events. At our recent 52nd General Conference in Columbus, Ohio,…
In 1994, Inez Crutchfield became the first African American woman to win the Athena Award, honoring exceptional women leaders, and was asked how she wanted to be remembered. Her response was true to how many in Nashville knew her to be – a role model who simply wanted to help people. “The progress we’ve made as a community began prior to 60 years ago; and it’s because of the Inez Crutchfields,” said Davidson County Criminal Clerk Howard Gentry said by phone. “She’s a generation that really put in the work. She’s the last of that generation.” Crutchfield died Monday morning.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Is the state planning a takeover of Tennessee State University or are they planning a merger between TSU and UT? The right-wing war on TSU has elevated to full force, and students, faculty, staff, and alumni cannot go to sleep while they are scheming. The plan to force TSU to spend its reserve funds started last fall when the state conducted a financial aid and academic audit on TSU that resulted in certain findings and several recommendations. Then, in an unprecedented move, the state decided to withhold millions of dollars owed to TSU until those recommendations were implemented.…
NASHVILLE – A vibrant artwork celebrating the pioneering legacy of Elizabeth Duff was unveiled at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central last Thursday. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, WeGo CEO Steve Bland, Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority Board members, Duff family members, and friends joined in the event. The Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central is named for the first female and first African American female bus operator in Nashville, hired by the Nashville MTA in April 1974. The art also pays tribute to Music City’s rich heritage and the diverse community of transit riders. The 1,400-square-foot mural was…
Join American Baptist College for an important conversation on how the Constitution affects our daily freedoms, moderated by Nashville’s Ashley Upkins, president-elect of the National Bar Association. Attendees will have the chance to engage with ABC students, alumni, and community leaders including ACLU Tennessee, The Equity Alliance, and the League of Women Voters of Tennessee. This free event is open to the public and will be live streamed on the American Baptist College Facebook page. Home – American Baptist College – Nashville, TN (abcnash.edu)
Philadelphia Event to Be Streamed, Fact-Checked The National Association of Black Journalists will host an in-person conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, NABJ announced Friday. “This event will feature an interview between Vice President Harris and NABJ member journalists. It will take place in Philadelphia — a city deeply tied to NABJ’s legacy,” it said. The journalists conducting the interview were not identified. The event is to take place at public radio station WHYY, and streamed on WHYY’s platforms and NABJ’s YouTube and Facebook pages at 2:30 p.m. EDT, the organization said. [Saturday night update: [At 9:17 p.m. EDT, NABJ announced…
The Alliance of Ethics and Art, a not-for-profit with the mission to educate the public about the cause and answer to racism, proudly presents a monumental archive of more than 40 in-depth video interviews and photographs with Tennessee civil rights pioneers. This virtual collection presents the personal narratives of those who stood on the front lines of the struggle for equality and justice, capturing their courage, resilience, and unyielding spirit. This project is more than a collection of stories; it is a tribute to the individuals who transformed the landscape of civil rights in Tennessee and beyond. In partnership with…
SEATTLE— In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson, whose opera Blue was hailed by The New York Times as “the most elegant libretto heard in a long time.” Jubilee tells the story of a group of Black American singers who brought African American spirituals to audiences around the world, forever changing the trajectory of music history. With a score comprising over 40 spirituals, from “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Wade in the Water” to “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel” and “Balm in Gilead,” the opera follows the Fisk Jubilee Singers as they embark on their first tours, raising money for…