TN Tribune-Leona Towner, a former intern with The Tennessee Tribune, has written her debut nonfiction guide to being an on-air multimedia journalist. The publication, “23 and On TV: How to be a MMJ Day-to-Day,” provides an honest look into the realities of journalism. The book debuted late summer at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and has since won NABJ’s Outstanding Book Award. Towner came to The Tennessee Tribune by way of Tennessee State University’s school paper, The Meter, while a student in the TSU Department of Communications. “The Tennessee Tribune was my first news internship,” Towner said.…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — This week, Meharry Medical College will welcome leaders from Sefako Makgatho University of South Africa (SMU South Africa) in an effort to build academic and research partnerships between the two institutions. It marks the first time that SMU South Africa leadership will visit the United States. The two historically black medical institutions have similar missions: to improve health care within the communities they serve and to provide transformative education to their students. The distinguished guests from SMU South Africa will be introduced to the Meharry campus and engage in discussions with Meharry faculty and staff…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Mt. Zion Baptist Church Nashville awarded 11 Nashville organizations a total of $55,000. Through this funding, the Church partnered with the organizations to support programs and resources that provide academic growth, athletic opportunities and attendance resources for students. Each organization received an award of $5,000 from the church.
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-It was a historic ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 26, for the official investiture of Judge Stephanie J. Williams. With 10 program participants, she was sworn in as judge of the Circuit Court, Division IV for the 20th Judicial District of Tennessee. The 2 p.m. ceremony was held at Trevecca University in the Boone Auditorium, with an audience of nearly 500 people. Surrounded by her family, friends, colleagues and many supporters, Judge Williams expressed her appreciation and a special prayer. “I asked God to help me be clear and considerate of the people in which I interact,” she…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center, located at 2521 Clarksville Pike, will officially open to the public with a special ribbon cutting on Aug. 29. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, WeGo CEO Steve Bland, Patton family members and friends, along with Metro and State lawmakers, Nashville MTA Board members as well as representatives from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Authority, WeGo and other invited guests will participate. In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony, guests will have an opportunity to view two public art displays created by Nashville artists. The displays reflect…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager, and most recently team ambassador, has died. He was 87. The Warriors announced that Attles died in his East Bay home, surrounded by family. The team did not disclose a cause of death. Nicknamed “The Destroyer” for his physical style of play, the Warriors were his love and his only team after they selected him in the fifth round of the 1960 draft. He remained employed by Golden State…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Chief John Drake has just been elected President of the Board of Directors for the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), the nation’s preeminent independent research organization that focuses on critical issues in policing. The results of the nominations and elections process were announced to the membership this week. “I am honored to lead PERF’s Board as we carry on the important work of advancing law enforcement professionalism while delivering information on issues and cutting-edge practices in policing,” Chief Drake said. “John Drake exemplifies the qualities that will make him a great PERF president,” said Chuck Wexler, PERF’s…
By Michael D. Shear and Adam Nagourney New York Times Reporting from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Here is the latest from Chicago. Vice President Kamala Harris ceremonially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president on Thursday night in a speech that alternated between calls for unity and stinging rebukes of former President Donald J. Trump as an “unserious man” whose return to the White House could have devastating consequences for the United States. “With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” she said, casting herself as…
By Tribune Staff Reports One of the most recognizable voices in Nashville radio has started a new chapter in his long-standing career by making a move to 790 AM The Gospel 104.5 FM. Ernie Allen, whose voice and style has boomed across the airways in Nashville for more than 40 years, hosted his first “Straight Talk” show Aug. 18, 1-2 p.m. at the station. Allen is known throughout Nashville as the ‘Man with the Voice,’ has reinvented his popular talk show format, which welcomes diverse guests to discuss community affairs, politics and other issues impacting the city. “I am honored…
Clark UMC Community Development Corporation (CDC) recently celebrated a significant milestone in its mission to provide affordable housing in North Nashville. On Aug. 17, the non-profit organization hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its inaugural project—six single-family homes located on Phillips Street, marking a momentous achievement in their efforts to enhance the quality of life for residents in Davidson County. A five-year journey in the making initiated by the Rev. Herbert Lester, Jr., former pastor of Clark United Methodist Church, the project was officially launched with community leaders and supporters. More than 70 community members, stakeholders and local leaders gathered for…