Metro Social Services kicks of National Hunger and Homelessness Week, acknowledging these persistent barriers This week marks National Hunger and Homelessness Week (November 17-23), a time that acknowledges the struggles of individuals and families across the country suffering from food insecurity and access to housing options. Metro Social Services is joining advocates and organizations across the country in raising awareness of these issues. Our office is already seeing an uptick in needs requests as the cold season moves in. That, coupled with inflation, we anticipate the numbers to continue to spike. Here’s a snapshot of what Davidson County residents are…
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The EGOT-winning actress, producer, and activist will be honored for her extraordinary career and transformative contributions to Hollywood at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. The Golden Globes has announced that the incomparable Viola Davis will be the recipient of the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. A towering figure in the entertainment industry, Davis will join a pantheon of cinematic legends who have received the award, including Sidney Poitier, Oprah Winfrey, and Denzel Washington. Davis, who earned her first Golden Globe in 2017 for her performance as Rose Maxson in Fences, opposite Washington, will be honored…
The singer and entrepreneur authored a children’s book inspired by her travels around the continent, with the hope of inspiring and educating children to visit. Kelis is a woman of many talents and her latest one on display is authoring a children’s book. The singer took to Instagram to announce that she wrote a new book titled ‘Seven Wonders of Africa’ that follows the main character, Abel Sabbath Brown, on her adventures around the continent. The singer also announced in the same breath that she started a new company. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCmgURpC9L2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “I’m so happy to finally show you something I’ve been working on. I WROTE MY FIRST…
Black women voters and elected officials poured their hearts and souls — and finances — into campaigning on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris for president for an emotionally turbulent three and a half months. Now that the 2024 presidential election is over, many are asking how her biggest supporters are faring and dealing with the stress of the process and the result. Generally speaking, politics can cause a form of chronic stress that evokes negative emotions and feelings of distress, said Brett Ford, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. Ford said conversations about race and gender discrimination also…
THE AFRO — “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Duanté Abercrombie, the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey team, in a press release courtesy of TSU Athletics. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU.” Tennessee State University (TSU) continues to break ground on a historic…
South College Nashville will provide free dental services to veterans and active-duty military members on Monday, Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., in recognition of Veterans Day. The event will be held at the Nashville Campus Public Dental Clinic, located at 616 Marriott Drive on South College’s campus. Up to 50 military members are expected to receive services. Some appointments are still open and can be booked by calling 629-802-322. Walk-ins will be welcomed based on availability. Representative from the Tennessee Titans will be at the clinic to show their support for veterans and surprise patients from 12-1:30 p.m. The…
As part of the Centennial “Telling Our Story” Commemoration on Oct. 24, American Baptist College (ABC) recognized Regina Prude with the inaugural “Centennial Impact Award.” A widely respected grant writer, Prude was the architect of the proposal that led to the college receiving HBCU (Historically Black College/University) status from the U.S. Department of Education in 2013. “This award means so much to me because it recognizes the work I love on behalf of ABC,” said Prude, whose late husband, the Rev. Dr. Floyd Prude Jr., was a graduate of the school. “However, I did not do this for the recognition.…
NASHVILLE—Members of the House Democratic Caucus are mourning the loss of longtime State Representative Tommy Head of Clarksville. Head passed away this weekend. He served 9 terms in the House from 1986 to 1994 and during that time was considered one of the chamber’s most powerful Middle Tennessee-based members. In a statement, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said: “Tennessee lost a great statesman with the passing of former Rep. Tommy Head. During his 18 years of service in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Rep. Head was a solid steward of our state tax dollars through his service as Vice-Chair of…
NASHVILLE—Members of the House Democratic Caucus are mourning the loss of longtime State Representative Tommy Head of Clarksville. Head passed away this weekend. He served 9 terms in the House from 1986 to 1994 and during that time was considered one of the chamber’s most powerful Middle Tennessee-based members. In a statement, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said: “Tennessee lost a great statesman with the passing of former Rep. Tommy Head. During his 18 years of service in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Rep. Head was a solid steward of our state tax dollars through his service as Vice-Chair of…
Editor’s Note: The Tennessee Tribune recently sat down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell to discuss several issues of importance to the Black community. Among the topics covered were business development, transportation, Jefferson Street, affordable housing and education. This interview is presented in two parts with Part 1 focusing on Black businesses, Jefferson Street and the Mayor’s Transportation Improvement Plan, currently up for referendum vote this election cycle. TRIBUNE: What are the plans to include Black businesses in the new Tennessee Titans stadium being built? Is there a quota? What are the qualifications? What department will oversee minority business development? MAYOR:…