By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor WASHINGTON, DC — In 1827, with the publication of the “Freedom’s Journal,” John Russwurm and Reverend Samuel Cornish established the Black Press and boldly declared their mission: to be the voice of the African-American community, standing up for victims of injustice, and championing the unsung. Dedicated, resilient and strong Black women, who account for a significant number of the 211 African-American owned newspapers and media companies that are members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), stand at the forefront of that mission, today. As Women’s History Month concluded, NNPA President and…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn – American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees President Lee Saunders will attend a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating two sanitation workers, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, whose gruesome deaths on the job led Memphis sanitation workers to strike for better work conditions, economic and civil justice, and recognition of their union, AFSCME Local 1733. It was their struggle that drew the support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bringing him to Memphis where he was assassinated for his beliefs and activism. “The sanitation strike is one of American history’s most powerful examples of the unbreakable link between civil rights…
The Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will commemorate the 49th Anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a wreath laying ceremony on April 4, 2017 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet School located at 613 17th Avenue N, Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony will begin at 6pm-7pm. Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and the brothers of Alpha use this ceremony to celebrate his life and his legacy. The Tau Lambda Chapter invites you to join them in this 49th Anniversary celebration of the “Drum Major for Justice”.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — (March 29, 2017) — The Nashville Jazz Workshop and the Art Institute of Tennessee – Nashville announce a partnership to begin introductory classes in jazz at the Art Institute’s campus in the Donelson area of Nashville. The classes, beginningApril 8, will take place on Saturdays and will run for three weeks. Classes will be taught by top NJW instructors and are open to anyone. The first of these classes, The Basics of Jazz Voice, runs for begins Saturday, April 8from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and continues on Saturday, April 15 and 22. The class will be taught…
NASHVILLE,TN- NOW! (Not on Our Watch), the TSU SGA, and the TSU NAACP chapter will host an event at Tennessee State University’s Floyd Payne Campus Center to discuss options for students to become politically engaged in their communities. The event will be held April 6, 2017 from 7-8 pm and feature some of the up and coming names in politics in our region: Danny Glover, former HBCU Outreach Director for Bernie Sanders; Lee Smith III, Student and Founder of Stay Woke HBCU Initiative; Devyn Keith, Huntsville City Council Member (District I); Harold Love Jr., TN State Representative (District 58); Rasheedat…
Ernest Johnson, Manager of Business Development with Gray Line of Tennessee, is this week’s guest on Take 10 with The Tennessee Tribune. Social Media Director Jason Luntz visits the Gray Line Headquarters to learn about the company’s Casino Daily Departure tour. Johnson discusses how Gray Line has provided Nashvillians an easy way to visit Harrah’s Casino in Metropolis, IL and Tropicana Casino in Evansville, IN for more than 20 years. Gray Line is also known for providing various tours throughout Nashville and is a popular stop for tourists visiting Music City. Learn more by visiting https://www.casinodepot.com.
March 31 – April 8 The Destiny Theatre Experience will present Dael Orlandersmith’s “Yellowman” at the Darkhorse Theater, as a part of the company’s 10th anniversary season. The Darkhorse is located at 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville. April 1 NPT’s Big Yellow Bird Bash. It’s a stylish night of dancing and fun to support Nashville Public Television’s educational, cultural and civic programming. Big Yellow Bird Bash attendees are encouraged to dress in yellow attire – from formal to spirited ‒ for an evening of dancing; light bites and cocktails; and a silent auction. LOCATION: Houston Station 434 Houston St., Nashville from 7-10…
By Tribune Writer Brenda Wynn, has served as the Davidson County Clerk since 2012. She was first appointed by the Metropolitan Council in August, 2012. She was later elected by the voters of Nashville & Davidson County in November 2012, becoming the first African American female to win election to a constitutional office in the County and the first woman to be elected Davidson County Clerk. When asked how she got to this position? She answers boldly and unapologetically, “It was God! Though I enjoy public service, it was never my ambition to run for public office,” said Wynn. Wynn…
It’s German made. It’s affordable. It’s family car — it’s the 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t R-Line. This sedan offers drivers the best of both worlds. It delivers in so many areas. With sleek lines and overall refined styling, the Passat has the design chops to make you rethink what a family car should look like. Of the many amenities that Passat offers, the Hands-free Easy Open trunk is one of the most popular among customers. It’s helpful and it’s fun to use. You don’t need to lift a finger when you want to open the available hands-free Easy Open trunk…