CHICAGO — You’ll never know where you’re going, unless you first know where you’ve been. So, make 2017 your year of self-pride and timeless knowledge with The Educational Network’s “Our History Today! An African-American Journey” Black history calendar and resource guide. In addition to featuring hundreds of key facts highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of notable history-makers, this collector’s edition features full-page profiles of 13 prominent African-American trailblazers in politics, education, sports, business, media and film/television; as well as a farewell pictorial tribute to President Barack Obama. The calendar serves as a national fundraising vehicle for Historically Black Colleges and…
Author: Tribune Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Local artist Darren B. Rankins is spreading messages of hope and love with his collection of faith-based t-shirts and his actions. His recently launched crowdfunding campaign has raised over 10 percent of its $7,000 goal to donate t-shirts to members of Nashville’s homeless population, the Salvation Army, Feed the Children and other local organizations. Rankins is a published poet, photographer and the founder of Pure Thoughts, a Christian based movement committed to feeding and clothing the homeless and supporting local nonprofits with free photography services. With the help of supporters of his crowdfunding campaign, he recently donated…
Members of the award-winning Tennessee State University Forensics Team discussed whether or not African American celebrities should meet with President-elect Donald Trump at The Tennessee Tribune office on Jan. 19. Each student had persuasive arguments for why or why not a discussion should take place. The Take 10 discussion was on Facebook Live and the video can be accessed here. “It’s important to have a dialogue so he can understand what the opinions are from the black community,” one student said. Another student pointed out “we need to uplift him because if he fails, we all fail.”
Do you ever wake up from a night’s sleep with sore jaws and teeth? If so, you could be grinding your teeth. Grinding your teeth is known as “Bruxism.” Grinding can develop at any age and is usually done unconsciously at night while you sleep. During the day one may find themselves “clenching” their teeth during certain task such as lifting a heavy object. Clenching is a form of grinding that doesn’t last as long and it is done during the day. What are some Symptoms of Grinding • Noted wear on the enamel of your teeth by your dentist…
LITHONIA, GA — Bishop Eddie Long, the often controversial pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, died Sunday morning, January 15, 2017. He was 63 years of age. His church confirmed Pastor Long’s death earlier Sunday. According to reports, Bishop Long made his last public appearance about two weeks ago. His extremely thin, gaunt appearance caused many on social media and elsewhere to comment about the state of his health within the last few months of his life. First Lady Elder Vanessa Long, Bishop Long’s wife of 27 years issued the following statement: “I am confidant through my belief…
January 19 Hunger Awareness Story Time: Stone Soup. January is Hunger Awareness Month. Join the Nashville Public Library’s Hadley Branch for a themed story time and craft session. The story, “Stone Soup,” is a classic folk story about feeding the hungry. This is a meaningful and fun story/event for all ages. Starts at 3:30 pm at the Nashville Public Library, Hadley Park Branch, 1039 28th Avenue, North, Nashville. January 19 – 22, 2017 The Progressive® Insurance Nashville Boat & Sportshow®, Tennessee’s premier boating event, is coming to Nashville’s Music City Center. It’ will be over 90,000 square feet of boats,…
MURFREESBORO, TN — MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation will usher in the new year by documenting key historic properties along the Trail of Tears. For the fourth consecutive year, The National Park Service’s National Trails Intermountain Region has awarded a grant to the center for the completion of a number of projects along this historic route. Between 1830 and 1850, various Native American tribes were removed forcibly from their homes in the Southeast and relocated in the Southwest. Along the way, more than 4,000 of the 15,000 relocated Cherokees perished due to starvation, disease and exhaustion. Cherokees referred to this…
KNOXVILLE, TN — The last meetings of Knox County School Board for parents and citizens to voice their concerns of the rezoning of school districts to accommodate new schools under construction in Gibbs and Hardin Valley will be in the inner-city at 6p.m. at Holston Middle School on Jan. 24; and at Vine Magnet Middle on Jan 31. Parents and concerned community members are encouraged to attend. Meetings have been held in Farragut, Gibbs and South Knoxville. • The 9th annual Snow Day to benefit CAC Beardsley Community Farm, will be at Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria in the Old City…
KNOXVILLE, TN — With the foundation set, graduates of the KnoxWorx Construction Cohort class are now ready to build a career. Ten young men and women were handed certificates of completion Dec. 15 at the Knoxville Leadership Foundation office (located in the former Regas building downtown), as family and friends celebrated their accomplishments. This was the second KnoxWorx graduation class. Students receive Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT). The training teaches at-risk and underserved populations construction skills through class work and apprenticeships. Most students are either recommended by their guidance counselors, receive assistance via other KLF programs like Amachi…