Sean Allen, the Debate and Speech coach at Tennessee State University, is this week’s guest on Take 10 with The Tennessee Tribune. During the Fall semester, his first at TSU, Allen led the 16-member team to win 89 awards in competition. TSU is one of only four HBCUs with a speech and debate team. Allen will coach the team in an exhibition against Vanderbilt University next month. Every Tuesday the Tennessee Tribune takes the time out to interview citizens of the Metro-Nashville area who are doing important things in their field. To learn about all the interesting people in Nashville,…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Tennessee voters visited Senator Bob Corker’s Nashville office Tuesday to demand that he vote against any repeal of the Affordable Care Act without simultaneous replacement with a plan that provides equal or superior coverage at affordable cost. Leading up to the Senate vote after midnight Jan. 12, 2017 to repeal the ACA without replacement, Senator Corker withdrew his own amendment to postpone repeal until March. “We urge Senator Corker to remember the hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans who stand to lose their only option for healthcare access and to reject any replacement that does not offer equal or better…
By Robert Preidt Trying to remove your earwax can lead to ear damage, doctors warn. The body produces earwax (or “cerumen”) to clean and protect ears. The wax collects dirt, dust and other matter, preventing them from getting farther into the ear, according to an updated clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. “There is an inclination for people to want to clean their ears because they believe earwax is an indication of uncleanliness. This misinformation leads to unsafe ear health habits,” said Dr. Seth Schwartz, chairman of the guideline update group. Everyday activities like moving your…
January 18 In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Belmont University will have a series of events during the month of January. One will feature Chapel Speaker: Dr. Marla Frederick speaking on “Dreams Deferred: Race and Faith Post Obama.” LOCATION: Belmont Univ. Chapel at 10am. 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville. Contact – 615-460-6000. January 18 -26 “Young People’s Concerts: Grades 3-4: Dancing through the Centuries.” This event is a great way to introduce young kids to classical music, from Haydn to Bizet and more. The content of each concert is geared toward a specific grade level (K-2, 3-4, 5-8 and 9-12),…
NASHVILLE, TN — On January 15, 2017 at 7 pm everyone is invited to join Unity of Nashville, as they host an evening of music and prayers to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of The Beloved Community. The program will run from 5 – 6pm, with a Potluck dinner from 6 – 7pm. The event is FREE, but a dish for the potluck dinner will be appreciated. Unity of Nashville is located at 5125 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220. Contact: (615) 293-2927 “The Beloved Community” is a term that was first coined by the…
By Kara Furlong In the final days of Barack Obama’s historic presidency, Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a panel discussion reflecting on the 44th president’s legacy. “Beyond Obama: Race, Politics and America’s Future” is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17, and will feature former Obama White House faith adviser Joshua DuBois, Republican strategist and CNN political analyst Ana Navarro, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham. The talk is part of the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series as well as the university’s 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration. The discussion will be held from…
By Robert Alan Glover Part I of a II Part Series JACKSON, TN — The Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Douglas turns 87 this coming August. He walked side by side with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 52 years ago during the Selma to Montgomery march. On January 16th in observance of the King Holiday, Rev. Douglas – a 1959 alumnus of Lane College in Jackson, TN will speak at its annual MLK Memorial Program. Douglas, an albino Black man, easily passed as white while working for the NAACP and Dr. King during the civil rights era. “I am going to talk about…
It seems that ‘Rogue’ is causing excitement not only at movie theaters (new Star Wars film of the same name), but also in the auto world too. The new 2017 Nissan Rogue SL Compact sport utility vehicle is also creating Its own buzz. With an aggressive, redesigned exterior, the Nissan Rogue is a stunner. Sharp edges cut from the hood and headlights into sweeping, sinuous lines that flow backwards over aerodynamic wraparound LED taillights. These fresh new features give the Rogue a look that’s ‘STYLE WRAPPED IN STEEL.’ Rogue serves up a stylish first impression with signature LED Daytime Running Lights…
NASHVILLE, TN — Blind Akrawi has been named a member at Neal & Harwell, PLC. Akrawi joined Neal & Harwell in 2011. He focuses on representing clients in a wide range of civil and criminal litigation matters, including healthcare fraud, environmental law, corporate investigations, utility regulations, and contract matters. “We are pleased to welcome Blind into membership at Neal & Harwell, said Philip Irwin, chief manager of the firm. “In addition to his impressive technical legal expertise, Blind has always demonstrated a “team-first” attitude in all that he does.” Prior to joining Neal & Harwell, Akrawi was the Tennessee Assistant…