By Staff Writer Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, often causing severe disabilities. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org), “The exact cause of MS is unknown. The resulting damage to myelin, the protective layer insulating wire-like nerve fibers, disrupts signals to and from the brain. This interruption of communication signals causes unpredictable symptoms such as numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness and/or paralysis.” The Tribune spoke with Outreach Coordinator Whitney Neal to find out more about a joint research project between the University of Alabama-Birmingham…
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Can an SUV be considered alongside a racing vehicle? It may be hard to believe but the answer is Yes! The all-new 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor™ has been engineered by Ford Performance to the world’s first Ultra4 Racing-inspired SUV. Whether it’s cruising down I-40 to Memphis or rolling through the high hills of Gatlinburg, the Bronco Raptor can conquer them all. And if you’re even more adventurous, take the Raptor out west to the desert dunes and let it rip! We all know that NFL great Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). Move over Tom because the…
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Shawn Joseph, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Co-Director of the Urban Superintendent Academy at Howard University, published an article titled, “A Call for Black Superintendents to Document their Experiences Through Authoethnography” in the prestigious Urban Education Journal. Dr. Joseph shared, “As a former Black superintendent, I understand the importance of Black superintendents telling the accounts of their experiences as superintendents. The job is different for Black superintendents, and the best way to describe their experiences is for Black superintendents to tell their own stories.” The article discusses racism in educational leadership and…
2023 just might be the year to finally purchase that dream pickup truck. And if that’s the case, consider the new 2023 Maverick Tremor™ that’s of course Built Ford Tough.® The Maverick has durability, versatility, and style with a long list of high tech amenities that’s getting high points from die-hard truck enthusiasts. This vehicle combines the maneuverability of a small SUV, and the functionality of a pickup but roomy enough to seat up to five passengers. Look under the hood to find a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 engine paired with a 94kW electric motor and combined 191 horsepower – Electronically…
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In just one week (March 30), the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center will celebrate the annual Matthew Walker, Sr. Legacy Breakfast. As the day approaches, Dr. Candace Koney, a granddaughter of Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr., took time to reflect on her fond memories and the history of the man who founded the center 55 years ago. A reflection on Matthew Walker, Sr., MD, FACS, FIC, MD, MHA “Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin (As Much Truth As One Can Bear, New York Times). By Dr. Candace…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — For the past few months, the State Comptroller, Jason E. Mumpower, and a group of GOP state lawmakers not African American friendly have performed a deceitful song and dance, acting as if they care for Tennessee State University and its Black students in the presence of their God. And, as usual, white folks always know what is best for Black folks, including this historically Black university (HBCU). What’s best for TSU, in their white minds, is to remove its president, Dr. Glenda Glover, along with its Board of Trustees so they can pick who…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies brings tap to Nashville’s TPAC for one night only this Friday, March 17. Arnold started the Syncopated Ladies when she moved to Los Angeles in 2003. She saw a lack of platforms for young, Black, women in tap. While some viewed tap as an outdated art form, Arnold saw something more. She noted that current tap was one way, she saw a way to make it relevant to a new generation. A desire to bring hip-hop, R&B, and salsa to tap led her to speak with her mentor Debbie Allen,…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Governor Bill Lee’s recent decision to decline money from the CDC for HIV care and prevention comes on the heels of a recent study from Innerbody Research that shows Memphis has the highest rate of STDs in the United States. In the rest of Tennessee, Nashville came in at 39 and Knoxville came in at 71. Eric Rodriguez, CEO of Innerbody Research, stated that it has been challenging to find accurate information about STD’s. To derive their rankings, they use publicly available data provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for four STDS…
By Tribune Staff March 3 rd thru 5 th saw President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton bring Clinton Global Initiative University to Vanderbilt. The weekend featured student-led projects created to better their community with multiple Vanderbilt students taking part in the event. President Clinton opened the event stating, “our differences are profoundly important but they only really work when our common humanity matters more.” According to Secretary Clinton noted CGI-U discussed major issues facing the global community including climate change, health equity, education, and reproductive rights. The event featured also featured remarks from Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, and…