By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — A site for an upcoming biopic about the legendary legislator Shirley Chisholm has been announced. “Shirley” starring Regina King is coming to Netflix. It was announced this week by the Shadow and Act website. The project is now filming in Cincinnati. It is from Participant Media and Regina and Reina King’s Royal Ties Productions. Royal Ties set a deal at Netflix in 2019. It’s written and directed by John Ridley. The film also stars Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown with André Holland and Terrence…
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For the first time ever, this high-performance sedan harnesses plenty of intelligent power plus plenty of modern style and elegance. Convenience, compatibility, and connectivity are included, as part of the latest technology in the 2022 BMW M3 package. With a low center of gravity, lightweight components, and a suspension tuned to perfection on the grueling Nürburgring, this compact sedan delivers incredible sportiness and dynamics. There are M Carbon Bucket Seats with their lightweight construction, illuminated M badge, with lateral support, and full electric adjustment, M Carbon Bucket Seats create the perfect fusion of sportiness and functionality. The incredible 3.0-liter BMW…
The new 2021 Ascent™ is the largest and most versatile Subaru ever. It features three rows and seating for up to seven. It’s packed with advanced technologies, from active safety systems to entertainment features. The Subaru brand is known for its quality, durability and reliability. The Ascent is designed to give you peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel. It features standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive while delivering up to 27 highway MPG, and it can tow up to 5,000 lbs. with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, you can reach even more…
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — The Chi Eta Phi chapter of Upsilon Chi held its 34th annual Christmas Luncheon on December 4th. During the program, the nursing sorority awarded its highest honor to Dr. Keith Gray, Chief Medical Officer at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Gray was recognized for his work with the Faith Leaders Church Initiative and for providing guidance to health care providers and providing critical health care data. Dr. Gray has been providing vaccine, staff and supplies in the African American Community over the last 18 months. Dr. Gray is also a surgical oncologist…
Major League Baseball doesn’t seem to do much right these days, and now the owners have chosen to lock out the players. A sport that struggles to attract fans younger than 50 is now once more embroiled in a labor dispute, about the most boring sports topic imaginable. But there’s one good piece of news on the baseball horizon, something that represents justice finally occurring for one previously badly treated individual. It took them 15 years, but finally John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil, the Kansas City Monarchs star player and manager was elected to the Hall of Fame Sunday. The man…
Why Wait? The new 2022 Mini Cooper S 2-Door is here! Go ahead and take the Mini Hardtop for a spin. It boasts the latest in automobile technology that’s paired with both redesigned interior and exterior accents that highlight its individuality. And now, you can satisfy that inner drive to boldly accelerate through the gears with an optional manual transmission, if preferred. The engineers have reenergized this classic down to even the smallest detail. From new wheels to redesigned front and back grilles, and standard LED Headlights and Union Jack Taillights to air curtains that give you a more aerodynamic…
By Tribune Staff John Maggio’s “A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks” spotlights an extraordinary life. Parks was a photographer, filmmaker, composer, author, eyewitness to several major events of the 20th century, and most importantly a great storyteller. The documentary, which debuted on HBO Monday, documents that, though not as completely as some would like. “A Choice of Weapons” combines Parks’ photographs with footage of the artist in conversation, supported by reflections from a starry cast of interviewees. The participants include filmmakers Ava DuVernay and Spike Lee; actor Richard Roundtree; photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier; retired basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar;…
By Kate Sullivan WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a new military and veteran suicide prevention strategy that includes promoting safe firearms storage and outlining best practices for firearm dealers. The plan includes a new federal focus on improving lethal means safety, which is a voluntary practice to reduce one’s suicide risk by limiting access to objects that can be used to cause self-harm, including medications, firearms or sharp instruments. The Department of Justice will soon finalize a rule clarifying the obligations firearm dealers have to make secure gun storage or safety devices available for purchase, the…
Every detail of the new 2022 Buick Envision Avenir FWD is designed with drivers in mind, starting with those fabulous premium LED headlamps and taillamps with welcoming lights that animate on demand to guide your steps and announce your arrival. The MacPherson strut front suspension and innovative five-link premium rear suspension help assure a smooth ride, confident handling and minimized road noise. Envision allows you to choose among several driving modes or styles. With a simple tap of a button, you can dial in this type of performance that best matches your mood and driving conditions. The 2022 Envision features…
By Lucas L. Johnson II For years now, we’ve known about the disparities in health care and education that exist in Black communities. But the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem and forced Americans, particularly lawmakers and other leaders, to look more closely at ways to close the gaps. Over the last few months, a series of stories in The Tennessee Tribune have explored the impact COVID-19 has had on K-12 students, particularly in Black communities in Tennessee, and how government resources are being used to alleviate disparities in learning. The first story looked at a new $100…