By Keith L. Alexander For media mogul and entrepreneur Cathy Hughes, this year’s Mother’s Day was going to be difficult. Last July, Hughes’s mother, Helen Jones Woods, 96, died from complications of Covid-19. For the 74-year-old Hughes, multi-millionaire and founder and chairperson of Urban One Inc., this year marks Hughes’s first Mother’s Day without her mother present. And while many might consider those individuals able to spend more than seven decades with their mother as fortunate, Hughes said such longevity also created a startling realization. “The longer God blesses you with having your mother in your life, the more difficult…
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By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Thuso Mbedu is making history this week. The 29-year-old South African actress stars Cora Randall in Barry Jenkins’ series adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Underground Railroad.” It debuts Friday on Amazon. Mbedu plays an orphaned slave who escapes a Georgia plantation. She also becomes the first South African to lead an American TV series. Mbedu has been a star in her homeland. She’s been nominated twice for an International Emmy for the local drama series “Is’thunzi.” But “The Underground Railroad” was her first international audition. However Jenkins told Mbedu shortly after the…
By Ashley Benkarski “If you know something is wrong, change it.” — Sen. Thelma Harper NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee lost one of its best April 22 when longtime State Senator Thelma Harper passed away at the age of 80. Harper was one of eleven children born to sharecropper Reverend William Claybrooks, Sr. and Clora Thomas Claybrooks in the Pultight area of Williamson County on Dec. 2, 1940, her obituary states. A member of Schrader Lane Church of Christ, she is survived by daughter Linda and son-in-law Bobby, “to whom she was an extremely proud and devoted mother;” brother Dennis Claybrooks, Godsister…
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata offers best-in-class, in nearly every area, from headroom to legroom. For 2021, this new Sonata is a tech-smart, super-spacious midsize sedan. Hyundai has ranked #1 in customer loyalty for 11 consecutive years. For the exterior, the hood wraps to the edge of the car without a harsh cutline. Strips of chrome extend forward along the hood line, tapering into dynamic LED running light. From the rear, it offers ultra-wide taillights that accentuate a ground-hugging style stance. This Sonata has a multi-link rear suspension that helps the driver melt corners and handle tight parking spaces with ease.…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The title for the forthcoming “Black Panther” sequel has been announced. Marvel revealed this week the new film will be titled that the titled “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” It will be released July 8, 2022. Filmmaker Ryan Coogler reworked the script following Chadwick Boseman’s passing. One of its stars Lupita Nyong’o noted recently, “the way which he has reshaped the second movie is so respectful of the loss we’ve all experienced as a cast and as a world.” The studio also revealed the next ‘Captain Marvel II’ is titled ‘The Marvels.’ They announced release…
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — The man that many are rooting to eventually become the permanent new host of “Jeopardy” has finally been added to the roster of guest hosts for this season. Last Wednesday it was announced that Levar Burton was among the list of those who’ll be serving as guest hosts during the show’s 37th season. Burton, an actor-director-educator, will have his two-week stint this summer. Other guest hosts announced by Sony Pictures Television included “Good Morning America‘s” George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, and CNBC’s David Faber. Burton took to Twitter on Wednesday and all but confirmed…
The first-ever 2021 Buick Envision Avenir debuts and delivers luxury details on a grand scale. This SUV distinguishes itself not only with its list of luxuries, but also with its attention to detail. On the outside, exclusive highlights include the signature Avenir grille, a feature made especially striking thanks to its Black Ice chrome finish. Other Avenir-only touches include 20” aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish and premium taillamps with unique clear lenses. On the inside, the cabin is spacious. Exclusive features include diamond-perforated quilting on the leather-appointed front seats plus textured wood-tone accents on the door panels for maximum…
The new Volvo XC90 Recharge eAWD Inscription takes luxury to a new level, by continuing its world-famous Scandinavian design and advanced engineering. For 2021, the ongoing blending of thoughtful engineering, natural materials, and electrified powertrain, including the T8 Twin Engine, continues the powerful iconic brand that’s made Volvo famous. The interior of the XC90, seats 7 and surrounds drivers with modern Swedish luxury. Beautiful details includes the exclusive metal-finish air vents and, on certain variants, a crystal gear selector by the Swedish glassmakers Orrefors, which is the true crown jewel of the interior. The luxury continues with carefully selected materials…
The all-new Sorento Turbo-Hybrid SUV that offers quick acceleration, powerful performance, impressive fuel efficiency and more than ample space for a three-row SUV. It’s KIA’S first-ever Sorento Hybrid SUV. Sorento is engineered for confident, dynamic performance. The 2.5L turbocharged* engine unleashes 281 hp and 311 lb.-ft. of torque to power you through the city or on the highways. Additional drive-enhancing features include an 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission* for smooth acceleration and quick shifting. Plus, a standard Drive Mode Select system that lets you adjust the drive characteristics, such as throttle response, steering weight, and shift points, to match your adventure. The…
The new 2021 Escalade 4WD Premium Luxurye is fully redesigned but has still maintained that elegant, iconic, sophisticated style which Cadillac is known for. For this new edition, look for a sweeping OLED Display. It’s the industry’s first-ever curved OLED display, offering 38” more diagonal of total display. And more than twice the pixel density of a 4k television. The imager is bold with high contrast, with the largest color range in the industry. The OLED infotainment and instrument panel works just like a smartphone, complete with a configurable interface with touch and swipe interaction. The autopilot feature is awesome!…