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…
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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…
The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD V6 is a modern GT sports sedan that drives as good as it looks. Under the hood there’s a 368-horsepower, a 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 engine, and the latest advanced driver-assistance technologies. An elegant, premium feature-filled cabin, and a stunning design that pays its respects to the GT classics of the past, but still offers features of a 21st century sports car. Stinger’s GT-Line trim features an all-new 2.5L turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection 4-cylinder engine that unleashes 300 horsepower1 and 311 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a uniquely optimized 8-speed Automatic Transmission. As a…
Three doors, eight speeds and five modes, those are the numbers that all add up to deliver the new sleek, sporty and attractive new Hyundai 2022 Veloster N M/T. Its innovative three-door styling includes a 2-stage rear spoiler and large-bore dual exhaust outlets that are tucked into the rear air diffuser. Beneath all the style is substance: A high-strength steel core reinforced to create a rigid—yet remarkably lightweight structure. When the throttle is pressed, Veloster N goes into a stunning and exciting quickness mode that provides a temporary boost in peak torque and improved transmission response for 20 seconds. Drivers…
The all-new 2021 Sorento X-Line AWD features a range of powerful new entities, from new engine, a bold looks, and plenty of grit to let drivers have as much fun as needed. The rugged X-Line features standard adaptive all-wheel drive with Center Locking Differential and increased ground clearance for bring-it-on capability in all kinds of weather — plus there’s 20” Dark Hyper Silver wheels and matte black trim to match its commanding nature. Sorento is engineered for confident, dynamic performances, whether on the city streets or the open highways. There’s a 2.5L turbocharged engine that unleashes 281 hp and 311…