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…
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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!…
Marquita Bradshaw was the first African American woman to win a major political party nomination in any statewide race in Tennessee. She was the Democratic nominee in the 2020 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee. She lost to Bill Hagerty in the general election. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
Thelma Harper, elected from Davidson County, was the first African American woman state senator in Tennessee. She was also the first woman to preside over the senate. She served from 1989 to 2019. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
Lois DeBerry was the first African American woman elected from Shelby County to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives. She was the first woman to e speaker pro tempore of the House. She was in office from 1972 until her death in 2013. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
Nikki McCray Penson is the head coach of the Mississippi Sate Bulldogs team and a former professional women’s basketball player. She was born in Collierville, TN and played for Tennessee from 1991 to 1995. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
Isabelle Harrison, born in Nashville, is a power forward for the Dallas Wings of the WNBA. She was a Lady Vol who played in 112 games and had a total of 1,071 points. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
The Four Way Grill in Memphis is a 75-year-old family-owned restaurant serving soul food on Mississippi Boulevard in Memphis. It is currently owned by Patrice Bates Thompson. Google aired a 90 second commercial about the restaurant on several networks in February. Well-known people such as Martin Luther King Jr., B.B. King and Aretha Franklin have all eaten there. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
Living Legacy of Ida B. Wells-Barnett Continues to Uplift Defiant, courageous and impassioned, journalist-activist set a high bar for what women can achieve By Lynn Norment Ida B. Wells Barnett was an extraordinary human being. She was fearless and determined as an anti-lynching crusader and feminist. And she was among the nation’s first notable investigative journalists and a civil rights activist before that title was commonly used. Born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on July 16, 1862, six months before emancipation, she crafted a meaningful life of service to her family and her people despite the odds. She didn’t let her…