Justine Del Monte The Vanderbilt Hustler In a room filled with the hymns of a black gospel choir and nuns dressed in drag, Nashville’s first queer female Lutheran pastor united many in January who showed up for her ordination. While sporting rainbow Converse, Vanderbilt Divinity School (VDS) alumna Dawn Bennett celebrated her ordination on Jan. 12 at Christ Lutheran Church. Bennett’s journey to Vanderbilt Divinity School and becoming ordained was not easy. Born into a New England Catholic family with a father who served the church as a deacon, two gay brothers, and a lesbian sister, Bennett notes the varying…
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The 2020 CR-V Touring is what happens when practicality blends with affordability and technicality. The CR-V has become America’s most popular crossover, racking up 5 million sales for 2019. The standard “boxy” SUV look is gone. And in its place is a sporty look with more personality, that’s jam-packed with tons of innovative technology and features. The fun-to-drive handling of the CR-V has always made it feel almost more car than SUV, and having a turbocharged engine in the mix gives both driver and passengers a fun-filled ride, especially on the highways. This new CR-V has strong features on the…
Second Installment of American Baptist College Presidential Lecture Series In the second installment of the American Baptist College (ABC) Presidential Lecture Series, Dr. Riggins Earl began his presentation with the impactful video of Rev. C T. Vivian demanding the right to register in Dallas County, Selma, Alabama in February, 1965. He was brutally punched in the face by Sheriff Jim Clark in that effort. Rev. Vivian would not be denied. He straightened himself, called the Sheriff a racist and continued to say it was the Constitutional Right of the more than 40 individuals standing outside the courthouse to register and…
Founder Claimed He had Cured Himself of Cancer and Awarded $2 Million from Vanderbilt for Research NASHVILLE, TN — The founder of a Nashville, Tennessee-based holistic wellness business was charged Friday with operating a Ponzi scheme, in which he duped dozens of patients, financial institutions and investors out of nearly $700,000, announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee. Howard L. Young, 75, of Nashville, was charged in a criminal Information with four counts of bank fraud; six counts of wire fraud; and aggravated identity theft. The charging documents allege that in 2015, Young founded Integrative Medical…
Standing out with a style of its own, the new 2020 Toyota Avalon Limited comes fully packaged with dynamic looks and features in both the exterior and the interior. This new Limited is heavily geared more toward convenience and luxury for 2020. It’s low, wide stance and flowing roofline give it a sleek silhouette, while strong character lines add definition to its shape. Blended all together, it creates an undeniable presence wherever you drive it to. The LED headlights and taillights that feature dynamic auxiliary turn signaling and display a laser-etched design with precise detailing. Avalon Limited’s unmistakable front grille…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre announced this week it has officially cancelled its 2020-2021 MainStage season due to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will instead offer a slate of digital programs for online streaming while planning to return to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center stage in the fall of 2021. “The safety of our artists and our audiences is our first priority,” Nashville Rep’s Executive Director Drew Ogle said in making the announcement. “While this decision is heartbreaking for all of us, and we optimistically waited to make it, we…
By Joe Biden There is injustice in America. There is discrimination. There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for Black people to succeed. These are facts in the United States of America in 2020, and we must all do more to move our nation closer to the ideals inlaid at our founding—that all women and men are created equal. This year has also brought us too many examples of the dangers Black people can face in the course of going about…
The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD has brought a whole new energy to Kia’s robust SUV lineup, and following on the heels of the Telluride, the Seltos falls somewhere between the popular iconic Kia Soul and Sportage models. The Seltos is a utility vehicle that offers a cabin that’s both comfortable and tech-savvy crossover vehicle. As a utility vehicle, Seltos has abundance of features with modern styling and a bit of ruggedness for the more adventurous drivers. The Seltos S boasts offers several impressive standard features, and options like All-Wheel Drive and Standard S Turbo with a 6L…
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver will be one of the credentialed journalists covering the final presidential debate at Belmont University on Thursday, Oct. 22. The debate will take place from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will be shown on numerous networks. Weaver is a founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a member of the Nashville chapter of NABJ. She has over 40 years of experience working for newspapers and she currently serves as the advisor for The Meter, the 70-year-old student publication at Tennessee State University. Coverage will be on…
The year 2020 will soon be a distant memory in the rearview mirror. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, don’t wait for Santa. The new 2021 Chevy Camaro 2SS Coupe is already here, ready to drive out of 2020 with a speedometer that goes up to 200 mph! This car is fast. It’s pure adrenalin at its finest. Without a doubt, it’s definitely one of the most powerful cars on the road today. Jump in and take a test drive that leads to a purchase. For 2021, Camaro has maintained its legendary look. From…