Hulda Margaret Little-Frazier (1889-1983) was the first Black woman to pass the state of Tennessee nursing license exam in 1915. Most of her career was at Meharry medical College School of Nursing and the affiliated Hubbard Hospital. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
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Julia Britton Hooks (1852 to 1942) was known as the “Angel of Beale Street” in Memphis. She was a musician and educator known for working with youth and poor families. She was a charter member of the Memphis branch of the NAACP. Her grandson, Benjamin Hooks , was executive director of the NAACP from 1977 to 1992. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
The Stone sisters were proprietors of the first Black-owned beauty parlor in downtown Nashville which operated from the early 1900s to the 1930s. The shop, run by three of the six sisters, was located at Sixth Avenue North and Union. They lived at 1613 Jefferson Street, across he street from Fisk University. Their mother was born enslaved and their father was a white wealthy planter from Maury County. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
NASHVILLE, TN — Action 247, Tennessee’s only locally owned and operated online gambling sportsbook, is proud to roll out their Honky Tonk Party Express “party bus” just in time for the SEC Tournament and March Madness. Action 247 is excited about the partnership with Honky Tonk Party Express, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be the first March Madness since online gambling became legal in Tennessee. “We are so grateful to Honky Tonk Party Express for getting our “Action Mobile” ready just in time for the SEC basketball tournament, which starts in Nashville on March 11th,” said Tina Hodges, Tennessee…
For 2021, Lexus introduces the first-ever Lexus LC 500 Convertible. The LC line features performance upgrades such as an enhanced Sport S+ mode for greater agility and sharper steering. While the LC 500 Convertible boasts special engine tuning, additional bracing and reduced unsprung weight for exceptional responsiveness—whether the top is up or down. Featuring the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine, sleek silhouette and near-perfect balance as its coupe counterpart, it adds a lightweight soft top, an advanced Climate Concierge with Upper Body Heating, a redesigned suspension, added rigidity for more responsive handling, and more. Every design on this convertible…
Honoring Black Women on U.S. Postage Stamps By Lynn Norment Black women have made significant contributions to their communities and this country – in civil rights and community service, education and mathematics, science and medicine, business and entrepreneurship, politics and public service, and in music and the arts. Sometimes their contributions are acknowledged with awards and trophies, with honors and public exaltation. At times the honor comes with recognition on a simple postage stamp. The U.S. Postal Service has been honoring African-American women since 1978, when it issued a 13-cent stamp commemorating abolitionist Harriet Tubman, the first stamp in the…
From serious payloads to serious adventure, the 2021 Tacoma is ready. But this is not a truck to be taken lightly. It’s a piece of serious engineering. Backed by 80 years of truck heritage, Tacoma has the power and capability to conquer the toughest jobs and the most extreme terrain with ease. It’s a pickup that outperforms expectations, while demanding attention with its sculpted, athletic lines and premium interior accents. The Tacoma has a high strength, triple tech frame to improve rigidity as well as ride and handling. The bed itself is made of an ultra-durable, fibre-reinforced sheet-moulded composite surface that…
The new 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD Crew Cab AT4 combines rugged styling, heavy-duty capability and off-road performance into one ultimate heavy-duty truck. A durable yet refined cabin offers an exclusive AT4 interior with standard front leather seating surfaces in Jet Black with Kalahari accents. To heighten your awareness of the surroundings, there are available technologies such as up to 15 camera views, high-intensity LED headlamps and LED fog lamps for confident visibility. The advance d 2-speed AutoTrac transfer case features an active automatic 4WD setting that provides seamless shifting 12 between two- and four-wheel drive based on road conditions.…
By Ashley Benkarski NASHVILLE, TN — Joe Trotter’s been retired for a while now, but he can still be found at Craighead Barber Shop on 1505 Jefferson Street five days a week. It’s the oldest barber shop on Jefferson and was opened in 1947 by Robert Craighead, who worked there until he passed away at the age of 97. Trotter would like to follow suit. “I plan on being here as long as I’m able to keep going,” he said. Craighead has been named Tennessee’s best by Barbershops of America and he still brings in customers. Trotter grew up in…
The 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the style elements you’ve been looking for but at an affordable price. For 2021, there’s plenty to be excited about. The Corolla Hatchback’s familiar build with exterior additions include a sporty front splitter, side skirts, rear bumper garnish and the popular rear spoiler. The standard chrome tailpipe diffuser gives the Corolla Hatchback a bit of a sporty street cred look. For drivers who prefer more control, this Corolla has a 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) features close-ratio gears down low for spirited acceleration, and taller gears up top for optimized fuel economy. It also…