By Mike Patton Special to the Tribune Who knew applying to be the number one fan of the Tennessee Titans would lead to attending the Super Bowl LV and actually being named the number one fan in the NFL? That wasn’t exactly what Brandon Galloway envisioned but that is what happened. He and his wife, Celesta, were flown to Tampa Bay for the event won by the Buccaneers. He competed against two other candidates and on Saturday night Galloway was officially named the winner of the contest. His season tickets will be paid for and he will receive two additional…
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH By James M. Stephens Special to The Tribune Hers is just another of those African American names many-both Black and white-are only vaguely familiar with; its full recall almost negated with the passage of time and its story largely written from the perspective of a more dominant white ideology. Medical students, especially those specializing in cancer, immunology and infectious disease research, are very familiar with her name as her cells, known as HeLa cells, undergird much of modern medicine. The HeLa cells were integral to the research fundamental for vaccines against COVID-19. The racial inequities and disparities…
Imagine that dream car where you can immerse yourself in a car that’s elegant and sophisticated, with materials and finishes selectively chosen by top craftsmen. Those are the features of the new 2021 Mazda3 Sedan Turbo Premium Plus. From the engine and transmission to the chassis and beyond, it all blends together to continuously improve vehicle performance through Skyactiv® Technology. The newly available Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers up to 250 hp and up to 320 lb-ft of torque, which you can feel every time you begin to press the accelerator, particularly at low rpm. The engine’s been paired with…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Just in time for Black History Month Comcast has launched a new destination with Black content. It’s curated in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association and is available to customers on Xfinity X1, Flex and Stream App at no additional cost. The new content is dubbed “Black Experience.” The content hub debuts with more than 100 titles (and growing). It’s a mix of programming from across the Xfinity catalog, spanning networks, free and ad-supported video streaming services, and streaming music providers. Comcast customers have access to a selection of sample content from…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Sen. Brenda Gilmore, a longtime North Nashville lawmaker, recently got her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine— and she is encouraging every Tennessean, especially disproportionately affected black and brown citizens, to make an appointment. “I am feeling great after receiving my first dose of the coronavirus vaccine because I know I am helping put an end to this pandemic,” Sen. Gilmore said. “I could not be more proud of the scientists and doctors at Meharry who participated in the development of a safe, reliable vaccine and are now administering shots to deal this pandemic a knockout blow.”…
By Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Be very clear. What happened on January 6, 2021 was an attempted coup d’etat that had an inside and outside dimension and strategy! It was an undemocratic effort by President Donald Trump and over 150 Republicans to reject the popular votes of the American people in the 2020 presidential election and replace them with their own Electoral College Votes. They rejected the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and tried to keep Donald Trump in office for a second term. Inside, originally 14 and in the end, eight members of the U.S. Senate and…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — After a four-year period of darkness that also saw a willing embrace of bigotry and hatred, last Wednesday’s inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice-President set a new tone in America. With Biden becoming the nation’s 46th president, he becomes the oldest man ever elected to that office. But for millions of other Americans long marginalized by systemic racism and economic inequality, Kamala Harris’ inauguration as the nation’s first Black and South Asian woman Vice President sends the larger signal as the final shattering of a ceiling that had seemed…
The new 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport offers a head turning design with daring styling and a race-inspired components that’s striking from every angle. The RC F features a powerful 472-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 and eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission with manual-mode torque converter lockup in gears two through eight. The Launch Control allows for lightning-fast acceleration off the line and an F-Adaptive Variable Suspension with adjustable damping. For aerodynamic performance, drivers are treated to a speed-activated rear wing. Inside, it features Amazon Alexa compatibility. And with added Android Auto™ functionality, there are more ways than ever to stay connected on…
“As a senior citizen, I was happy to receive the initial vaccination with no side effects and I look forward to the second vaccination,” Tribune Publisher Rosetta Miller-Perry said. She further stated that “Blacks and Hispanics are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and therefore it is urgent that our two highest-risk populations (Blacks and Hispanics) in Nashville do not fear being vaccinated.”
The Dodge line of muscle vehicles gets even stronger for the 2021 model year with the new “Demon-possessed” Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye. With a 6.2L High-Output Supercharged HEMI® V8 engine, makes the Hellcat the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan on the market. It’s totally raised the bar to performance levels never seen before in a four-door family sedan. The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye serves up 797-horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque and a top speed of 203 miles per hour (mph), delivering the ultimate in high-performance, comfort and road-ready confidence as the world’s only four-door muscle car. The Charger…