Author: Tribune Staff

The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is stunning enough to garner attention at a moment’s notice, while putting all eyes on you. Stylize your Cadillac with Luxury, Premium Luxury or Sport exterior finishes. Each option offers unique appearances, giving your vehicle an identity of its own.  The first-ever CT4 is part of Cadillac’s realigned sedan portfolio, characterized by new proportions, innovative technologies and more appearance and performance choices. It’s built on Cadillac’s award-winning rear-wheel-drive Alpha architecture. The CT4-V is part of the  latest standard V-Series performance technologies, including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, which is tuned specifically for V models to enhance comfort…

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The new 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited offers a near silent no-gas EV mode (when charged), combined with Toyota’s value and durability and as a result, it’s become one of the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicles.   New for 2021, the Prius Prime upgrades from Toyota Safety Sense-P to Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 for 2021. Essentially, the Prius Prime takes everything people love about the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle and adds an estimated 25 miles of EV driving range (when fully charged). That’s sufficient enough  to handle daily commuting distances for many U.S. drivers. Inside, there’s SofTex-trimmed heated front seats with armrests…

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NASHVILLE, TN — The Metro council voted on November 5 to rename  Fifth Avenue from Jefferson Street (Northside), through Broadway/Downtown to Nashville City Cemetery (Southside) as Rep. John Lewis Way.  While a student at the American Baptist Theological Seminary and later Fisk Univerity, John Lewis began his lifelong crusade for democracy and Civil Rights. He was a leader in the historic lunch counter sit-ins that led to Nashville becoming the first Southern city to start the desegregation of public places. While a student, Lewis attended nonviolence workshops held at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. James Lawson and Rev.…

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By Tribune Veterans: Rosetta Miller Perry, Tribune publisher and Ms. June Once again, Veterans Day is upon us to honor and acknowledge the sacrifices of our service men and women.  Our tributes not only show respect to those who fought stood for, and died for our civil liberties and freedoms, but also a time to consider the time, service and sacrifices of over 18 million Veterans in the United States (according to 2017 data).  Veterans Day is more than saying the traditional “thank you for your service.” It is more than a business offering discounts, free food and trinkets to service members, retirees,…

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By Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — This 2020 Presidential Race revealed the true power Black Women have.  Now, people are realizing how strong and powerful Black women really are. First it was in South Carolina, during the primaries, when Congressman Clyburn reached out to Black Women to support Former Vice President Joe Biden.  They did and Biden came out on top in South Carolina.  He continued to do well  and ended up the Democratic nominee, in larger part, because of Black Women. Reports show that in the last six presidential races, Black Women have voted for the democratic candidate more…

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For 2020, the new Toyota C-HR was designed to take center stage, thanks to its sleek exterior styling and innovatively designed interior. Its fit, low body sits atop large-diameter 18” sport wheels that accentuate its athletic stance. C-HR’s raised height and angled rear window work together to create a sporty, passenger-friendly cabin, as well as a uniquely distinctive silhouette. The restyled grille features diamond-cut lines that make a bold impression. And with its available premium headlamps that wrap deep into its edgy character lines, all the way to its dynamic rear spoiler and sculpted taillights, the C-HR is impressive no…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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