WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Donald Trump’s campaign released a digital advertisement on Sept. 9 extending its argument that Americans “won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America” with images of angry or violent protest. Set to dramatic music, the commercial bombards the viewer with footage of flaming police cars, protesters confronting law enforcement personnel, and explosions. But the ad, titled “Meet Joe Biden’s Supporters,” ends not with an image of violence, but with slow-motion footage of former Vice President Biden kneeling in a Black church in front of a row of Black leaders. A moment later, Mike Pence declares “you won’t…
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By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is inviting audiences both in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee to join in a nationwide watch of the new documentary, “John Lewis: Good Trouble” on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. CDT. The film examines the impact of Rep. John Lewis’s life and work. They are collaborating with more than 60 arts and cultural institutions. TPAC is providing audiences with digital access to the film from Magnolia Pictures. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a live virtual conversation about Rep. Lewis’s remarkable legacy. “John Lewis: Good…
PRNewsfot ATLANTA, GA — On Sept. 10, the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) kicked off a 10-year fundraising initiative to raise $100 million to financially empower the goals of Southern Black girls and women in the United States through the Black Girls Dream Fund. The new Fund seeks to fundraise and shift current grantmaking efforts in the South, channeling greater resources toward organizations that are intentionally supporting and empowering Black girls and women. According to a report, Black women and girls receive less than one percent of the $4.8 billion in philanthropic investments in the South. This new…
The new 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is a hybrid with a long list of full throttle amenities. Its coupe-like design and sensuous lines signal a sharp pivot away from the boring and expected that so many hybrids before it turned into. The spaciousness is quite impressive, with 40.0 cu.ft. of head room, makes it the best in its class. This hybrid has a really cool solar roof that recharges its batteries. When there’s free energy from the sun, Sonata Hybrid takes it, by converting sunlight into electricity. The solar roof panel recharges the batteries generating enough electric power to…
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NAACP wants reliable U.S. mail delivery restored ahead of November elections WASHINGTON, DC — The NAACP filed suit in the United States District Court of Washington, D.C. on August 20, 2020, against the United States Postal Service and Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, Louis DeJoy. The lawsuit alleges that DeJoy has impeded the timely distribution of mail, implemented crippling policies on postal workers, and sabotaged the United States Postal Service in a blatant attempt to disenfranchise voters of color, who are already more harshly impacted by the coronavirus and require alternative methods to in-person voting to protect…
The 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL is the new affordable small SUV from Hyundai that’s winning customers over because of its affordability, practicality, safety features and it looks good. The Venue is Hyundai’s first-ever model. It seats up to five, it’s smartly designed, with a variety of features such as Drive Mode Select. This selection lets you choose normal, sport or snow mode. Get ready for those upcoming Nashville icy snowy days with Snow Mode, which offers traction control for optimal driving in bad weather. Venue is plugged in with USB, auxiliary and 12-vold outlets, along with a large touchscreen display located front…
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor NNPA NEWSWIRE — “You’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain,” Beyoncé said as she accepted the award, adding, “I’m encouraging you to continue to take action, continue to change and dismantle a racist and unequal system. We have to vote like our life depends on it, because it does.” The singer from Houston dedicated her award to protesters around the country. Popular singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 38, had a message for the audience at this year’s BET Awards. During the ceremony, Beyoncé was presented with a Humanitarian Award by…
Cadillac has expanded its popular crossover and SUV lineup with its first ever 2020 XT6 Premium Luxury AWE SUV model. This all-new three-row crossover centers on a luxurious, adaptable and connected cabin, complemented with responsive handling and a comprehensive suite of standard and available safety technologies. The XT6 seats 7 passengers quite comfortably and with ease. A standard power-folding third-row seat and remote fold-down feature for the second-row seat enhance versatility, while a tip/pitch-and-slide feature on the second-row seat allows easy access to the third row. XT6 offers a comprehensive suite of driver assistance and safety technologies that can help…
The new 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack has that throwback spirit but with all of the 21st century technology and amenities. The name itself is a bit ‘back in the day’ but the mechanics are anything but. Challenger R/T Scat Pack houses a track-worthy 392 HEMI® V8 engine that shows off with 485 horses, 475 lb-ft of torque, 0 – 60 mph in the low 4-second range, and a quarter mile in the mid-12-second range. This pavement-pounding power is backed by four-piston Brembo® brakes, ThreeMode Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1 with Full-Off Mode, high-performance suspension with Bilstein® shocks and 20…