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…
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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…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — This fall the Belcourt Theatre brings back another offering of Strong Leads: A Film Seminar for High School Girls, but this time in a virtual version. Students will watch selected films on their own and meet virtually on Mondays. The series begins Oct. 26 and continues through Nov. 23. The films will be shown from 4-5 p.m., and also include group discussions. In addition, the Belcourt is partnering with the Nashville Filmmakers Guild to jointly host a series of online film production discussions called Shop Talk. The first discussion will be on Tuesday, Oct.…
The new 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500 4WD CREW CAB AT4 makes a big statement with big bold design that delivers advanced capability and innovative technologies. Inside, you’ll find an athletic interior designed for drivers with a more than active lifestyle, starting with the durable AT4 All-Weather floor liners that accompany leather-appointed front heated and ventilated seats. Unique darkened trim and decor, leather-appointed front seats in Jet Black with Kalahari accents and smart storage compartments are just fingertips away with the press of a button. In addition, there’s a multi-color 15” diagonal Head-Up Display projects key information onto the windshield to…
NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College announces its 2020 official Presidential Lecture Series featuring Jon Meacham discussing Congressman John Lewis; Dr. Riggins Earl, discussing Rev. C.T. Vivian and ABC President Forrest Harris, serving as the facilitator, guiding the discussion of these two giants’ legacies at ABC and beyond. “It is a privilege to have these scholars and historians to speak about these two great men. Their expertise is unparalleled and will provide a wealth of information about these Civil Rights activists, who attended American Baptist College,” (ABC), said Harris. Meacham explained, “I am thrilled to be a part of American…
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Though Clifton Davis tends to downplay his exceptional career and achievements, calling himself a “journeyman actor,” the extensive list of credits he’s amassed as an actor, songwriter, and vocalist, as well as educator and minister are anything but ordinary. Davis, who attained early songwriting fame for his worldwide hit “Never Can Say Goodbye,” has been the principal star of two series and a major figure in a third, while appearing in numerous films and a host of Broadway shows. He’s combined that with a longtime career in the ministry, a two-year stint as a…
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…
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…