The new 2020 Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC makes owning a Benz a reality, especially with his more than affordable starting price. Its low price still packs in luxuries like a power liftgate, power front seat memory and dual climate zones, along with of course, the iconic Mercedes Benz name and reputation. The GLB 250 4MATIC, is not your typical SUV, with its 221 turbo horses, variable all-wheel drive, flexible seating for up to seven, and the advanced MBUX voice assistant. The standard dual digital, 7-inch presents reconfigurable instruments and multimedia visuals with vivid clarity. The central display is a…
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The new 2020 BMW M235i XDrive is a sports sedan that drives like a really cool sporty crossover. BMW M’s blistering power is matched with responsive handling to deliver track-level performance in every maneuver. With near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, newly developed M xDrive, and M-engineered suspensions and differentials, M elevates BMW’s signature handling to the highest degree. BMW’s legendary engineering lies at the heart of every M. Generations of award-winning engines deliver prolific power and torque. State-of-the-art M TwinPower technology generates more power from fewer cylinders, with every engine precision-tuned to deliver more than 100 horsepower per liter. The M235i…
By Tribune News Service ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and fought against racial discrimination, died Friday, a family statement said. He was 98. A charismatic and fiery preacher, Lowery led the SCLC for two decades — restoring the organization’s financial stability and pressuring businesses not to trade with South Africa’s apartheid-era regime — before retiring in 1997. Lowery, considered the dean of civil rights veterans, lived to celebrate a November 2008 milestone that few of his movement colleagues…
By A. Raye Clayborn Tribune Intern NASHVILLE, TN — While North Nashville may have one of the country’s highest rates of incarcerated individuals there are platforms in place to help break the cycle of poverty and recidivism that has strong links to low-income households. A 2018 study by the Brookings Institution on Work and Opportunity Before and After Incarceration placed area code 37208 as having one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, taking into consideration recidivism in the community as well. Many factors are involved but the issue of employment is significant, with stable and livable-wage employment a …
The new 2020 Chevrolet Traverse AWD High Country gets the job done, whether it’s a small or a large task, this SUV has the answer. The High Country is nearly everything you ever wanted in your vehicle — and the best of Traverse. The unique chrome grille and 20-inch aluminum wheels give drivers a grand entrance on highways and city streets. The SkyScape dual-panel sunroof is framed by chrome roof rails. New for 2020, the front-wheel drive is standard, or you can choose available Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive. A choice between an exclusive Loft Brown or Jet Black interior is…
If you’ve been waiting and hesitating about purchasing a luxury car, it’s time to take the plunge. The new 2020 Jaguar XE is waiting to be taken home. This vehicle is a real attention grabber. From the gas station, to the supermarket or even the car wash, the public will take notice of this luxurious vehicle. For 2020, the XE sports sedan offers many features that includes a newly refreshed model features an enhanced exterior design; all-new luxurious interior featuring new materials and layout; new advanced infotainment and drivers’ assistance technologies; and a simplified model line-up, reaffirming its position within…
By Tribune Staff Pianist, bandleader and composer McCoy Tyner, one of the finest and most influential modern jazz soloists and stylists, passed last Friday at 81. His family announced his death with a post on Tyner’s Twitter account. He was best known for his years as a member of the John Coltrane Quartet. Over that period from 1960-65, Tyner’s masterful solos and accompaniment were a vital part of the classic quartet’s music. “The piano is like an orchestra,” Tyner told Jazz Times several years ago. “I’m very fortunate that I chose it as my instrument.” Tyner began playing piano at…
In true Cadillac form, the new 2020 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD is stunning from the inside out. The XT4 features authentic interior decor choices and a keen attention to every last detail. Chic and grand, the Premium Luxury exterior finishes are accentuated with a bright metallic-accented grille with Galvano surround, brushed aluminum roof rails and side-window moldings. Body-color illuminating door handles with satin-chrome accents add luster to complete the look. The 60/40 folding rear seats can be folded flat to reveal up to 48.9 cubic feet of space.1 This versatile space ensures that no cargo gets left behind. The…
By Tribune Staff The full creative team was announced this week for “MJ,” the upcoming Broadway musical spotlighting Michael Jackson. The bio-musical will have previews beginning July 6 at the Neil Simon Theatre, with its formal opening Aug. 13. Lia Vollack Productions and the Michael Jackson Estate confirmed details Monday to The Hollywood Reporter. Ephraim Sykes had previously been announced as the lead performer. Derek McLane will be the principal scenic designer. McLane has won one Tony and two Emmy Awards for previous set designs on both plays and television shows. Many members of the remaining creative team have also…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University’s iconic Little Theatre was the site last week of the world debut of “Brown Boy Mad,” a play by SekouWrites. The staged reading, which was presented by Professor Felder-Fentress and the Fisk Stagecrafters, attracted a large audience of theater fans from not only Nashville, but as far away as Atlanta. New York City’s SekouWrites, an award-winner blogger, journalist and playwright, is currently serving as an artist-in residence at Fisk while developing the play. The reading’s date, Feb. 26, was particularly significant as it was the same day Trayvon Martin was killed in…