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 …
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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…
The new 2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate is stylish, colorful and practical. It’s compact, so it’s easy to maneuver around parking lots and tight spaces, especially during Nashville rush-hour traffic. Behind the wheel, Kona looks and feels like a sport SUV, thanks to Drive Mode Select feature. You can customize steering, the transmission and the overall powertrain responsiveness, to fit your driving style. Inside, there’s an intuitively designed interior that combines plenty of space with top-level seating. There’s an 8-way power driver seat, plus lumbar; heated front seats; and a 60-40 split folding rear seat with center armrest. Other amenities among…
By Tribune Staff Lizzo captured the most prestigious award Saturday night at the 51st NAACP Image Awards, as she was crowned Entertainer of the Year. The show was hosted by “Black-ish’s” Anthony Anderson. Anderson also earned his sixth Image award during the ceremony. “Just Mercy” was voted outstanding motion picture, and both Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx won acting awards for their performances. Lupita Nyong’o was named Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for “Us,” and Marsai Martin won Outstanding Supporting Actress for “LIttle.” “Greenleaf” was named Outstanding Drama Series, and “Black-ish” Best Comedy Series. Omari Hardwick and Jharrel…
By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris TRICE EDNEY NEWS WIRE— Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has just made Black history. The presidential candidate who has been running his campaign through television ads and private meetings this week spent a historic amount of money with Black newspapers – $3.5 million. “Of all the presidential candidates in the 2020 election, Mike Bloomberg just made the largest single political ad buy in the history of the NNPA,” said Dr. Ben Chavis, president/CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) in an interview with the Trice Edney News Wire. “The money…