By Tribune Staff In a rally stop in Atlanta July 30, Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time getting down to business outlining her priorities and the stark contrast between her vision for America versus that of former President Donald Trump. Harris entered the stage with a big smile greeted by hundreds of thousands who showed up in support of her bid to secure the Democratic nomination for president. The rally included a performance by mega rap artist Megan the Stallion and remarks by Quavo from the rap trio Migos. Also in attendance were U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael…
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By Tribune Staff Ever since the 2024 presidential campaign was dramatically changed by the exit of Joe Biden and the entrance of Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee, Donald Trump’s usual lying rhetoric has shifted. Now it is Harris rather than Biden who’s the target of the standard Trump lies and inaccurate bluster. Along with calling her “evil” and “the most liberal, leftist candidate in history” he’s also claimed (along with some of his media flunkies) that Harris engaged in an extramarital affair with former San Francisco Mayor and State Assembly Speaker Willie Brown. Brown gave Harris two key…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes will hold its signature event, Last Summer Fling, Aug. 24 from 2-7 p.m. located at 635 West Nocturne Drive. This event raises funds to support the work of the Jewels, middle and high school girls enrolled in the program. The Last Summer Fling will feature art, crafts, a silent auction, jazz music and more. The event will feature vendors with sample food from area restaurants, as well as specialty items from entrepreneurs. This event has been on hiatus since COVID-19, and now returns to extend advocacy and service about the activities…
Nashville native and Platinum-selling singer/songwriter KEM is set to return to his hometown for a one-night-only performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM. Fans of the internationally acclaimed R&B artist can look forward to an evening filled with soulful and inspiring music from this sensational performer. KEM, known for his unique style and significant contributions to the genre, has an impressive track record. He has been recognized for his talents with nominations for several prestigious awards, including six NAACP Image Awards, two Soul Train Awards, and a BET Centric Award. His notable hits…
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Having a plan for your money is crucial to building a solid financial foundation. If you’re just getting started on your financial journey, the 50-30-20 rule can help you spend and save your money wisely. By distributing your dollars into three main categories or buckets: needs, wants and savings, the idea is to limit fixed expenses (or needs) to 50% of your after-tax income and discretionary expenses (or wants) to 30%, leaving 20% for savings. The 50-30-20 rule isn’t a requirement but can be a great starting point to help you take control of…
By Tribune Staff In a Presidential election season that feels a lot like déjà vu, many voters are expressing discontent with the frontrunners on both sides and tuning out heavily contested local races as well. That’s forcing some candidates to work overtime to share their message around key issues and build coalitions in hopes of encouraging voters to get to the polls. According to Pew Research Center, Black Americans are projected to account for 14% of eligible U.S. voters. While Black voters have historically turned the tide in some elections, including the last match up with Biden and Trump, this…
NASHVILLE, TN — Trustee Erica S. Gilmore and the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee are taking proactive steps to help residents of Nashville and Davidson County take advantage of the higher Property Tax Freeze program. Starting July 2024, the qualifying income limit for the Property Tax Freeze program will increase from $47,750 to $ 60,000, allowing more residents ages 65 and older to freeze their property tax payment amounts. In light of the pressing issues of gentrification and rising living costs, Trustee Gilmore has scheduled this year’ s Tax Freeze & Tax Relief Sign- Up Events one month earlier than…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Measuring the success of Nashville based on data such as median income, economic growth, cultural diversity and population expansion creates a very positive picture. Yet, despite this surface-level view, people are still struggling with barriers to accessible healthcare, putting the city’s growing popularity and positive reputation at risk. The impact of a person’s zip code on their health outcomes can be as significant as genetic or lifestyle factors. In Tennessee, a glaring gap in healthcare access exists, as more than 36% of the state’s population, approximately 2.5 million people, live in areas designated as…
NASHVILLE, TN — One of the city’s groundbreaking figures in Nashville history, Edith Taylor Langster, passed away June 30. She was 75. Services for Langster were held July 6 at St. Ann Catholic Church. Several dignitaries and community leaders gathered to honor her life in which she dedicated more than two decades to public service. She was lauded as a trailblazer breaking the glass ceiling to become Nashville’s first ever female and Black female patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. “Edith Taylor Langster, simply put, was a Nashville public service trailblazer. Her work as our city’s first female patrol…
By Tribune StaffPhotos by Aaron Grayson, TSU Media Relations NASHVILLE, TN — After serving 11 years at the helm of Tennessee State University, a retirement reception honoring the work of Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover was held last month at the home of Rosetta Miller-Perry, founder and publisher of The Tennessee Tribune, bringing together former board members, staff, friends, community influencers, politicians and other well-wishers to congratulate and thank Glover for her tenacity, leadership and love for her alma mater. “She retired June 30 and will go on to do even greater things as a natural born leader,” Miller-Perry said of…