By Tribune staff There’s a long, ugly history of white fraternities and yearbook staffs at various universities participating in racist behavior. A new wave of national attention regarding this situation was initially generated by a 1982 yearbook photo of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s medical school class. It showed one man in blackface and another wearing Klan robes. Northam at press time has refused demands to step down from his post as Governor. The Northam photo prompted a USA Today investigative search of a host of 70s and 80s college yearbooks which has uncovered hundreds of racist photos. One of those…
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The new 2019 Kia Forte EX offers an intuitive interior design puts everything right where you need it. with a minimalist approach that focuses attention on detail instead of a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles. There’s sweeping interior dash with clean and horizontal lines makes the cabin feel wider and expansive, while minimal buttons and an 8” touch-screen puts control at your fingertips with minimal effort. The exterior of the new 2019 Kia Forte EX offers a sporty front fascia with available gloss black accents and distinct tiger-nose grille, to its available rear spoiler and 17” machine-finished alloy wheels,…
By Staff Reports Politicians, misappropriation of funds, and violations of campaign finance laws that is a big business traditionally reserved for Caucasians and the Good Ole’ Boys Club nationally and locally. It happens in the minuscule world of Black politicians although rare. However, a white politician can steal or play with 90 thousand dollars and all is well but for purposes of this article, a black politician can play with nine dollars and he is vilified by the white press and subjected to the equivalent of a public lynching without due process. Regardless of how the chips are stacked and…
It’s all about time. Daylight Savings Time will end next month, bringing spring time in the air. So, now is the time to take a look and consider the new 2019 Genesis G70 2.0 Sport It’s a vehicle for any season or time of the year, with sleek headlamps that merge with wide hood lines and distinctive character lines to create a lasting impression. A playfully ascending trunk end, combined with a sporty bumper, completes G70’s dynamic beauty. The advanced high strength steel (AHSS) is found throughout the vehicle. G70 offers the highest degree of car body rigidity in its…
This Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4-door is a great all-rounder. It’s just the right size, offering all the practical flexibility of an SUV without being too big about town. It’s exceedingly quiet and exceptionally comfortable. It’s lavish: indeed, even in the entry level model the list of standard equipment is impressive. And it’s extremely safe, providing a comprehensive package of active safety features. It’s efficient, smoother and more powerful than ever before. According to Mitsubishi, the Outlander PHEV is the most successful plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the world, with more than 100,000 on the roads in Europe alone. In addition,…
The Lexus brand has always represented class and style. The new 2019 Lexus 350 Ultra Luxury has some of the best amenities offered that from the ground up, inside and outside. The ES 350 was built on an all-new platform that features a longer, wider stance and a sleek, coupe-like silhouette. With first-of-its-kind technology and a more powerful engine, this is the most advanced ES ever. From the hand-stitching on the dash to the available Hadori Aluminum accents and three-dimensional quilted seat design, this is the epitome of unconventional craftsmanship. The ES offers eye catching exquisite Linear Espresso and Linear…
The new 2019 Nissan 2019 Nissan TITAN XD gives the driver a laundry list of amenities as to why it can ‘haul it all.’ Let’s start with warranty. All 2019 TITAN XD models are covered by America’s Best Truck Warranty, featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5-years/100,000-miles, whichever comes first. ‘Tow’ Much More! The XD’s have a towing capacity of up to12,710 LBS. Among the list of TITAN XD’s available towing aids are an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Tow/Haul Mode with Downhill Speed Control and a Trailer Light Check system that allows one-person hook-up operation – checking turn signals,…
From Staff Reports SPRING HILL, TN — An architectural historian visiting an antebellum plantation here late last year wondered if a building far behind the mansion was originally a dwelling for enslaved people. “Furthermore,” Rippavilla Inc. Executive Director Kate Wilson reports, “he noted the structure is perhaps the most unstable building on our site and in desperate need of stabilization, without which, it is likely the structure would not survive.” With an annual operating budget of nearly $275,000, Wilson and a board manage the non-profit organization to preserve Rippavilla Plantation. Its Slave Cabin Restoration Committee meets on the first Wednesday…
If you’re not currently brushing with an electric toothbrush, what are you waiting for? Electric toothbrushes do have significant advantages over traditional toothbrushes. Even though electric toothbrushes are typically more expensive and must be recharged, the benefits of the power toothbrushes far outweigh the negatives. • Electric Toothbrushes Are More Effective: they improve the oral health 80% because they rotate so they remove plaque more effectively. Electric toothbrushes are more effective because they have built in timers, which helps you to brush for the right amount of time. Some electric brushes even will signal when it’s time to change quadrants…
Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Tribune will be amongst the new retailers in the newly remodeled BNA International Airport. Plans were unveiled at a news conference last week of the partnership between the Nashville International Airport and Fraport USA for its new concessions and retail program. Fraport USA is leading the development and management of 133,000 square feet of concessions space at BNA from February 2019 through January 2029. For the airport’s 16 million annual passengers, the reimagined program will emphasize local flavor and flare. “The Tennessee Tribune Retail will have a full service retail space providing products…