NASHVILLE, TN — If resilience, a sense of purpose and a strong community of family and friends are part of the DNA recipe for a long and prosperous life, then Rosetta Miller-Perry has cooked up a pretty good one. The founder and publisher of The Tennessee Tribune newspaper recently celebrated nine decades surrounded by family and friends at her home July 7. “I am grateful,” said the 90-year-old publisher, affectionally known as the ‘Queen Mother’ of the Black press. “I didn’t do things the traditional way. I wasn’t interested in playing bridge or other things some women did; I focused…
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JACKSON, TN — Virginia Union University’s head football coach, Dr. Alvin Parker, has been named the Black College Football Hall of Fame National Coach of the Year, it was announced by the Black College Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 8, in Atlanta, Ga. Parker completed his sixth year leading his alma mater and turned in one of the best seasons in school history. Virginia Union went 10-2, won the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association title and appeared in the NCAA Division II playoffs. A former running back for the Panthers, Parker began his coaching career at Virginia Union in…
NASHVILLE, TN — Meharry Medical College, located at 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard, is hosting a free dental and medical exam event on June 15. Doors open and registration begins at 7 a.m. Residents (adults and children) of Davidson County and children attending Metro Nashville Public Schools are eligible for this free service. The event is focused on providing essential healthcare services to the community, including dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, physicals, BMI checks, diet counseling, and smoking cessation. This initiative is part of Meharry’s commitment to improving health outcomes in Tennessee, where there has been a noted rise in…
NASHVILLE, TN — The St. Jude Research Hospital, located in Memphis, has again forged a continuous battle to fight cancer to support children and families fight. This past weekend, Rosetta Miller-Perry, The Tennessee Tribune publisher, and the late Darrell Freeman were honored at the event designed to raise funds for St. Jude. This was the sixth year of the program and it consistently grows and touches the community to support this outstanding medical service. Parents with ill children pay no funds, because of fundraisers like the one in Nashville so they can focus on the health of their child…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) The Tennessee Human Rights Commission will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 5:30 – 8:00pm CDT at the National Museum of African Music in Nashville, TN. The theme for the Anniversary is “Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Present, Safeguarding our Future: Marking 60 years of Civil Rights in Tennessee”. For 60 years, the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) has been serving the state of Tennessee by educating Tennesseans on their civil rights and responsibilities, enforcing anti-discrimination laws in employment, housing, and public accommodations, and monitoring the State of Tennessee’s Title VI compliance. The Commission…
By Dr. June NASHVILLE, TN — Four years ago, history was made when the state’s prominent African American newspaper, The Tennessee Tribune, led by its founder Rosetta Miller-Perry, partnered with Skyport Hospitality and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) owner/operator Jennifer Winchester, to open the first of two Tennessee Tribune retail stores at the Nashville International Airport (BNA). At the time, 432 applications were submitted for space consideration, and The Tennessee Tribune successfully acquired two of the 90 properties slated for development. With more than 3,000 square feet of real estate between two locations, The Tennessee Tribune Stores brought a…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Plan to be a part of the second annual Matters of the Heart 9K Walk/Run event on Saturday, June 8, at Hadley Park. It begins at 7 a.m. until the last person crosses the finish line of the 5.6 miles through the greenery and hills of this historic park. “This is a great way for families to participate in an activity together in a healthy exercise,” said Pastor Howard Jones, founder of the Nashville event, which is a prelude to Juneteenth activities. It’s about fun, fellowship, and focus,” he added. While this event is open to everyone throughout…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Ross Fleming III, known for his generous spirit, kind heart and unwavering commitment to making his community a better place, passed away May 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on May 14 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1150 Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN. Fleming was born in Toledo, Ohio October 13, 1960, to the late Dr. Ross Fleming Jr. and Dr. Bernardeen Olive Bennett Fleming at Flower Hospital. Ross’s spiritual journey began at an early age with his baptism at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He later found solace and community at Gordon Memorial United…