By Rev. Jesse Jackson In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were transported by ship from Africa by white slave traders and landed in Jamestown, Va. Now four centuries later, race remains a central dividing line. Today, for example, the racial wealth gap exposes a stark difference. The median wealth of a white household (median means half are above and half below) is 12 times greater than that of a black household. The median wealth of a white household is $134,430, of blacks it is $11,030. This is virtually all about equity in a home,…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Local pastors and community members held a press conference at Legislative Plaza to respond to the Texas judge’s ruling against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Texas v. United States. Faith leaders demanded Attorney General Herbert Slatery withdraw our state from this lawsuit and call on others to do the same. Members of the Southern Christian Coalition requested to meet with AG Slattery, but his office refused. Instead, his office issued a statement praising the decision and tossed the ball to Congress to find a solution. In fact, Congress has already taken action by passing the Affordable Care…
By Staff Reports MEMPHIS, TN – Each year The Tennessee Tribune selects its “Man of the Year,” a person who has made significant contributions in society or in various fields of endeavor. That person is Wiley Henry, a Memphis journalist, writer, artist and photographer. Henry is deserving of the honor as an award-winning journalist and a professional artist whose awe-inspiring artwork hangs in public and private collections locally and nationally. Add to that Henry’s work as a professional photographer, his awards and citations for community service, and you’ll understand why Henry is the Tribune’s “Man of the Year” for 2018.…
If a new car isn’t under the tree, it’s ok. Consider starting the new year with a 2019 Genesis G70 2.0T Sport. This sporty vehicle offers a blend of athletic styling, performance and smart technology. In fact, it’s already been named MotorTrend’s 2019 Car of the Year® This ve sophisticated all-wheel drive system works in sync with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control to deliver enhanced stability and quicker response on slippery roads. A standard 2.0L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine delivers an exhilarating 252 hp. In typical Genesis fashion, all of their most advanced safety features and technology, like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Purdue University squares off against the Auburn Tigers for the first time Friday in the 2018 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. This will be the 21st edition of this game, which usually matches a Big 10 team against an SEC squad, and has emerged as one of the better pre-New Year’s Day outings. Each team has notable things in its season resume, with Purdue being the team most responsible for keeping Ohio State out of the college football playoffs. They blew out Ohio State by 22 points, giving them their…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Old and the New, the Tried and the True. When you think of Jefferson Street, in years of old, you can easily remember how it was an economic mecca for the African American community. From the 1940’s to the 1960’s, Jefferson Street was a financial machine, filled with stores, night clubs, funeral homes, banks, and so much more. Additionally associated streets in the North Nashville area were full of activity that spoke to economic sustainability. There is no secret Interstate 40 divided the com- munity and left it in peril, however some businesses re- mained vigilant.…
Why not start the New Year off in a brand new 2019 Nissan Altima? There’s a lot to be excited about in this mid-size sedan that’s more than worth noting. The all-new, sixth-generation Altima features: • Advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety and driving aid technologies, including ProPILOT Assist and introducing Safety Shield 360 with Rear Automatic Braking • Enhanced driving performance, including available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive • Two new engines, including the company’s world’s first production-ready Variable Compression Turbo • New open, airy premium uplifting interior design The 2019 Altima is available in five grade levels, along with a limited-production…
By Thomas Sheffield For years, I have been doing what most Americans in general, and particularly African Americans, are forced to do and that is living paycheck to paycheck without investing heavily in the future. I realize we spend too much time living in the present and not preparing for the future. I do not believe this attitude is entirely our fault. We often spend more than we save because of our need for immediate gratification which comes from our negative prospect for a bright future. Often times, African Americans prefer high-end status brands to compensate for feelings of…
Staff Reports GOODLETSVILLE, TN — “It was a celebration of continued growth in serving God,” said Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr., senior pastor at Fairfield M. B. Church in the celebration of the church he has pastored for 29 years. “We are blessed,” he added. The celebration theme, “Standing Firm, Serving Faithfully, Spiritually Moving Forward from Generation to Generation,” guided the numerous events. Beginning November 2, continuing with the Veterans Recognition Luncheon, signature Anniversary Church Service on Sunday, November 11 and Community Day on Saturday, Nov. 17, with various activities in-between. Senator Thelma Harper, honored the occasion by presenting Pastor…
Among the many things often said regarding the problems Black coaches face trying to get jobs at big white schools is the only one shot syndrome. Simply put, if a Black coach doesn’t become an immediate success at his first job, he’ll never get another chance at being a head coach. While there are certainly examples where this didn’t prove the case, it has happened enough times to make many people suspicious regarding whether there are double standards in place regarding Black coaches. That’s why last week’s news about the hiring of Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as Maryland’s new…