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…
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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…
The 2019 GMC Acadia midsize SUV offers versatile capability that will make a lasting impression for an over the top holiday gift! Built lightweight to help you efficiently, the multiple seating options help you take on a variety of jobs with plentiful room for passengers or cargo. The Denali includes all SLT-2 standard content and is embellished with premium features such as bright Denali-specific exterior accents, unique Denali interior appointments, heated and ventilated front seats, an automatic heated steering wheel and a hands-free power-programmable liftgate. Other vehicle highlights include up to 7-passenger seating options with generous cargo space. There’s the…
Begin the New Year in a fast, efficient, and sleek 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The interior’s been completely revamped with a cabin that’s more driver-focused and modern. There’s a heads-up display that projects key driving information closer to eye level, the available pop-up HUD keeps you focused on the road ahead. Handling agility’s been upgraded, with sports-tuned suspension offers multi-link rear suspension, while Torque Vectoring Control boosts cornering grip and stability. Manual or Automatic? Can’t make a choice? With the new Veloster, you can have both. The vehicle offers the dual benefits of automatic and manual with the Dual Clutch Transmission…
Staff Reports The St. Nicholas Ball was a gala event to benefit the Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee. Dr. Lois Jordan, the former Nashville/Davidson County Council Lady, served as the co-chair of the event with Jonathan Hayes, held at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville. Dr. Jordan explained “This annual event helps to support worthwhile causes and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee has been so very special.” The Make-A Wish mission is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Little Reagan Brown, who is battling a form of cancer, thanked the group for granting her wish,…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Hip Hop Nutcracker(www.hiphopnutcracker.com), a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, was in Nashville recently, as it celebrates its 5th year anniversary. The holiday tour will be visiting a total of 29 North American cities before it concludes. The Hip Hop Nutcracker features MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. A hip-hop legend, Kurtis Blow was 20 in 1979, when he became the first rapper to be signed by a major label. Mercury Records released “Christmas Rappin’” which sold more than 400,000 copies, becoming…
NASHVILLE, TN — Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III has been voted Citizen of the Year by the Nashville, Tennessee Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated as part of its Annual International Achievement Week Celebration. The Citizen of the Year is selected from individuals nominated for their unique and outstanding contributions to the welfare of mankind at the local, regional, and international level. Bishop Walker was recognized and presented with the Citizen of the Year Award on Saturday, November 17th, at the Gamma Phi Chapter’s Annual Harvest Ball which was held at the Cal Turner Family Center on the…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — A long-time campaign against “the grease plant” appears to be over as leaders of the Haynes-Trinity area neighborhood associations agreed to resolve the dispute As a result, Onsite Environmental, 1421 Baptist World Center Drive, previously Combs Industrial Service, continues its move to 2832 Whites Creek Pike based on city and state authorization. “While the outcome was not what we would have preferred, we were pragmatic and understood the agreement was in our best interest,” Haynes-Trinity Neighborhood Coalition leaders said Nov. 13. The 10-year-old controversy flared up last summer and ended Nov. 8 at metro’s planning…
NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. McDonald Williams is a dedicated member of the exclusive centenarian club. Very few people are admitted into this exclusive organization. For most, the initiation fee is just too steep. We always knew Dr. Williams was very unique from his long tenure at Tennessee State University. He was the professor that stood out to students and challenged them in ways you never imagined yet they never dropped his courses. TSU, former students and friends in Nashville celebrates his birthday. Happy 101st Birthday! Dr. Glenda Glover, President Tennessee State University, TSU family, Edwina Hefner, 6th First lady…