By Nashville Stars Baseball Club NASHVILLE, TN — Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn are forever linked, and the fans and the borough embraced him for his play and his presence. But baseball fans in Nashville got to enjoy that Robinson on-field style more than a few times. As the Nashville Stars prepare to join the nation in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day on Saturday and remembering Robinson’s landmark achievements throughout his career, we can also take a look back at some of the highlights from his play on the field right here in Nashville. Nashville’s Sulphur Dell ballpark hosted countless major league…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc. will hold its 16th annual Literary Luncheon on Saturday, May 27, at 11 am at the Downtown Renaissance Hotel. The highly-regarded awards will be presented to three outstanding-individuals in the Nashville community. The Dr. Evelyn Fancher Community Award will be presented to Philanthropist Simone Sheats. The Rosetta Miller-Perry Champion of Justice Award will be presented to Attorney Nick Leonardo and the signature Luminaire Award will be presented to Lorenzo Washington. This is the Sweet 16th Literary Luncheon and the keynote speakers are Angie Marie Hurchinson, author and Hollywood playwright and…
By Dr. Valda Crowder “Do something” was the plea from Dr. Jason Smith, whose medical team treated eight injured in the first of two mass shootings in Louisville, Kentucky in one week. The surgeon’s remarks about an April 10 incident which also left five dead were directed at policy makers on the local, state and national levels. In a news conference with the acting Louisville chief of police, Dr. Smith commented that they “barely had to adjust their operating table schedule.” There has been so much violence – at least 42 homicides. For evidence, look no farther than the Louisville,…
WASHINGTON, DC — President Biden has announced his intent to appoint Marisa J. Richmond to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. Marisa J. Richmond teaches history and women’s and gender studies at Middle Tennessee State University. She previously taught at Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University, and Nashville State Community College. She is the current president of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women, and a co-chair of the Transgender Advisory Committee of the Democratic National Committee. Locally, she is a member of the Metro Historical Commission, having previously served as a member,…
NASHVILLE, TN — CaSondra Devine, Global ESG Executive, Educator and Strategist as well as a breast cancer survivor, told the Nashville’s professional women’s dinner group that equity is rooted in understanding that “we do not all start from the same place.” Her mission work has included South Africa where her church dedicated wells for clean water, donated Kindles to school districts without access to books, as well as housing exchange students. She has implemented a funding strategy to support a nonprofit facility for women in transition, and created a disability etiquette toolkit for community awareness and engagement. She has supported…
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Shawn Joseph, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Co-Director of the Urban Superintendent Academy at Howard University, published an article titled, “Swimming Against the Current: Resistance to a Black Superintendent’s Fight to Lead With Equity in an Urban School District” in the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. Dr. Joseph shared, “The true stories of Black superintendents must be told. In this case, I utilized journal entries and newspaper clippings of a Black superintendent to tell his story as an instructive tool for future aspiring superintendents. Specifically, in this case study, I describe…
WASHINGTON, DC — During the past month, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has released several episodes of “The I AM Story,” a new podcast detailing the history and legacy of the historic 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. The comprehensive series examines the origins of the strike and events leading up to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on April 4th, 55 years ago while in Memphis supporting the strikers. “The deaths of Robert Walker and Echol Cole in the back of a garbage truck on that cold, rainy day in…
By David Butler, Executive Director, Knoxville Museum of Art KNOXVILLE, TN — It’s been my honor and pleasure to serve as executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art since 2006. I plan to retire from the best job ever, effective December 31, 2023, and wanted KMA members to know before the news is released to the media. A committee of KMA trustees led by former board chair Steve Bailey is already at work on the search for the new director. I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished together and am confident that, with your help, the museum will continue to…
NASHVILLE, TN — Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based organization, is being recognized as one of the top ten best nonprofits to work for in 2023 according to The NonProfit Times. The organization ranked ninth in the publication’s overall competition, and fourth in the medium-size nonprofit category. Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. The NonProfit Times partners with Best Companies Group to vet applications submitted by the organizations. The nonprofits are divided into three categories: small with 15 to 49 employees, medium-sized with 50 to 249 employees, and large with at least…
NASHVILLE, TN — Ascension Saint Thomas is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of its Medical Mission at Home events after a hiatus due to the pandemic. This event is Saturday, April 29 from 8 am-2 pm at the Nashville Fairgrounds at 625 Smith Avenue. Patient parking will be available at the Nashville Fairgrounds Expo Center. Once drivers arrive at the entrance off of Nolensville Pike, they should follow the Medical Mission at Home parking signs. Additionally, Metro WeGo buses will be offering free bus fare to the Medical Mission. Bus riders should tell their drivers that they are…