By Reuters Sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday reversed course 48 hours after asking the U.S. Trademark Office to reject a Black Lives Matter application for a trademark featuring three parallel stripes. “Adidas will withdraw its opposition to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation’s trademark application as soon as possible,” the company said in a statement, without giving a reason for the decision. Adidas had told the trademark office in a recent filing that the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation’s yellow-stripe design was confusingly similar to its own famous three-stripe mark. It sought to block the group’s application to…
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MASON, TN — The predominantly Black town of Mason, Tennessee, had been in a legal battle with the state comptroller’s office over the control of the town’s finances to stop a hostile takeover. This is a town with Black or African American: 72.14% and White 22.68%. Mason town officials reached an agreement with the state comptroller’s office regarding its finances in order to dismiss its racial discrimination lawsuit against Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury office. Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason E. Mumpower is battled to take control of the Black town of Mason, Tenn. The town fought back. Jason Mumpower,…
By Maya Rodriguez In America, reflecting the nation’s diversity often falls short when it comes to teachers, but Historically Black Colleges and Universities are working to change that. In a classroom in Baltimore, it’s the teachers that are the students — future teachers, that is. Among them are Jailyn Bridgeforth, who comes from a family of educators. “My mom’s a teacher. My brother’s a teacher,” she said. “My sister-in-law is a teacher. My grandmother is a teacher.” Soon, Bridgeforth and her classmates will also be teachers, when they graduate this spring from Morgan State University, one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Office of the Bishop of the 13th African Methodist Episcopal Church, held a prayer vigil to support the families of the six victims and the shooter of the Covenant Presbyterian Church School, this past Monday, March 27. Three nine-year old students and three staff, ages 60-61 years old, were killed by the reported shooter, 28- year old Audrey Hale. “It is time for prayer and action beyond prayer” said Bishop Anne Henning Byfield. The recent killings at Covenant School and related murders of all children are atrocious to our city and our faith. We must move…
NASHVILLE, TN — On Monday, April 3, 2023, Governor Bill Lee unveiled his proposal to improve school safety following the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. While the plan designates more than $170 million dollars to various proposals, it neglects any of the evidence-based gun safety legislation changes long advocated for by law enforcement, health professionals, and most Tennesseans such as background checks, safe storage laws and red-flag laws that would improve community safety. Dr. Vidya Bansal, MD, FAAP said “Mental illness is not the sole cause of these mass shootings, and improving mental health access alone will not stop…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre is thrilled to unveil their 23/24 Mainstage Season, featuring a lineup of musicals, plays, and a brand new holiday specticle. As the company celebrates the 39th annual season, it invites you to explore the idea of courage and bravery in everyday life. “We’re so excited about the upcoming year,” says Micah-Shane Brewer, Artistic Director of Nashville Rep. “Our theme surrounding the season is ‘Be Brave.’ All of our productions in the 39th season tell stories of brave and courageous people and celebrate resiliency, ambition, and life. I’m inspired by the artists and staff at…
n Monday, Tennessee General Assembly GOP lawmakers filed three resolutions, seeking the respective expulsions of Reps. Gloria Johnson of Knoxville, Justin Jones of Nashville, and Justin Pearson of Memphis, each of whom was already removed from their committee assignments after last week’s demonstrations. These draconian and unprecedented measures were described by the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators as ‘morally bankrupt’ and by caucus chairman and Democratic Rep. Sam McKenzie as ‘unconstitutional’. Fisk University is an institution steeped in social justice and the commitment to a better tomorrow. Nonviolent protest and making our voices heard has always been critical to moving society forward. Fisk stands…
ASHVILLE, Tenn., March 28, 2023 – Legal Aid Society, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, today announced that former U.S. Track and Field Championship silver medalist Charles Clark will be the speaker at its annual Breakfast of Champions fundraising event, scheduled at City Winery at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, with a 7:30 a.m. preshow. Breakfast of Champions is the official kickoff event for Legal Aid Society’s Campaign for Equal Justice, held annually since 1987, which supports the nonprofit’s mission to advance access to justice across Middle Tennessee and the Cumberland Plateau. This year’s campaigngoal is $1 million. In 2022, Legal Aid Society raised $1,066,386, exceeding…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – NAREB Nashville announces its upcoming Realtist Week, a series of events and activities designed to promote black wealth through homeownership and the revitalization of urban neighborhoods. Scheduled from April 9th to April 15th, 2023, the initiative is part of a national effort led by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), involving over 30 cities and 21 states.Furtesha Woods, NAREB Nashville President, Realtist, and Broker, highlights the significance of educating minority communities about homeownership. “A primary objective of NAREB Nashville is to educate the minority community about the importance of home ownership. The journey…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The night of April 2, 2023, was simply magical! After 42 long years, the Nashville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was delighted to bring back a tradition of excellence with the 2023 Nashville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Beautillion Ball and Scholarship Fundraiser sponsored by the Nashville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Guide Right Foundation. The Beautillion is a rite of passage for African-American young men transitioning from one stage of their lives into manhood. The participants, referred to…