By Nashville Stars Baseball Club NASHVILLE, TN — For many builders, a practice in New York City is the pinnacle of design and real estate development success. However, for Nashville Stars Real Estate Development Advisor Cheryl McKissack Daniel, the national view from her NYC office truly showed her the way home. Recently, McKissack Daniel was comfortably at “home” as she spoke at the Tennessee State Museum on the legacy of Black entrepreneurship in Tennessee, a legacy that her family and she have helped create over the past century of business. She also talked about how the view of her hometown from the perspective of the…
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HOUSTON, TX — Anthony J. Cebrun-Adams, age 75, of Houston, TX, beloved businessman and friend fondly known as Tony passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. Anthony J. Cebrun-Adams was the founder, president and chief executive officer of Access Med Plus, a forerunner of all Health Care Companies in the state of Tennessee. Access MedPLUS was the largest MCO providing services to TennCare, a Tennessee state-run Medicaid alternative insurance program responsible for more than 300,000 underserved and uninsured Tennesseans. He was also the founder of Healthcare International Management Company, which included Africa, Central America Mexico, South America, and…
NASHVILLE, TN — Local McDonald’s owner-operators of the Greater Tennessee Valley are celebrating Black History Month by awarding scholarships to HBCU students. Students currently enrolled or will be enrolled at an HBCU during the 2023-2024 academic year can apply for one of 10 $1,000 scholarships online https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/McDTrailblazerbetween now and March 1, 2023. Eligible HBCUs/Universities include: -American Baptist College -Fisk University -Meharry Medical College -Tennessee State University -Austin Peay State University
By Mac Brower JACKSON, MS — On Feb. 7, the Mississippi State House approved House Bill 1020, a bill that would create a new, unelected court system in the state capital of Jackson. The bill now heads to the state Senate where it will likely pass. The proposal has generated a storm of controversy and demonstrates the decades-long efforts to undermine minority representation in the state. Unfortunately, the proposed court system is just the tip of the iceberg in a state that continues to gerrymander its election maps, propose reinstating discriminatory electoral rules and disenfranchise a large portion of its adult population. H.B. 1020…
NASHVILLE, TN — One of the Nashville Stars’ most vital partners isn’t a person at all. It’s a museum, one with a spirit that enlivens one of the most notable periods in our country’s history. So what better way to celebrate and commemorate Black History Month than reveling in the legacy of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), which aims to share the league’s vast history and stories of accomplishments with all who visit. Bob Kendrick, NLBM President and Nashville Stars Board Member, shouted that message of pride during a call with the Stars on Tuesday. “At the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum,…
Are you an aspiring content creator, journalist, or communications expert who is interested in amplifying Black voices? Put your story-finding skills to the test! Join Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Association as content creators and journalists for the Discover the Unexpected Fellowship. HBCU students can apply to receive a $10,000 scholarship and $8,000 stipend for a summer internship with Chevrolet and Black-owned Newspapers. Selected fellows, be prepared to set off on a 10-week road trip. Work as a content creator team for your selected newspaper. Explore, travel, and be a part of telling real stories that matter to your community.…
By Danielle Kurtzleben Nikki Haley opposed Donald Trump’s candidacy for president in 2016, criticizing his unwillingness at one point to denounce the KKK. However, she went on to serve as UN ambassador in his administration. One clear theme of Nikki Haley’s presidential announcement is unity. Over and over, her Tuesday announcement video references bringing people together. One example she uses to emphasize that is her state’s response to hate. In 2015, a white supremacist killed nine Black parishioners at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. Haley, who was governor at the time, led the state through the tragedy. “We…
Nashville, Tennessee – Hundreds of Tennessee teens will gather Feb. 23-26 for the first of three YMCA Youth in Government Conferences to be held at the State Capitol and Cordell Hull Building. In its 70th year, YMCA Youth in Government provides middle and high school students an opportunity to engage in first-hand learning about state government. Students can participate in mock activities in each of the three branches of government – legislative, executive and judicial. The first conference will open Thursday, Feb. 23 and conclude Sunday, Feb. 26. Students from approximately 74 high schools across the state will be represented.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Business students at Motlow State Community College now have a more convenient and economical path to a healthcare administration bachelor’s degree at Trevecca Nazarene University, thanks to a new initiative stemming from a partnership between the two schools. Beginning in fall 2023, upon earning an Associate of Applied Science business degree with a medical office concentration, Motlow State students can continue studying at MSCC while transitioning into Trevecca’s degree program for a Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration. Students can take their bachelor’s degree courses on site at Motlow until they’re ready for their final 30 credit hours…
In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase, to discuss what Black History Month means to her, how the firm is advancing racial equity and Elliott’s goals for 2023. 1) What does Black History Month mean to you and how are you celebrating?Black History Month is just that – a celebration and recognition of the reach, depth, and richness of the Black community’s global history ― as well as its connection and intersection across others. I’m celebrating by participating in events uplifting that history and recognizing the…