The FBI Memphis Field Office is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for the arson of the Hope Clinic for Women at 1810 Hayes Street, Nashville, Tennessee, on June 30, 2022. As part of a national effort to bring awareness to a series of attacks and threats targeting reproductive health service facilities across the country, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. At approximately 1:30 a.m., an unknown individual(s) threw a Molotov cocktail through the front window of the Hope…
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Nashville, Tennessee – Christopher Nelson, a bestselling author, has attracted critical acclaim for his award-winning work, “The C.R. Patterson and Sons Company: Black Pioneers in the Vehicle Building Industry, 1865-1939.” He celebrated the release of the book’s 2022 Second Edition earlier this year. An acclaimed non-fiction work, the book offers an exciting adventure through some of the most untouched and unexplored parts of American history. Nelson brings years of research to each page of the book as he documents the story of C.R. Patterson and Sons Company, the first Black-owned automobile manufacturer in the United States, and brings recognition to…
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GREENVILLE, SC — In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, the United Community Bank Foundation donated $25,000 to Urban League affiliates across its footprint. The Urban League’s dedication to economic empowerment aligns with the bank’s commitment to improving the financial health of the communities we serve and Dr. King’s dream of economic justice. “At United Community Bank, we believe that economic empowerment is an essential part of building strong communities,” said Moryah Jackson, VP of Community Development and Engagement at United Community Bank. “That’s why we’re proud to contribute to Urban League affiliates in celebration of Martin Luther King…
NASHVILLE, TN — Sprouts Farmers Market is excited to announce it will open its newest store on Jan. 20, located at 5821 Nolensville Pike in Nashville. A ribbon cutting with LaTanya Channel, director of economic growth and small business development of Nashville will take place Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. This will be the second Sprouts location in Nashville. “Sprouts will be a fantastic addition to one of our fastest growing neighborhoods in Southeast Nashville,” said Nashville Mayor John Cooper. “Bringing new, full-service grocery options to communities will mean more…
Equal Rights Advocates, which fights for gender justice in workplaces and schools across the country, is available to discuss the would-be 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Jan.22, implications since the Dobbs decision, and how to push for progress amid political backlashes. Jan. 22, 2023, would have marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. With the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal right to an abortion last year, the health and lives of millions of Americans have been put at risk, decades of gender justice progress have been halted, and social inequalities have been worsened, especially for women…
By Derek Thompson Last year, I called America a “rich death trap.” Americans are more likely to die than Europeans or other citizens of similarly rich nations at just about every given age and income level. Guns, drugs, and cars account for much of the difference, but record-high health-care spending hasn’t bought much safety from the ravages of common pathogens. Whereas most of the developed world saw its mortality rates improve in the second year of the coronavirus pandemic, more Americans died of COVID after the introduction of the vaccines than before. But this week, America finally got some good…
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By Kelli Sharpe, Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – On the day the nation celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., MLK Day, Tennessee State University shared its plans for the historic $250 million from the State of Tennessee. It is the largest one-time investment to a historically black university by a state. The funds come at a critical time as states across the nation are being held accountable even more for underfunding HBCUs. The funds are for capital improvement projects only as outlined by the State. University officials say long overdue repairs and upgrades…
NASHVILLE, TENN. — AARP Tennessee is pleased to announce that Gerre Currie of Memphis has been selected to serve as State President, the organization’s highest volunteer position in the state. Currie becomes the first African American woman to serve in this role in Tennessee. “I am so pleased that Gerre has agreed to take on this critically important position with our AARP Tennessee team,” said AARP Tennessee State Director Mia McNeil. “Her experience as a business executive, city official and community leader will help guide AARP’s work across Tennessee to support and advocate for people 50-plus and their families.” Currie is…