ST. LOUIS, MO — A three-story house in North St. Louis, Missouri will become a museum honoring African American women. It is well known in St. Louis that 2844 St. Louis Avenue is the family home of Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, the founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) the nation’s first African American sorority. Organizers say the museum will be the first phase of a broader plan from the Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha to revitalize a neighborhood impacted by years of disinvestment. “For over a hundred years, we have been providing service to mankind,” said Tracey Clark Jefferies,…
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Ben & Jerry’s most recent limited-edition flavor was “Change is Brewing,” made in collaboration with Black Voters Matter. Now, the brand is making Director DuVernay the first Black woman to be featured on their pints for her very own permanent flavor, “Lights! Caramel! Action! directed by Ava DuVernay.” The Queen Sugar director added her personal touch, creating a vanilla ice cream with salted caramel swirls, graham cracker swirls, and gobs of chocolate chip cookie dough. DuVernay spoke on this sweet deal saying, “Ice cream is a simple joy of life. A comfort food that I’ve turned to on many days…
WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Tennessee received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative. Tennessee is receiving $5,989,952.62 in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden, to plan for the deployment and adoption of affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed Internet service throughout the state. “I thank Governor Lee for his work to expand Internet service throughout Tennessee,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Addressing the needs of rural…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville-based FirstBank has donated $15,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to set up the FirstBank Food Pantry at STEM Prep Middle School. The FirstBank Food Pantry will be available to students, families, faculty and staff through the remainder of the school year. The on-campus pantry is expected to feed 170+ families for the year by offering a variety of items including canned and nonperishable goods. “It is our privilege to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank to help care for the students and families of STEM Prep Middle School through the FirstBank Food Pantry,”…
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — The one day of the week it didn’t rain in Knoxville was filled with activities for children from one end of East Knoxville to the other. For almost ten hours children were treated to Santa arriving by a firetruck, bags of candy, hot chocolate and gifts. The day of joy began in the Burlington district as business owners, sponsors, and churches provided fun and fellowship from noon till five. There were resources, vaccines, and Santa. Following the Christmas in Burlington event, the annual city-wide Blessings on Bell Street, sponsored by Overcoming Believers Church kicked…
The story writes itself when it comes to baseball fans’ love for the game. No matter the age, fans from all over will come together for a day at the ballpark. While some fans grow to love the game through family members, playing themselves, or even just having an interest, many fans have grown to love the game through reading the stories of baseball. It is often stories like the ones mentioned below the introduce young readers to the joy of reading, leading to a lifetime of reading. The 2022 season was full of stories itself – with Aaron Judge…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) will receive more than $10.5 million over the next five years as part of a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) The grant was awarded for the purpose of enhancing MPHD’s public ealhealth workforce and foundational infrastructure. The Metro Board of Health approved the grant award Thursday, December 8. “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted several key areas where MPHD’s infrastructure needed to be strengthened,” said MPHD Director of Health Dr. Gill Wright. “This grant will allow us to better invest in our current employees while ensuring the needs…
MIDDLE, TN — As Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee prepares for a year-end surge in donations of clothing and other home goods, the local nonprofit has some advice for area residents: Donate now and avoid the rush. From Dec. 26-31, the number of donations at Goodwill Donation Express Centers across middle and west Tennessee rises by up to 40 percent compared to other days of the year. The annual surge is prompted by people cleaning out their closets, attics and garages to make room for holiday gifts. To accommodate the rush, Goodwill shifts staff to its busiest locations, but donors…
By Okla Jones SANTA MONICA, CA — The 2022 People’s Choice Awards was definitely one to remember. Hosted by Kenan Thompson for the second year in a row, this year’s ceremony was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and featured the best in music, film, television, and podcasts. “I’m beyond excited to host the People’s Choice Awards again this year and celebrate the incredible talent and fans that this show unites,” said Thompson in a statement to NBC. “I’m so grateful to be nominated – shoutout to the fans and congrats to all the nominees. Get ready…
By Cliff Pruitt When discussing reparations for black people we must remember they were a very spiritual and cohesive group, who were purposely subjugated. Their homeland was invaded and colonized for free labor, valuable resources, good weather, foul sex; and 600 Million African people were killed! Their governing bodies, cultures, and families were divided and conquered. Their native names, languages, and customs were deposed. Their autonomy and sovereignty were taken, and they lived in fear of being captured. They have social, economic, physiological, and emotional trauma, and they were treated worse than animals during colonialism, middle passage, slavery, and segregation.…