Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–On Sept. 22, an the Knoxville Museum of Art will host an evening with the artist Radcliffe Bailey. It will include a bourbon-inspired cocktail accompanied by a thought-provoking discussion of heritage, culture, and identity through the art of Radcliffe Bailey. Born in New Jersey (1968) and raised in Atlanta, Bailey’s art has been shown in major museums, galleries, and public installations throughout the United States. Ancestral memory and cultural identity represent core themes fueling the artistic practice of this Atlanta-based artist. Bailey’s exhibition Passages uses an intuitive and labor-intensive approach of combining found objects, painted motifs, and…
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Statement by Noreen Farrell, Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates (ERA), which fights for gender justice in workplaces and schools across the country National — Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) proposed national abortion restriction bill, which would ban abortion after 15 weeks, is outrageous and out of touch. Millions across the country, including corporate employers, had risen up to oppose the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and state restrictions on abortion bans that soon followed. Republicans in Congress are not listening. This proposed national abortion ban doubles down to turn back progress on reproductive health care access critical to women’s economic…
“No nonprofit organization can obtain greatness by stumbling over its board.” – Dr. Fred Lange, co-founder of the United Way. By Mel and Pearl Shaw of Saad&Shaw Complaining is an important part of life. On the positive side of things it can lead to much needed improvements. On the negative side it can be viewed as “hot air” from people who don’t want to do anything to change a situation. In terms of nonprofit boards, complaining – like fundraising – can be both an art and a science. Before complaining consider a quick self-assessment using any or all of the…
By Julia Liu, Morehouse School of Medicine and RaKetra Snipes, Morehouse School of Medicine Clinical trial participants are predominantly white. Despite Black and Hispanic people respectively making up 12% and 16% of the U.S. population in 2011, together they made up only 6% of clinical trial participants overall that year. Clinical trials that are representative of all patients are essential to ensure that treatments are effective for everyone. Drugs work differently for each person based on different factors. Including diverse patient populations in clinical trials makes sure these factors are accounted for. But the perception that recruiting white patients is easier, less time-consuming and more cost-efficient than recruiting underrepresented or underserved…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Tennessee State University student Jala Turner has been selected for Visa Black Scholarship Program. She is a freshman from Lawrenceville, Georgia. Turner was awarded this prestigious scholarship for her dedication to academic excellence, commitment to financial literacy and exceptional community service. She competed with High School seniors throughout the country and was one of only a few students in the State to be selected. Turner is proud to represent Tennessee State University in this illustrious program. She is also a TSU Cheerleader and delighted to continue the legacy of attending Tennessee State University behind both her parents,…
This is a notice of the Nashville NAACP branch’s upcoming election of the officers and at-large Executive Committee members for the 2023 – 2024 term. The election will take place via Election Buddy, a virtual voting platform, from 12:00 p.m. on November 16, 2022 to 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2022. To vote in the election, you must be a financially active member with the branch and paid your dues no later than (30) days before the election. Because the election will be on Election Buddy, the branch must have your cell number and email address on file. Please confirm…
Dear Editor, Mourning of Queen Elizabeth in England betrays a singular lack of understanding of monarchy’s regressive effect on world history. The Brits go through a ten day ritual involving incredible pomp along with exaggerated orations about the importance of the monarchy to the British people. The fact that England celebrates a national holiday day off work on the day of her funeral reflects a very ancient and very primitive tradition about kingship. According to this view, the monarch’s life is the most important life in the nation, as is the monarch’s death. No matter that a given country hosts religious saints, Pulitzer…
National — Nikki Giovanni rarely looks back. But when she reflects on her time at Virginia Tech, her accolades as an award-winning writer and visionary are not first of mind. “I hope that I’ve done a good job,” said Giovanni. “I hope that I’ve done at least my fair share.” It’s hard to imagine Virginia Tech without Giovanni, but the legendary poet has decided that it is time to close the classroom chapter. As of Sept. 1, she is retiring after 35 years as a professor in the Department of English. “In all fairness, I’m getting old,” Giovanni, 79, said.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Small World Yoga (SWY), a nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting people and creating community through yoga, is celebrating its new studio location, 1119 12th Ave. South, with a grand opening celebration. This free, family-friendly event will bring together the Small World Yoga community for a night of practice and celebration of the new studio location. Guests will enjoy music, food, drinks and one another’s company. There will be vendors with complimentary samples, treats and giveaways. No RSVP required. What: Small World Yoga Grand Opening Celebration Who: Small World Yoga, SWY friends and open to the public Where: 1119 12th Ave.…
By Walter V. Wendler The enrollment challenges that universities face in the coming decade will be assigned to the enduring impact of COVID-19. While part of emerging trends, it’s not the complete ledger. Birthrates are down nationally, as is college readiness. In Texas, 90% of the students enrolled in high school graduate. However, only half of those met the college readiness requirements, according to the Texas Education Agency, in 2018. Sixty-three percent of our nation believes that college students are 20 years old. However, in reality, college students are over 26-year-old. In addition, the number of students in two-year and…