BlackEconomics.org recently released a commentary: “Concerns about CHIPS” about the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (“CHIPS” is an acronym for Creating HelpfulIncentives to Produce Semiconductors) signed by President Biden August 2, 2022. The full commentary is below. On August 2, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022(“CHIPS” is an acronym for Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors). Theover 1,000-page legislation is far reaching— touching most known cutting-edge aspects ofscience and technology today. The nearly $50 billion CHIPS price tag pays for numerousSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) opportunities for BlackAmericans whether one is an entrepreneur,…
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NASHVILLE, TN – The highly-anticipated Woolworth Theatre is excited to announce the opening of its doors in downtown Nashville on September 23rd, 2022. The newly built and revitalized theatre will launch to the public with nightly performances of its in-house original production, Shiners, revealing that two all-star cast members will take the stage: country music star Chuck Wicks, and two-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress, Laura Osnes. Tickets will be available to the public for pre-sale beginning on July 28th. Wicks, the entrepreneur and creative mind behind Woolworth Theatre and its programming, will join the cast as a leading character in Shiners for its…
The W. Crimm Singers (aka Wakanda Chorale) will present Wondrous Grace: Celebrating Five Years on Sunday, August 28th, 4pm, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. 1109 32nd Ave. North. The concert will feature selections running the gammet of the African American sacred tradition rendered by rich, versatile voices and accomplished instrumentalists. Patrick Dailey, native Nashvillian, renowned operatic countertenor and voice professor initially organized the group in July of 2018 for a Black Panther themed Freedom School program at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church at the request of Veteran opera singer, musician, and educator, William G. Crimm. What started as a pick-up choir of classically trained friends…
Nashville, Tenn.—Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital opened this summer on the Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown campus. The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides personalized and innovative post-acute care to patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, and cardiac events. We invite you to tour our new rehabilitation hospital to learn more about the state-of-the-art technology that is helping our patients recover from debilitating injuries, illnesses, surgeries and chronic medical conditions. Our facility is the first in Nashville to feature innovative devices like the EksoGT and InMotion ARMTM Robot. The EksoGT is an exoskeletal unit that assists patients with relearning how to walk…
Hughes & Coleman Giving Away Suite Tickets, Club Level Tickets and Autographed Titans Merchandise Throughout Season as Part of Partnership NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers today announced the establishment of a new partnership making Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers the Official Injury Lawyers of the Tennessee Titans. Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers is a personal injury law firm with offices across Tennessee and Kentucky. The firm was founded in 1985 by a partnership of two distinguished personal injury attorneys. Combined, J. Marshall Hughes and Lee Coleman have more than 75 years of experience…
Christian Rapper, Author, and Spiritual Influencer John Gabbana Wants You to Learn from His Mistakes. A exclusive premiere of “I Am John Gabanna” at The EPICENTER Atlanta, GA– John ‘Boonk’ Gabbana’s story is one that has been waiting to be told for quite some time. John Gabbana, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, is a survivor of over 21 years of abuse. In the documentary, John details his journey from a traumatic childhood of food poverty and witnessing his stepfather’s passing from cancer to a teen life of drug addiction, gang violence, becoming a viral, yet unpaid social media star, to eventually,…
By Oscar H. Blayton Black America lives in a series of deserts. Many of us live in food deserts, financial deserts, employment deserts, and most of us live in information deserts. And just as Black bodies suffer from the lack of proper nourishment in food deserts, Black minds suffer from the lack of accurate history in information deserts. There is a great deal of African history, as well as the history of the African Diaspora, which has a rightful place as a significant element of American history, that has been disregarded and even hidden by the proponents and enablers of…
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND INITIATIVE WILL FOCUS ON A DIVERSE OWNERSHIP GROUP FOR A POTENTIAL MLB FRANCHISE Nashville, TN – Music City Baseball appointed Dave “Smoke” Stewart to lead its Diverse Equity Ownership Initiative, a first-of-its-kind model for ownership of a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. Stewart will identify a collective of high-net-worth investors for joint ownership, prioritizing minority investors. This marks a step forward in Nashville’s pursuit to secure an MLB team through either expansion or relocation, which is planned to be named the Nashville Stars. Stewart brings more than 40 years of experience in MLB as a player, coach, agent, and…
NASHVILLE — Stay connected to your favorite teams with “TSU Tigers”, the official mobile app of Tennessee State University, powered by SIDEARM Sports. Featuring real-time news alerts, schedules, exclusive multimedia content, gameday details, and more, the new TSU Tigers app is free and compatible with both iOS and Android devices. “As a department, we are always looking for new ways to engage our fans and enhance their gameday experience, and this app accomplishes both goals,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “This digital platform provides an easy and convenient way for our alumni, fans, and supporters to stay up-to-date with the latest news, scores, and original content surrounding their…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The latest edition of MTSU magazine kicks off the University’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Murphy Center. Stately and iconic Kirksey Old Main, one of the first buildings constructed on the MTSU campus 111 years ago, may be the most recognizable facility on campus. But, for many, 50-year-old Murphy Center is MTSU’s most sentimental spot. From first kisses and first concerts to first days of college, Murphy Center may hold more memories than any other building at MTSU. As “The Glass House” approaches its 50th birthday in December, efforts are under way to renovate it and ensure that it…