By David Tulis / NoogaRadio 96.9 FM Appeals court judges are on your Aug. 4 ballot to keep or to toss. You should take the trouble to blacken the circle next to “replace” with your pencil and to not just ignore that part of the ballot because you know nothing about the judges. Eight of the 26 should be retired for pernicious and unjust rulings, and though we here might yank this clump of black robes into the light, I suggest you vote to remove all of them. Tennessee’s process of putting these names on the ballot for “retention” turns…
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Nashville, Tenn.–Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that customers of Firestone Direct, its mobile vehicle service for car owners in the Nashville area, can enter for the chance to meet racing legend Mario Andretti through a special contest to celebrate the return of the Music City Grand Prix. Nashville drivers can enter the contest between now and Monday, Aug. 1 by scheduling a Firestone Direct appointment for Thursday, Aug. 4 and submitting a short response on why they would like the opportunity to meet Andretti. The winning customer will be surprised by Andretti at their home or workplace during their appointment on Aug. 4…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – From morning to night on Saturday, Aug. 20 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens will celebrate Black culture at the annual Black Arts Bash. The event showcases music, visual art, dance, spoken word and more. Families will enjoy storytime and hands-on activities for children as well as a collaborative art project and tasty fare from local Black chefs. The Black Arts Bash takes place from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. “I am thrilled and honored to be a part of Black Arts Bash,” says event co-chair and Executive Director of Development in Institutional Management at…
By Thomas L. Knapp Near the end of July, Andrew Yang — whose previous political projects include an unsuccessful run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, an unsuccessful run for the 2021 Democratic mayoral nomination in New York City, and what initially looked likely to be an unsuccessful new “third party,” the Forward Party — announced a re-launch of that last effort. While it’s still called the Forward Party, Yang’s vehicle is merging with two other (also previously unsuccessful) “third party” efforts, the “Renew America Movement” (co-founded by Christine Todd Whitman, former Republican governor of New Jersey, who will co-chair…
NASHVILLE, TN – Fewer Americans are getting a second booster shot and only 2.8% of young children under five years old have been vaccinated. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll last week the number of young children getting vaccinated is declining and 4 in 10 parents say they are not going to vaccinate their child. Children 5 to 11 were first eligible for a vaccine in November 2021, and according to the CDC, 30% of older kids are now fully vaccinated. But adults aren’t rushing to get boosted. As of July 28, only 51.5% of U.S. residents 18 and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune)– The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) announces the hiring of three new leadership executives, Dion Brown as the Chief Operating Officer, William Jeffries as Vice President of Development and James C. Munch as Vice President of Finance. In his appointed role as COO, Dion Brown will lead the day-to-day operations of the museum. Brown brings a wealth of expertise and experience in institutional leadership. He previously served as the president and COO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where he analyzed and completed the fiscal year operating budget and successfully reduced annual expenses…
Memphis, TN, July 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Civil Rights Museum mourns the passing of 2011 Freedom Award honoree and sports pioneer, William Felton Russell. Following baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s example, Bill Russell believed it was his responsibility as a celebrity to use his platform to stand up for positive social change. Bill Russell was an outspoken advocate for civil rights. He was one of the first celebrities to proudly call himself “Black,” when “Negro” was still the accepted and polite term. At least twice, he refused to play a scheduled game when his black teammates were given…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-13), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced HR 8535, legislation to award the Honorable Shirley Chisholm with the Congressional Gold Medal. Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman to the United States Congress. In 1968, the Congresswoman took her seat as the Representative for New York’s 12th Congressional District—a post that she would hold for seven terms. During her tenure in Congress, Chisholm focused on tackling issues of food insecurity and economic justice. She was a fearless advocate for American families and also served as a founding member of the Congressional Black…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The non-profit community healthcare provider Connectus Health is introducing its new full-service clinic on wheels to the middle Tennessee community, enabling medical professionals to deliver state-of-the-art care from anywhere. This launch was part of the Whole Family Health Day at Cane Ridge High School on July 23, where Connectus offered free physicals, diapers, school supplies, games and fun. “As a community health provider, our focus is on removing barriers to care for anyone in need,” said Connectus Health Co-CEO Suzanne Hurley. “Now we have the ability to travel to local schools and neighborhoods to offer primary and…
Guest column from BlackEconomics.org Black Americans comprehend that, given our innate and developed knowledges, skills, and abilities, only our disunity and distrust prevent us from achieving liberty, independence, and self-determination. Fortunately, a potential confluence of events may draw Black Americans into unity and trust. From our side and innocuously, Black Americans continue with our hat in hand to request Reparations. Recently, the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) signaled its failure to achieve passage of a Reparations Bill (H.R. 40 and S.B. 40) and announced a new intent to invite President Joe Biden to issue an Executive Order establishing a…