By Greg Nasif WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D, NC-12), Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan HBCU Caucus, celebrated a federal investment of nearly five million dollars into Tennessee State University as part of the federal Institutional grants for the New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence (IGNITE) Act she led and passed in the 2023 Omnibus Budget bill. “Tennessee State University is pleased to receive this funding and appreciates the efforts of Congresswoman Alma Adams and her commitment to our university, our students, and all HBCUs,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “Congresswoman Adams has been…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Are race relations truly advancing or regressing in Nashville and Tennessee as compared to half a century ago? As Nashville grappled with national scrutiny during the civil rights movement with iconic scenes of lunch counter sit-ins and desegregation efforts, the struggle for racial equality remains alarmingly relevant today. Recent events, from the brazen march of neo-Nazis through our streets to the resurgence of anti-Semitic propaganda, underscore the urgent need for action. Against this backdrop, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee announces the launch of an all-new Racial Justice Challenge on April 1st. This initiative, presented for the second…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary Season. This milestone season, celebrating four decades of creation, presents a rich blend of musicals, plays, and multiple special events. “We are thrilled about our 40th anniversary year and look forward to creating a memorable season for our audiences,” said Artistic Director Micah-Shane Brewer. “Nashville Repertory Theatre has been entertaining and inspiring audiences for four decades by creating exceptional, professional theatre in the heart of Music City. Our 40th anniversary season is a curation of plays and musicals that speak to the act of creating – creating…
By Rhea Kinnard NASHVILLE, TN —Multi-talented and former Fisk Jubilee Singer Kimberly Fleming will headline the 2024 Les Gemmes, Inc. annual Literary Luncheon event along with Friends of Fisk (also former Jubilee Singers). The annual event will be Saturday, May 18 at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Fleming’s ensemble will put their talent on full-display before the several hundred attendees expected at the 17th annual event. Fleming was recently nominated for a Grammy® Award in January for her single “I Like Me,” a song written to encourage girls and women on the importance of loving yourself and not…
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State University has named three finalists for the to become the university’s next president. The three candidates will visit the campus Wednesday through Friday to do interviews and open forums with faculty and staff, students and the public. The finalists are Dr. Charles Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, National One Hundred Black Men of America, Inc.; Dr. William E. Hudson, Vice President for Student Affairs, Florida A&M University; and Dr. Michael Torrence, President, Motlow State Community College. Current TSU President Dr. Glenda Glover announced she would retire at the end of the current academic year. First published by WSMV
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The Dr. Katherine Y. Brown (KYB) Leadership Academy a leadership development program with a mission to build the capacity for global leadership while also increasing awareness of pulmonary hypertension (PH) hosted its 2024 groundbreaking international conference in Trinidad and Tobago, marking a significant milestone with the launch of the 30th cohort of the KYB Leadership Academy program, exclusively comprised of thirty two (32) scholars who live in Trinidad. These scholars participated in a three month virtual training program, collectively completed hundreds of hours of community service, a capstone project, and culminated in an…
NASHVILLE, TN – A groundbreaking art history course titled “Visionary Voices: African American Artists Building Connection Through Culture” is set to offer an enlightening exploration of African American art and its profound connections to culture and community. Hosted at the Frist Art Museum on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., the event marks the beginning of a three-part series meticulously designed to deepen the understanding of African American visual narratives. Registration is required for those wishing to attend, with pricing set at $10 for members and $15 for non-members per class, and $30 for members and $45…
Nashville, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) will accept online-only applications for two project-based voucher locations starting at noon March 26 and continuing through 3 p.m. April 1, 2024. These PBV waiting lists are NOT on a first-come, first-served basis, so as long as you apply during the waiting list period, you have a chance of being placed near the top of the waiting list. Applications will be accepted online only and can be submitted 24 hours a day during the open application period at www.nashville-mdha.org. Applicants can locate the application by clicking the button on the…
National (TN Tribune)-The Southern University System Board of Supervisors named John K. Pierre chancellor of Southern University and A&M College. “As a higher education advocate, I am honored that the SUS Board of Supervisors and search committee are confident in my ability to champion and lead the Southern University and A&M University College,” said Pierre, who is currently chancellor of the Southern University Law Center and SU System interim executive vice president. “I am committed to advancing the university’s mission and fostering partnerships that will position our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni to serve as transformational change agents.”The Board’s…
May 11, 2023 – Tennessee Housing Development Agency awarded an $828,000 grant to Clinch River Habitat for Humanity that will be used to construct new housing in Anderson and Roane counties. Clinch River Habitat was one of four Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) statewide that received a portion of the $3.3 million in HOME CHDO funding that was recently approved by the THDA Board of Directors. “This grant will allow Clinch River Habitat to build housing that is both affordable and safe for homeowners of moderate means,” THDA Executive Director Ralph M. Perrey said. “Affordable housing is needed now more than…