WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $9.7 million in grants to assist 21 preservation projects in 9 states for historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). “For more than 180 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have provided high-level academics, opportunities, and community for generations of students. These grants enable HBCUs to preserve the noteworthy structures that honor the past and tell the ongoing story of these historic institutions,” said NPS Director Chuck Sams. Since the 1990s, the NPS has awarded more than $87 million in grants to over 85 of the remaining active HBCUs. Congress appropriates…
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Application Period is Open from June 15 – July 31, 2022 The Education Trust is looking to invite individuals who are formerly incarcerated to serve as our second cohort of Justice Fellows. The goals of the Justice Fellows Policy Program are to: Elevate the voices and lived experiences of individuals who are directly impacted by the legal systemProvide high-quality professional development in higher education policy analysis and advocacy, as well as public speaking, media engagement, and coalition building The Fellowship is open to people who have experienced previous incarceration, including those who were previously confined in a jail, prison, or…
NASHVILLE, TN – With the start of early voting for the Democratic primary rapidly approaching, campaign financial reports have been submitted. Jerry Maynard kicked off his campaign for State Senate District 19 on May 19, 2022. Since then, the campaign has raised $178,391.00. “More than 200 individuals gave to our campaign over the past six weeks. I appreciate the support and trust which reinforces the confidence of Nashvillians that I will be ready to serve and represent on day one,” says Maynard. As of June 30, the Maynard for Senate campaign has $90,000 cash on hand and will continue to…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Clara Perry Johnson JANUARY 18, 1950 – JULY 3, 2022 Clara Perry Johnson, age 72, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Selected Writings (W.W. Norton; August 9, 2022; $27.95, Hardcover) is a posthumous book by Randall Kenan and includes an introduction by Tayari Jones. This series of pieces offers a personal, social, and intellectual self-portrait of the beloved and enormously influential late Kenan, a master of both fiction and nonfiction. Please let me know if you’d like a finished book and I’ll gladly send a copy your way! “Rich in identity,” as he described himself, Randall Kenan wrote widely and profoundly about what it meant to be Black, gay, and Southern. He confessed himself “elusive”—yet revealed himself in astonishing prose—memories of his three…
KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved a measure that will classify military-affiliated students— veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists, Tennessee National Guard members, and Army and Air Force ROTC cadets— as Tennessee residents in order to attend a UT institution of their choosing at the in-state tuition rate, regardless of their residence of origin. The measure was adopted at the Board of Trustees’ annual meeting on June 24.Earlier this spring, legislation authorizing public university boards to classify veterans and military-affiliated individuals as in-state residents was approved by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Bill…
KNOXVILLE – University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd recognized seven employees from across the UT System following the summer Board of Trustees meeting held in Knoxville. The President’s Awards were established in 2016 to annually recognize the exceptional achievements of employees across the UT System in the areas of the University’s three-part mission to educate, discover and connect as well as to acknowledge outstanding contributions in the areas of support and diversity. In 2022, the awards were enhanced to exemplify the seven Be One UT values. These values are intended to shape culture across the system and build purpose, improve team cohesion…
National (BBC News)–Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has told the House select committee investigating the 6 January Capitol riots that he is willing to testify, according to US media. Until now, he had refused to cooperate with the hearing. In a letter seen by CBS News, his lawyer told the committee that Mr Bannon “is willing to, indeed prefers, to testify at your public hearing”. Mr Trump said the testimony would be “in the best interests” of Americans. The select committee has conducted a nearly year-long investigation into how Trump supporters invaded Congress on 6 January 2021 to disrupt lawmakers…
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – July 11, 2022 – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 4201 Clarksville Pike in Nashville is now open! DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. In addition to the national and private branded products customers trust Dollar General to carry, the new Nashville location includes the Company’s new stylish, on-trend home décor and an expanded party preparation selection. Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app. “At…