MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For the past 37 years, the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts, hosted by MTSU’s College of Liberal Arts, has been a tool for the education, training and development of artistic high school students across Tennessee. This year, over 290 of these young artists will be performing and showcasing their talents at the grand finale events set for Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, following almost a month of instruction by a host of faculty from MTSU and across the nation in vocal and instrumental music, visual art, theater, dance and filmmaking. MTSU assistant theatre professor…
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By Stephanie K. Baer BuzzFeed News Reporter The Supreme Court struck down the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide Friday in a drastic reversal of nearly 50 years of precedent protecting people’s right to decide for themselves whether to continue or end an unwanted pregnancy. In a 6–3 decision authored by Justice Samuel Alito, the court overturned its 1973 opinion in Roe v. Wade and upheld Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, meaning that states will now have the ability to completely outlaw — and criminalize — the medical procedure. “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to…
by Craig Boerner Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, another transformative gift aimed to help in the fight against serious infectious diseases such as coronavirus that have worldwide ramifications. Ongoing research in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases includes understanding how viruses and bacteria cause disease, understanding and preventing resistance to antibiotics, preventing and treating infections, diagnosing and treating infections in children with cancer and research to define the impact of childhood infections throughout the world. “I love all children. No child should ever have to suffer, and I’m willing to do…
Now is the time to start planning for the next series of unexpected events. We know that doesn’t sound like “fun,” but it is necessary, like planning for a hurricane and other weather disasters. No one knows when and where the next disaster will happen, but we do know it will. The same is true for the nonprofit sector: “disaster” is often lurking around the corner. Traditionally, the board of a well-established nonprofit will focus on governance, oversight, and fundraising, and the boards of start-ups are more “hands on.” In these times, we suggest that all boards work closely with…
NASHVILLE, TN — NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope) is an anti-racist faith-based coalition made up of 62 congregations, labor unions, and other groups, working to amplify the power of ordinary people and to make Nashville a more just city, especially in the areas of Affordable Housing, Education, Criminal Justice, and Economic Equity. NOAH is holding a fundraising banquet entitled “On the Road to Justice” and is honoring Congressman Jim Cooper and State Senator Brenda Gilmore, both of whom are retiring after decades of service to Nashville. The banquet is on Thursday, July 21, at 6:30 PM at the…
By Laurie Fickman Prior to the pandemic, suicide deaths were increasing dramatically for Black adults in the U.S. The rates have continued to increase during the pandemic. The news is horrifying – a list that seems to keep growing of high-profile African Americans: • Mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, Kevin Ward, 44 • Former Miss USA and Attorney Cheslie Kryst, 30 • Walking Dead Star Moses Moseley, 31 • Ian Alexander, Jr., 26, son of Regina King The grim trend brings up research conducted by Rheeda Walker, professor of psychology and director of the University of Houston’s Culture, Risk and Resilience Lab. As…
LEBANON, TN — Nashville will be transformed into #NASCHAR as race weekend banners, events and activations will start to fill the streets in downtown Nashville and throughout Middle Tennessee as a phenomenal NASCAR weekend at Nashville Superspeedway takes place June 24-26. Headlined by the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 26, Middle Tennessee’s home for racing and entertainment has teamed up with a premier group of partners to offer Nashville a weekend of pageantry, including an Ally-sponsored Downtown Aerial Drone Show on Saturday, June 25, and wrapping up with a one-of-a-kind experience that will bring racing and…
Wilberforce University, the nation’s first, private historically Black college/university (HBCU) welcomes Bishop Anne Henning Byfield as its newest member to the university’s board of trustees. Bishop Byfield presides over the 13th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, which includes Tennessee and Kentucky. “We are tremendously excited about the addition of Bishop Anne Henning Byfield to our board,” said Mark Wilson, chair of the WU board of trustees. “We are equally as optimistic about the impact she will have towards the university’s continued progress.” As a representative on the board of trustees, Bishop Byfield’s role will also carry…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Finishing fourth overall, the MTSU solar boat team received major awards from judges evaluating the 2022 Solar Splash competition held recently in Springfield, Ohio. Work — in the form of yearlong hard work and teamwork — paved the way for the nine-member unit. Along with the fourth-place plaque, the Blue Raiders captured first-place honors for Outstanding Workmanship, Outstanding Hull Design and Drive Train Design to go with third-place in the 300-meter sprint event. Solar Splash is the world championship of collegiate solar boating, taking place across five days at Champions Park Lake adjacent to the Clark County Fairgrounds. Cedarville University,…
The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 includes: Ben Coates (TE, Livingstone College), Donald Driver (WR, Alcorn State University), John “Big Train” Moody (RB, Morris Brown College, 1939-1941), Roscoe Nance (Contributor, Tuskegee University), Nate Newton (OL, Florida A&M University), William “Billy” Nicks (Coach, Morris Brown College and Prairie View A&M University) and Sammy White (WR, Grambling State University). “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, congratulations to the Class of 2022,” said BCFHOF Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee Doug Williams. “These men should feel proud of this honor. They have been voted some of the best to ever play, coach or contribute to football at a Historically Black College & University.” Votes…