MIAMI – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) calls on Congress to enact a major down payment assistance program to help counter decades of housing discrimination in Florida, and nationwide, that prevents Blacks and other people of color from becoming homeowners and facilitating intergenerational wealth. In passing H.R. 5376, the original Build Back Better Act, the House included a $10 billion down payment assistance program for first-time, first-generation homebuyers. But now the measure is in jeopardy in the Senate, where lawmakers have been focused on gun control, inflation and war in The Ukraine. Even with these pressing issues, it’s critical that…
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New York, NY – June 10, 2022 – ALLBLK, the popular streaming service for Black television and film from AMC Networks, is set to premiere the highly anticipated second season of its fan-favorite anthology series Terror Lake Drive on Thursday, June 23. Terror Lake Drive: Single Black Female takes place two years after the chain of events that traumatized the tenants of the Freeman Lake Apartments in season one…bringing a new and unsuspecting tenant to the mystifying lakeside apartment complex. Created and written by Jerry LaMothe (Blackout) and Kajuana S. Marie, season two follows Deja (Pascale Armand, Eclipsed), a traveling…
National–Rev. Betty Whitted Holley, Ph.D., was elected today to serve as Chair of the Commission on Accrediting for The Association of Theological Schools. The Commission on Accrediting oversees the accreditation of schools across the United States and Canada. She is the Academic Dean, Director of the Master of Divinity Degree Program, and Full Tenured Professor of Ecological Theology at Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, OH. Dr. Holley received her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Bennett College; a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and an Education Specialist Degree (Ed. S) from the University of North Carolina; the Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Payne…
Knoxville, TN– ChangeTN, a state PAC based out of Knoxville, announces their endorsement of Dr. Jason Martin for governor of Tennessee. Focused on bringing progressive legislation from Johnson City to Memphis, ChangeTN believes Dr. Martin is the best option to make that a reality. One of the many factors for Dr. Martin’s endorsement by ChangeTN was demonstrated by his commitment to represent all 95 counties, as evidenced by his 95 county tour to announce his campaign earlier this year. Drew Dison, Executive Director for ChangeTN, said of the endorsement, “Dr. Martin has shown that he can be a governor not…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Pi Zeta Chapter Supports the March of Dimes Mother of Movement, Middle Tennessee fundraising campaign in Nashville, TN on May 14, 2022. Local chapters and auxiliaries of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are once again supporting March for Babies by raising funds and awareness to prevent preterm birth and give more babies a healthy start in life. Zeta members in more than 850 communities across America and abroad will participate in March for Babies walks. Throughout the year, members host fundraising events, register for Zeta Teams, and serve as event volunteers. Addressing…
Pigeon Forge–FACE Amusement Group and Guy Fieri recently opened Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown (2655 Teaster Lane Suite 100) at the Mountain Mile Shopping Complex in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In partnership with famed chef, author, and Emmy Award-winning television personality Guy Fieri, the impressive 43,000-square-foot family entertainment center is a “must-do” option for Pigeon Forge visitors and locals. The 300+ seat restaurant showcases Fieri’s famous culinary combinations featuring Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown; a 14-lane Duck Pin bowling alley; over 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art arcade games ranging from redemption to virtual reality and beyond; a full-service Freaky Tiki bar; a photo…
Dear Editor, Women are rapidly catching up to the wealthy and powerful men they have been chasing for a long time. But there is an aspect of this race that is not so cool. As women rise up the ladder to get money and power, they are all too often imitating the sins of men. We want them to bring that special loving feminine personality to the table, but do they really? The problem is that money and power are just as corrupting for women as for men. Money is the root of all evil, no matter what your gender.…
“There’s No shortcut to being the best,”—Coach Willie Burkes Coach Willie Burkes, Director of Golf at Atlanta’s HBCU Morehouse College, talks straightforwardly about his life and professional career in this Bridgestone Golf series, People of Golf. Coach Willie discloses his interactions with Tiger Woods and the iconic golfer’s influence on his own golf career along with details of growing up as a young child, and having to help provide for his family. PLAY VIDEO
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Red, White and Brew is back in a big way. Brought to you by The Tomorrow Fund initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and in collaboration with Impact Social Events, this American-themed bash is the ultimate primer for your Independence Day celebration. Unwind from work and unleash your American spirit with drinks, food, and dancing to music played by local party band legends, The Spazmatics. This year’s Red, White & Brew is set for 6-10 pm Thursday, June 23 at the W Nashville hotel’s stunning, 10,000-square-foot rooftop WET Deck bar and pool, located at 300 12th Ave S. in…
Detroit, Michigan – Vincent Chin was killed 40 years ago this month. He was beaten to death with a baseball bat in Detroit by Chrysler plant supervisor Ronald Ebens and his stepson, Michael Nitz, a laid-off autoworker. Neither man went to prison for the crime. The American auto industry was in decline in the early 1980s. Toyota and other imports were making inroads into the American car market. At that time, the 1981-82 recession was the worst in the U.S. since the Great Depression. Many auto workers were out of work, including Helen Zia. Zia, former journalist and founding member…