Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Nashville General Hospital released a statement Thursday in response to Meharry stating they were unaware of the hospital’s relocation plans. Meharry President and CEO Dr. James E. K. Hildreth wrote a letter stating Meharry was not consulted nor aware of Nashville General Hospital’s plan preliminary plans for a potential future MetroCenter hospital. Nashville General Hospital’s response Thursday said research of new locations is well-known and was previously reported in the media. Nashville General also released a letter to Hildreth from Nashville General CEO Joseph Webb dated October 12, 2020 addressing the relocation. Nashville General Hospital released the following…
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Back in 2020, Black birdwatcher Christian Cooper garnered national attention after he recorded a video in New York City’s Central Park of a white woman calling the police and making false claims about him threatening her and her dog. Cooper was birdwatching in the park when the woman harassed him. The video went viral in the hours following the incident and happened the same day as the arrest and murder of George Floyd. Two years after the event, he will have his own TV show on the world-famous National Geographic, the network announced last week. According to Nat Geo, Cooper will host…
In the Spring of 1976, two young ladies in Nashville the late Dr. Joan C. Elliott and Rev. Chestina Archibald met to discuss the need for a cultural revitalization of the city’s African American community and the formation of an unbreakable bond for a group of seriously committed women. They held its initial meeting on August 14, 1976, with its founders/organizers, Dr. Joan C. Elliott and Rev. Chestina Archibald. There were 34 charter members inducted by Area Director Link Roberta Basnette. The Chapter soon made its presence felt in the community as its members worked vigorously to incorporate a variety of activities and projects into the four program facets of the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans of all ages are invited to attend Tennessee’s Statehood Day Celebration at the Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Mall State Park on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Statehood Day Celebration will have live music, a children’s scavenger hunt, games, crafts, a historic photography demonstration, historical reenactments and an open house for the Early Literacy Center at the Library & Archives. The Statehood Day Celebration is free to the public.“We are excited to honor Tennessee’s 226th birthday at our family-friendly Statehood…
By BOTWC Staff He’s just a kid from Akron! LeBron James has made history as the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, Forbes reports. James has come a long way in a short time, born to a 16-year-old single mother in Akron, Ohio who struggled to make ends meet. He would move nearly a dozen times in three years before being thrust into the spotlight as one of the biggest high school basketball prospects of all time. At 18, his good fortune changed, James striking his first deal with Nike in 2003. The partnership paid off and after…
NASHVILLE–The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators’ statewide listening tour will stop in Nashville TONIGHT, Monday June 6th at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the tour is to hear from citizens across the state while discussing new laws and bills sponsored by Black Caucus members. “We are very excited to get to the people,” says Caucus Chair Antonio Parkinson of Memphis. “Each stop gives us an opportunity to listen, discuss and be responsive to citizens of our state.” Nashville State Representative Vincent Dixie added, “With mass shootings going on across our state and our country and rising gas prices and inflation, it’s more…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC — National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., helped to eulogize the Challenger Community News Journalist Katherine Massey in Buffalo on Monday, May 23, telling the gathering at Pilgrim Baptist Church that the 72-year-old fought for freedom, justice, and equality. Like the Buffalo Criterion, the Challenger Community News counts among the more than 230 African American newspapers and media companies that comprise the Black Press of America. A trade association, the NNPA represents the Black Press of America. “I am here to celebrate the…
Since opening its doors as Nashville’s first full-fledged medical facility in 1890, Nashville General Hospital has built a legacy of providing services to the community. In June and July, Nashville General Hospital will connect with the community through its expanded women’s services and special events. Each one brings to life the hospital’s commitment to serve as a beacon of hope and compassion and to make high-quality healthcare accessible to all. Here’s how you can connect with Nashville General Hospital: June 5 Cancer Survivorship Celebration Nashville General Hospital will celebrate its 14th annual Dr. Robert E. Hardy Cancer Center Heart &…
NASHVILLE, TN — Cheekwood Estate and Gardens announces a call for submissions for the 2023 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Series. This opportunity offers the chance for an artist to produce an interpretive site-specific exhibition at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, one of the city’s leading art institutions, located eight miles outside of downtown Nashville. The series, which began in 2012, is focused on bringing innovative, dynamic, and intriguing artists to the city of Nashville to create and exhibit site-specific works at Cheekwood. It offers an opportunity for the artist to interact with staff, visitors, and the arts community throughout the creative…
Guinevere M. Donan of Johns Creek, GA passed away on Thursday May 12, 2022 at the age of 100. She was born on June 5th, 1921 in Rich Square, NC where she grew up, married and started a family. She graduated from Kittrell College in 1942 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She moved to Philadelphia in 1947 where she worked as a bookkeeper for Provident Mutual Insurance Co. and The American Friends Service Committee for many years. She was involved with Sayre United Methodist Church in Philadelphia. She enjoyed music of all kinds, live performances, cards with friends and…