NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 2022 Vision Conference™, in conjunction with the 116thannual session of the National Baptist Congress, will take place June 16–18, at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel. R.H. Boyd, in partnership with Northern Theological Seminary, is excited offer an enhanced benefit with registration. All 2022 registrants receive immediate access to six video courses at Seminary Now™, a streaming video platform with short courses in Bible, theology, ministry, and contemporary issues. In partnership with Barna Group, RHB will host the Faith Leaders Luncheon for a panel discussing Barna’s “Trends in the Black Church” study. This dynamic conversation will…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cheekwood Estate and Gardens announces Chroma: The Exploration of Color Field Painting. The exhibition of 18 works on paper from the Cheekwood collection will be on view in the mansion galleries from June 25 through September 18. “The word “chroma” originates from the 19th century and refers to the purity or intensity of color.” says Eric Birkle, Curator at Cheekwood. “These qualities and the formulation of chromatic relationships are the focus of the exhibition, explored through a selection of works on paper from the mid-20th century – a time when flattened, highly saturated colors became a subject…
Consummate Leader at USA Today and in Atlanta “Ron Martin, USA TODAY’s first executive editor and lauded as a consummate newspaperman who helped set the paper’s tone, died Saturday. He was 84,” Elizabeth Weise reported Monday for USA Today. “Originally from Joplin, Missouri, Martin began his journalism career at small papers after graduating from the University of Missouri. He worked at a series of increasingly larger papers including several owned by Gannett, the newspaper chain that would launch USA TODAY in 1982. “Prior to coming to USA TODAY, Martin worked on the staff of the Detroit Free Press, the Baltimore…
Nonprofits have had to become more comfortable asking for money during the past two years. Reluctant fundraisers have had to face their fears and talk about the strengths of their organizations and their ability to respond to historic and emerging needs. Federal funds have flowed into local communities through intermediaries, and foundations and corporations have increased their giving as part of community and national responses. Fundraising takes time – think grant applications, proposals, and scheduling meetings with donors. This means that when funds are received the first move is to deploy them quickly. That’s what everyone wants: “let’s get the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — Feed America First, a non-profit organization based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, announced its continued partnership today with the 2nd annual Lifest Music City festival. The organization believes this alliance will raise awareness of the need that is growing across the state of Tennessee. Last year alone, donations of food to the Middle Tennessee area increased by over 40% last year, donating over 26 million pounds to individuals and families in need. Lifest Productions works year-round to provide opportunities and assistance for those in need, whether it be education, mental health needs, food, counseling, and more. “Feed…
National—State lawmakers have been continuing to push legislation that makes it harder to vote, with 2 new restrictive voting laws enacted so far this year (as of May 4). Election interference legislation — bills that could lead to tampering with how elections are run and how results are determined — have moved more quickly, with 9 new laws enacted in 2022 (as of May 4). (At this point, more than half of all state legislatures have ended their 2022 legislative sessions. Also, legislatures are in the second year of their two-year sessions, when they generally tend to pass fewer laws than in the first year. This…
NASHVILLE, TENN. – (May 27, 2022) – Tess Frizzell, a member of one of Country music’s most legendary families, has released her debut single, “The Wrong One.” Tess Frizzell was born into Country Music Royalty, being the daughter of CMA/ACM Winner, Shelly West and successful singer/songwriter, Allen Frizzell. The new song was co-written by Billy Lawson, Bobby Tomberlin, Tess Frizzell and the late Dottie West, Frizzell’s grandmother. It was produced by Billy Lawson and recorded at Wishbone Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.Download and stream the new music on all digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and more at thewrongone. Country Music runs deep in her…
Candace Owens took to Twitter to weigh in on the Texas school shooting, spreading transphobia and fake news. According to CNN, the shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, claimed the lives of 21 people, 19 of them children. The shooter was identified as Salvador Ramos, an 18-year-old who CNN reports bought “two assault rifles and scores of ammo” for his birthday. After the shooting on Tuesday, photos of a young trans woman circulated online, with many users accusing her of being the shooter, Indy 100 reports. Users on Reddit and 4chan started spreading false information, circulating pictures of the woman and saying they were pictures…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)—The Office of The Metropolitan Trustee is thrilled to partner with Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee programs and Napier Elementary School. Junior Achievement offers a strong and engaging curriculum about financial literacy. Our office had the pleasure to learn more about this curriculum while volunteering at Napier. This award-winning school is headed by Principal Dr. Watechia Lawless, who is an innovative and passionate leader. The care and compassion that she exemplifies for her school and her ability to gather community partners is highly impressive. Our office jumped at the opportunity to participate in this great work. We…
Black people have come a long way since the dark days of slavery and colonialism. You can find them across various industries and business verticals, leading the line and setting the pace for others to follow. It is no surprise, then, that some of them are on the list of the wealthiest people in the world. These individuals have broken through glass ceilings and braved the odds to achieve being a billionaire. It has taken several years of learning, grit, and discipline to get to this point. Every year, more black billionaires are joining the club. Who knows? Your name…