NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Charter Communications, Inc. announced it will commit an additional $1 million towards the 2022 Spectrum Digital Education grant initiative, bringing its total investment in the six-year-old digital literacy program to $8 million. Nonprofit organizations that offer broadband education, training and technology can apply for support here, beginning Wednesday, June 1, through Friday, June 24, at 5 p.m. ET, and recipients will be announced in the fall. “As one of the nation’s largest broadband providers, Charter is committed to supporting local programs that promote digital literacy and inclusion, further investing in the communities we serve,” said…
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Nashville, TN. May 20, 2022– A group of Workers’ Dignity members are relaunching their action with the support of the District 19 Council Member Freddie O’Connell outside of JE Dunn offices on Hermitage Avenue today, Friday, May 20 after JE DUNN met with workers who claimed $22,870 in stolen wages for work they completed at their 1812 Broadway project but failed to set an example for general contractors all over Tennessee in order to bring justice to workers that built this city. Faustino and his crew say they were hired by Eric Nichols, a flooring subcontractor hired by Sanders Hyland…
Tennessee—The Tennessee Supreme Court has upheld a 2019 law that allows taxpayer dollars to be used toward private school tuition for students in Nashville and Memphis. The ruling is a win for Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has been pushing for school vouchers. The ruling caps a years-long legal battle over the constitutionality of the education savings account program. In a 3-2 decision, the Tennessee Supreme Court said students in Davidson and Shelby counties can take money that would have funded their public-school education and put it toward private school tuition. Lee argues these scholarships would allow low-income families to send their…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A student who started school at Meharry Medical College when she was just 16 years old will walk across the stage this weekend, making her the youngest Black female to graduate in the school’s history. Zindzi Thompson, who is now 21, comes from a long line of Meharry graduates. When she was 13 years old, she enrolled in a gifted program at Mary Baldwin University in Virginia. She was one of 20 gifted young women selected to earn a four-year degree through the program. Zindzi went to Meharry at age 16 to continue her family’s legacy and…
COLUMBIA, TN. – Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles raised $453,000 in the first thirty days of his bid for the 5th District Congressional seat. Ogles, who was a late entry into the race, officially became a candidate on April 6th. Mayor Ogles stated, “I am humbled and overwhelmed by the support I’ve received since entering the race. Not only has the fundraising response been incredible, the results in recent straw polls in both Wilson and Marshall Counties, as well as the candidate auction in Williamson County demonstrate the strength of my grassroots campaign.” Ogles attributes his success with the grassroots…
OAKLAND, Calif., — The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced the appointment of Julia (Charter) Denman and Stephanie Plaines to its board of directors, bringing additional deep financial expertise and industry leadership experience. Denman, 51, brings nearly 30 years of leadership and financial experience in both the technology and consumer packaged goods sectors. As corporate vice president and head of internal audit, enterprise risk and compliance at Microsoft, she provides independent and objective assessments of the company’s business strategies and operations as well as oversight of its governance and strategy for global risk management and compliance. She previously served as…
By Chuck Morris NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an opinion Wednesday that said Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account Pilot Program is not unconstitutional. Tennessee’s highest court on Thursday agreed to take up an appeal of a lawsuit challenging the legality of a school voucher program allowing parents to use public tax dollars for private school tuition.(WVLT) The Tennessee General Assembly passed the ESA in 2019 which established a program allowing a limited number of eligible students to directly receive their share of state and local education funds, which would ordinarily be provided to the public…
CHICAGO – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is continuing to make good on its commitment to our nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This evening the sorority’s International President and CEO Dr. Glenda Glover presented Morris Brown College with a $100,000 donation to establish an endowment for scholarships and other operational needs to help bolster the institution’s sustainability. A check presentation took place on the historic campus at the Dr. Gloria Anderson Multi-purpose Complex. “Alpha Kappa Alpha is pleased to make this donation to Morris Brown College, as we continue our support of the county’s HBCUs,” said AKA International President and…
Dear Editor, Grief is a concept difficult to define. But when tragedy strikes, such as the senseless slaughter of 10 African Americans in Buffalo, New York, we know precisely what grief is and how it makes us feel — heartsick and helpless with few solutions to cauterize the pain. This is a “here-we-go-again” moment because we’ve certainly experienced it before. Black folks killed by a well-armed domestic terrorist who embraces white supremacist ideology. And then afterward, the community and nation mourn, search for answers and begin prayers and rituals for the dead. Yes, we’ve seen this moment before, where we…
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (TN Tribune) – Local Dunkin’ franchisee and military veteran Ray Omar of Capital Brands Group, presented a check for $5,000 to Special Forces Association Chapter 38 at the Legion Memorial Run Saturday, May 14th in Fort Campbell. The Legion Memorial Run honored the 5th Special Forces Group, Omar’s former unit, and their fallen warriors. The Legion Memorial run helped raise money with the community by hosting a half-marathon, 5k and mile run. Additionally, Dunkin’ distributed $1,500 in Dunkin’ gift cards to attendees to help keep them running this summer. Chapter 38 is a subordinate chapter to the National Special Forces Association, a non-profit Veterans’ organization for current and retired Army Special Forces Soldiers. The Association is a Veteran Service Organization. For more information, head to sfa38.org. To learn more about Dunkin’, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us…