By Dr. Gail C. Christopher WASHINGTON – For three centuries lynching was a standard practice in the cruel treatment of Black men, women, and children in America. Even after slavery, Blacks from 1882 – 1959 were lynched on average every six days, totaling at least 4,733 brutal deaths, according to researchers at the Tuskegee Institute. Now, after more than a century of advocacy, legislation declaring lynching a federal crime was recently signed into law. Despite decades of senseless delays, this new law pushes America to finally acknowledge that racism often correlates to a level of violence and terror woven into…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune)– Music City Center, in partnership with Sodexo Live! and Nestlé, donated 150 gallons of soup to The Nashville Food Project today. Affectionately known as “The Big Soup,” the donation will provide 1,500 servings of chicken noodle soup, supporting more than 20 community groups that partner with The Nashville Food Project in the greater Nashville area. On Tuesday, the soup was freshly prepared and chilled in the Music City Center kitchen by the facility’s culinary team. Nestlé provided seven cases of base ingredients, and Music City Center provided the other ingredients, as well as bowls and spoons.…
National–The head of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee said a leaked draft of a possible Supreme Court opinion that could upend abortion laws “reminds us of the urgent need for prayer and action at this pivotal moment in our country” and called for intense prayer and fasting. “As Catholics, we care about every unborn child and every mother,” Archbishop William Lori said in a statement on Wednesday. “Our Church has consistently witnessed in word and deed that life begins at the moment of conception.” The archbishop pointed to ministries run by Catholics that seek to support pregnant women and young…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — MTSU alumna and Rutherford County Schools teacher Corynn York always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but she did not know she wanted to teach music until high school. “I realized I was happiest whenever I was in choir under the direction of my high school choir teacher Mrs. Helen Redding,” York said. “I thought of the impact she and all my other music teachers had on my life and decided I wanted to be that bright spot in at least one student’s day.” A decade later, York has accomplished just that in her…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild has concluded its first statewide set of the “Farm to Tap” festivals and will continue to plan events that bring growers, brewers and consumers together over the coming year. “Our brewers nailed it! They turned Tennessee crops into great beer. These events put a spotlight on Tennessee herbs, fruits, and other home-grown ingredients,” said Sharon Cheek, Executive Director of the Guild. “’Farm to Tap’ celebrates what is uniquely Tennessee and I’m really proud of our brewers, vendors, and volunteers who made these events a success,” Cheek said. The festivals kicked off in…
A year after its unveiling, the OnePGH fund’s fate is up in the air while Mayor Gainey negotiates with nonprofits. by Charlie Wolfson, PublicSource A little more than a year ago, then-Mayor Bill Peduto announced what he hoped would be a triumphant milestone in his yearslong quest to get tax-exempt nonprofits to contribute more to the city. The OnePGH Fund would be the financial solution Pittsburgh had been waiting for. The future of OnePGH was thrown into doubt when Ed Gainey defeated Peduto last May and became mayor this year. But the new administration may not scrap the project entirely: Gainey…
(Atlanta, GA ) – Flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside releases a brand-new single, “Thrill Ride,” the title track from her forthcoming album, on her label, Randis Music. Written and produced by Dennis Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Whiteside, the single will be available on May 6, 2022, on all digital download and streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, and more. Going for radio adds the week of May 9th, “Thrill Ride” features an ensemble of today’s top musicians including guitarist Phil Hamilton and drummer Richard Harrison, also known as the artist RAH. “Thrill Ride” takes the listener on an…
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, today announced criminal charges against 14 defendants in eight federal districts across the United States for their alleged involvement in crimes related to the unlawful distribution of opioids. Twelve of the defendants were medical professionals at the time of these alleged offenses. “Today’s Opioid Enforcement Action highlights the Justice Department’s latest efforts in responding to the nation’s opioid epidemic, which last year alone caused the tragic loss of life for more than 75,000 people in the United States due to overdose,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics celebrated the accomplishments of its student-athletes during the eighth annual PAWSCARS awards ceremony Monday night at Rose Theatre on campus. Gracie Morton from the softball team earned the prestigious Elma Roane Award. The award was created in 1978 and named after the former women’s athletic director at the University of Memphis. It is presented annually to the female student-athlete who possesses drive, enthusiasm and determination while maintaining a concern for others. Taken from the coaching staff nomination of her, “Gracie has accomplished so many things as a student, athlete and teammate. She has had great success on the field but has…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor John Cooper, Councilman Brett Withers and representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and Amazon joined the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) today for a groundbreaking of the next new mixed-income residential development at Cayce Place. “MDHA’s critical work redeveloping Cayce Place and creating mixed-income communities like Cherry Oak Apartments benefits all Nashvillians,” said Mayor Cooper. “Together, we must get housing right, and I am committed to working with MDHA Executive Director Dr. Troy D. White through innovative approaches and policy tools so that we may…