By M’Niyah Lynn Black students are disproportionately reprimanded in the education system. This is primarily seen in elementary, middle school and high school students (K-12), according to a 2018 report by the United States Government Accountability Office. Although Black boys are included in the overrepresented group of students being punished, research reflects that Black girls are punished and criminalized at an alarming rate that is higher than non-Black girls for school, including suspensions and expulsions. In 2017-2018, “Black girls were the only group across all races/ethnicities for girls where a disparity was observed. Black girls received in-school suspensions (11.2%) and out-of-school…
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By Glenn Mollette Celebrate Mother’s Day anyway you can but don’t miss the opportunity to honor mom. The opportunities pass us by. While mom is alive is the time to do something for her. Too often someone dies and we want to make sure we attend their funeral and buy flowers. We talk about missed opportunities. While your special person is alive is the time to cherish and make a big deal about that person. Do what you can do. Mom’s simply want to know you care. You could clean out the garage or clean the house. Spend a day…
CHARLESTON, WV — The Community Education Group (CEG) is launching Black In Red, a podcast and video docuseries featuring Black lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders whose work impacts Black rural community members. The podcast aims to make a difference in Black lives, help Black Americans thrive, and engage and empower Black people to protect their health. Hosted by CEG’s Founder A. Toni Young, the podcast will address Black community members in red, rural environments in Appalachia, the Deep South, and rural America. The goal is to increase understanding of basic science and public policy and improve the health…
MURFREESBORO, TN — A group of MTSU’s finest student musicians will add their talents once again to Murfreesboro’s annual JazzFest, highlighting the 25th annual downtown musical celebration with a showcase performance on Saturday, May 7. The MTSU Jazz Ensemble I will perform at 1:30 p.m. May 7 on the stage near the historic Rutherford County Courthouse as part of the free daylong event on the city’s Public Square, which is sponsored by Main Street Murfreesboro. MTSU’s Jazz Ensemble I is the top performing student group in the School of Music’s Jazz Studies Program. The experienced student musicians focus…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune)– It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Theophilus Bartholomew Boyd III, fourth-generation president/CEO and chairman emeritus of the R.H. Boyd family of companies (RHB), according to the company. In 1979, Dr. Boyd became the fourth-generation president/CEO of the company, then known as the National Baptist Publishing Board (NBPB), upon the passing of his father, Dr. T. B. Boyd, Jr., and served in this role with unsurpassed vigor and devotion. Under his leadership, the NBPB and the National Baptist Congress (NBC) grew at a phenomenal rate. Upon graduating from Tennessee State University,…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Home improvement retail giant Lowe’s is donating $1 million to Tennessee State University in a partnership that will invest in scholarships various programs on campus. TSU officials and Lowe’s executives will hold a joint press conference Wednesday, May 11 at 2 p.m., in Kean Hall to announce the partnership. About Tennessee State University Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university, and is a premier, historically black university and land-grant institution offering 39 bachelor’s degree programs, 24 master’s degree programs, and eight doctoral degrees. TSU is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with a R-2 Carnegie…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–The Nashville (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporatedhas worked during the COVID-19 Pandemic to make an impact through its Black K.A.R.E.Initiative made possible with funding provided through the Central Area of The Links,Incorporated. As Chapter President Shay Gresham Howard explains, “Black Americans make upjust 13% of the United States population, but they account for about 35% of people with kidney failure in the U.S. This disease is devastating our community and we must take steps to better health to prevent or manage chronic kidney disease.” The Nashville (TN) chapter was one of 29 chapters in the Central…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – One of Memphis’ most celebrated radio personalities, DJ Bobby O’Jay, has died. Known as the king of Memphis radio, Bobby O’Jay was the program director and morning DJ host of the “Fun Morning Show” at IHeartMedia’s WDIA. O’Jay has been with WDIA since 1983, celebrating his 39th work anniversary this year. Action News 5 spoke with O’Jay in May 2021 about his legacy. He was inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in July of 2021. O’Jay’s cause of death is currently unknown. WREG was first to speak with O’Jay’s niece, Wanda Thomas, who said the family is…
Nashville, Tenn. (MSN)–Victoria Crawford is Fisk’s new women’s basketball coach.Crawford replaced Janine Davis, who was not retained after her third season. The Bulldogs were 9-19 last season.Crawford is a Birmingham, Alabama native who spent the last three years as the coach at Lincoln College. Lincoln officials announced in April the school is closing at the end of the current semester.Crawford played at Memphis (2000-04) where she set the program record for steals as a senior.She is taking over a team with 11 returning players including Zipporah Davis, the top returning scorer who averaged 11.3 points last season, along with Maya…
By Madeline Thigpen | The Atlanta VoiceClark Atlanta University is one of nine HBCU’s to partner with the United Negro College Fund and Deloitte Digital who will develop and pilot the new HBCUv program.Students who are enrolled at one of the partner schools will be able to take credit-bearing courses at any of the participating schools starting in 2023.Nathan Young, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Head of Strategy, Ethos at Deloitte Digital said the program can help HBCUs expand their reach. The nine partner schools are Benedict College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson…