Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) held its In 23rd Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, April 19. Members had the opportunity to engage (in person since early 2020), not only in dialogue but in learning about the challenges faced by our small business community and the impact of Covid-19. With Hispanic owned business surpassing the 1,500 mark in Nashville, the topic and proactive initiative was definitely long due. The NAHCC has made it a priority and a top agenda to facilitate access to capital and resources to our HBE members and small business community at large. Nashville Mayor John Cooper…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–The Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC), Nashville’s oldest non-profit health center, has announced further details surrounding the 2022 Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr. Legacy Breakfast. The event will take place virtually on April 28 at 9:00am. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged, with all proceeds benefiting MWCHC. Attendees can register here. Dr. Matthew Walker was a pillar throughout Nashville both as a medical professional and community staple. He chaired Meharry Medical College’s department of surgery from 1945 to 1973 and developed a rigorous residency program in order to cultivate exceptionally trained surgeons. He was a professor of surgery and gynecology from…
Dear Editor: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month I am asking everyone to join us and demand #MoreForMentalHealth. My dad died by suicide August 2008. If it had been more acceptable for Males to ask for help and help had been more accessible, and he was able to heal from childhood trauma I believe he’d still be here today. I am doing more by calling on my legislators at the federal and state levels to support legislation that will fund the implementation of 988 and the…
Tax season, here and gone in a flash! It’s like that every year, but it’s getting evermore challenging each year for everyone. Some taxpayers want to file early or as soon as possible; leaving behind the missing untraditional tax documents needed to make a complete filing. Many are having to make corrections through amendments because all relevant documents had not been received before filing . And the IRS is still having problems processing returns in a timely manner. The IRS admits that this year was very challenging and is asking for more operational money to make the next tax seasons…
National–Henry L. Jones is a poet, artist, playwright and activist who writes and creates art about social issues, cultural connections, historical events, personal experiences and spiritual relations inspired by roots of the African Diaspora. He’s the author of three books of poetry: Tell Me No Lies (chapbook, 1992), Run into Blackness: Feeling My Poetic Gumbo (Pneuma Publishing International, Inc., 2010), which received media praises and Black Skillet Blues: Poetry without Cornbread (Beatlick Press, 2022), which is reaching readers. His published poems and art have appeared in the United States and abroad in anthologies, journals, and magazines in which some include:…
CHICAGO – The 2022 “State of the Air” report, released today by the American Lung Association, finds that despite progress, an unacceptable number of Americans are still living in areas with poor air quality that could impact their health. Nearly 9 million more Americans are affected by deadly particle pollution than last year’s report; and the burden of air pollution is unevenly shared as communities of color continue to be disproportionately exposed to unhealthy air. The Lung Association’s 23rd annual air quality “report card” tracks and grades Americans’ expo- sure to unhealthy levels of short-term spikes in particle pollution (also…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–This year’s Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr. Legacy Breakfast, will include the presentation of four scholarships to Meharry Medical College Students. Scholarship funds are generously provided by the Dr. Matthew & Mrs. Alice Walker Family and Dr. Christy N. Marrs-Scruggs. Brianna Davis: Pursuing a Degree in Master of Public Health Focus: diabetes prevention and education Meagan Roberts: Pursuing a Degree in Master of Public Health Focus: to pursue a PhD in public health Keisha Brady: Pursuing a Degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery Focus: pediatric dentistry Cyvanie Ramkelawan: Pursuing a Degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery Focus: orthodontics and dentofacial…
Constantly monitoring their alcohol situation is the main sign identified among Tennesseans.Delaware emerged as the leading state for signs of alcoholism.Infographic showing signs of alcoholism by state. Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–‘Drinking was fun… until it wasn’t’ is a saying in some recovery circles, which helps identify the point in time where alcohol use transformed from an enjoyable experience into something problematic. For many drinkers, however, it can be difficult to identify exactly when their drinking habits turned into an unpleasant situation. There are a number of signs and symptoms to look for that can indicate a person’s drinking habits have escalated…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–The NAACP needs volunteers to call voters and encourage them to vote in the upcoming May 3rd election. Voter turnout for early voting is low. Volunteers are need to make calls Monday-Friday, April 25-29, 2022 and Monday, May 2, 2022. To volunteer contact the NAACP Nashville Branch at 615-329-0999.
Central Valley, California – When not enough rain falls, farmers can’t grow food because the soil is too dry. Prolonged drought leads to famine and a slow death for millions. East Africa, Central Asia, large parts of India, China, Turkey, and Russia are suffering droughts. So is the American Southwest. Mexico is heading into the worst months of its dry season. Fifteen of 32 states are experiencing extremely high stress on water resources. Activists with the Indigenous Caravan for Water and Life argue that it is multinational corporations, often with governmental support, that are responsible for causing climate change, environmental…