By Josephine Reid Newfound wellness, long term health, and protecting kids’ health during the pandemic were the topics of conversation during the two podcast episodes hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society and the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign. The mission of the podcasts is simple: elevate the trusted voices of Black women in healthcare having real and raw conversations about health within the Black community and how its current state can be improved. The Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (WMS-AMEC) is an organization that is committed to leading in health, economic, peace, and…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Marijuana legalization is effectively dead this year at the Tennessee State Capitol. That means Tennessee could be left behind as the states surrounding it are passing some form of cannabis legalization. However, it’s no secret that Tennessee lawmakers have been reluctant to decriminalize and legalize marijuana. “The issue of marijuana has been contentious and divisive up here for years and years,” said Rep. Bruce Griffey (R-Paris).‘A get out of jail free card’: GOP bill would eliminate age requirements for marriages in Tennessee The last-ditch effort by Representative Bob Freeman (D-Nashville) to enact cannabis legislation has reached…
Houston, TX. – South Texas College of Law Professor Njeri Mathis Rutledge, formerly from Nashville, attended the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominee for the U.S Supreme Court. Even before President Joe Biden made his historic announcement that Judge Jackson would be his nominee for the Supreme Court, Prof. Rutledge believed her Harvard Law classmate would be chosen. “She’s a brilliant jurist, and I knew she would stand out, even among such a strong group of exceptional Black women,” Prof. Rutledge said. “Judge Jackson has distinguished herself for having a thoughtful and brilliant legal mind. She has presided over complex legal…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hispanic Access Foundation is partnering with the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to launch a Health program with the goal of establishing nine vaccination sites across the nation to encourage local Latino communities to either get vaccinated or get the right resources about getting vaccinated. The program is a 12-month initiative with the goal of helping at least 40,000 people across the nation get vaccinated. “The past couple of years have shown just how much the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Latino communities,” said Maite Arce,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn (TN Tribune). – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Nashville Predators organization hosted a voter registration event at Bridgestone Arena during the game against the Ottawa Senators on March 29, 2022. “In Tennessee, it’s never been easier to get in the game and make your voice heard on Election Day,” said Secretary Hargett. “I’m grateful for the Nashville Predators continued commitment to encourage not only Preds fans but all Tennesseans to get loud, get registered and go cast a ballot.” Secretary Hargett and the Nashville Predators will continue working together through the Your Vote Matters program…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University is continuing to bridge the digital divide through a dual enrollment partnership for underserved students in Africa. The university is expanding the program to include four new countries on the continent that have expressed interest. TSU officials say Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, and Zambia want to join Liberia and South Africa, where students are taking online courses in coding and creating concepts taught by TSU professors. The program is part of a STEM literacy partnership with the African Methodist Episcopal Church that gives students digital resources to develop their technology skills. All participating students…
New York, NY – Civil Rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will be joined next Wednesday, April 6th, by national and local leaders to cut the ribbon on the National Action Network Annual Convention. The ribbon cutting will officially kick off four days of programming that features dozens of plenary addresses, panel discussions and celebrations of the social justice movement. The NAN Convention will bring together influential national leaders from the Civil Rights movement, government, labor, religion, business, media, the Black church, and the activist community to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and…
TN Tribune—Black families have about one penny of wealth for every dollar of their White counterparts. That’s the cold reality in communities across the country. One of the chief reasons is widespread bias throughout the real estate industry that clamps down the Black homeownership rate. Owning a home is key to Black wealth: studies say 60% to 70% of the average Black household’s net worth comes from home equity. But a compounding problem is the damage to wealth perpetuated by biased appraisals.HUD’s Action Plan To Advance Property Appraisal And Valuation Equity:”Researchers have observed a market value gap between majority-Black and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – In a continued effort to support Nashville communities, Nashville Soccer Club announced today the launch of the Nashville SC Community Fund, a charitable fund that will support local nonprofits, community organizations and projects in the Nashville area. Housed at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, the Nashville SC Community Fund will prioritize the support of organizations in Nashville with programs and initiatives in alignment with three impact areas: Youth Engagement, Health & Well-Being, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “We are proud to launch the Nashville SC Community Fund which will enable us to make a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (TN Tribune) — Since 1896, R.H. Boyd has upheld the charge to meet the needs of all Christians, with a targeted focus on the African American community. To meet these needs of modern consumers, R.H. Boyd has entered a partnership with Olive Tree Bible Software to make select titles available in digital format. R.H. Boyd partners with Olive Tree Bible Software to make select titles available in digital format. Under the leadership of fifth generation president/CEO, Dr. LaDonna Boyd, R.H. Boyd has taken steps to innovate and expand into new areas of focus. “We realize that as the…