I See Me: A Film Seminar for Black Teen Boys spotlights high-quality films about the Black male experience. This weeklong seminar invites African American boys ages 13-17 to bring their own experiences and points of view to discussions and activities following each day’s film. Film selections TBA. Students will meet at the Belcourt Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 10am-2pm to watch films and discuss with their peers. Refreshments and lunch are included. The seminar is FREE but students must apply to be selected. Questions? Contact Allison Inman at education@belcourt.org or 615-846-3150, extension 20. I See Me is a co-presentation of the Belcourt Theatre’s Education and Engagement program…
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MEMPHIS, TN, May 16, 2024 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) unveiled the recipients of the 12th annual FedEx Small Business Grants Program. Ten U.S.-based businesses were chosen this year out of over 3,900 applications. Grand Prize Recipient: $50,000 · Bombi (Greenville, RI) Nine Additional Recipients: $20,000 each, · Better Boba (Portland, OR) · Bundle x Joy (Phoenix, AZ) · Erie Cotton (Erie, PA) · Jasper Yeast (Sterling, VA) · Locsanity (Coral Springs, FL) · Madhu Chocolate (Austin, TX) · Marky Sparky Toys (Vista, CA) · Tandem Drums (Novato, CA) · YALA (Ashland, OR) “At FedEx, we are dedicated to empowering…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which owns and operates Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) and John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®), announced newly elected officers of the Board of Commissioners. Nancy Sullivan has been elected chair, James W. “Jimmy” Granbery was re-elected vice chair, and Andrew W. Byrd was re-elected to serve as board secretary. In accordance with the commission bylaws, these leadership changes will go into effect on July 1, 2024. “The MNAA board’s leadership, strategic vision, and dedication are instrumental in the Authority’s drive to build two world-class airports,”said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of Nashville International Airport. “We extend…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are scheduled to make an appearance at Nashville Zoo on June 1 and 2 from 11 am to 1 pm on Festival Field. This experience is included with Nashville Zoo admission or membership. You can expect the full team from the Budweiser Clydesdales on Saturday as they ride in the horse-drawn carriage on Festival Field and a smaller representation of the Clydesdales on Sunday. To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders with scholarships toward…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Bow Ties & Pearls Derby Day Party returned on Saturday, May 4, 2024. It was an unforgettable experience as promised. Gentlemen were dressed in their finest bow ties and dapper suits, while the ladies adorned their prettiest fascinators and colorful dresses. This 2nd annual event was held at The Standard and was hosted by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Tau Lambda Chapter and the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter. This ‘party with a purpose’ raised funds to help support the chapters’ programming, community service initiatives and scholarships.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Crystal Churchwell Evans, former Director of Development for Frist Art Museum, has joined Fisk University as its Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs, according to Dr. Agenia Clark, the university’s president. “Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge in business, community partnerships and communications to Fisk and I am elated for her to join our team,” said Dr. Clark. “Not only is Crystal well-experienced in organizational development, she also has a long-standing connection to the institution as her grandfather − a Fisk alumnus − met her grandmother while a student at Fisk. Passionate about community engagement and…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Rev. Dr. Shane B. Scott, D. Ministry, an energetic and dynamic preacher, change agent, coalition builder and community adviser, has been elected as the 21st pastor of Nashville’s historic First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, and will be officially installed on June 1. “I intend to be here for a long time,’’ Dr. Scott, 45, told the congregation on January 21 when he preached his trial sermon at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, prior to being elected at the end of that month. “You all will have to put me out if I leave here, and I…
By Birmingham Times BIRMINGHAM, AL — The awards are part of the USDA’s $30.8 million investment in research and extension at America’s 1890 historically Black Land-grant universities. The investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) 1890 Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program, supports research to address the nation’s toughest agricultural challenges. Heirs’ Property Danielle Rudolph, Site Director for the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute with Alabama Extension, received a $350,000 award for her project, “Saving the Family Property: Heirs’ Property Prevention, Resolution, and Land Use.” Heirs property is real property passed from generation to…
NASHVILLE, TN — We are delighted to announce the launch of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing a critical issue facing millions of families across the nation. Martha O’Bryan Center, with generous financial support from the Kresge Foundation, is proud to introduce the Beyond the Cliff Coalition. Beyond the Cliff Coalition stands as a pioneering national collaborative, bringing together nonprofits, state and local governments, and other stakeholders dedicated to fostering economic prosperity for families, particularly by tackling the pervasive challenge of the benefits cliff—a significant hurdle for families with low incomes, wherein any increase in earnings leads to an abrupt…
By Ayana Alexander WASHINGTON (AP) — During the presidential election four years ago, the Equal Ground Education Fund hired over 100 people to go door-to-door and attend festivals, college homecomings and other events to help register voters across Florida. Their efforts for this year’s elections look much different. A state law passed last year forced them to stop in-person voter registration, cut staff and led to a significant drop in funding. Organizers aren’t sure how robust their operations will be in the fall. Genesis Robinson, the group’s interim executive director, said the law has had a “tremendous impact” on its…