CARBONDALE, IL — Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Nashville State Community College (NSCC) forged a partnership today (Feb. 13) that provides graduates who earned their associate degrees with an obstacle-free path to earn their bachelor’s degrees in 10 academic programs. SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane and Nashville State President Shanna L. Jackson signed the agreement that includes the Saluki Step Ahead program during an event on the college’s White Bridge campus in Nashville – the first such pact in Tennessee. The signing occurred as part of the two-day Saluki Takeover Tour: Nashville, during which SIU Carbondale officials visit local…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. at 1109 32nd Avenue North hosts monthly food giveaways on the third Saturday of each month. The next one is February 17, 2024 beginning at 10 am. until noon (or until all food is gone). The giveaway bags include enough food for 3 dinners and breakfasts. Suggested menus and recipes are given to the recipients. “We don’t want to give random cans that people cannot envision how to use,” says Gwendolyn McClain, Food Pantry Team Leader. So our packages come with suggested menus and recipes to make meals. For example, The menu…
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and pillar of the community, Nathaniel Ellis Harris. Nathaniel is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Brenda Jones Harris, his daughters, Tresa Jennings and Dionne Harris, Grandchildren, Isaiah Nathaniel Harris, and Addison Grace Jennings, Brother, Howard E. Harris. Nathaniel was the founder and owner of Woodcuts Gallery & Framing for 36 years as reflected on the historical marker that was erected outside of his gallery on Jefferson Street in Nashville. Family visitation, Thursday February 15, 2024, 12-1 pm with funeral service to follow at…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Nashville Historical newspaper presents “An Evening with Deborah Watts and the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation.” Deborah Watts is the cousin of Emmett Till, who was 14 years of age when he was brutally tortured and murdered in Mississippi. Ms. Watts is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. Deborah has been featured in several news organizations including Black Enterprise, Essence, USA Today, Washington Post and others. She has also appeared on TMZ, CNN and other media outlets globally which are numerous. Ms. Watts has received many awards along with presidential recognition for…
Angel Martin is taking WeGo’s safety department to new heights. For the first time, the department achieved all drug and alcohol testing goals, based on requirements from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. As the Designated Employee Representative (DER) for WeGo Public Transit’s drug and alcohol program, Martin worked to revise policies and procedures to ensure all goals were met. “Angel has worked tremendously hard to ensure that all employees understand that we are a drug free workplace,” stated Nick Oldham, Chief Safety and Security Officer. “The culmination of her work is that in 2023, we met our drug and alcohol…
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Memphis Urban League (MUL) announces the retirement of its esteemed President and CEO, Tonja Y. Sesley. This marks the end of an extraordinary 18-year journey with MUL, ten of which were spent leading the organization in her role as President & CEO. Sesley often reflects on her early path with MUL. At the age of twelve, following her older brother, she attended a MUL Summer Camp which led to her first college experience at LeMoyne Owen College and Southwestern (now Rhodes). When she found herself unemployed, her mother told her of a hiring fair being hosted…
NASHVILLE—Tennessee needs at least $68 billion worth of public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period of July 2022 to June 2027—a $5 billion (9%) increase from the year before—according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Health, Safety, and Welfare infrastructure needs increased by $2 billion—37% of the overall increase in the total estimated cost of the inventory. Over half of this increase—$1 billion—is needed for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, including new projects and increases in the cost of existing projects. The overall increase in water and wastewater needs was offset by $27…
Martin, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The 24th annual University of Tennessee at Martin Civil Rights Conference will take place throughout the month of February, featuring noted guest speakers and activities that help to promote and encourage dialogue and understanding regarding issues relating to civil rights, equality and justice. All of the Civil Rights Conference events are admission-free and open to the public. The 2024 Civil Rights Conference theme is “Fact Over Fiction: The Truth is Marching On.” Henri Giles, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication, said UT Martin first held its Civil Rights Conference in 2001. “It’s…
Metro Nashville’s Department of Information Technology Services has released its first annual report on Digital Inclusion. Digital inclusion is the work the city does to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, high-quality home internet, a device that can access the internet, and the skills to use online tools for job seeking, work, school, healthcare and more. In 2023, Metro Nashville and Davidson County received the Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer award for its work empowering residents with the necessary technology, skills, and resources to succeed. The report details the city’s work that is led by Digital Inclusion Officer Pearl Amanfu and guided by the…
CHICAGO – Flowers Communications Group finished 2023 with an impressive list of top honors received from highly coveted industry award programs. The agency added 22 awards to its trophy case in 2023. After being named PRNEWS Medium Sized Agency of the Year, FCG started 2023 strong with new wins. Throughout the year, the firm was recognized for its outstanding work not just in multicultural marketing, but in a number of other categories, including media relations, social media, experiential marketing, video/content development and government relations. The accolades signify Flowers Communications Group’s continued excellence across industries and audience sectors. “We pride ourselves on delivering…