Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Brentwood Baptist Church & The Church at Harpeth Heights will hold a Nashville Prayer & Worship Rally for Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The event will be at Nashville War Memorial Legislative Plaza (Next to Capitol Building). The Church at Harpeth Heights (a regional campus of Brentwood Baptist Church) has a worship leader named Oksana Viyuk who immigrated to America in 1991 with her family after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Message from Oksana: “My name is Oksana Viyuk. I serve as the Worship Minister at The Church at Harpeth…
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BALTIMORE, MD — The NAACP issued the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States: “The NAACP applauds President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. This is a historic moment for our nation and our community in particular. President Biden has met this moment with an extraordinarily qualified nominee, who has stellar credentials and an impeccable background,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. This is tremendously exciting news. We have been calling for this at the NAACP. We need Black women at every…
COOKEVILLE, TN — During his time as a student at Tennessee Tech University, DeWayne Allen valued the education he was receiving and the lifelong friendships he was making. In appreciation for all that Tech gave to him, Allen includes the university in his philanthropy in hopes of making a difference for future generations of underrepresented students. He gives to the Tennessee Tech Diversity Scholarship Fund to ensure that underrepresented students will have the opportunity to join the Tech family, regardless of their financial situation. “I wanted to support this initiative because frankly Tech needed this effort to ensure that it…
CHICAGO, IL — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States. Her exemplary career has reflected a deep and abiding commitment to justice and equality. Judge Jackson has devoted the majority of her career to serving the public as a U.S. Sentencing Commission lawyer and commissioner, a federal public defender, and a federal judge at both the trial court and appellate court levels. Judge Jackson currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She has been confirmed by the Senate on a bipartisan…
NASHVILLE, TN — Market Wagon delivers to EVERY HOME in 20-county area of Middle Tennessee. There are no preservatives or shortcuts in June Michaux’s cooking, which seems appropriate because there have been no shortcuts in her journey to becoming a successful business owner as a Black woman. Her journey involves a career as a food scientist, a missing food truck and kind firefighters. Now, thanks to a partnership with Market Wagon (MarketWagon.com), an online farmers market, Ms. June’s Gumbo N’ Greens is a booming enterprise based in the Antioch neighborhood. “Market Wagon saved my business and my life,” said Ms.…
Each year, FiftyForward Madison Station’s fictional Whistlestop train heads to a new location. On March 10, 2022, it’s taking its longest journey yet – to Hawaii! Guests will get a taste of the island life as they support FiftyForward’s work in the local community. Once again, Lelan Statom, NewsChannel5 meteorologist and co-host of Talk of the Town, will be the guest emcee for the event. Whistlestop guests will be transported to Hawaii and treated to a night of island-inspired food, music, and fun. During cocktail hour, they will be serenaded by the local band the Ukedelics, pose for pictures in…
Used cars have gotten more expensive during the pandemic. It pays to do some work upfront, so you’ll feel better driving out. In fact, start by researching the price of cars you’re interested in. Then, before you shop for the car, shop for financing. Check with banks, credit unions, and finance companies — you don’t have to finance a car through the dealer. When you think you’ve found the car you want: • Call the dealer. Make sure the car is really on the lot and get the out-the-door price in writing, before you head to the dealership. • Get…
NASHVILLE, TN — Meharry Medical College is proud to announce that Walter D. Woods was appointed as the College’s new Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Woods’ will provide comprehensive advancement and development initiatives, efforts to innovate with the health care sector and further develop the College’s strategic community initiatives. A recognized leader known for his unique blend of business acumen and humanitarian pursuits, Woods has driven robust business strategies to generate business value and increase community impact across federal, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. He has deployed and raised over $200M in strategic funding through partnerships and foundation management. Woods…
By David McLaughlin and John Tozzi (BLOOMBERG) — The U.S. Justice Department sued to block UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s proposed $7.8 billion purchase of Change Healthcare Inc., arguing that the combination could limit competition among businesses that move money through the health care system. The department filed a complaint against the takeover in federal court in Washington Thursday, arguing that the purchase would give UnitedHealth access to vast amounts of competitively sensitive data about rivals. Related: Private equity investment in health care could face increased scrutiny “If America’s largest health insurer is permitted to acquire a major rival for critical…
Columbia, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is honored to have been awarded the title as a 2021 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism for the Premier Girls Fastpitch Super Select Championship hosted at Ridley Sports Complex from April 30 – May 2, 2021. This award is presented by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, and Traveling Teams, the leading provider of travel accommodation services for youth sports teams and event directors. The Premier Girls Fastpitch Super Select…