MEMPHIS, TN — The Memphis Grizzlies will honor Dr. Orpheus Triplett, DDS, assistant dean of Community Oral Health and Outreach in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry, with its HBCU Empowerment Award during the game on February 28. The honor is a nod to the contribution Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their graduates make in Memphis. Dr. Triplett earned his undergraduate degree at Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS, and a DDS degree at Howard University, both are HBCUs. The Grizzlies and Pinnacle Financial Partners will give $5,000 to Alcorn in Dr. Triplett’s honor. “We…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Judge Monte D. Watkins spent his formative years in Memphis Tennessee. After finishing high school, he came to Nashville to attend Tennessee State University where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. His career began in mental health and he eventually transitioned into the financial field after obtaining his securities license. That led him, after some coaxing by his friend, Ted Ensley, into real estate as an agent. While studying to become a real estate agent, Judge Watkins developed an interest in law and it provided the impetus to pursue a career in law. He…
By Ellen KimbroFrom the Meharry Medical College Library and Archives NASHVILLE, TN — In observance of Black History Month, the Meharry Medical College Library and Archives is placing a series of exhibits across Nashville recognizing the College’s storied history and longstanding contributions to public health in Middle Tennessee and beyond. It is appropriate during Black History Month to showcase the vitality of Meharry’s history, said Library Executive Director Sandra Parham. “The evolution and history of Meharry Medical College is phenomenal to read,” Parham said, “However, its compelling story is best documented in the remarkable collection of images that memorialize the…
In time for World Heart Month, Parasym™ in partnership with the University of Oklahoma announce groundbreaking research into neuromodulation treatment for heart failure. The randomised-controlled trial, led by principal investigator Dr. Stavros Stavrakis at the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences Centre used the Parasym™ neuromodulation device to significantly improve cardiac mechanics and quality of life, and reductions in inflammatory markers in a patient population that historically has very few treatment options available. The positive results pave the way for a new era of heart failure treatment. Currently, heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9…
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Knoxville Area Urban League will be able to hire 20 community health navigators after being awarded funding with five other National Urban League affiliates to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among the hardest-hit and highest-risk communities. Other affiliates that received funds are in Houston, Texas; Jackson, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and St. Louis, Missouri. The Knoxville affiliate, which will receive $1.4 million from the National Urban League, will hire, train and support the health navigators, who will conduct outreach and engagement activities in the community and assist residents in getting vaccinated and boosted. “The…
By Ashley Perham Main Street Nashville The encampment under the Jefferson Street Bridge has no residents for the first time in 35 years. This month was the second time in a year the city has tried to close the encampment. In May, only 30 individuals were living under the bridge, according to Salvation Army Maj. Ethan Frizzell. Frizzell said as many as 180 people had been living in the camp in the wake of the 2020 tornadoes and COVID-19 pandemic. During the summer, there would be violence and people would be hurt at the camps, he said. The Salvation Army…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — The role of the African American church in promoting wellness will be discussed at an MTSU Black History Month event this week with two prominent religious thought leaders shaping the conversation. “The State of the African American Union” is slated for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, in the Tom Jackson Building’s Cantrell Hall, 628 Alma Mater Drive. This event is in its third year and is free and open to the public. Participants will include Bishop William Barber, pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and chair of the national NAACP’s…
John Pierce is stepping down after 16 seasons as the Franklin Road Academy boys basketball coach. The school announced the move in a news release on Wednesday afternoon. Pierce, an FRA alumnus, led the Panthers to five state final four appearances and four runner-up finishes during his tenure.“FRA has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember,” Pierce said. “I am thankful for the young men I have had the privilege of coaching; being a part of their high school stories has been a tremendous blessing in my life.”Pierce first built his name as…
By Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA, International President and CEO, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® CHICAGO (TN Tribune) — Steeped in far more than historical significance, the confirmation of a Black woman to the highest court of the land would represent yet another significant step in America fulfilling its promise to African Americans who helped build this country. The appointment of a Black woman to the United States Supreme Court is a long time coming. In fact, it was 55 years ago in 1967 that Justice Thurgood Marshall — the first African American — was appointed to the nation’s high…
Washington, DC — Wednesday, February 23, 2022 — The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), led by Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley, together with several NCNW Affiliates, support the ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation into bomb threats aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It is well documented that violent domestic extremism poses a high degree of risk to public safety, the rule of law and to democracy itself. NCNW also urges all Americans to reject violence and threats of violence as methods of expressing political or social discontent or opposition. “We celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Day barely…