Celebrated minister, mentor was pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church for 39 years No matter how long the homegoing service for Rev. Dr. Joseph Van Alfred Winsett is on Saturday, Dec. 18, according to those who knew and admired him, the service won’t be long enough to detail his list of accomplishments, milestones and teachings. Reverend Winsett, pastor emeritus of Ebenzer Baptist Church in the Hill District, died on Dec. 8. He was 87. Reverend Winsett, born in 1934 in Louisville, Ky., was the pastor of a church in Beloit, Wis., when he came to Pittsburgh to attend the 1971 funeral of…
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By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – A recent increase in the Pell Grant awarded to low-income college students who need financial help paying for their tuition or other educational needs will not be going to the nearly one million students who choose career and proprietary schools. That’s because the Build Back Better bill that passed the House in late November, by a vote of 220-213, mostly along party lines, has a one-line provision tucked away on page 76 of the 2,135 page bill that excludes underserved college students who choose career or proprietary colleges for their academic studies from the…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) – Nashville Emerging Leaders (NEL), the city’s first and most prestigious leadership program of its kind, has announced its Class of 2022. The group includes 30 of the top professionals from public, private, and entrepreneurial sectors representing industries including education, healthcare, nonprofit, communications and more. “With Nashville’s rapid growth and transformation in recent years, it’s more important than ever to identify and develop the next wave of leaders who will shape our city’s future,” said Eric S. Deems, Board Chairman of NEL. “I’m excited to welcome this year’s class into the NEL family and look forward to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is proud to announce that the company donated more than $550,000 in 2021 through its LP Foundation and other corporate giving initiatives. The LP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has five philanthropic programs: Grants and Sponsorships, Disaster Relief, Community Mill Grants, Employee Nonprofit Board Sponsorships, and the Employee Giving Match Program. The LP Foundation’s philanthropic focus aligns closely with LP’s vision, values and purpose of Building a Better World™. Donations are directed at nonprofits and public schools within the following categories: housing; environment; K-12…
The Committed to Community Scholarship deadline is coming up, but there’s still time to apply! This opportunity includes one full-tuition and three $20,000 scholarships for new and eligible graduate students entering master’s or doctoral programs. To be considered for one of these scholarships, you’ll need to apply to NCU, start your eligible master’s or doctoral program, and submit an essay by December 27, 2021. View the complete terms and conditions. If you’re ready to earn your graduate degree, now is the time. We know you have what it takes.
By Ben Jealous You know the old game, two truths and a lie? Here are two truths and a lie about Georgia and Stacey Abrams, who recently announced that she’s running for governor. Let’s start with the lie. The big lie is that Donald Trump lost Georgia in 2020 because of illegal votes. The big truth is that Stacey Abrams helped achieve not one, not two, but three legal statewide victories in Georgia for President Joe Biden and Senators Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff. Another truth is that Brian Kemp was Georgia’s vote suppressor-in-chief long before he became the governor.…
Atlanta, Ga – Teresa Morcho an activist, speaker, entrepreneur, influencer and producer selected The epiMediaGroup, LLC as her public relations agency of record. Teresa selected the epiMediaGroup, LLC to expand her image, her brand, and to introduce her voice to new platforms. A dedicated and outspoken activist for equal rights amongst African Americans, women, and the LGBTQ community. Teresa’s body of work is bold, un-relentless and unforgivable. Teresa has launched multiple campaigns and projects that have brought attention to the injustices that continue to plague many minority communities. Teresa, an immigrant originally from Cameroon currently resides in Atlanta, Ga and…
(Nashville, Tenn – TN Tribune) – Boss Talks, a global membership community that empowers women entrepreneurs and increases the economic footprint of women, is expanding their Nashville movement to include a partnership with Vanderbilt University and the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center. “One of the most rewarding aspects of our work at the Wond’ry is providing a safe and creative environment for future women founders, leaders, and changemakers. This unique event is designed to empower women to utilize their voices and tell their stories. As Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, we are proud to create the home for the Renaissance Women’s Summit with…
By Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin “To be a Black girl is to be one of the reasons the universe thrives. Our lineage has taught me that I am integral, that we are important, even when society dismisses us, hiding the wonder of our presence, a trail set for and before us by generations of powerful and empowered Black women.” – Yara Shahidi Children take on the character of their parents Congregations take on the the characteristics of their pastors Creatures take on the character of their creators and nurturers Consequently, the celebration of the Tennessee Tribune is absolutely a celebration…
The plant-based food company, Everything Legendary, first made headlines when Mark Cuban invested $300,000 in their vegan burgers on Shark Tank earlier this year. Now the black-owned company is about to receive the Shark Tank stamp of approval on their next level of success with an update feature airing on the ABC hit show on Friday December 17th! EVERYTHING LEGENDARY vegan burgers are soy-free, non-GMO and packed with flavor! These gourmets, boldly seasoned burgers were created when the founder’s Mom, who suffers from Lupus, longed to sink her teeth into a delicious vegan burger with real flavors from the kitchen, instead of…