NASHVILLE, TN — The Links, Incorporated’s Hendersonville Area (TN) Chapter will kick off its new service initiative, “Linking Together for Wellness,” a series of webinars designed to address women’s health issues. The first webinar will be held Nov. 16, 7 p.m. and will feature Dr. Tiwalade Awosanya, division chief of endocrinology, diabetes, lipid and bone metabolism at Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital. The month of November is designated as National Diabetes Month. The observance brings attention to diabetes, a disease in which about 16 million Americans are affected. African Americans experience higher rates of at least three of…
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By Cyril Josh Barker Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) celebrated 30 years of activism at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall Monday night with keynote speaker U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. The event also served as the 67th birthday celebration for Sharpton. The event titled “A Celebration Above All” brought out a who’s who from New York’s political circle, national leaders and entertainers giving praise to NAN for three decades of fighting injustices. President Joe Biden, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mayor-elect Eric Adams, voting rights activist/author Stacey Abrams, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Gov. Kathy Hochul, actor Anthony…
LOS ANGELES, CA — Producer-screenwriter Angela Marie Hutchinson is tapped by Brat TV to serve as the showrunner and director for a new Facebook Watch show, Something About Larray. The situational comedy docuseries captures the life of mega influencer Larray (24.9 million TikTok followers, 6.6 million Instagram, and 8.4 million YouTube) as he renovates his grandmother’s Los Angeles home that she has resided in for over 60 years. The 8-episode series premieres on November 9 and will air every Thursday. Guest appearances include social media star Nailea Devora, actress Vanessa Simmons, and other Gen Z celebrities. Trailer here. This series…
WHO: Nashville General Hospital, CHEN and Love Thy Neighbor WHAT: Nashville General Hospital and the Congregational Health and Education Network (CHEN) are pleased to participate in the Love Thy Neighbor Campaign, by hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, November 13. In addition to providing the vaccine itself, staff will be on-site to provide health literacy and education to anyone who is hesitant about receiving the vaccine. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and boosters will be administered. The event is open to Nashville area residents and families, 12 and older.For more information, call 615-341-4082 or email administration@nashvilleha.org. WHEN: Saturday, November 13, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE: Nashville…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (TN Tribune)— TriStar Skyline Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes TriStar Skyline’s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. “Our colleagues at TriStar Skyline put the safety of every individual patient at the forefront of all that they do,” stated Dustin Greene, CEO, TriStar Skyline Medical Center. “I am incredibly proud of TriStar Skyline’s continued dedication to patient safety and clinical excellence that allows our patients to receive high-quality care in the safest of environments.”The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program…
(Washington, DC) – From a small circle of nine friends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a premier international service organization of more than 16,000 civically-engaged professional women, The Links, Incorporated turns 75 on November 9. A week-long virtual celebration will bring together thousands for this historic milestone starting November 4. The Philadelphia (PA) Chapter, the organization’s first, will serve as honorary chair. Among the featured events — the presentation of The Links Medal. Historically, the honor is bestowed upon an organization or institution that has made a significant and positive impact in the lives and culture of African Americans, consistent with the vision, mission, and goals of The Links. This year, The Links Medal, which was created by renowned sculptor and…
For many kids living in our adjacent neighborhoods, Smith is their Disney World,” executive director Frances Hoover said. The playground was the site of The Links’ first service project in 1947. Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse executive director Frances Hoover (left) and Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. slide down the Giant Wooden Slide with a donation check for $25,000 the playground received from The Links, Inc., on Sunday. In 1946, when Philadelphia educators Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott co founded the Links, Inc. — their vision for an intercity volunteer service organization for professional women of African descent —…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) will be accepting online-only applications for a family Project-Based Voucher (PBV) property on a first-come, first-served basis from noon Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, until noon Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Two- and three-bedroom apartments are expected to be available in spring/summer 2022 at 808 at Skyline, a property currently under construction at 808 Old Due West Ave. in Madison. Single-person households will not qualify for a two- or three-bedroom PBV unit unless necessary as a reasonable accommodation for a person who has a disability. Applications for the waiting list will be available online only…
NASHVILLE – Gospel legend and former Black Entertainment Television (BET) host Dr. Bobby Jones will soon be heard on WeGo Public Transit buses. The legendary performer will welcome passengers aboard, remind them of safety precautions, and more. “As we continue to advance inclusivity and diversity in our city, let’s remember the vital role public transit plays in serving the community,” stated Jones. “WeGo provides opportunities and services to so many populations for access and connectivity.” WeGo has been diligent in following stringent safety protocols throughout the pandemic and recently kicked off expanded service hours, improved weekend service, and enhanced bus…