(Washington, DC)—In commemoration of The Links, Incorporated’s 75th anniversary, the organization’s philanthropic arm, The Links Foundation, Incorporated, will donate $75,000 to the UNCF. The gift will support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the students they serve, as well as help to preserve the legacy and ensure the financial viability of these institutional pillars in the Black community. “We are mindful that this has been a challenging time for many of our HBCUs,” said Links National President Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Ph.D. “It’s important, particularly now, that we show our support to those who are educating our next generation of…
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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent More than 117,000 people are shot in America annually, and gun homicides disproportionately are concentrated in urban areas, particularly in impoverished and underserved communities of color. According to officials at Advance Peace, a program that provides mentoring, job training, and a $1,000 per month stipend to participants, such neighborhoods often are plagued by homicide rates on par with warzones. “Frequently, both public and community-based systems of care fall short in their efforts to provide responsive opportunities and resources to those most involved with and affected by urban gun violence,” officials at…
Kiko Davis, is the majority owner and stockholder of Detroit-based First Independence Bank, one of the top 10 largest Black-owned banks in the United States. This makes her the only Black woman in the United States who owns a bank. During a 2018 interview with Rolling Out, she said that what makes her unique as an African American female leader is her ability to genuinely connect with people and inspire a culture of synergy. “It’s a God-given talent that comes naturally,” she said. “People tend to lend the very best of themselves when they feel leaders are passionate about them…
NASHVILLE, TN. – From now to January 29, 2022, guests at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown have the opportunity to “Experience Nashville Like a Star” with exclusive packages and experiences curated and hosted by Rachel Bradshaw, award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainment personality of the breakout hit E! Network television series The Bradshaw Bunch. “As fall and winter travel are picking up, and the party vibe in Nashville is returning, we wanted to offer a fun, highly-customized experience to allow our guests to experience the best of Nashville with the Sheraton Grand as the ideal homebase,” said Kris Carlson, general manager of the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown.…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Help us Envision the future of Fort Negley, November 9, 2021, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Recognized as one of the nation’s most important historical sites, it is important that the community comes together to share input about how to preserve, maintain, honor, and celebrate this space. We are hosting “A Night for Fort Negley”, an interactive, immersive experience for the community. The evening will begin with an expert panel featuring Dr. Learotha Williams, Professor of African American and Public History at Tennessee State University, Dr. Carole Bucy, Davidson County Historian and Professor of History at Volunteer…
By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor Not a day goes by that I don’t get a text or three from the Democratic National Committee asking for contributions. Sometimes they come from Vice President Harris. Sometimes, from President Biden himself. Occasionally, from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Not to mention the texts that come from Congressional candidates all over the country, looking for $10, $17, or $27. I don’t know where they get these odd numbers from, nor do I know where they got mine. I suppose someone I donated to, sold their list, and I am…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced the Tennessee Riparian Incentive Program. This program is a ten-year agreement between TDA and TVA, and it will provide incentive payments to streamside landowners to help restore and protect Tennessee waters. University of Tennessee AgResearch staff and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives joined TDA and TVA at the University of Tennessee Forestry Research and Education Center in Oak Ridge to launch the program and demonstrate seedling planting. “Improvement and preservation of the quality of Tennessee waters are at the core…
November 8, 2021 (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…
WASHINGTON D.C.– The Congressional Black Caucus helped the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act get passed last week. President Biden called it a victory, so did the New York Times. Six members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) voted against the infrastructure bill because the popular Build Back Better Bill was not brought to a vote at the same time. The deal Biden brokered with conservative democrats and CPC allowed a vote to proceed on the infrastructure bill with the promise from five conservative Democrats that they would vote “yes” on the Build Back Better bill (BBB) no later than the…
Pastor Ezekiel Ndikumana Heroic’ pastor tackles gunman at church altar NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The heroic actions of a Nashville pastor and several of his parishioners saved a church from violence Sunday afternoon. Metro police reported 26-year-old Dezire Baganda was sitting at the front of the Nashville Light Mission Pentecostal Church, located in the 900 block of West Trinity Lane, when he pulled out a gun and walked up to the altar where the pastor was praying along with several church members. Baganda told everyone to get up while he waved and pointed the handgun at the congregation, according to Metro…