By Rosie Colosi When you buy Santa pajamas for your kids, do you pause to examine the color of Santa’s skin? These moms do. “The second Labor Day hits, I order Black Santa pajamas,” says Rebecca Kaiser of Charlestown, Massachusetts. Old Navy was one of the first places she found Black Santa pajamas for her children, daughter Haven, 9, and son Zeke, 6, and buying them there has become a tradition. This year, you can even purchase the same set of pjs with Santas in three different hues: beige, walnut or cocoa. It wouldn’t be Christmas for Zeke and Haven…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Nashville State Community College and Tennessee Oncology have partnered to offer interested Tennessee Oncology employees the opportunity to invest in their own educational and professional development at no personal cost. To kick off this workforce enrichment partnership, Tennessee Oncology Medical Assistants will sit for a 72-hour certification preparatory course targeted at ensuring participants are prepared to excel on the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, thus receiving a clinical MA certification. Similar to other healthcare providers, Tennessee Oncology, a nationally recognized oncology practice with 35 clinics throughout Tennessee and North Georgia, consistently looks for trained…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)- More than 500 Nashvillians have volunteered through NashvilleResponds.com to help victims of the Saturday tornado. Additionally, 180 Nashvillians have registered to receive emergency assistance. Volunteer operations with Hands On Nashville began Tuesday and are expediting cleanup in Nashville’s most damaged areas. Individuals will need to first register for a volunteer opportunity on online before going to a service area. Please do not self-deploy. Once signed up, you will receive information about where to go. A supply distribution center is set up at FiftyForward Madison Station (530 Madison Station Blvd.), where folks can get cleaning and hygiene…
NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County residents affected by last weekend’ s storms can obtain needed property documents free of charge in order to file claims for insurance, mortgage, or government disaster assistance. “Our office is, at no cost, providing residents with deeds and other documents they need as they apply for relief from Saturday’s catastrophic storms,” said Register of Deeds Karen Johnson. “Unfortunately, some may have lost important documents amid the storm’s devastation, and that is paperwork that they’ll need when filing claims.” “We are available by phone, email, our mobile app, and in our office to meet the needs…
NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University President Dr. Agenia Clark, announced that Wendy Thompson joined her leadership team as Chief of Staff. Backed by her significant education and minority advocacy experience, most recently as the Tennessee Board of Regent’s Vice Chancellor of Organizational Effectiveness, Thompson is amply prepared to join Dr. Clark at Fisk’s helm. “I am thrilled to have Wendy on our team as chief of staff. The higher education experience she brings, coupled with her passion for amplifying underrepresented voices, uniquely qualifies her to help guide Fisk through a transformative era,” said Dr. Clark. “Wendy has a stellar record…
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today $93 million in grant awards to 20 colleges and universities to support research and development at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and to improve completion rates for underserved students. The grants are being provided under the Research and Development Infrastructure (RDI) program and the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program. The RDI program provides funds to HBCUs, TCCUs, and MSIs to transform their research infrastructure, including strengthening research productivity, faculty expertise, physical infrastructure, and partnerships leading to…
NASHVILLE, TN — Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) proudly announces the appointment of James C. Munch as its new Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds the organization’s long-tenure CFO, Melisa Currey, a 29-year team member who helped lead CFMT to distribute more than $1.2 billion in impactful grantmaking throughout the Greater Nashville region and beyond. With an extensive background in finance and a passion for leading innovative financial strategies, Munch brings a wealth of experience to the CFMT team. An accomplished finance professional, James C. Munch holds an Executive MBA from Northern Illinois University, along with dual Bachelor’s degrees in…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center has announced a transition plan as longtime Executive Director Sara Figal plans to retire in mid-2024. “Through Sara’s leadership, the NCRC has become the no-cost, conflict resolution leader in Middle Tennessee. Though she will be stepping out of her day-to-day role, we all know she’ll always be ready to don her cape again in an advisory role to both the Board and her successor. We cannot thank Sara enough for her past, present and future service to the NCRC,” said Bill Norton, Board Chair and Partner at Bradley. Figal has led NCRC…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville General Hospital (NGH) completed its second year of the Employee Wellness Program (EWP). This program was established to promote health and wellness within NGH and provide a safe and supportive environment with a dose of healthy competition. This year NGH is proud to announce the participation of 53 employees across 24 departments for making consistent healthy lifestyle choices. The EWP begins with employees attending the annual EWP Health Fair where they completed a health screening consisting of the following biometrics: bloodwork, blood pressure, body max index, and waist circumference. After receiving their results and with support…
NASHVILLE TN — Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health hosted a celebration and blessing ceremony on Monday, December 4, to commemorate their joint venture partnership aimed at enhancing access to high-quality care across Northern Middle Tennessee. The event marked the beginning of this collaboration and included the unveiling of a new system logo, symbolizing the unity and shared commitment to advancing healthcare in the region. The joint venture includes the ownership of Highpoint Health System, comprising Sumner Regional Medical Center, Sumner Station, Trousdale Medical Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center, and over 15 affiliated clinics. This partnership brings together the organizations’…