By Morgan Chalfant and Amie Parnes WASHINGTON, DC — Democrats expect Vice President Harris to be a major player in revving up the party’s liberal base ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Harris’s allies believe she will play a significant role, both by fundraising and participating in campaign rallies. Democrats see Harris as uniquely positioned to drive up turnout among young people and women, who they believe will be critical to Democrats retaining their majorities in Congress. Historical trends suggest that Republicans should have an edge in the midterm elections, and Democrats say a strong turnout will be key for…
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Nashville, TN–Two Tennessee Tribune Stores are coming soon to the Nashville International Airport. The first store will open in the Fall of 2021 and will be located between Terminal C and D in the Southwest Airlines hub. The second store, which will offer café style seating that will be located pre-security and be open to the public, will open in the Spring of 2022. The store will offer grab and go food, a creative space with entertainment, and be a great place for family and friends to wait for arriving passengers as access pre-security does not require a ticket for…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)- After careful consideration, the International Black Film Festival (IBFF) has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 film festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will now take place virtually, streaming fully from our website at www.ibffevents.com on December 2-5, 2021. At present, Nashville is in the midst of an active Delta variant surge, and the number of daily infections & hospitalizations continues to trend upward. Unfortunately, this cautions against our gathering together for an in-person festival; nevertheless, we remain committed to delivering a film festival that is both entertaining and resourceful, distinctive in…
On Monday, the Ford Motor Company announced a massive investment to build electric vehicles in Kentucky and Tennessee. Together with partner SK Innovation, it will invest $11.4 billion and create around 11,000 new jobs in the region building electric F-series pickup trucks and battery packs. “This is our moment—our biggest investment ever—to help build a better future for America,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. “We are moving now to deliver breakthrough electric vehicles for the many rather than the few. It’s about creating good jobs that support American families, an ultra-efficient, carbon-neutral manufacturing system, and a growing business…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) — Brand New Congress, a political action committee committed to electing regular working people to Congress, has endorsed Odessa Kelly for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional seat. “As a long-time proud union member, Metro Parks employee, and public advocate for economic justice, I’m honored to be endorsed by Brand New Congress — joining a slate of candidates who understand the urgencies that stress working people every day in Nashville and nationwide,” Kelly said. “Our movement is taking on corporations and special interests that have dictated public policy for the rich at the expense of everyone else for too…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Witness the first HBCU National Soloist competition Saturday October 2, 2021 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm CST/4:00-5:00pm EST. Five soloists will compete for the National Title “The HBCU Voice.” The top finalists were selected from across the nation’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities. They will perform live for the top recognition and awards. View Live Streaming of the HBCU 1st National Soloist Competition Concert from Nashville, TN by registering on Eventbrite on this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hbcu-1st-national-soloist-competition-tickets-169694774639?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
NASHVILLE, TN – Arizona’s first round of public hearings ended August 9. A second Listening Tour of proposed election grid maps was scheduled at 15 sites on five dates between September 21 and October 7. Arizona is one of six states that have an independent redistricting commission (IRC). The other five are: California, Hawaii, Washington, Idaho, and New Jersey. Arizona is also one of 23 “trifecta” states, like Tennessee, where one party has control over both houses of the legislature and the governor’s office. A big political difference between Arizona and Tennessee is the narrowness of the GOP’s electoral advantage.…
Retired Supervisor Belin died on the morning of September 24, 2021, at age 79 in Atlanta, Georgia. She served as Episcopal Supervisor in the 15th, 16th, 12th, 3rd, and 7th Episcopal Districts before her retirement with husband Bishop Henry Allen Belin, Jr. in 2004. She was active in many civic organizations including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Links, Inc., and the Black Women’s Agenda. She is survived by Bishop Belin, Rev. Dr. Henry Allen Belin III (Rita), pastor of First-Bethel, New York; Rev. Dr. Toni Belin Ingram (Raymond), Presiding Elder, North Augusta District; Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin, President/Publisher of the AME Church…
When Kristy Sinkfield listens, she hears the things that people are not saying. As director of the Strategy and Innovation Office, Sinkfield has honed her ability to facilitate strategic planning discussions — and to take note of what’s being left unsaid. “Unless the hidden viewpoints come out, there will be pitfalls,” Sinkfield said. “The more we can get people to say, the better off and more successful a project is going to be.” Sinkfield was honored with the Five Pillar Leader Award at the August Leadership Assembly in recognition of her skillful strategy development and dedicated leadership of the Strategy…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Pathway Lending today announced it has secured a $1 million grant from the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund to expand Flex Fund – a new source of “patient” growth capital – to minority-and woman-owned businesses in key markets across Tennessee, including Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville. Pathway Lending will work with existing and new clients to identify and invite entrepreneurs to participate in Flex Fund over the coming year. Tennessee small businesses that meet Flex Fund requirements may qualify for funding ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 with terms of two to five years. Pathway Lending’s…