By Justin J. Pearson I grew up in a loving family — financially poor, but spiritually rich. My family was blessed with the abundance of having my two strong grandmothers who helped us make it out of poverty. But when they both died from pollution-related illnesses, I learned that simply having a good, strong family isn’t enough. You also need to be born in the right zip code. My parents were hard-working but very young when they had my four siblings and me. Life was tough, but they never gave up. Inspired by a local pastor in Memphis, they pursued…
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NASHVILLE, TN — September is National Preparedness Month, and Nashville Electric Service (NES) is recognizing the month by offering some tips to help customers take action before they’re faced with figuring out what to do after the power goes out. Disaster Preparation Checklist Water and non-perishable food items to last at least three days Battery-powered light source (flashlight, LED lantern, LED candles) First aid kit Extra batteries Emergency telephone numbers Whistle to signal for help Local maps Blankets or battery-operated fans, depending on climate Individual needs for infants, seniors, pets or family…
Flood Relief, Sets Up Website Where Others Can Contribute TULLAHOMA, TN — Ascend Federal Credit Union has donated $20,000 to support flood relief efforts in Middle Tennessee. The credit union has also set up a website for others in the community to contribute, ascend.org/flood-relief. Now through Sept. 15, all donations will support the Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross. “We are saddened by the devastation in our region and express our deepest sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives. We urge our fellow Middle Tennesseans to join us in helping those who lost so much during…
NASHVILLE, TN — The popular Second Saturday tours of the new Tennessee State Library & Archives on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville are back this Saturday, Sept. 11. Second Saturday guided tours begin every hour, on the hour, starting at 10 a.m. with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to the public. Reservations are not required. During the tour, guests will have the opportunity to explore the Library & Archives’ exhibits, see the state-of-the-art equipment in the new conservation lab, walk through the grand reading room and…
By Ana Fadich Tomsic, MPH, CHES Vice President, Men’s Health Network Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and will strike approximately 248,000 men this year and kill more than 34,000, making it second only to lung cancer as the deadliest cancer in men. African-American men are at especially high risk. In fact, among African-American males, prostate cancer accounts for a third of new cancer cases, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Caught early, prostate cancer can be treated, usually successfully. Early detection is especially important for African-American men, who…
The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division has launched exciting enhancements to ClaimItTN.gov, the online portal where anyone can search and claim missing money they may have in Tennessee. As of June 30, 2021, there is $1.2 billion waiting to be claimed. The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program of the Tennessee Department of Treasury that works to reunite the millions of missing dollars turned over every year with its rightful owners. Treasury estimates that one in six Tennesseans could have missing money. ClaimItTN.gov is now mobile-friendly, improving online searches for unclaimed property in Tennessee on any…
Nashville, Tenn. – Today, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) welcomes Dr. Troy White as the Agency’s sixth executive director. White previously served as the director of housing authorities and market segment leader at Aprio, a consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to that, he worked at several housing authorities including the Atlanta and Charlotte Housing Authorities where he served as the chief operating officer, and the Housing Authority of the City of Ansonia in Connecticut, where he served as the executive director. He brings expertise in affordable housing development, finance, human services, economic development, compliance, community engagement,…
1. Do the deaths of celebrities that you never met impact you?Yes!News yesterday that acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his New York City Apartment left me with the same deep and profound sense of sadness that I have felt through the years whenever family members and close friends have transitioned to the realm of the ancestors. The late Michael K. WilliamsWilliams sealed his status as one of the greatest actors of my generation through his portrayal of the openly gay, tough as nails, universally feared, philosophically witty stick up man Omar Little on HBO’s The Wire, a…
NASHVILLE — Odessa Kelly, Democratic candidate for Congress in TN-05, announced today the national endorsement of the Service Employees International Union, which includes the support of her own Local 205 in Nashville. “I’m a proud dues-paying, hard-working member of SEIU Local 205, and I’m honored to have the support of my union family,” Kelly said. “Before I joined SEIU, I was working for Metro Parks with a Master’s degree but still barely able to afford life in this city. I was looking for answers, and my union family helped me understand the power of collective organizing in the fight for economic…
NASHVILLE, TN – Since July the coronavirus DELTA variant swept eastward from the Midwest into Tennessee and other southern states, overwhelming the puny public health defenses put up by Republican governors. Three states—Tennessee, South Carolina, and Florida– reported more new cases of coronavirus last week that nearly all other countries, according to the John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. “We have experienced a number of waves in this pandemic and unfortunately we’re now in the midst of a fairly large surge…. in June we had reached a low at one point of less than 12,000 cases/day being reported. Right now we’re…