NASHVILLE, TN – The latest census data confirms the U.S. population reached 331.4 million in 2020. The Hispanic population grew 23% from 2010-2020, reaching 62.1 million and Latinos now make up 19% of the U.S. population. The number of Black, single-race non-Hispanic Americans reached 40 million, or 12% of the population. The White non-Hispanic population fell from 196.8 million in 2010 to 191.7 million in 2020, according to the PEW Research Center. The White percentage of the total population in 1980 was 80%. In 2020, it was 58%, its lowest share ever. The percentage of African Americans has remained at 12%…
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By David Nakamura The Washington Post WASHINGTON, DC — The number of hate crimes in the United States rose in 2020 to the highest level in 12 years, propelled by increasing assaults targeting Black and Asian victims, the FBI reported Monday. In all, the federal agency tallied 7,759 hate crimes last year, a tumultuous 12 months marked by a global pandemic, a divisive presidential election and upheaval in the economy. The total marked an increase of 6% from 2019 and the most since 2008, when 7,783 hate crimes were reported. It is the sixth time in the past seven years…
NASHVILLE, TN — Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced today the American Red Cross will receive $50,000 to assist with relief efforts following the floods in Middle Tennessee. The funding is intended to support recovery efforts in Tennessee, where the company has its Bridgestone Americas corporate headquarters, more than 4,500 employees, two tire plants, one industrial products plant, 59 retail stores, one distribution center and thousands of customers and business partners. “We have been humbled to hear of the tragic events associated with the recent flooding in Middle Tennessee and send our condolences to those who lost loved ones,” said Paolo Ferrari,…
TEXAS — Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announces its new Job Creators Quest Grant which will award $100,000 to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Texas. The grant opened for submission on August 19, 2021. Thirty grants will be awarded to diverse-led companies located in the north, central or south Texas regions, with a current staff of 2-20 employees and the ability to add 1-2 net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months. To be eligible, the company’s founder must be Black, indigenous,…
MURFREESBORO, TN — The disposal of footwear could mean a big step forward for a worthy cause if the MTSU School of Nursing has its way. The school is collecting shoes in August and September to earn funds from Funds2Org based on the total weight of gently worn, used and new shoes collected. The money will be donated to the American Heart Association. As for the shoes, they will be redistributed throughout Fund2Org’s network of small business partners. Fund2Org works with microbusinesses in helping them grow their enterprises in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from…
Dr. Marian Williams Patton, born Marian Bernice Williams passed away August 23, 2021 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Patton was born in Philadelphia March 18, 1935 and was the eldest of Crawford and Mildred Williams’ three children. She and her two brothers grew up in North Philadelphia where she remained until graduating from Girls High School and entering the US Navy. After leaving the Navy, Patton received her Baccalaureate degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Patton then taught in the Darby-Colwyn School District just outside of Philadelphia. Later, she joined the faculty of Community College of Philadelphia and earned her Master’s…
By Paul Meara As voting rights across the country are being threatened, former First Lady Michelle Obama is speaking out and encouraging women to make their voices heard. During an appearance at The 19th’s Virtual Summit on Friday (August 27), Obama urged women to make their voices heard. “I encourage every woman within earshot of my voice to think of ways that they can be involved,” Mrs. Obama said at the summit. The 19th is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that focuses on reporting on gender, politics and policy. States across the country are attempting to and are passing restrictive voter…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)– Charles Ronald Hudson was born on January 4, 1935 in Nashville, TN. He was proud to be the youngest of nine children of Benjamin Franklin and Rachel Tarrant Hudson. He was called to Glory on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Nelle, daughter Gaye (Carl) Fisher, sons Ron (Jo) Hudson and Ransom Hudson, sisters Rae Watkins and Ola Hudson, brother Andrew Hudson, and seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, extended family, and friends. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust will unveil an historic marker sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust recognizing the enslaved at Rippavilla who joined the United States Colored Troops in 1863 and 1864. The unveiling is set for Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. and the public is invited. American Battlefield Trust President David N. Duncan said, “The ability to tell meaningful stories on the ground where they happened is a central tenet of the battlefield preservation mission. This narrative highlights aspects of our nation’s story that all Americans should know and appreciate. The act of preserving and…
NASHVILLE, TN — Esteemed Professor Dr. Karida Brown of UCLA, and Director of Racial Equity &Action for the LA Lakers, has been appointed to Fisk University’s inaugural Diane Nash Descendants of the Emancipation Chair at the school’s John Lewis Center for Social Justice. The Diane Nash chair was established in May of this year through a $2.5 million grant from Amy and Frank Garrison. A portion of the grant funds the endowed chair, which recognizes the contributions of Dr. Nash, a former Fisk student and renowned Civil Rights activist. Dr. Brown brings extensive experience as an author, educator, social scientist…