Donation Culminates a weekend of golf-related activity in celebration of Juneteenth (Houston, TX) – The Black Golf Alliance (The Alliance), a group of primarily African American golfers came together recently to celebrate Juneteenth with an inaugural golf event. During the closing ceremony of the weekend, the Alliance presented Dr. Gary Grandison, head coach for TSU golf, with a check for $7,500. More than 80 golfers from 20 different locales supported this year’s event. The mission of the Alliance is to grow the game of golf in the black community through love, unity, and respect for each other and the game…
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University (TSU), located in Houston’s historic Third Ward community. Dr. Crumpton-Young will replace TSU Interim President Kenneth Huewitt, who has served in the role since April 2020, after the TSU Board controversially parted ways with Dr. Austin Lane. “I’m honored to be considered by the full Texas Southern University Board of Regents as the sole finalist for the next president,” said Dr. Crumpton-Young. “TSU is a vibrant and treasured institution filled with legacy, excellence and promise. It will be an honor and privilege to serve.” TSU Board of Regents Chairman Albert H. Myres, Sr. thanked the Presidential Search Committee, chaired…
(Washington, D.C.) — For the first time in two decades, the U.S. Senate has confirmed a Black woman to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Candace Jackson-Akiwumi was confirmed with bipartisan support and is a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP. Previously, she spent 10 years as a federal public defender in the Northern District of Illinois. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: “Candace Jackson-Akiwumi’s exceptional credentials and track record of defending and protecting the rights of all people, particularly the…
Cody Johnson, Hardy, Jameson Rodgers, Parmalee, Walker Hayes, Ernest, Tyler Braden, Joe & Martina, Lucas Hoge, Cody Purvis, and more! 3 days of music, rodeo, whiskey, beer, camping and activities – The perfect getaway! Thursday, July 8 – Saturday, July 10, 2021 Music Hollow in Lynchburg, Tenn. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! The 3rd-annual Lynchburg Music Fest, returning to Music Hollow July 8-10 for three days of music, camping and also a rodeo, announces the final artist lineup for this year’s event: Cody Johnson, Hardy, Jameson Rodgers, Parmalee, Walker Hayes, Ernest, Tyler Brayden, Joe & Martina, Resurrection a Journey Tribute…
By Reginald Stuart As the Nashville community comes to grips with the loss this month of another icon, the spreading awareness of the death of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, president of Tennessee State University from 1978-1985, renewed confirmation of a long held feeling that Dr. Humphries was the right man at the right time in the university’s evolving growth into a major state-controlled institution. Dr. Humphries, whose status grew over the years from the small community of Apalachicola, Florida, to earn a Ph. D. degree in chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and become an internationally known college president, serving 10 years as head…
NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College began a new phase on June 15, 2021 with a ground breaking ceremony for an extension of the Susie McClure library on the campus. “The extension allows the facility to have a fully state of the art elevator and other amenities,” said Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr. president of the college. Built in 1954, this stately building on the historic campus was not required to have handicap accessibility features at that time. “The McClure Library will be accessible to those who have mobility challenges as they visit and tour the library with ease, comfort…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)—Judge Rachel Bell’s Campaign will host a Meet & Greet TUES. JUNE 29, 2021 @ 5:00 P.M. at NKA Gallery located at 915 Buchanan Street, Nashville, TN 37208 next to Slim & Husky’s. Judge BELL is running for Re-Election!! She announced on Thursday, May 4, 2021 that she was Running for her 3rd Term of office. Her Campaign Kick-Off on Sat. June 5, 2021 was a tremendous success and the energy was great. Over 222 people attended and the campaign raised 1/2 of the campaign goal to raise $50,000.00 for her first campaign disclosure on Wednesday, June 30,…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)–Trading in face masks for red blazers, more than 4,500 students from around the country will get a taste of normalcy at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference, June 27-July 2, 2021. After over a year of mask mandates, social distancing, and virtual learning, FCCLA’s student members are ready to reunite in-person to participate in professional development opportunities, career exploration, and youth leadership sessions aimed at advancing families, careers, and communities through Family and Consumer Sciences education. “As we adjust to this new normal, I am eager to finally put back on…
COLUMBIA, Tenn. – June 25, 2021) – – – Columbia State Community College held a special ceremony to honor more than 40 2020-2021 graduates Friday, June 25. Many of the participants graduated during the height of the pandemic and as a result, were unable to perform the traditional act of crossing the stage to symbolize the completion of degrees. This ceremony allowed those alumni to have this experience. “Today is a celebration of accomplishments,” said Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president. “I, along with the faculty and staff, could not be more proud of this group and all they…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–“An award-winning educator, accomplished consultant and researcher, she is the first woman and first person of color to be appointed dean in Wharton’s 139-year history,” The Wharton School stated on their website. “Dean James has been instrumental in developing groundbreaking executive education programs, including the Women’s Leadership program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School.” Dr. James holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pomona College of the Claremont Colleges in California. Prior to taking the appointment at Wharton, Dr. James…