The “Fatherhood” actor — who has Heaven, 16, and Hendrix, 13, with ex-wife Torrei, and Kenzo, 3, and Kaori, 8 months, with spouse Eniko — thinks he has the “perfect household” with four children and confirmed he has no plans to bring any more babies into the world. He told “Entertainment Tonight”: “Is the house not loud enough? I think it is, right? I think it’s loud enough around here.“It’s good. We’re in a good place, a family of six and a couple of dogs, it’s a lot going on right now. I say that jokingly but, you know, look,…
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Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–On June 17, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden of the United States signed Senate Resolution 475 into Public Law 117-17 authorizing the celebration of “Juneteenth National Independence Day” as a national federal holiday. The first Juneteenth celebration was held at Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1866. One of the driving forces behind the Juneteenth commemoration is Mrs. Opal Lee who was publicly recognized in the White House signing standing alongside the President, Vice President, and several members of the Congressional Black Caucus–including the members from Texas. Mrs. Lee was born October 7,…
By Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. Graduations are special occasions. They are full of great pomp and circumstance. In fact, they are unforgettable. They have a life of their own and will live on forever. While many years ago, I can remember each of my exercises. They were filled with relief and exhilaration. My journey through the educational maze was complete. That was the relief. The joy and happiness associated with reaching my goal felt wonderful. That was the exhilaration. As I reflect on my graduation experiences, they were attended by my family and friends. Having them at these grand…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Prosecutors in Tennessee who are preparing for the first-degree murder trial of a Nashville police officer next month may try to call a law enforcement expert witness who served similarly in the case against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death. A judge will consider whether to let Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, take the stand to testify against Officer Andrew Delke. The white officer, now 27, is to stand trial next month in the fatal shooting of Daniel Hambrick, a 25-year-old Black man who was shot from behind in July 2018 while fleeing…
June 19th as “Juneteenth National Independence Day” “commemorates the end of slavery in the United States of America” Click to Lift Every Voice and Sing arr. Roland M. Carter | 105 Voices of History National HBCU Concert Choir Click to Lift Every Voice and Sing arr. Roland M. Carter | 105 Voices of History National HBCU Concert Choir The National HBCU Choir “105 Voices of History” celebrates Juneteenth! “Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, Emancipation Day” Lift Every Voice and Sing! To celebrate the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. HBCU Community of Friends, Alumni, Faculty and Students Let us…
ATLANTA (TN TRIBUNE)–The “AltFinance: Investing in Black Futures”™, announced today by leading investment firms — Apollo Global Management, Inc., Ares Management Corp., and Oaktree Capital Management LP, is an industry-first initiative. It will be administered by ALT Finance Corp., a non-profit organization established by the three founding investment firms. Each firm is committing $3 million a year over the next 10 years to fund the organization, marking the first significant multi-firm commitment to increase opportunities in the alternatives industry. The AltFinance initiative’s initial partnership will be with Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. It is designed to diversify…
This is a significant moment in our country. Yesterday, President Biden signed the bill known as the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, 415-14, establishing, for the first time in nearly 40 years, a new national holiday. This measure comes in time for Juneteenth, the 156th anniversary of the day the news that slavery was abolished reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas — though more than two years after all others were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation. This year, the establishing of Juneteenth National Independence Day is of vital importance, and celebrating Juneteenth is even more important. We…
Victor Chatman Productions & Nashville Metro Parks presents the 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Jazz On The Cumberland 2021. Join us for the Father’s Day Edition” on Sunday June 20, 2021. Located downtown Nashville at Nashville Cumberland Park, 592 South 1st Street Nashville, Tn. 37213. (next to the Titans Nissan Stadium with $5 parking in Lot R). Free Family Friendly concert series with a fun Kid’s Zone, Plenty Food Trucks and Concessions. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy Live Smooth Jazz Performances. Food Truck Island opens at 4:00pm, Show starts at 5:30pm. NOTE: No Large Umbrellas, No Tents,…
“Blackest Bus in America” to stop in Nashville, other southern communities to raise awareness around voter suppression, advocate for D.C. statehood, build Black voting power Nashville, Tenn. — On Sunday, June 20, Black Voters Matter (BVM) will stop in Nashville for a community event and rally as part of BVM’s Freedom Ride for Voting Rights. The Freedom Ride is a national education and outreach campaign to increase support for voting rights legislation, advocate for D.C. statehood, and build Black voting power making stops in key southern states to rally with partner organizations and concerned citizens and discuss the issues…
Holiday Service to include multiple routes, special event train Downtown NASHVILLE – This Independence Day, WeGo Public Transit bus service will operate on Sunday/Holiday service hours and run the Star’s annual July 4th train. These services help residents and visitors safely celebrate the Let Freedom Sing! Fourth of July event. Masks are required on all WeGo services. WeGo Bus All routes will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Service on select routes will be extended to get customers home after the fireworks. Rides will be free from 4 p.m. until the end of service. Regular service buses on all routes will depart WeGo…