By Food Safety and Inspection Service in Health and Safety The busiest time of the year for USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline is the week before Thanksgiving. Calls, chats and emails are answered by food safety specialists who even work on Thanksgiving Day to ensure your meal is safe. One question often asked is, “How do you properly thaw a turkey?” Here are safe ways to thaw a turkey — in the refrigerator or in cold water: Remember that thawing a frozen turkey on the kitchen counter — or in a garage during the wintertime (the most common misconception shared by…
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Eric Womack has been named Deputy General Counsel in the Office of General Counsel. Most recently, Womack served on detail as an Associate Counsel for the Litigation Group in the White House Counsel’s Office. In this role, he provided legal advice on issues of critical importance to the administration, including the debt ceiling, artificial intelligence, and competition policy. Before his detail, Womack served as Assistant Director for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division Federal Programs Branch. In total,…
ATLANTA, GA — Grandma Betty’s Premium Yellow Grits💛 is a signature product of Unique Southern Foods, LLC, which launched in February of 2020 and recently became an Amazon.com top seller in the Grits Category. The grits are also sold at Wayfield Food Stores, Eden Fresh Markets and Common Roots Farmers Market in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Grandma Betty’s Premium Yellow Grits💛 recently expanded to Brazil, Mexico, and Canada and is “Proudly Woman Owned.” Grandma Betty’s Premium Yellow Grits💛 are not only superior in taste, but are good for you, according to the Founder and CEO Sandy Poag, an entertainment entrepreneur whose late…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 16, 2023) — Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is set to release a new holiday inspired song, a remake of Leonard Cohen’s classic Folk Gospel Rocker, “Hallelujah” this Friday, November 17 by Dirt Rock Empire. Jennings’ rich baritone vocals and Southern allure helps solidify his own stamp on Cohen’s hit song, which has also been covered by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Willie Nelson and Brandi Carlile. On the track Jennings soulfully projects his own personal praise by giving to God for his newfound life of sobriety, while celebrating the upcoming Holiday season and the birth of Jesus…
NASHVILLE, TN — Meharry Medical College is advancing its work to eliminate global health inequities by establishing the first School of Global Health in the United States. Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry, and Daniel Dawes, JD, DHL, senior vice president and executive director of the Meharry Institute of Global Health Equity, made the announcement on the first day of the American Public Health Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta. The School of Global Health at Meharry will foster collaboration among emerging health leaders, allowing them to strategize beyond conventional boundaries to protect vulnerable, underserved and…
NASHVILLE, TN — All four Tennessee chapters of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., were recently awarded the esteemed designation of model chapters by the national organization during its 2023 Biennial Conference in Philadelphia, PA held October 4-8, 2023. During the conference, the Greater Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Metropolitan Nashville chapters were recognized for their exemplary programming and advocacy in the areas of health, education, economic empowerment and public policy for Black women and girls. Approximately 800 Coalition sisters representing 63 chapters across 27 states attended the conference, and the 2023 theme was “Mission Possible: NCBW Strong.…
By Steve KarnowskiAssociated Press WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar got a prominent Democratic primary challenger Sunday when former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced he’ll try once again to unseat her after coming close in 2022. Omar, a charter member of “the squad” of progressive House Democrats, won reelection twice despite making comments in her first term that were widely criticized for invoking antisemitic tropes and suggesting Jewish Americans have divided loyalties. But Omar — a Somali American and Muslim — has come under renewed fire for condemning the Israeli government’s handling of its war against Hamas. “Our congresswoman has a predilection…
NASHVILLE, TN — Recently, Matthew Walker Comprehensible Health Center’s CEO Katina Beard was the winner of Nashville Cable’s annual Power of Inclusion Award! For the past 17 years, the Power of Inclusion Awards has recognized Nashville individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that champion all types of diversity and demonstrate innovative methods to enhance diversity and inclusion. Nominees are evaluated and selected by Cable’s panel of experts on diversity best practices. The awards criteria reflects high standards for a diverse workplace, covering hiring practices, efforts to advocate for diversity in the Nashville community, and demonstrable achievement in resolving inequalities between different…
NASHVILLE, TN — Ascension Saint Thomas Board of Directors and Wanda Lyle, Ascension Saint Thomas Board Vice Chair, have each been recognized for their outstanding commitment to women in leadership at the annual 2023 Power of Inclusion Awards & Board Walk of Fame Luncheon hosted by Nashville Cable. Ascension Saint Thomas has been honored with the Board Walk of Fame Corporate Award. This award recognizes organizations whose behavior is a model of inclusion and takes the lead in promoting women on corporate boards. This honor is a testament to Ascension Saint Thomas’ steadfast commitment to fostering diversity and promoting impactful…
By Max Matza WASHINGTON, DC — Antisemitism in the US is reaching “historic levels” in the wake of violence in Israel and Gaza, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned. Speaking to a senate panel on Tuesday, Wray said 60 percent of all religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish people. He added that the figure had likely increased amid anger caused by the ongoing violence in Gaza. Other countries, including the UK and France, have also warned of a recent major uptick in antisemitic incidents. “This is a threat that is reaching, in some way, sort of historic levels,” Wray told the…