G7 leaders seeking to rival China have adopted a plan to support lower- and middle-income countries in building better infrastructure. President Joe Biden said he wanted the US-backed Build Back Better World (B3W) plan to be a higher-quality alternative to a similar Chinese programme. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has helped finance trains, roads, and ports in many countries. But it has been criticised for saddling some with debt. In a statement at their summit in the English county of Cornwall, the G7 leaders said they would offer a “values-driven, high-standard and transparent” partnership. However, details of how the…
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Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Three grassroots groups in Nashville’s Edgehill neighborhood are pushing back hard against a Chicago developer over a proposed high-density hotel development on the north end of their neighborhood. They have called a community meeting for Tuesday, June 15 at 6PM at the Midtown Hills Police Precinct, 1441 12th Avenue South, Nashville for the developer to face their questions and objections. The groups are calling on the Planning Commission to defer the developer’s rezoning application for sixty days, and for the developer to start “clean-slate” negotiations with the neighborhood. Southside New Hope Neighbors Association (SNHNA), Edgehill Village Neighborhood…
NEW YORK — Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (“Apollo”) announced this week the launch of Apollo HBCUNet, a new platform powered by CareerBuilder that aims to connect students and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with career opportunities at Apollo and across its private equity funds’ portfolio companies. Apollo’s Head of Leadership Development and Diversity Jonathan Simon said, “At Apollo, we are focused on championing opportunity in our workplace, throughout our marketplace and in our communities. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have diverse student bodies and educate many of our country’s most promising young professionals. We…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Shortly after the illustrious Linda Parris-Bailey retired from her 40+ year role as Executive/Artistic Director of The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc. and passed the torch to her successor, Jonathan “Courageous” Clark, the world came to a screeching halt. Society seemed to be in complete disarray and Jonathan felt it was in the best interest of his staff’s physical and mental health to stay home from the office and take a break from work. After 16 months of global panic, local sickness and loss, regular small group check ins, and much more, Carpetbag has returned, with the support…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) Inmate Curtis Watson has pled guilty to charges related to the murder of Correctional Administrator Debra K. Johnson. With today’s guilty plea, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is reminded of the tremendous loss of our colleague and friend and her dedicated service to the state of Tennessee. We will always remember CA Johnson’s distinguished 38-year career and the countless lives she impacted through her leadership. “Debra loved being a part of the Tennessee Department of Correction but more importantly she loved the staff and cared deeply about improving the lives of incarcerated people,” Commissioner Tony…
We know that faith can be foundational in navigating life as a caregiver to someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. That is why the Tennessee Alzheimer’s Association is teaming up with local faith-based partners to host a morning of connection, conversation and learning that is rooted in hope. Join us for this virtual conversation on Tuesday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. central time. Register Here Dr. Elizabeth Williams, Event Host Interim Dean, College of Public Service, Tennessee State University Dr. Cynthia Jackson, Moderator Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Behavioral Health Program Manager Rev. Dr. George…
NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Bar Association will next week honor Marc Perrusquia with its Fourth Estate Award for his reporting on complaints of excessive use of force by the Memphis Police Department (MPD). The award will be presented June 18 during the Tennessee Bar Association’s annual convention in Memphis. Following months of reporting by Perrusquia in the Daily Memphian, the MPD adopted critical reforms affecting use of force. Under those reforms, cases will be referred to the Shelby County District Attorney to weigh criminal charges instead of simply being treated as policy violations. In a second development aimed at improving transparency, MPD…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A longtime Tennessee judge who drew backlash from Republican officials for ordering an expansion of absentee voting during the COVID-19 pandemic won’t seek reelection next year, saying it’s a decision she made before GOP lawmakers unsuccessfully tried to remove her from office early this year. This week, Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle informed members of the Nashville Bar Association that this will be her last term after 27 years in office. The general election for an eight-year term will take place in August 2022. “I made this decision last year in 2020, and I informed…
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Mac and Cheese, fried chicken. There’s nothing like sitting down and eating food that hits your soul. Howard Jones takes pride in filling bellies here at the Kingdom Cafe & Grille. “We service up a lot of smiles. A lot of warm hearts. A Lot of warm customer service and delicious food here,” Jones said. Born and raised in the city he loves the diversity and the culture, especially in zip code 37208. https://www.wsmv.com/news/black-business-owners-want-a-banner-showcasing-the-pride-of-historic-jefferson-street/article_99e1ae42-cb0d-11eb-9ec5-9b67d288d289.html “Jefferson Street has been monumental for generations,” Jones said. But Jones wishes, we talked about it more. “As I look at these…
FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY – Buffalo Trace Distillery’s 20th annual Great Buffalo Chase 5K will once again be held virtually this summer. Historically, this summer holiday classic has taken place on the Fourth of July, attracting top runners from across the United States – and sometimes across the world – to the Distillery for the scenic run. After the heartfelt participation from the first virtual run in 2020, and with participant health and safety in mind, the race will once again be virtually accessible to participants. Runners and walkers will participate in this year’s virtual 5K in their hometowns and…