An Action-Oriented Executive to Lead the Association for Inclusive Financial Services and Regulatory Voice of Minority Banking WASHINGTON, DC, May 19, 2021 – The National Bankers Association (NBA) announced today the appointment of Nicole Elam, Esq. as president and CEO, effective May 17, 2021. Elam joins the NBA from JPMorgan Chase & Co. where she was vice president and government relations manager developing public policy positions and advocacy strategies in Washington, DC. Previously, she led the government and external affairs strategy as vice president for ITT Educational Services, Inc., worked as a senior director at the government affairs firm Ice…
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NASHVILLE, TENN. — The Trevecca Nazarene University Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to extend the contract of Dr. Dan Boone, lengthening his term as president by four years. Boone was named Trevecca’s president in 2005. During his tenure, Boone has overseen tremendous growth in the school’s enrollment, degree programs and facilities. Annual enrollment has nearly doubled over the past 16 years to about 4,000 students, with graduate program enrollment growing from 850 to nearly 1,900 students over that span. Progress in academic programs has included the addition of the school’s first Ph.D. program; the formation and development of the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies; the introduction of a…
Joyette Holmes, Esq most recently was appointed to serve as the District Attorney within Cobb County, Ga. She became the first African American woman to serve in this capacity within Cobb County. Appointed by the governor at the time, Governor Kemp, Attorney Holmes was appointed to the Ahmad Aubrey investigation. Holmes changed the stereotype of the everyday black woman. Conservative, Southern and Black, Holmes gave a voice to a growing population of black women leaders. Holmes has since been replaced during the most recent election cycle as Georgia undoubtedly turned blue which enacted a change in her position. Holmes now serves as a diversity consultant, speaker, and author. Her goal is to…
Dav Pushes The Va To Address Disparities In Minority Veterans’ Care, Outcomes Matt Saintsing As the nation’s largest integrated health care system, the Department of Veterans Affairs serves a growing racially and ethnically diverse population. Minorities have served in every American conflict since the Revolutionary War and, since 1990, are joining the military in ever-increasing numbers. Likewise, minority veterans are turning to the VA in increasing numbers for the care of their serviceconnected conditions following military service. According to the VA’s 2017 Minority Veterans Report, service-disabled Black veterans had the highest rate of health care use among VA…
NASHVILLE, TN — Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Co. (Citizens Bank) announced today $5.85M in investment from four financial partners – Wells Fargo, Bank of America, First Horizon Bank, and Apex Bank. Citizens Bank has served the Nashville community since 1904 and is the oldest continuously operating African American-owned bank in the United States. “For more than 117 years, Citizens Bank has played an important role in serving the Nashville community, including providing essential funding opportunities for underserved residents, investing in community revitalization projects, and supporting minority-owned businesses,” said Sergio Ora, President and CEO of Citizens Bank. Earlier this year,…
Over 350 Teachers, Parents and Educators Sign On NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance, joined by 350 plus teachers, parents and education leaders across the state, wrote a letter today urging Governor Bill Lee to veto HB580/SB623. The bill places limits on teaching about racism in Tennessee public schools. “Tennessee students deserve opportunities for open and honest conversation. Teachers may be discouraged to engage in such discussion now, if they fear one misstep may result in losing funding for their school,” said Dr. Diarese George, executive director for the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance. “All students benefit…
NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College president, Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr. will deliver the Commencement Address to the combined graduating classes of 2020 and 2021. The ceremony will be Tuesday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, South Inglewood. Because the novel coronavirus pandemic stopped the world, the 2020 class was unable to have a traditional graduation ceremony. “We are so pleased that our 2020 graduates are returning to experience the traditions of the ABC graduation and have those special memories,” said President Harris. Furthermore, students from the 2020 class will participate in the ceremony. Senior pastor,…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) announces the appointment of Muriel Malone Nolen as its deputy director. Muriel joined THRC in April 2021 and will work closely with the executive director to oversee the agency’s operations. In addition to overseeing the agency operations, she will oversee enforcement and administration, policy and procedure development, case management, mediation, contract negotiations, budget, and human resources. She is also responsible for the supervision, training, and development of staff members. “We are thrilled to have Muriel join the THRC team as our deputy director, she brings a plethora of knowledge and will…
NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University is thrilled to announce that the Galleries have been awarded a $500,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This two-year grant will support the conservation of the collection and capacity building by improving infrastructure and providing additional staff. This grant specifically includes funding for a Registrar and Collection Manager, as well as Gallery Coordinators to help make Fisk’s extraordinary collection more accessible to students and members of the community. “We are extremely grateful for the support from the Mellon Foundation” said the Director of the Fisk Galleries, Jamaal B. Sheats. “This Grant is an…
ATLANTA, GA — Olu Brown, founder and lead pastor of Impact Church, announced his retirement during the church’s Sunday worship experience. Brown, who founded the progressive Atlanta-based church 14 years ago, confirmed that he is retiring in June 2022 to pursue entrepreneurial and consulting endeavors, full-time. This transition will position him to help grow churches and businesses all over the world, just as he has through his leadership at Impact. Brown will continue to serve Impact for the next year as the lead pastor and will help orient the new lead pastor, once appointed by the Bishop of the North…