NASHVILLE — Odessa Kelly, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District, is holding a week of events to highlight the ways the Green New Deal will benefit Music City. “The Green New Deal is a vision where we create good-paying union jobs to build a new America powered by clean energy,” Kelly said. “I’m so excited for what this means, not only for the Earth, but for reversing decades of neglect and centuries of inequity. It’s a bold proposal and this campaign is about making sure everyone in Nashville is included and heard as we move…
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TN Tribune–Dr. Monica M. Christmas has been appointed to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Board of Trustees, effective May 14, 2021. Dr. Christmas will fill the Board seat left vacant by Dr. Carolyn Crandall’s resignation from the Board. Dr. Christmas is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Menopause Program and Center for Women’s Integrated Health, Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences in Chicago, Illinois. Her special interests include management of uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, and sexual dysfunction, along with minimally invasive gynecologic surgical techniques. In 2015, she left a thriving…
ATLANTA, (TN Tribune) — In addition to Clark Atlanta University graduates receiving their degrees on Saturday, May 15th, they were also the first to hear the announcement of a $3 million gift to the university to fund entrepreneurial programming. CAU President, Dr. George T. French will announce the donation by Tucker, GA-based manufacturer, House of Cheatham, during Saturday’s commencement. House of Cheatham, home to popular multi-cultural hair care brands, including Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils and Africa’s Best, bestows the donation in the name of its late founder, businessman and former Georgia State Senator, Robert H. Bell. CAU Receives 3 Million…
By Joel White For many Americans, the calamitously slow vaccine roll-out in countries like Germany, France, and Italy comes as a surprise. After all, in the early days of the pandemic, Europe’s response to the crisis seemed highly competent, especially compared to the United States. But the sluggish vaccination campaign in these nations is actually quite predictable. For years, European policymakers have imposed strict price controls on new pharmaceuticals — and those price caps have delayed patients’ access to cutting-edge medicines. The same story is now playing out with Covid-19 vaccines. Amazingly, Congress is now seeking to emulate Europe’s failed…
NASHVILLE (TN TRIBUNE)—The House Democratic Caucus is mourning the passing of State Representative Mike Carter. It was reported on his twitter feed that Rep. Carter died of pancreatic cancer late last night. House Democrats praised Carter today, saying he was well respected across the aisle. House Minority Leader Karen Camper of Memphis called Carter “a true statesman with keen insight who was well respected by all of his colleagues in the Tennessee General Assembly.” “Rep. Carter had strong ethical and moral convictions that guided him through his service,” sated Caucus Chairman Vincent Dixie of Nashville. Chattanooga Representative Yusuf Hakeem, whose…
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee – (TN Tribune) – Lighthouse on the Lake is quickly establishing itself as a hotspot for the best in local jazz. The facility, which opened Oct. 1, 2020, recently introduced the All That Jazz Lounge at the Lighthouse, a compliment to and an expansion of its highly popular Sunday Jazz Brunch held each 2nd and 4th Sunday. “We heard so many people in the Sumner County community express that they wanted a place, outside of Nashville, where they could go to hear quality music, enjoy first-rate dining and experience excellent customer service,” said Tim and Jewell Winn, owners.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University is co-hosting a virtual conference that will address food insecurity in communities across the country. The first annual 1890s Multi-state Conference is May 18-20. TSU is hosting the conference with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Alabama A&M University (AAMU). Each university will host one day of the conference: TSU on May 18, UAPB on May 19, and AAMU on May 20. The conference will feature community-focused conversations on addressing the adverse impact of food insecurities, as well as provide opportunities to network, engage and chat with community partners,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – 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 from the positioning of…