New York, NY – Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) released a statement today in response to the indictments against ex-police officers in Minneapolis: “A federal grand jury’s indictment of the four policemen involved in the George Floyd case and the separate indictment of Derek Chauvin on another case, shows we have a Justice Department that deals with police criminality and does not excuse it nor allow police to act as though as what they do is acceptable behavior in the line of duty. For many years we have tried to get the federal government to make it…
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MEMPHIS, TN (TN Tribune) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding consumers to be alert for counterfeit goods while shopping for Mother’s Day on May 9. On Wednesday, April 21, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the port of Memphis, TN selected for inspection a shipment from The United Arab Emirates en route to Georgia, listed as gift bracelets and necklaces. The package contained no bracelets, but instead 550 pairs of earrings that bore trademarks owned by Chanel and Gucci that have been recorded with CBP for border enforcement. The earrings were determined to be counterfeit based…
Nashville, TN – Lora A. Wuerdeman has joined Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison as an associate, announced founding member Tom Sherrard. “We are pleased to welcome Lora to the firm,” said Sherrard. “She is a talented attorney whose focus on corporate transactions and financings will be a valuable asset to our clients and an outstanding complement to our transactional practice group. As our corporate transactions practice continues to grow and thrive, Lora’s abilities will enhance our depth and provide an additional resource to meet our clients’ needs.” Wuerdeman was previously an associate at Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC, in the…
(Hollywood, CA) Recently awarded Gold & Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) – to certify over a million albums sold of “Awaken My Love”, his critically acclaimed collaboration with superstar Childish Gambino (who made history as the first rapper ever to win Record of the Year & Song of the Year – 62nd Annual Grammy Awards), Brent Jones has now been inducted into the Hall of Fame by Stevie Wonder’s powerhouse station KJLH 102.3 FM https://kjlhradio.com/gallery/spread-the-word-hall-of-fame/ “What an honor to be inducted with Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary, Hezekiah Walker, and Donnie McClurkin into the…
ATLANTA — On Saturday, May 15, Clark Atlanta University will hold a dual commencement ceremony honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021. Politician, attorney and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams will address the Class of 2020 during the 8 a.m. ceremony, followed by attorney, politician and political commentator Bakari Sellers, who will address the Class of 2021 during the 3 p.m. ceremony. Like many universities across the country, Clark Atlanta University postponed its 2020 commencement ceremony due to COVID. But university leaders remained committed to making sure that students don’t miss out on this pivotal moment in their lives. “We…
U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker in Tyler, Texas on April 29th ruled unconstitutional a national moratorium the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has instituted for most residential evictions to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker in Tyler, Texas, sided with a group of landlords and property owners challenging the evictions freeze and said that the CDC exceeded its authority under the interstate commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. “The court concludes that the federal government’s Article I power to regulate interstate commerce and enact laws necessary and proper to that end does not…
ATLANTA – Morris Brown College has teamed up with Chick-fil-A, as the company commits to awarding the college a $500,000 gift to train student leaders. Through the award, students will participate in a leadership development program aimed at preparing them for a career in hospitality and organizational leadership. The two-year program teaches its participants to learn more about themselves, their coworkers, and business at large before they apply their knowledge in leadership positions. Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College said, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Chick-fil-A, a tenured leader in the restaurant industry. I look…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought issues of healthcare equity to the forefront of discussions of racial justice. Even when controlling for factors like age and income, communities of color have been much more severely impacted that white Americans. A recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that “older Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native adults were nearly twice as likely to die of COVID-19 as older White adults,” and “cases among Black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries were 1.6 times higher than the rate observed among White beneficiaries.” Access to healthcare and health insurance is a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following a year of unique challenges, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (GSMIDTN) will recognize more than 500 Girl Scouts and volunteers at Girl Scouts Honors Day this Saturday, May 8. Supported by the Nashville Sounds and Nashville Sounds Foundation, GSMIDTN will host the event at First Horizon Park and celebrate 343 Girl Scouts earning their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards— the highest honors a Girl Scout can achieve. All together, these Highest Award Girl Scouts have completed more than 10,000 community service hours with “Take Action” projects that address education, public safety, science, and the arts in Middle Tennessee.…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)—A resolution that would allow Tennesseans to abolish all forms of slavery in the state will now come before all Tennesseans for a vote. The House of Representatives passed the measure on Tuesday night. Currently, the Tennessee Constitution bans the use of slavery, except as a form of criminal punishment for inmates. Now, as with all proposed constitutional amendments, once it’s signed by the Governor, it will be placed on the 2022 ballot for voters to make the final decision. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Joe Towns and Senator Raumesh Akbari, both of Memphis. Representative…