By Ricardo da Silva, S.J. After cries of joy and relief, a chant began to rise from the crowd gathered outside the Minneapolis courthouse where Derek Chauvin had just been declared guilty of the murder of George Floyd: “All three counts; all three counts!” Mr. Chauvin had been convicted just after 5 p.m. on April 20 on all three charges brought against him for the murder of Mr. Floyd. George Floyd’s killing last May had prompted months of protests against police brutality and racially charged violence across the United States and the world. “The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The 14th annual Les Gemmes Literary Luncheon goes virtual and goes to Hollywood on May 22 this year. The event, which features local and national authors, is the nonprofit group’s major fundraiser for its premier mentoring program for teenaged girls. The luncheon will be Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. CDT. Tickets for $25 may be purchased on Eventbrite at 14thannuallesgemmesliteraryluncheon.eventbrite.com. The keynote speaker, Dr. Ray Winbush, served as the researcher for the 2021 Oscar-winning movie, “Judas and the Black Messiah.” The film won two Academy Awards and was nominated in six categories. Dr. Winbush is known…
By Adrian Mojica NASHVILLE, Tenn.–A downtown Nashville mural of Representative John Lewis will be created to honor the life of the longtime congressman and civil rights activist. The Metro Minority Caucus and community partners have teamed up to commission a five-story mural of Rep. Lewis on a building located at the corner of 5th Avenue North and Commerce Street. The mural will be unveiled this summer and is expected to reflect his time in Nashville while fighting for social justice. In a statement release, Minority Caucus Chair Sharon Hurt stated “It is fitting for the mural to be placed near…
Nashville, TN – (TN TRIBUNE) — Alex Kline, one of Nashville’s prominent producers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists, is the first female to solely produce a No. 1 country radio hit (Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart) with Tenille Arts’ “Somebody Like That.” Kline plays multiple instruments on the chart-topping single that she co-wrote with ACM Award nominee Arts and hitmaker Allison Veltz Cruz (Matt Stell, “Prayed for You”) for Arts’ critically acclaimed album, Love, Heartbreak & Everything in Between. Additionally, this is the first No. 1 country radio single to be written, performed and produced by an all female team. Kline is also listed at No. 6 on the Billboard Country Producers…
NASHVILLE, TN– On a rainy Saturday in an unpaved parking lot, community leaders spoke about peace and violence. The event was organized by the Black Nashville Assembly in response to “a jump in police and community violence across our city”. “Let us remember the people who are no longer with us because of redlining, domestic violence, police violence, the violence of gentrification and replacement,” said Theeda Murphy. She is a member of Black Lives Matter. “We are gathered her today in a commitment to pubic safety and that does not include police because we keep us safe, Do y’all feel…
Hercy Miller, son of hip-hop mogul Master P, made waves last month when he committed to Tennessee State. The incoming freshman could soon be a multi-millionaire while playing at the HBCU. Master P recently said that he has a multi-million dollar deal that could make Hercy the highest paid college basketball player in history. “Right now I have a deal on the table for Hercy for $2.5 million,” Master P told TMZ Sports. “He never even played a lick of (college) basketball.” That deal, of course, would hinge on the NCAA following through with the expectation of implementing Name, Image…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, P.C., a leading and influential national personal injury law firm, recently opened an office in Memphis, Tennessee at 6000 Poplar Avenue, 38119. Led by esteemed local attorney, Andrew McClelland, Jr., the opening of the Memphis office is part of the law firm’s strategic national growth into top-tier markets with high quality, respected and experienced personal injury litigators. “Securing an office location in Memphis allows us to further efficiently serve our clients in and around Tennessee,” states Alexander Shunnarah, founder and president of Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys. “We are proud to have the established local litigator,…
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA will administer the funds to the hardest-hit small restaurants. “Today, we are starting the process to help restaurants and bars across the country devastated…
Odessa Kelly statement in campaign email: We’re not even a month into our campaign and Ted Cruz is already taking time out of his day as a U.S. Senator to hop on Twitter and attack me. That’s how I know we’re doing something right. He’s out here calling me “angry” and “violent” — but Ted, do you remember how you incited a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that killed 5 people? I sure do. These attacks are likely just the beginning of what’s going to be a tough campaign to keep me — and our progressive agenda — out…
Josh Mandel is running for the US Senate in 2022. He is well-known for making outrageous statements on social media that are intended to attract media attention. Mandel seems to have nothing better to do during the global pandemic than to attack Governor DeWine, Lebron James, and U.S. Lawmakers Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar to name a few. Mandel, who is Jewish, also blasted the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish civil rights group, and accused it of being a partisan witch-hunt targeting people for political beliefs. Mandel was censored by Twitter for inciting hate against Muslims and Mexicans and was also…