NEW YORK (April 26, 2021) — One year since the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor by police, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday that the U.S. Justice Department will open a civil investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department. Reverend Al Sharpton shared the following statement: “Under the new administration, accountability is finally being upheld. I applaud Attorney General Garland’s commitment to making this investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department a priority for the Department of Justice. This investigation is a direct result of using our vote to put leaders in office that will expose discriminatory police practices and acknowledge police misconduct.…
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Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Jane Marie Nichols, known as Jane Marie, passed away on April 13, 2021 after a short illness. She was born on 1/14/1950 and grew up in a large family with her parents, the late William H Nichols SR, a businessman and entrepreneur, and her mother, the late Emogene Nichols, a teacher, business owner and philanthropist. Jane Marie was the fourth child of eight siblings. The home was full with siblings and cousins who united to form a happy family. On March 14, 1981, Jane Marie married her devoted spouse, John David Phillips. Although they didn’t have children,…
(Pittsburgh) – United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that former AFL-CIO trade and globalization policy specialist Celeste Drake was appointed as the nation’s first Made in America director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): “President Joe Biden has a wide-reaching agenda on economic revitalization that will ensure working families come first now and into the future. To achieve these ambitious goals, he will need officials in key agencies to help make this vision a reality. “Celeste Drake is a great pick for this critical job shaping and implementing federal procurement at the OMB. As a long-time advocate for domestic production and union workers, no one understands better how…
The Hadley Park Duplicate Bridge Club celebrates the 101th birthday of Dr. Gadson “Jack” Tarleton on his special day with a Lawn safe-distance Celebration. Festivities will be on his birthday, Thursday, April 29th. Everyone wishing to participate in the parade party should meet at 12:15pm in the shopping center with Regions Bank and Pizza Hut, 3701 Clarksville Highway, Nashville, TN 37218. Dr. Tarleton has been a member of the Bridge Club for more than 40 years. Until the current COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, he played twice weekly at both Hadley Park Community Center and the Vanderbilt Bridge Club. For the…
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint. Forty years ago, those who wanted to amend the U.S. Constitution to eliminate the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, along with any other provisions that extended democracy to “we the people,” were calling for a Constitutional Convention. Today, that approach is no longer necessary since those who still want to make those stated changes have found new ways to accomplish the same old goals. Thomas Jefferson was always about “States Rights” with less Federalist (or federal government influence). Today, the Republican Party is carrying out Jefferson’s…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)–A bill that would allow intellectually disabled inmates on death row the opportunity to have their sentences altered passed the State House and Senate this evening and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. HB1062 was filed by Representative David Hawk of Greenville and co-sponsored by Memphis Representative G. A Hardaway. Rep. Hardaway filed a similar bill on behalf of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators last year. The original legislation was part of the TBCSL’s fight for Pervis Payne. Payne is an African American man who was convicted of the 1987 murder of…
By PETER SBLENDORIO “Nomadland” filmmaker Chloé Zhao has completed her journey toward Oscars glory. The Chinese-born Zhao won Best Director at Sunday’s Academy Awards for her work on the visually stunning “Nomadland,” making her the second woman to receive that honor, and the first woman of color. She referenced a lesson she learned as a kid from a classic Chinese text during her speech at Union Station in Los Angeles. “People at birth are inherently good,” said Zhao, 39, citing the literature. “Those six letters had such a great impact on me when I was a kid, and I still…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mike Osborne) — Legislation that could dramatically reduce time served for Tennessean’s convicted of first degree murder passed the State Senate Thursday with strong bipartisan support. The proposal would allow felons sentenced to life to seek parole after serving 25 years of their term, rather than the current 51 years. The measure does not apply to those serving life without the possibility of parole. The bill passed the Senate Thursday by a vote of 26 to 4. Among those voting no were GOP House Speaker Randy McNally and Murfreesboro Republican Senator Dawn White. With the State Legislature expected…
By Michael Gallagher The Tennessee Lady Volunteers may have lost their top player Rennia Davis to the WNBA Draft last week, but they will be adding another top-notch player soon. Troy transfer Alexus Dye announced on Wednesday that she had committed to Tennessee after entering the NCAA transfer portal on April 9. She has one year of eligibility left. “Alexus has a winning pedigree, playing a key role on teams that captured a national championship, multiple conference championships and four high school state championships,” UT coach Kellie Harper said. “She is an effective scorer and a dominant rebounder with proven…
Sevierville, TN (TN Tribune)–Tanger Outlets Sevierville is pleased to announce that we are hosting a center-wide Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 2pm to 6pm. Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this hiring event! Brand name retailers and Tanger’s Mall Office have a variety of positions available and are seeking immediate hires for retail management and sales, customer service representatives, and maintenance & janitorial. Several brand name and upscale retailers such as Columbia Sportswear, Tory Burch, Vans, Adidas,…