Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Expanding the outreach and message of the religious and spiritual community helps the world in time of need. At its 2021 convention, the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) elected Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the Church of Scientology Nashville, as Vice President of its Board of Governors. The newly-elected President of RCC, Ms. Nadine Monn said, “[Rev. Fesler’s] leadership on interfaith partnerships and dedication to communications excellence will be a benefit to our professional association as we continue envisioning what RCC looks like in the coming years.” Rev. Fesler has long been known in the Nashville community for…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 22, 2021) — Franklin Road Academy announced the hiring of Ed Sanders as their new defensive coordinator and middle school physical education faculty member. Sanders graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee State University where he was a standout defensive back for four seasons, helping to lead the Tigers to back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championships and being named AllConference and All-American. Following graduation, he briefly played in the Canadian Football League before beginning his college coaching career at Delaware State University as special teams coordinator for four seasons. Sanders then went on to serve as defensive…
The latest book about Meharry Medical College’s fascinating history is available now. Meharry Medical College by Sandra Martin Parham, executive director for the College library, is available for purchase from the library and at Nashville-area bookstores. From the liner notes: “The evolution of Meharry Medical College is a compelling story that occurs during succeeding eras. In many ways, its evolution reflects the changing tides of race relations in America. Nearly 150 years later, Meharry continues to be a significant medical institution that holds true to its motto: ‘Dedicated to the worship of God through service to man.’” The cover price is $21.99. The…
Greensboro North Carolina–A white North Carolina official has been kicked off a city Zoning Commission after he repeatedly ignored a black woman’s request to be addressed by her doctoral title during a virtual public meeting. The Greensboro City Council unanimously voted to remove Tony Collins from the commission after his tense exchange with Dr. Carrie Rosario, an associate professor at UNC-Greensboro who holds a doctorate in public health, according to the Charlotte Observer. At the end of the meeting, Rosario raised an issue about a development near her house, which started a cringeworthy back and forth between the two. Collins, a white man,…
(New York, N.Y.)—The news of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd has caused many to reflect on the seemingly endless challenges—and endless hope, fight and resilience—that the Black community has experienced and demonstrated, particularly over the past year. Chronicling “the year that changed the world,” ESSENCE—the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities—today debuted its May/June 2021 issue cover as a striking visual interpretation that juxtaposes the challenges and triumphs of a community after an unprecedented year of heightened social and political unrest, police brutality,…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Thelma Harper, who represented the Tennessee Senate’s 19th District for three decades, has died. She was 80 years old. The longtime Democrat and North Nashvillian was the longest-serving woman in Tennessee State Senate history. Known for her eye-catching wide-brimmed hats and no-nonsense rhetoric, Harper previously served two terms as a Metro councilmember in Nashville’s District 2. Mayor Cooper remembered “the woman with the big hats and the giant heart” as a leader of dignity and love and “a legendary Nashvillian.” “Laura and I join all the Tennesseans who miss and honor her,” Cooper said. “We send our…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)– In honor of the 2021 Earth Day global celebration, Belmont University announced the establishment of two Rob Fisher Endowed Funds for Environmental Science. One fund will go entirely to support scholarships for students within the University’s Environmental Science program, while the second establishes a new environmental science faculty chair as well as research and experiential learning opportunities. These funds, which collectively now stand at more than $3.5 million, were made possible by a recent lead gift from retiring Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher and his wife Judy Fisher as they seek to honor their late son Rob, a nature…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune)- In an effort to attract and retain correctional officers, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will begin offering additional incentives to those interested in a career in public safety. Effective April 21, 2021, all newly hired correctional officer applicants will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. A $4,000 retention bonus will be offered to current correctional officers employed at a TDOC facility, in an effort to retain the qualified staff who work each day in TN state prisons. “One of the most important functions of any organization is a commitment to recruiting…