The wheels of Justice turn slowly, but they do turn. As reported in the New York Times: WASHINGTON — Evidence the government obtained in the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol most likely meets the bar necessary to charge some of the suspects with sedition, Michael R. Sherwin, the federal prosecutor who had been leading the Justice Department’s inquiry, said in an interview that aired on Sunday. The last time the Department of Justice brought sedition charges against anyone was nearly a decade ago. “I personally believe the evidence is trending toward that, and probably meets those elements,”…
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Washington, D.C.–In at least nine instances, Donald Trump and his top White House officials aggressively combatted key oversight investigations that government watchdogs were attempting to conduct within the Trump administration, according to reporting by the Washington Post. Just a couple months into a new administration, some results from those nine impeded probes are starting to come to light. Among the most high profile was the recent conclusion by the Department of Transportation inspector general that former agency head Elaine Chao abused her office for personal reasons, including to boost the prospects of a family business. Another revelation was the finding that former White House physician,…
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” is the last sermon of Dr. MLK before his assassination delivered on April 3, 1968, at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Kings speech is so relevant as it was some 53 years ago and how it relates to the month of Ramadan and the revelations of the first verse of Quran. Dr. King spoke beyond the subject of the injustices felt by city sanitation workers who were on strike to untimely death. At the end of the sermon, he prophesizes his death. He was assassinated next day. Yes, he was martyred! He concludes the sermon:…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Nashville’s newest behavioral health hospital is now open and welcoming patients. Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, which is located at 300 Great Circle Road in Nashville, is proud to offer inpatient care for adults age 18 and older. This facility joins the comprehensive network of compassionate, convenient care offered by Ascension Saint Thomas across the region. “Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility where patients can receive personalized services from a dedicated team of experienced professionals,” said the hospital’s CEO, Jim Spruyt. “In addition to providing superior care and comprehensive support, we are committed to ensuring that our hospital is a safe and supportive…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)-Join Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center as they host a virtual legacy breakfast honoring the life of Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr., a pioneer in Nashville medicine. Dr. Walker was one of the first African Americans voted into the Nashville Academy of Medicine and was on the Board of Hospital Commissioners of Nashville General Hospital. He founded Meharry Neighborhood Health Center in 1968, which was later renamed Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center. In 2018, Dr. Walker was inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. The breakfast will take place online via Zoom and will feature a…
Rev. Jethro Bruce Smith passed on Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Nashville, TN. He was born on October 9, 1961, in the Simms District of North Long Island, Bahamas, to Emily Smith and Clinton Edward Abraham Butler. His early education was obtained in the Bahamas. He later moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he attended American Baptist Theological Seminary and obtained the Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Religion. He served as Assistant or Associate pastor at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Greater Mt. Zion M. B. Church, and Mt. Calvary M. B. Church. In Nashville, Jethro met the love of his life,…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–For the 27th year, the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) assisted the congregation of the West End Synagogue in its celebration of the Passover holiday. During a meeting with Rabbi Joshua Kullock this morning, Chief John Drake formally purchased leavened products, known as “chametz,” from the West End Synagogue congregation. Jews are prohibited from owning items such as bread, cereals, and even beer, during the holiday. In many instances, Jewish families place canned or packaged leavened foods in a closet or cupboard that will stay closed for the duration of Passover’s eight days. A rabbi is given…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College are recruiting Black high school students to a first-of-its-kind premed program. The Nashville HBCUs are teaming up to get more Black students on track to become doctors and dentists. “We hope we’ll see some better health outcomes with an increase in the number of African American doctors and dentists because we know among this population there is this historical distrust with the medical establishments,” said Dr. Glenda Glover, president of TSU. The schools announced the accelerated program in November and will welcome the inaugural class in July. “There is…