Franklin, TN (TN Tribune)–As the world emerges from the quarantine and gathering restrictions, Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in the distinguished and legendary Natchez Community of Franklin is looking forward to continuing efforts to restore the Church Bell Tower to its traditional architecture. To preserve the legacy of Shorter Chapel the church is asking the public to consider a gift toward the restoration of the Church Bell Tower. When completed the new Bell Tower will ring the sound of hope to the people of the Natchez community and beyond! Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist…
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In 2005, Mignon Francois was living in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family, struggling after her husband’s job fell through and left them with limited income. Everyday expenses, rent, and even electricity became a struggle as the mom of seven would spend her days in the dark so there was enough power in the generator when her kids came home. Francois’ neighbors didn’t know how much the family was struggling, but they did know she had a talent for baking cupcakes. Two years later Francois was still sitting in the dark when a neighbor asked if she could make 600 cupcakes at a…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–CPRWrap announced that it has been awarded a utility patent, ensuring that the unique product, created by Felicia Jackson, remains one of a kind. Jackson created the CPRWrap after she forgot all of her training during her son’s choking incident, even as a CPR-certified medical professional. CPRWrap is an instructional template with integrated mouth barrier designed to guide an individual through the American Heart Association’s recommended steps for administering CPR. The guide is affordable and compact at just 3.5 inches wide, making it the perfect life-saving addition to a first-aid kit or AED in a home, school, office, airport, or…
Craig “muMs” Grant, known for his role of Arnold “Poet” Jackson on HBO’s Oz, has died. He was 52. The actor and writer died on Wednesday, a representative for Grant tells PEOPLE in a statement. “We are heartbroken over the loss of one of the most genuine, caring, loving souls we have ever had the pleasure of representing,” the statement reads. “muMs was more than our client, he was our dear friend. We all just lost a phenomenal man.” According to his rep, Grant was filming a recurring role on Starz’ Hightown in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the time of his death…
Over the years, Justin Timberlake has co-owned or endorsed several restaurants, and now he’s involved in a new eatery opening soon in Nashville, Tennessee. According to National Restaurant News , Justin has invested in a new restaurant called Twelve Thirty, a 30,000- square foot place near Broadway in Music City. The first two floors will open in April, while the third floor is due to open in late summer. The concept includes The First Level, a “refined honky-tonk” with live music and a mezzanine lounge serving upscale comfort food and Southern cuisine, and a third-floor, 400-seat Supper Club, where the average bill…
“Sesame Street” has often introduced new Muppets to teach children about topics like autism, HIV and homelessness. Now, the show’s two newest characters, 5-year-old Wes and his father Elijah, will offer a lesson on race, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the iconic children’s show, announced this week. The show launched several new “ABC’s of Racial Literacy” resources to teach parents and children about race and racism. In one video, Elmo wants to know why his friend Wes’ skin is brown. Wes’ dad, Elijah, explains melanin. “The color of our skin is important to who we are, but we should all…
What’s happening next door in Georgia is an absolute disgrace. After hard work and dedication by voters there to turn the state blue, largely behind the leadership of black folks (especially women), Republicans in Georgia and across the country have now prioritized suppressing the vote and making sure next time they lose they really can steal the election. As STACEY ABRAMS puts it: “This is Jim Crow 2.0” – And we’ve seen similar bills here in Tennessee. Rachel Maddow pointed out last night that the slew of laws Georgia Republicans just passed would’ve made it so that Trump’s efforts to overturn the election there were successful had they…
(Black PR Wire) DETROIT, MI – The Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is proud to announce it has received a $37,000 grant from the DMC Foundation. BMBFA is happy to make this announcement during World Doula Week, celebrated March 22-28th. The grant will support BMBFA’s community-based doula program by supporting personnel and increasing access. BMBFA’s community-based doula program, which began in 2013, is designed to address maternal and child health inequities for Black mothers and babies in the Detroit metropolitan area. The Black community has long suffered from disproportionate levels of infant mortality, maternal morbidity, and pregnancy-related maternal deaths. By…