NASHVILLE, TN – Dr. Adrienne Battle, Director of Metro schools, announced a phased-in return to schools beginning this week. Grades Pre-K-4 and exceptional needs kids can return Tuesday, February 9; Grades 5 and 9 on Thursday, February 18; Middle School Grades 6-8 on Thursday, February 25; High School Grades 10-12 on Wednesday, March 3. Parents who opted for virtual learning can continue to do so until the end of the school year. Battle based her decision on the COVID-19 risk score. Davidson County Public Health officials calculate COVID-19 risk using three metrics: the 7-day average positivity rate (20%), the 7-day…
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Nashville, TN—Mickey Guyton in 2020 was the first Black woman to perform solo at the ACM Awards show. She is also the first Black female solo artist to receive a Grammy nomination in a Country category. She is signed to Capitol Nashville. Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
Nashville, TN—DeFord Bailey was the first African American performer on the Grand Ole Opry and the first performer to have his music recorded in Nashville. He was often called a “Harmonica Wizard.” Please make a donation to support the Black press and journalism produced by The TN Tribune by visiting https://tntribune.org/donate/
By Oscar H. Blayton “Good riddance to bad news and the horse he rode in on.” That’s a saying in the corner of the world where I spent my early youth. We have rid ourselves of the bad news that was the Donald Trump presidency, but more bad news could ride in on that same old horse. America will make no real progress unless we ask ourselves how we came to stumble so badly into “the age of Trump” and how we prevent it from ever happening again. This nation cannot bury its head in the sand and ignore the…
ATLANTA – January 26, 2021 – One of the nation’s most dynamic artists in mixed media, painting, and sculpture, Chukes marks Black History Month with a moving collection inspired by the recent cases of police-involved violence that ignited mass civil protests across the nation. Titled “Identity Theft,” the collection is a combination of the artist’s revolutionary vision and his love of soul and jazz music. Born in Vallejo, CA and raised in San Jose, Chukes began creating artworks at a very young age. Although he attended California College for the Arts and Claremont Graduate University, he considers himself to be a…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)—In the midst of one of the most difficult periods in American history, understanding the demands of leadership is more important than ever. A global pandemic, political unrest and tough economic times have put leaders to the test. Dr. Joseph W. Walker III, leader of the largest African American church in the Southeast, shares new insight into the challenges facing today’s leaders in his newest book, Leadership and Loneliness. Written during the isolation of the pandemic, Leadership and Loneliness examines the unusual paradox between burden and blessing that faces anyone in a leadership position. “Covid-19 has changed…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Fisk University joins the Johnson family in mourning the loss of Jeh Vincent Johnson, son of the iconic 6th President of Fisk University Charles Spurgeon Johnson and the father of former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson. An architect, educator and mentor, Mr. Johnson died in New York on January 27, 2021. Mr. Johnson was born in Nashville and grew up on the Fisk campus where his father was professor of sociology, prior to becoming the first Black president of Fisk University. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and Pearl High School in Nashville.…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (February 5, 2021) – Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named Veronica Calderon to the newly created role of senior vice president, diversity, inclusion, and equity. The role was created to formalize diversity, inclusion, and equity principles and practices into Truliant’s workplace culture, member service and philanthropy. She will work with the credit union’s leadership to ensure the successful implementation of diversity initiatives. Calderon reports to Sherri Thomas, Chief Administrative Officer. “As we amplify our focus in this critically important area, Veronica brings a wealth of experience fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. She will…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Reliant Bank announces the appointment of Olivia Hill as executive director of human resources. With more than 15 years of experience, Hill’s expertise includes HR strategic planning, performance management, workforce and organizational design, employee relations, and executive coaching. Prior to joining Reliant, Hill held several roles at Regions Bank, most recently serving as Human Resources Business Partner for the bank’s commercial and treasury management business group. “We are thrilled to welcome Olivia to our executive team,” said John R. Wilson, president, Reliant Bank. “Her demonstrated leadership and abundant knowledge align with our approach to harness workforce strategy with organizational…
By Ron Klink In what may have been the last significant action of his presidency, former President Trump issued two executive orders designed to lower prescription drug spending in Medicare. The first order would eliminate the current system of “rebates” for prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D. The second order, dubbed the “Most Favored Nation” model, ties Medicare payments for advanced medicines covered by Medicare Part B — think chemotherapy infusions and other physician-administered medicines — to the lowest prices paid by governments abroad. The “rebate rule” will reduce out-of-pocket drug costs for American patients. The “Most Favored Nation”…