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NASHVILLE, TN — Shearwater Health, a global leader in Clinical Process Outsourcing (CPO®) announced today that Dr. Vandana Rahadwa has joined Shearwater Health as senior vice president, Provider Vertical. Dr. Rahadwa, a revered Senior Healthcare Executive, brings over 21 years of global transformative experience in the Provider and Payer industry from distinguished stints at Infosys, Accenture, IKS Health and other esteemed organizations. A vanguard in reshaping healthcare, Dr. Rahadwa specializes in healthcare strategy, solution design & implementation, process re-engineering and technology solutions fostering enhanced physician experience, and uplifting patient satisfaction. Her analytical acumen, innovative thinking and adept leadership skills position…

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The Tennessee Tribune came out with an editorial against mayoral candidate Alice Rolli. The left-leaning news media in Nashville understands they have a monopoly on opinions in our town, and it’s time to break it up. The Black community has constantly been used as pawns by both the left and the right and has not been able to break free from either side. We must bend down to the left, or we are Uncle Toms. We must do everything they say, or we are sellouts. When will we truly be free? They take our labor, our votes, and our time,…

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Simone Biles, the widely acclaimed American gymnast and Olympic champion, is back with her 3rd groundbreaking partnership with Athleta G!rl, a prominent athletic apparel brand. Titled ‘Because I Can’ this collaboration marks Bile’s return to the gym as girls nationwide return to the classroom. As one of the most influential athletes in the world, the history making gymnast’s decision to join forces with Athleta not only showcases her commitment to championing her values but also highlighted the company’s dedication to supporting female athletes. This partnership manifested as a natural fit, as Athleta has long been recognized for their inclusive approach…

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NASHVILLE, TN — The value of play cannot be underrated, just ask any child. Families seeking a place to entertain their children in a fun and enriching manner know all too well that it can be costly. Yet, free access to enriching play has been a commitment of Centennial Park Conservancy’s Kidsville program since its inception. Kidsville began in 2010 as “Kids Corner,” an area for children to create & play at the popular Musicians Corner events in Centennial Park. Since that time, Kidsville has become a stand alone program that presents over 100 free education activities annually in Centennial…

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By MJ Lee Two days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump greeted a pair of visitors at his office in Trump Tower. As a swarm of reporters waited in the gilded lobby, the Rev. Patrick O’Connor, the senior pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Queens, and the Rev. Scott Black Johnston, the senior pastor of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, arrived to pray with the next president. From behind his desk on the 26th floor, Trump faced the Celtic cross at the top of the steeple of Johnston’s church, located a block south on Fifth Avenue. When Johnston pointed…

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By Christy Rakoczy Attending college can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. It is possible to get free money for college so you can avoid taking out student loans or even having to draw from your savings. Only some people can figure out how to go to college for free, but most can get some financial help they don’t have to repay. And, for those who work at it, it may be possible to get enough free money for college so that you can earn a degree without student debt. If you want a free college education, check…

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The CDC recommends updated Covid-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older The US Food and Drug Administration gave the green light Monday to updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. Both vaccine manufacturers have said testing shows that their vaccines are effective against EG.5, the currently dominant strain in the United States. Now, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended everyone 6 months and older get the updated vaccine to help lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death from the coronavirus. CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen signed off on recommendations from the Advisory Committee…

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The new opening date for the production will be September 21, 2023, and it will run through October 1, 2023. We believe rescheduling the opening aligns with our commitment to fostering a vibrant and collaborative local community. By moving the opening date, we aim to encourage increased participation in the African Street Festival and the John A. Merritt Classic Weekend. We believe that coordinating our efforts will enhance the overall experience for attendees, while also showcasing the richness of cultural offerings in our community. We understand that this adjustment may impact your plans, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. /PRNewswire/ — The Frist Art Museum presents Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage, the first major museum exhibition devoted to the rich yet understudied subject. Featuring approximately 80 collage works, Multiplicity explores the breadth and complexity of Black identity and experiences in the United States. Conceived and organized by Frist Art Museum senior curator Katie Delmez, the exhibition will be on view in the museum’s Ingram Gallery from September 15 through December 31, 2023, before traveling to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and an additional venue to be announced. With an intergenerational group of 52 living artists,…

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Nashville and New York, April 2023 – Fisk University and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture have received a two-year $120,000 NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant for Collaborative Digital Editions in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American History and Ethnic Studies. The collaborative grant program between the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has the “overarching goal to broaden participation in the production and publication of historical and scholarly digital editions.” “Remaking the World of Arturo Schomburg” marks the first partnership between the John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University…

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