Washington, D.C.—Roland Martin has launched a new show that is now available on digital platforms. #RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily digital show broadcasting from Washington D.C. that will focus on issues important to the Black community. With award-winning journalist Roland Martin at the helm, #RolandMartinUnfiltered will deliver breaking news, fiery commentary on hot-button topics, intense debates on the issues and in-depth interviews with newsmakers and celebrities. This one of a kind live streaming experience will be delivered to viewers via multiple streaming platforms, including Facebook Live, Periscope, YouTube and IGTV. Viewers are welcomed to live tweet the show, comment on Facebook Live and on YouTube in real-time. During…
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s in-the-field training offered through its undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been ranked among the nation’s best by the National Council on Teacher Quality. MTSU’s clinical practice program stands out as among only 33 traditional elementary programs out of more than the 1,100 evaluated to earn an “A” grade in the NCTQ’s 2020 Teacher Prep Review. Bobbi Lussier, executive director of professional laboratory experiences in MTSU’s College of Education, credited collaboration with the school’s pre-K-12 partners for its score on the clinical practice, also known as in-classroom experience and student teaching. “It’s reflective of all the hard…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County General Session Court Judge Lynda Jones has been elected president of the Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference (TGSJC) for 2020 – 2021. The TGSJC is a statewide organization consisting of 185 general sessions court judges from across the State of Tennessee. Judge Jones is also the District 6 Director of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) for 2019-2021. Judge Jones worked with several non-profits and Baker Donelson Legal Clinic to launch a Homeless Court for Davidson County. Judge Jones was first elected as judge of the Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division…
Nashville, TN–Dr. Ada Jean Jackson, an innovative, thought provoking and well known public school Educator, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 18, 2020, at age 84. Ada Jackson, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, attended the public schools of Nashville and graduated from Pearl High school. As she continued her education, she went on to obtain her B.S degree and Masters of Education from Tennessee State University. In 1981, she received the Doctor of Philosophy from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Jackson devoted more than 30 years of service to the Metropolitan Public School system where she served in many…
Nashville families are lining up for the blessing of free food boxes which have been distributed each Saturday since Sept. 26th. The food distribution is made possible by the National Black Police Association- Nashville Chapter (NBPA) and Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell of Integrity Dental Care (IDC). Food boxes will be distributed Saturday until the end of the year from 9 a.m. to noon at Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Neighbor 2 Neighbor will facilitate a summit of neighborhood leaders on Tuesday, October 27 to discuss a draft of the Mayor’s Transportation Plan. The summit will solicit feedback from neighborhood leaders regarding the Mayor’s proposed transportation plan. Faye DiMassimo, Senior Advisor for Transportation and Infrastructure, will be in attendance with other members of the Cooper administration to receive feedback in person. “We are excited to have been asked to facilitate these important discussions with neighborhood leaders” said Jim Hawk, executive director of Neighbor 2 Neighbor. “We look forward to hearing feedback regarding the draft as it is…
NASHVILLE – Mary Griffin, a dedicated public servant with the State of Tennessee and a proud public transit rider, has been appointed to the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (Nashville MTA) Board of Directors. She was confirmed in a vote by the Nashville Metro Council on Tuesday, October 6. “Mary is a very welcome addition to the Nashville MTA Board of Directors,” said WeGo Public Transit CEO Steve Bland. “Her public service and strong passion for advocating for others makes her a natural fit for our board to help guide the agency through the challenges ahead.” Griffin is an advocate for underserved communities…
By Angelena Spears, 1st Episcopal District When May 2021 arrives, it will mark 50 years in ministry for the Rev. Terrence C. Hensford, the pastor of Ward Emmanuel AME Church in Philadelphia. In addition to establishing a reputation as a kind shepherd with a profound proficiency in preaching and teaching, he has proven himself to be astute in leading churches through periods of growth and change. Hensford, who was born in Guyana, South America, came to the United States on a scholarship offered through the AME Church, to attend Kittrell (NC) Jr. College. He was just 16 years of age. He…
Nashville, TN– Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH) is holding its Annual Public Meeting with Mayor John Cooper, candidates for state legislature, Metro Police officials, and Metro Schools representatives Sunday, Oct. 25th, to demand action now. Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH) is an anti-racist faith-based coalition made up of 60 congregations, community organizations, and labor unions, working to amplify the power of ordinary people. The public meeting titled: “The Fierce Urgency of Now will be held Sunday, Oct. 25th at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom (Register at www.noah.tn.org) Issues to be addressed include: • Reimagining community safety with…
By BET Staff In a more subdued, but still intense final presidential debate Thursday night (Oct. 22), the topic of race in America came to head and President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden displayed how far apart they stand on the issue. And yet, neither candidate said anything strikingly different than before. When debate moderator Kirsten Welker of NBC asked them several questions on the topic, she began by imploring both men to speak directly to Black families about “the talk” or having to instruct their children on how to navigate during encounters with law enforcement. It is…