“Representing the National Council of Negro Women, I proudly joined with 12 Presidents of National African American Women’s organizations in writing an open letter to our sister, Senator Kamala Harris. Join us in standing in solidarity with Senator Kamala Harris.” Onward! Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph. D. To Our Dear Sister Kamala, Well, Black-woman-to-Black-woman, it’s time we had “the talk.” Not the talk we must have with our children about the perils of being a person of color in America, but the talk Black women must have with each other and ourselves, especially when the days get tough. It is…
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MEMPHIS, TN — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing will honor nurses from three Memphis hospitals, the Shelby County Health Department, and the Tennessee Health Department during its fourth- annual celebration of the nursing profession – the 2020 NightinGala – to be held virtually October 22. Registration is free and open to all at btsvirtualevents.com/uthscnightingala. The Nurse Hero Awards take on special significance in 2020, as health care professionals serve on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year is also recognized by the World Health Organization as the International Year of the Nurse and…
NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College (ABC) hosted a Voter Registration Rally on its campus Friday, Oct. 2. This rally provided walk-up and drive-thru registration and information on expungement services. In partnership with Black Voters Matter, tee shirts, masks, and other paraphernalia were provided to individuals who came to register to vote. There was also a noon news conference under the campuses signature ARCH where ABC President, Dr. Forrest E. Harris said, “We must use our power to vote and let our voices be heard. Voting is the only non-violent way to protest and be on equal footing.” ABC Student and…
MURFREESBORO, TN — A Harvard University scholar who studies gender, race, science, and medicine and how they connect — and can affect the medical treatment people receive — will talk with an MTSU audience Thursday, Oct. 22, at this fall’s free Strickland Visiting Scholar Lecture. Evelynn M. Hammonds, the Barbara Gutmann Rosenkrantz Professor of the History of Science, a professor of African and African American studies, and chair of the Department of the History of Science at Harvard, will speak on “Gender, Race and Medical Science in the United States” via Zoom webinar at 6 p.m. Central Oct. 22. …
The 18-year-old Morehouse College freshman saw that rapper Travis Scott on Wednesday tweeted that he was willing to cover the first semester of tuition for five students attending any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Scott also tweeted that each of his parents had attended an HBCU. His mother went to Grambling State University, and his father went to Prairie View A&M University. Branch, who plans to major in business administration and marketing, tweeted a photo of his college acceptance letter, along with a screen shot of a text explaining his story. “COVID-19 has taken away my prom, my senior…
By D’Shonda Brown REVOLT.TV is home to exclusive interviews from rising stars to the biggest entertainers and public figures of today. Here is where you get the never-before-heard stories about what’s really happening in the culture from the people who are pushing it forward. Whether it’s acting or photography, Lance Gross has been actively pursuing his passions since graduating from the esteemed Howard University back in 2004 and manages to successfully balance his career while being a devoted husband and father to his children, Berkeley and Lennon Gross. The Oakland native has acquired a lot of roles in his acting…
By Steven Hill The disturbing picture of millions of mailed-in ballots never being counted, and hundreds of thousands of Democratic Party voters being disenfranchised is a real possibility. Traditional Democratic Party voters, especially minority voters and young people, are disproportionately hurt by lost mail-in ballots. Yet, Democrats are ignoring it at their peril. A study of the 2008 US presidential election uncovered that nearly 4 million voters said they requested mail ballots — but never received them. With voting by mail surging for the November 3rd US presidential election, the number of rejected mail-in ballots has been estimated to easily…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Not just the coronavirus but contagious hate is spreading around the country. People of color report an increase in hate crimes, especially towards Asian Americans, but also towards African Americans and Latinos. Many Black Lives Matter protestors have been victims of police violence. In addition, white supremacy groups are popping up all over, like in Michigan, where a militia group called Wolverine Watchman recently plotted to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. During the last presidential debate Trump told a similar group, the Proud Boys, to “stand back and stand by”. “The bottom line message is…
NASHVILLE, TN — Congressman John Lewis, a 1961 graduate of American Baptist College, was selected for the Inaugural Class of the TICUA Hall of Fame. The Congressman was selected for this honor before his passing in July 2020. Tennessee’s Independent Colleges and Universities have helped shape some of our nation’s most distinguished and impressive citizens – from Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners to faith leaders, entrepreneurs, and elected officials. The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) created the TICUA Hall of Fame to honor the distinguished alumni of its 35 member institutions while highlighting their contributions to our…
Shelbyville Loves, a local community group that formed to oppose hate in the wake of violence in Charlottesville and the “White Lives Matter” protest in Shelbyville in 2017, is taking action against racist intimidation again. On Saturday, Shelbyville Loves will bring neighbors together for ‘Y’all Means All,’ a community event with speakers and family friendly activities. The event will take place at the Shelbyville City Square from 12 pm to 3 PM on Saturday, October 17. The event planners encourage all participants to practice CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines including mask wearing and maintain 6 ft distancing when possible. In addition to…