By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — In November State Comptroller Justin Wilson and his deputy, Jason Mumpower, came to the David Scobey Council Chamber to deliver warnings to the City Council and Metro Water Services about the woeful state of their finances. Wilson told the Council and the Mayor’s office to balance the city’s budget or face a state takeover. On December 11, Finance Director Kevin Crumbo balanced the budget and calamity was avoided. (see Budget) Metro Water Services (MWS) has not kept up with replacing the city’s aging water and sewer systems. They know that. They have been telling…
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By Julianne Malveaux When you elect a clown, expect a circus, and this month’s impeachment hearings have been precisely that. Yelling, shouting, and disrespectful accusing seem more the rule than the exception. The increased volume of Mr. Trump’s tweets echoes his fear and discomfort because he has been called out. Republican histrionics and obsession with “process” suggest that Mr. Trump’s party is not especially interested in facts. Even the falsehood that Democrats have been “out to get” this President since he was elected is outright wrong. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to the impeachment conclusion only reluctantly. And Democrats have…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC — One day after the House impeached him, President Donald Trump took decisive action to support and empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. The President put his signature on the Future Act, legislation that for the time includes HBCUs in the federal 5-year STEM Education Plan and the National Research and Development Budget Priorities. “When I took office, I promised to fight for HBCUs, and my Administration continues to deliver,” Trump stated. “A few months ago, funding for HBCUs was in jeopardy. But the White House…
The Hurd Agency 25th Anniversary Fashion Extravaganza was outstanding! NASHVILLE, TN — The evening was hosted by NewsChannel5 Meteorologist and cohost of “Talk Of The Town” Lelan Statom. The featured guest model for the night was Tennessee Titans and Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburg Steelers, Chris Hope. The featured designers were Johnathan Kayne and Amanda Valentine of “Project Runway” fame. Other fashions were supplied by Sew Savoir-faire, Nstyle Designs, J. Crew, Street Tuxedo, and Henig Furs. The Hurd Agency Advocate of the Year Award was presented to Brown-Forman for their continued support and sponsorship. Edith…
Pamela Samuels Young, America’s leading African-American authors of legal thrillers releases her new book, ‘Failure to Protect’ About Bullying and Child Suicide. The award-winning legal thriller author and attorney Pamela Samuels Young releases her new book, ‘Failure to Protect’ about bullying and child suicide. It is one of the most riveting thriller novels written about a rising epidemic – a must read. After learning about the suicide deaths of two 9-year old Alabama girls, Young decided to take on these two powerful topics in a legal thriller. Pamela Samuels Young is one of America’s leading African-American authors of legal thrillers,…
On December 15, 2019, in the year of Our Lord, 2019, Dr. Hoyt Alexander King, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and faithful disciple of Our Savior, passed in his Nashville, Tennessee home. As the second-born son, of the union of Mr. Sam Jored King of Racourcci Island (Pointe Coupee Parish), and Mrs. Betty Alexander King of McManus (East Feliciana Parish), and brother to Royal King, all whom preceded Him in death. Dr. King, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 12, 1944, is survived by his loving, children, sons, Hoyt A. King II (spouse Maia C.…
Metro Director of Finance Kevin Crumbo addresses Special Meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee on December 11, 2019. NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville has dodged a bullet by balancing its 2019-2020 budget. Director of Finance, Kevin Crumbo, filled a $41.5 million hole by stealing from Peter to pay Paul. In a December 11th letter to State Comptroller Justin Wilson, Crumbo underlined the Debt Service Fund deficit and then listed seven sources of revenues to fill the gap. The last two items are $2.6 million of savings and deferrals and $5 million was taken out of the Barnes Fund, which builds…
WASHINGTON, DC — On November 18, 2019, Treasure McClain, the daughter of Virginia and Lester McClain of Brentwood, was appointed by the District of Columbia’s Mayor Muriel Bowser to it’s Financial Services Regulatory Sandbox and Innovation Council (the “Council”). Under this three-year appointment, she’ll serve on the 21 member Council with others the Commissioner of D.C.’s Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking, the city’s Chief Technology Officer and members representing the banking and lending, insurance, technology, financial and securities industries as well as members representing consumers. The Council will aid the District in encouraging and expanding technology innovation in the…
SILVER SPRING, MD — TV One was recently named one of the Top Companies of 2019 for People of Color by the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), the premiere organization focusing on cultural diversity, equity and inclusions in the communications industry. As announced by NAMIC, TV One was among the top five programmers and is recognized as a leader in fostering diversity and inclusion in the cable and communications industry. The findings were gleaned from the 2019 NAMIC AIM Report which ranked the top five operators and top five programmers. “It is an honor for TV One to…
NASHVILLE, TN — Franklin Road Academy has named Jay Salato as its new head of upper school. Salato will transition from his current role of upper school Dean of Student Life beginning July 1, 2020. He will replace Prentice Stabler, who will remain at FRA, serving as associate head of school. “I am excited for our entire school community and for the impact Jay will have on our upper school. He is a gifted educational leader who has a passion for our students and a commitment to the mission of FRA. During an extensive search, Jay emerged from a talented…