As states sign strict anti-abortion measures into law, women in more and more states could lose access. By Amanda Terkel Missouri’s last remaining abortion clinic is set to close in just 72 hours, just days after the governor signed a strict anti-abortion measure into law. Planned Parenthood said Missouri’s health department is refusing to renew the St. Louis clinic’s license to operate in the state, which would force it to close at the end of the week. If it shuts down, Missouri would be the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v.…
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NASHVILLE, TN — At Wesleyan University’s 187th Commencement on May 26, 2019, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of the historic Vanguard Class of 1969 and the founding of the African American Studies program at Wesleyan, Wesleyan presented an honorary degree to Edwin Sanders II. Some of the prior recipients of this distinguished honor included: Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Barack Obama, Herb Kellelher (co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines) and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Reverend Edwin C. Sanders II ’69 is the senior servant and founder of Metropolitan Interdenominational Church (established 1981) in Nashville, Tennessee. Metropolitan’s mission is to be “inclusive…
NASHVILLE, TN — SEAL-Social Justice, Advocacy, Equity and Leadership is an initiative at American Baptist College. “It is a new, unique program designed to attract, educate, and develop the next generation of indigenous community –based, equity-informed community leaders. It will utilize a curriculum continuum linking undergraduate coursework, secondary school enrichments and civic education for youth in or from approximate low-income neighborhoods,” said Phyllis D. K. Hildreth, vice president of Strategy, and Institutional Advancement and director of the SEAL program. The Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund has provided a $25,000 grant to support the program. Through leadership and innovation, The…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators (GNABSE) will host its annual Gwendolyn V. Smith Scholarship Gala on Sunday, June 9th at Woodmont Hills Church at 3710 Franklin Pike at 5:00 pm. At this event, Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd will be the keynote speaker. Boyd earned her B.S. from Alabama State University with a major in mathematics and a double minor in physics and music. She received a fellowship and was the first African-American female to earn an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University. She has earned both the M. Div. and D.…
WASHINGTON, DC — The first African American to head the Smithsonian Institution was elected Tuesday by the collection of museums’ board of regents, the organization announced in a statement. Lonnie G. Bunch III was elected as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, which maintains more than a dozen museum and galleries, as well as the National Zoo. Bunch previously served as the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. His appointment makes him the first historian to hold the position and the first museum director to serve as secretary in 74 years, according…
NASHVILLE, TN — Recently, the Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle Tennessee formally endorsed Rep. John Ray Clemmons to be Nashville’s next mayor. The Central Labor Council consists of more than 40 affiliated local unions and community organizations and represents over 20,000 working families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. They are focused on ensuring dignity, respect, and fairness on the job and in our community. Regarding this endorsement, Rep. Clemmons released the following statement: “It is a true honor to be endorsed by the Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. I sincerely appreciate all of the affiliates…
By Peter White The race for Mayor is on and four candidates faced off against each other Wednesday morning to talk about sidewalks, bikeways, and traffic. The event at the Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church was sponsored by Walk Bike Nashville and the forum was moderated by WPLN’s Tony Gonzales. Mayor David Briley, State Representative John Ray Clemmons, At Large Councilman John Cooper, and Republican Carol Swain pretty much agreed that sidewalks are good, bikeways are not being used much, traffic is bad, and scooters are becoming a deadly menace. While the candidates agreed that people just don’t feel safe…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN – Officials broke ground on a 39-unit building for homeless veterans in the Edgehill district Thursday, May 22. The project is the first of its kind in Nashville to provide permanent affordable housing to formerly homeless veterans. They will move in next Spring and use VASH vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help pay the rent. William Paisley knows what it’s like to not have, and then find a place to live. He was homeless for five years. “I grew up right down the street here. This is my old neighborhood…
By Vivian Wilhoite NASHVILLE, TN — Upon taking office, September 1, 2016, I knew that God and you had blessed me to continue to serve the people of Davidson County and my staff. Together, we, our staff, completed a successful 2017 Reappraisal that brought in $30 million in new-construction revenue. In 2018, we brought in approximately $28 million in new-construction revenue with 2019 on track for more than $30 million (before appeals) in new construction revenue. My staff rocks! In 2019, I was recognized as “Outstanding New Member” out of the 95 Tennessee county assessors, I know that I could…
FRANKLIN, TN — Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury’s largest fundraising event, “Hammers & High Heels,” is set to take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs (700 Cool Springs Blvd in Franklin, TN) from 6:30PM -11:00PM CST. The Silent Auction is now ONLINE, open to the public and ready for bids. You do not need to be present at the event to shop, bid and win! The auction will close at 8:15pm (estimated) on June 1st. Visit the event site to register now: www.hfhwm.cbo.io The festive event will be emceed by Dawn Davenport, Emmy…