By Julianne Malveaux The Biden Administration has been pushing hard for credit for its significant economic successes. Coining the phrase ‘Bidenomics,’ the term is meant to direct attention towards the administration’s striking successful economic agenda. Under President Biden, the rate of inflation has been more than cut in half, employers have created more than 13 million jobs, wage growth has outpaced inflation, and the unemployment rate of Black workers is at a record-breaking, historic low. Now, the administration wants the public to give them credit. Yet, the key to widespread public support is not through grandiose statements or flashy catchphrases.…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is hosting a walk-in hiring fair August 17, 2023, from noon – 6:00 p.m. at the Nashville VA Medical Center located at 1310 24th Ave S in Nashville. The hiring fair is open to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants interested in outpatient, specialty, and inpatient care at the Nashville campus. Applicants will learn about open positions, be interviewed on-the-spot, and may receive a job offer. If a job offer is extended, the applicant will have their physical, credentialing, and fingerprints completed on-site. The entire process should take no longer than two…
Smyrna, Tenn. (TN Tribune)- Google Fiber announced its gigabit internet service is officially live and serving its first customers in the Town of Smyrna. Google Fiber first announced its expansion into Smyrna in June 2022 and began construction late last year. Gigabit Internet Service in Nashville, TN | Google Fiber
BY DIANE ROBERTS In a recent CNN interview (and on many previous occasions), Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville insisted that the phrase a “white nationalist” simply meant someone who’s “a good American.” When reporter Kaitlan Collins explained — slowly — that “a white nationalist is someone who believes that the white race is superior to other races,” Tuberville huffed, “Well, that’s some people’s opinion.” Some people like, say, Tommy Tuberville? Or Ron DeSantis? Moms for Liberty? The congressional Freedom Caucus? The right-wing Supreme Court majority? All those angry (yet terrified) Caucasians watching what they always assumed was “their” country become more brown…
Nashville, TN – TN Tribune— Amidst all the back-to-school mania and summer fun, comes a hope-filled musical production celebrating the life and legacy of Ethel Waters. This is the first of two installments of the Forgotten Heroes Series, to be produced by Kennie Playhouse Theatre (KPT), during their 2023-2024 season. His Eye is on the Sparrow [The Ethel Waters story] written by Larry Parr, takes place during the time when Vaudeville, Broadway and Hollywood were thriving. This two-person musical production follows the life of Ethel Waters and celebrates her ability to rise from the ashes. Nashville favorites, actors Connye Florance…
She’s one of one! Tiffany & Co just announced a new partnership with Beyoncé to release a limited-edition collection that will fund HBCU scholarships, Black Enterprise reports. “The Return to Tiffany x Beyoncé Collection” will feature pieces made exclusively for her Renaissance Tour, with 100% of the proceeds going to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s About Love Scholarship. The scholarship gives scholarships to students in the creative and arts sector at five HBCUs including Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, Bennett College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Central State University. The partnership was announced on the one year anniversary of…
By U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) As students return to school this month, the internet will be their constant companion. From in-class assignments to homework to after school activities, making sure our kids can complete these tasks safely is a critical issue. It’s no secret that children and teenagers are more glued to their screens than ever before – children ages 8 to 12 spend an average of over 5 hours per day on their screens while teenagers spend an average of over 8 hours on their screens every day. When your child is online, they are the product, and websites like…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Titans and WeGo Public Transit are partnering once again to offer the most convenient and comfortable ride to and from home games with the Titans Express. The special event train will operate for all preseason and regular season home games, beginning with the August 25 preseason game against the New England Patriots. Service begins in Lebanon with stops in Hamilton Springs, Martha, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, and Donelson before arriving in downtown Nashville approximately one hour before kickoff. The return train to Lebanon leaves Riverfront Station one hour after the game ends. Tickets for the August, September, and…
Nashville, TENN (TN Tribune) – In an era where Afrobeats music continues to cross borders, Double U Records is excited to highlight “Hustlin’,” the latest track from Ghana’s very own Afrobeats superstar, The Bizkit. Now making waves in Nashville, Tennessee, The Bizkit has introduced an extraordinary fusion of his diverse musical roots into the pulsating world of Afrobeats with this single, released fresh on July 28, 2023. The track is now available for streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. “Hustlin'” offers a captivating preview of what followers can anticipate from The Bizkit’s upcoming EP, “BizUndastood”, due…
NASHVILLE — Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, issued a statement Tuesday saying Gov. Bill Lee’s “narrow” proclamation will prevent most gun safety reforms from being debated during the Aug. 21 special session on public safety. Sen. Raumesh Akbari: “Whether you’re at church, school or grocery shopping, we all deserve the freedom to live without fear of gun violence. But after a decade of Republicans eliminating common sense gun laws, shootings are now the leading cause of death for children in our state. No family and no community are immune. “A promise to do something to stop future shootings was made…