Part 4 of a 4-part series on Affordable Housing and Development in North Nashville By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — “I deal with probably 90% of the non-profits. They’re all good to work for. I’ve never had problems with any of them,” said Jeff Stromatt. Stromatt and his crew are putting the finishing touches on a three bedroom two-bath house they started building around Christmas. It has already been sold and the first-time homeowner is anxious to move in. Stromatt been building below-market-rate single-family homes for 20 years. “I’ve probably done 300,” he says. They raised the roof a bit and…
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GREENSBORO, NC — Bennett College President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins announced recently that the College has raised $8.2 million in its #StandWithBennett Campaign. “So, we’ve come to the moment that you’ve been waiting for,” Dawkins said inside a packed Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel. “As of today, and let me just say we’re still counting. We are still counting money. But as of today, Bennett College has raised $8.2 million.” Dawkins’ announcement was met with jubilation, as Bennett students, alumnae and others began jumping up and down in their pews. Many cried, others hugged and some looked shocked. After the total…
NASHVILLE, TN — Several Metro Nashville Public School students came up winners at the 28th Annual Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards. The awards ceremony, held Feb. 2 at Cheekwood, celebrated students in grades 7-12. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists. More than 700 Middle Tennessee students submitted over 1,800 works to be considered for recognition. The exhibition displayed work from students in various categories including the American Vision Award, a national-level recognition showcasing the best works of each region. Out of a…
MURFREESBORO, TN — Delta Airlines officials who work with more than 10,000 veterans at their company visited Middle Tennessee State University Wednesday (Feb. 20) to gain a firsthand look at the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and veterans’ initiatives. The purpose of the half-day meeting was for MTSU to learn more about Delta’s Veterans Business Resource Group and for MTSU’s Keith M. Huber and Hilary Miller to share details about the Daniels Center — with an end goal of developing a relationship where the university’s military-connected students gain employment in all areas of Delta Airlines. “This…
CHICAGO, IL — NextLevel Health Partners, Inc., a Medicaid managed care company, Morehouse School of Medicine and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation announced the Advancing Men’s Health Through Primary Care Conference, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ian Smith, the best-selling author, television personality and physician. Being held March 1st at Kennedy King College in Chicago, the conference will examine men’s healthcare after Medicaid expansion and provide a platform to discuss how critical improvements to men’s health outcomes can be made. The conference will connect health professionals from across the country and will culminate in creating a plan of action for…
Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, and Rep. Elijah Cummings among CBC members to be honored WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will host the 10th installment of its official Black History Month program, the AVOICE Heritage Celebration, and will honor the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) chair and the five CBC members who chair House committees in the 116th Congress. Heritage 2019 entitled, “Roots, Return, Remembrance: The Congressional Black Caucus and the Black Agenda,” will reflect on the many diverse stories of…
MEMPHIS, TN — Celebrated Memphis muralist Jamond Bullock will greet visitors and provide giveaways, including tickets to the National Civil Rights Museumin Memphis, t-shirts with event-specific designs and other premium items. Jamond Bullock is a Memphis native, where he works as an art teacher for Shelby County Public Schools and performance painter for special events. He founded Alivepaint in 2013, a visual arts company tailored to his artistic vision. In 2017, he was awarded ‘Top 40 under 40 Urban Elite’ and was featured in Essence magazine as a Memphis-based influencer for the Ford Motor Company’s ‘Go Further’ campaign. In 2018,…
NASHVILLE, TN — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) recently announced a joint gift of $1 million from the Regions Foundation and the Mike Curb Foundation, a major step forward for the trailblazing and interactive new museum, slated to open in downtown Nashville later this year. Each organization is contributing $500,000 toward the museum’s construction – which will feature ambitious and evolving displays in tribute to America’s most dynamic and transformative African American artists and movements. Representatives from NMAAM, the Regions Foundation and the Mike Curb Foundation were joined by elected officials and community leaders, including Senator Marsha…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Music City Center hosted the annual Small and Diverse Business Forum on Friday, Feb. 15 and had over 250 in attendance. The interactive forum connected small and diverse-owned businesses to major employers including the Metro Nashville Airport Authority, Music City Center, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Predators, Tennessee Titans and Omni Hotel. Mayor David Briley provided an opening message, emphasizing the city’s commitment to minority partners, stating it’s the right thing and the smart thing to do. “No matter your background, you have a fair shot of prosperity in the community,” stated Briley. The keynote speaker was Robert…
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) Commissioner Marie Williams has been named the recipient of the National Council for Behavioral Health’s 2019 Excellence in Advocacy Individual Achievement award. The honor will be presented at the group’s annual conference in Nashville in March. “I am humbled and grateful to receive this award, and it truly wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance, counsel, and example of so many colleagues and teammates,” said TDMHSAS Commissioner Marie Williams, LCSW. “Starting out as a social worker in Memphis, I never could have dreamed of being in this…