By Juana Summers/AP WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump’s nominees, entered the Democratic presidential race on Monday. Vowing to “bring our voices together,” Harris would be the first woman to hold the presidency and the second African-American if she succeeds. Harris, who grew up in Oakland, California, and is a daughter of parents from Jamaica and India, is one of the earliest high-profile Democrats to join what is expected to be a crowded field. She made her long anticipated announcement on ABC’s “Good Morning…
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MURFREESBORO, TN — Tickets are now available for one of the most popular annual events of MTSU’s Black History Month. The 23rd annual Unity Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Student Union Ballroom. Civil rights activist James Meredith, the first African-American to attend the University of Mississippi, will be the keynote speaker. His theme will be “Where There is Unity, There is Strength.” Established in 1996, the Unity Luncheon pays homage to “unsung heroes” in the community — persons 60 years of age or older who have lived in Middle Tennessee for…
NASHVILLE, TN — The new year is off to a great start as we continue to create ways for more residents to share in our city’s prosperity. On January 3, the Metro Council unanimously approved our Equal Business Opportunity Program legislation, which will level the playing field for minority-owned and women-owned companies seeking contracts with Metro government. For far too long, Metro stood by and allowed significant disparities in the awarding of Metro contracts. It was well past time for the city to take action. So we did something about it. I’m grateful to the Metro Council, especially primary sponsors…
NASHVILLE, TN — Out of four finalists selected, two Fisk University sophomores were named finalists for the Luard Morse Scholarship. This scholarship provides up to $25,000 towards a semester of study at a British university to deserving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Accounting major, Nicholas Whiteside and Political Science and History major, Imani Hope Campbell will travel to New York this week for their final interview. “I was thrilled to hear that two Fisk students, both of whom are in the W. E. B. Du Bois Honors Program, were named as finalists for this highly competitive award,” said…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville-based fintech company Advance Financial announced today that it received two silver One Planet Awards, one for Fastest Growing Company of the Year and the other for Corporate Milestone of the Year. The coveted One Planet Awards honor best in business and professional excellence in every industry. Organizations from all over the world are eligible to submit nominations including public and private, for-profit and nonprofit, largest to smallest and new start-ups. Advance Financial has seen exponential growth over the past year, opening its 100th store location and expanding its online presence to 11 states in 2018.…
By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. In the United States today, many cities print newspapers in diverse languages for other racial and ethnic groups. Reading news stories written by journalists, reporters, and columnists from your own background gives opportunity to view events through your own cultural lens. National Newspapers Publishers Association (NNPA) is a trade association of 200 regional and local newspapers African American-owned community newspapers in the United States. Founded 75 years ago, NNPA has promoted the voices of citizens in black communities. www.nnpa.org. BlackPressUSA.com is the public news website of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “The Black Press believes…
ANTIOCH, TN — Concerned for his community, Nicola ‘Nick’ La Mattina is campaigning for the open seat on metro Nashville’s council. Early voting started Wednesday and continues through Feb. 7. Election day is Feb. 12. “I’ve always been concerned for my community and feel now is the time for me to step up and be the new council member for District 29,” La Mattina said. “I opposed construction of a new jail in the Antioch area.” Beyond District issues, La Mattina’s priorities are: reducing long-term debt; public safety; and infrastructure. District 29 covers much of Antioch and southeast Nashville. The…
By Christian West-Coleman NASHVILLE, TN — Greetings Nashville! We’ve entered a new year and it’s the perfect time to review our lives and prioritize for the future. While the topic may seem gloomy, it’s a great time to think about getting one’s affairs in order by drafting a Will. Wills are important legal devices for the distribution of assets after death. In my practice, I am often asked “Do I really need a Will?” The answer to that question is often, “Yes!” In order to guarantee that your assets will be distributed to whom you want and in the manner…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Greater Nashville American Heart Association is pleased to announce Dr. Herman Williams and his wife, Jeannie Williams, as the co-chairs for the 2019 Middle Tennessee Heart Gala set for January 26, 2019 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the premier event’s 45th year. Additionally, Becky and Dick Cowart will be presented with the annual Martin E. Simmons Award honoring their impact on the mission and tradition of the Heart Gala. Dr. Williams has deep personal connections to the mission of the American Heart and American Stroke Association. He suffered a cardiac arrest at age 31 during his…
NASHVILLE, TN — Peggy Jean Cockerham, among the first women minority GMC automotive dealership owners, passed on November 13, 2018, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Marilyn Robinson, a long-time friend and colleague said “Nashville is where Peggy called home for nearly 20 years and we felt it fitting to hold a special service in Nashville for her family and friends to honor her life.” A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, January 29 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of McKendree United Methodist Church at 523 Church Street, in Nashville. An informal gathering will be held…