Vote Run Lead, the nonprofit that trains women to run for political office and win, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mayra Jacqueline Ferreira (Jacquie), as chief operating officer (COO). Ferreira will work hand-in-hand with founder and CEO Erin Vilardi, along with the entire leadership team, and help lead the organization through its next phase of growth as the 2024 election cycle gets underway. “We are really excited to have Jacquie on board as our new COO at Vote Run Lead,” Vilardi said. “We already feel confident and inspired that Jacquie’s expertise in developing programs, building organizational infrastructure, risk…
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The risk of getting sick from E. coli, salmonella, listeria and other foodborne germs rose to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last week. “Progress in reducing (intestinal) infection incidence was not observed during 2022, as influences of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided,” the CDC said in its weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. “Collaboration among food growers, processors, retail stores, restaurants, and regulators is needed to reduce pathogen contamination during poultry slaughter and to prevent contamination of leafy greens.” Each year, approximately 9 million Americans are sickened by pathogens in food, according to…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — June 26,2023, in an official notice sent out to each member publisher of the NNPA, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr, President, and CEO of the NNPA, confirmed, “In the matters of Dorothy R. Leavell v. NNPA, Amelia Ashley-Ward v. NNPA, and Carol Geary v. NNPA, the courts in the District of Columbia have now ruled in favor of the NNPA.” WASHINGTON, DC — In a definitive and consequential ruling, the Honorable Ebony Scott in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division, issued on May 10, 2023, a factual “Summary Judgment” in favor of the…
NASHVILLE, TN — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter held its 24 th annual Sister For Sister Leadership Conference, “Uniting Black Woman for Multigenerational Success,” on June 10 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The sold out event also included the Susan Short Jones Emerging Leader Awards. “The Sister For Sister Conference is our signature event where we seek to inform, inspire, and encourage Black women striving toward personal and professional success. The conference was a great success with over 150 attendees representing black women from all generations,” said Karen Thompson, conference chair. Attendees were treated to an inspiring opening presentation “Getting…
NASHVILLE, TN — The American Heart Association recognizes Dr. Katherine Y. Brown during June, CPR Awareness Month, because of her legacy of volunteerism with the organization, having trained over a quarter of a million people in CPR. Each year, more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital, and about 90% of those people do not survive. While CPR has been proven to double or triple the chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the majority of Americans do not know how or feel comfortable enough to perform CPR. Dr. Katherine Y. Brown has enthusiastically served the American Heart…
By Dr. Clint C. Wilson, II Department of Journalism– Howard University In 1827 a group of prominent free African American citizens from states along the Eastern seaboard met in the New York City home of Bostin Crummell to discuss means to communicate their views on the various social, political and economic issues that commonly confronted them and their respective communities. Although Black citizens utilized the church and social and fraternal organizations as a means of collective expression and dialogue, the usual channels of public media — particularly newspapers — were denied to them. Exacerbating the problem was the fact that…
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Gospel music’s biggest night, is set to return to Las Vegas for its 38th annual celebration. This year, the event is taking its renowned festivities to new heights with the introduction of the ultimate fan experience, the Stellar+ Experience (Stellar+EXP). Co-founders Rhonda Jackson-Sams and Michele Murphy have curated an unparalleled lineup of activities that will showcase the talents, vision, creativity, and innovation of the Gospel music industry. The Stellar+EXP provides attendees and participants with a completely personalized experience, featuring concerts, discussions, master classes, and much more. As a multi-generational family weekend…
Women who have used chemical hair straighteners or hair relaxers and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. To get started with your claim, contact the law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our office toll-free at 1-855-922-3660, or by filling out the free case evaluation form on the right side of this page. Hair Straighteners & Relaxers Linked to CancerA study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2022 found that women who use chemical hair straighteners or hair relaxers are more…
NASHVILLE, TN, — Stephanie J. Williams has announced she is a democratic candidate for Judge of Circuit Court in Davidson County, Tennessee, Division IV (commonly referred to as Fourth Circuit Court), in a special primary election that will take place March 5, 2024. Williams is one of three candidates vying to complete the term of the late Judge Philip E. Smith, who died unexpectedly in September 2022. Williams’ candidacy is perhaps the most anticipated in the race. Fourth Circuit Court is a family law court that hears adoptions, divorce, child custody, child support, and termination of parental rights cases,…
NASHVILLE, TN — The YMCA of Middle Tennessee recently presented its highest volunteer honor—the Order of the Red Triangle—to Dr. Phyllis Hildreth, a long-time board member, volunteer, and community leader, during its Annual Meeting held April 27. Hildreth, former Director for Lipscomb University’s Institute for Conflict Management, currently serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Staff at American Baptist College. The Y acknowledged Hildreth with this honor for her instrumental work with the YMCA’s HBCU Alliance, which developed following a series of community dialog sessions co-led by Hildreth, aimed at identifying ways in which the Y could…