On Monday, October 7, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, national health regulator and administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will be on campus at Meharry Medical College recognizing its dedication to tackling health disparities globally. Brooks-LaSure, a recognized top global health leader by TIME, will be addressing and celebrating the diverse medical students who are set to become the next generation of healthcare providers caring for the underserved. Convocation is a time-honored tradition that plays a pivotal role in reinforcing Meharry’s deep commitment to both its students and its enduring mission. It serves as a powerful reminder of the vital connection between…
Author: Cynthia Yeldell
By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church issued a statement Monday denouncing a Trump campaign ad linking an AME Church to violence and implying that those who gathered there are “thugs.” The ad “Meet Joe Biden’s Supporters” ends with footage of former Vice President Joe Biden kneeling before the altar in Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware, in front of several Black clergy and community leaders. A moment later, “Stop Joe Biden and his rioters” appears across the screen as Mike Pence declares, “You won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America.” Church…
By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson NASHVILLE, TN — In the 10 years since opening her North Nashville business, Mignon Francois has sold more than 5 million cupcakes and helped to transform the North Nashville district known as Germantown into a vibrant community. As she celebrates a decade of success—including two locations and sales exceeding $10 million–Francois is spending the coming weeks saying thank you to customers of The Cupcake Collection who supported her and helped to build her band. “Nashville sowed into me and I’m not just going to take from this community, I’m going to give something back,” Francois said.…
By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson NASHVILLE, TN — After watching her son’s health slowly deteriorate over the past eight years, LaKesha Welch is making the difficult decision to disconnect Darian Jones from life support today on his 10th birthday. Welch’s journey has been long and the choice wasn’t easy, but Darian, who was diagnosed with a rare and fatal cholesterol disease called Niemann Pick Disease Type C, came to his mother in a dream and told her it was time to let him go. “I never thought I would do what I am about to do,” Welch said, days before Darian’s…