KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood kicked off its campaign to vote out anti-abortion extremists with press conferences across the state, ending in Knoxville Thursday. “As an adopted child, my biological parents understood the meaning of choice,” said Brian Goldberg, who is seeking the District 18 seat in the State House. “Now, my daughter no longer has that right like her mother before her and my mother before her. I’m running to restore women’s rights and to get the government out of the room.” Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood is a c4 nonprofit that engages in voter education and endorses candidates.…
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Nashville, TN – The Greater Nashville disability community is organizing a protest to advocate for improved ADA accessibility and equitable services. The protest will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:30 AM CT at Metro 1 Public Square, located at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Union Street, Nashville, TN 37201. The demonstration is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. According to the organization, despite repeated efforts to address the situation through advocacy, there have been numerous reports of individuals with disabilities missing critical healthcare appointments, being stranded alone at work overnight, and experiencing other declines in the quality…
Los Angeles, CA — On Thursday, August 15, at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 46th International Convention in Los Angeles, AFSCME paid tribute to the late Reverend James Lawson, who passed away in June at age 95. A longtime friend and ally of AFSCME members, Rev. Lawson played a key role in the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, leading a faith coalition in the community on behalf of the workers and persuading his friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to join the struggle. AFSCME President Lee Saunders led the tribute to Rev. Lawson. “AFSCME family, we are…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Chief John Drake this week announced the appointment/promotion of 18 MNPD veterans into new leadership roles effective Friday. Among the 18 are 1 new inspector, 1 new commander, 1 new captain, 6 new lieutenants, and 9 new sergeants. “The demonstrated talent and commitment of these individuals shows that they areprepared and ready for these new leadership responsibilities,” Chief Drake said. “I lookforward to watching their successes.” Commander Lee Kendall, a 22-year veteran who currently directs operations at theWest Precinct, is being appointed to the rank of inspector and will serve as the executive officer in the Community…
Nashville, Tennessee – The Clark UMC Community Development Corporation (CDC), a non-profit organization focused on developing affordable housing in the core of Davidson County, announces a public ribbon-cutting ceremony for its inaugural project – six single-family homes in the north Nashville area. The event, slated Aug. 17, 10 a.m., marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to provide affordable, accessible housing to the community. The ceremony will be held at 1217 Phillips Street, between 14th Avenue North and 12th Avenue North, and will begin with a welcome address by the Reverend Toi King, pastor of Clark Memorial United Methodist Church,…
Nashville, TN – On Monday, August 5, B.E. Academy (pronounced “Be Academy”) opened its doors for the first time, welcoming 35 students from grades six through eight. Located at 938 Havenhill Drive in South Nashville, B.E. Academy is a new private non-profit school that provides a comprehensive science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) focused education to Nashville girls. Founded in 2022 by Lydia Schumake and Tee Wilson with a mission to help Nashville girls transition from dependent learners to independent thinkers, the school will prepare students with the structural skills, knowledge and social-emotional support needed topursue a pathway to…
Atlanta, GA – The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music presented the 3rd Annual Gala, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of her historical visit to South Africa on Friday, August 9th, 2024, at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, which also marks Whitney’s three historic post-apartheid visits and performances following Nelson Mandela’s historic election win as the then President of the new South Africa. The event was hosted by Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight and Pat Houston, president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, along with Jonathan Slocumb as MC. Whitney was the first major recording…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) -Metro Nashville Police Department MNPD is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 53rd (fall) session of the department’s popular Community Police Academy which will be held at the West Precinct, 5500 Charlotte Pike, on Tuesday evenings, along with some Thursdays, for 12 weeks beginning on September 3 and running through November 19. Nashvillians interested in learning about the operations and law enforcement strategies of their police department are cordially invited to apply for this free and very informative course. Classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-From morning to night, Cheekwood will celebrate Black artists with music, dance, spoken word, visual art and more. Music offerings in 2024 will be provided by the Black Opry, an organization that promotes Black artists working in country, Americana, blues, folk and roots music. Other offerings include a community activity, story time and hands-on activities for the kids, and southern home-cooked favorites made by local Black chefs available for purchase. In addition, an exhibition of art from emerging and established artists will be on view in the Frist Learning Center. RESERVE TICKETS Schedule of Events Family Activity:…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In recognition of National Vinyl Record Day (Aug. 12) and supporting the National Museum of African American Music. (NMAAM), Nissan is releasing a limited-edition LP of lofi music called Driven by Electric Beats. Inspired by driving in the morning and evening, the album is a collaboration between Dope Candi. and Harold “HB” Burns. – two artists from Nissan’s Electric Beats program, an initiative that works with Black musicians to promote diversity in music production. Limited to just 1,000 copies and priced at $23, the album is available online and in-store at The Groove Nashville and NMAAM’s Amplify Store. Following the success of the Lofi Girl animated film, a four-hour,…