Last year, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recognized and understood the 27 years of judicial experience and commitment to fairness and equitable justice that Judge Carolyn Thompson exudes. That’s why he appointed her to seat 12 on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. A post that makes Judge Thompson the highest ranking African American female in the state judicial system in the state.“The reason I appointed her is because of her record,” Cooper said. She’s been on the front line and in the trenches as an attorney, a trial judge, a district court judge and now on the court of…
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MEMPHIS, TN — Superintendent Dr. Marie N. Feagins marked her 100-day milestone in office with a comprehensive review of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). In a special address – with nearly 700 in attendance and 9,000 watching online, “Building a Legacy: The First 100 Days with Superintendent Feagins,” drew enthusiastic support from the community and highlighted the district’s progress under her leadership. “Bringing the community along the journey has remained a priority for me since taking the helm on April 1,” said Superintendent Feagins. “Seeing a packed room filled with excitement on a…
GALLATIN, TN — The TN-MMC HBCU Wellness Project, in collaboration with West Eastland Church of Christ are hosting a Community Health & Wellness EXPO on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The EXPO will take place at 342 W. Eastland Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066 (West Eastland Church of Christ). Featured will be more than 25 health and wellness organizations, children’s activities, and fresh produce giveaways. The EXPO is open to the public and is free of charge. The TN-MMC HBCU Wellness Project proudly presents its highly anticipated 7th EXPO, centered around the theme “Wellness Begins With…
By Dante Lee Nicky Crawford, a retired African American man from Atlanta, Georgia, is using his personal resources to make a profound impact on his city’s local homeless population, ensuring they have access to basic necessities. In a city where over a quarter of the state’s homeless reside and eviction backlogs in Fulton County are forcing more people onto the streets daily, Crawford’s efforts are a beacon of hope. What some may consider a chore, Crawford views as a dream fulfilled. With the help of a student-led engineering team from Georgia Tech, he has turned a school bus into a…
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Shorter College has announced the new appointment of the institution’s former provost and vice president as its new interim president. Shorter College president Jerome Green dies suddenly Jeffery W. Norfleet, II was named on Thursday in a release that said his ability to serve and his commitment to the college will be an asset. “Dr. Norfleet has demonstrated his commitment to the college’s mission and vision, as well as his desire to meet the challenges that lie ahead,” the released said. “We believe that under his leadership, the future of the college will continue to…
LAS VEGAS – Today, the NAACP, in collaboration with media partner PBS Vegas, announced esteemed historian and literary scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as the 2024 Spingarn medal recipient – the Association’s highest honor. The Spingarn Award dinner will take place at the upcoming 115th NAACP National Convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. “It is an honor to bring Professor Gates back to our national convention this year as the Spingarn Medal recipient,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO. “His profound impact on the Black community cannot be understated and makes him a truly worthy individual to receive this highest distinction. Professor Gates’ contributions to…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter extends an invitation to you, your organization and constituents to join them on Saturday, July 20 at 8:30 am. for the Women Vote Early event. This signature event supports our National “Get Out the Vote” initiative to increase voter registration and voter turnout. Our outreach is to like-minded community groups and organizations interested in supporting this effort. We encourage you to get involved by becoming a Women Vote Early supporter. To participate, simply respond to the email below to express your interest by July 10th. If you have participated in a past…
Alfred Degrafinreid II marked his first meeting as President of the Rotary Club of Nashville this week. He is part of the Rotary Club of Nashville’s new 2024-2025 Board of Directors. The officers for the 2024-2025 term are: The directors are: The Executive Director is Olivia Billingsley Leow. This group of service-minded community leaders helps achieve the mission of impacting the community by creating forums for fellowship, understanding, and service among engaged leaders. The Rotary Club of Nashville, founded in 1914, is part of Rotary International, which has 1.2 million members worldwide. Members of the Rotary Club of Nashville provide…
By Raquel Coronell Uribe Before Weini Kelati was running 10,000 meters to a finish line, she was running long distances to school in Eritrea. Born in Tsada Christian, a small village in the central region of Eritrea, Kelati, 27, said it wasn’t unusual for kids to walk four to five hours to get to school every day — or to run, if they were tardy. Running would eventually take her far beyond the African country to Oregon, where her journey to become an American Olympian started 10 years ago and where that dream was cemented. “In sixth grade I was…
NASHVILLE, TN — WeGo Public Transit is expanding the WeGo Link program to three new zones as part of a pilot program that starts in July. New pilot zones are now operating in areas serving the Adventure Science Center, Bell Road, and Opry Mills. The service is for any WeGo rider who finds getting to and from the bus stop challenging for any reason. It provides discounted trips to select transit stops through Uber or Mobility Solutions. Riders can download a reusable voucher on the WeGo website and receive up to $8 off each WeGo Link ride they book with…