By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Edith Taylor Langster, a groundbreaking figure in Nashville’s history and a dedicated public servant, has passed away. Langster was a patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and also served as a Nashville Metro council member and was a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives. Langster made history in 1972 by becoming the first Black female patrol officer in the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Patrol Division. At that time, women officers were confined to administrative “desk” positions. However, Officer Langster courageously challenged the status quo and gained approval to patrol the…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN) — Sharon Kay, a trailblazing media professional with over four decades of experience, will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, Class of 2024, in the Career Category. The induction ceremony and banquet will take place on July 27 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. “I’m super excited and totally grateful for being inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, Class of 2024 Career Category,” Kay said. “My name has been in nomination for the last five years and finally the Lord said so, and it will be. This is a statewide vote by…
Nashville, TN — (TN Tribune) Imani Hope Campbell, an esteemed educator, author, and advocate, is making waves with her notable achievements and unwavering commitment to children’s literacy. Set to be a speaker at the Future Presidents of America Youth Leadership Camp at the Andrew Jackson Hermitage Museum, Campbell’s impact extends far beyond the pages of her latest book, My Classroom Bill of Rights. Campbell’s literary contribution delves into the sensitive topic of self-defense from verbal abuse in schools. Through the story of Akili, readers gain valuable insights into empowering children to navigate and combat challenging situations, fostering resilience and self-advocacy skills.…
By Tribune Staff The republicans in the state legislature and Governor Bill Lee have repeatedly made it clear how much contempt they have for Nashville, and how little concern they have for the issues that affect Black citizens. Their latest action is the intelligible sign that white racist motives are clearly behind the actions in the legislature. The bill signed into law by the governor effectively strips Nashville citizens of the right to decide for themselves what government works best. They passed a law capping the size of metropolitan city councils at 20, a measure that cuts Nashville’s council in…
NASHVILLE – Two WeGo Public Transit bus operators and two mechanics received honors for their performances in the state championship roadeo competition held during the Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA) Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 19 in Franklin. Earl Rhodes, safety manger, was named Urban Support Employee of the Year. Criteria was based on teamwork, dependability, professionalism, attendance, and adaptability. “I am honored to have received this award and appreciate the recognition,” stated Rhodes. “It is also an honor to be a part of the WeGo team. My award comes from watching our operators and mechanics compete against their peers as well as…
PULASKI, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — The ‘turning point’ for James Monroe Brown was when a constable denied him use of a whites-only water fountain in the Giles County Courthouse rotunda. Black history details like that were told on the courthouse lawn where Brown’s civil rights leadership, political success, business acumen and heritage are summarized on a history marker that was unveiled April 29. Brown (1928-2000) was the first Black elected official in Giles County, serving on the county commission which meets in that courthouse. Brown’s memorial is within 450 feet of where the Ku Klux Klan was organized 156 years…
From Staff Reports It’s important for African-American children to read books with black characters, so former teacher Meredith McKinney started the Black Book Project. McKinney volunteers for and is on the board of directors of the organization that receives and distributes donated books delivered to Book’em, Attention: Meredith McKinney, 161 Rains Ave., Nashville, 37203. “People buy them on-line and have them sent to us,” McKinney said. “And we’ve had authors donate books.” Last year, 1,386 books were donated during January and February. Her campaign deadline is the end of Black History month. Her 2021 goal was 500 books. Having greatly…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) — Stand Up Nashville and The Equity Alliance will hold a press conference Monday to pose questions and concerns about the impact Oracle will have on Nashville. Oracle Corporation recently requested a public hearing for approval of an Economic Impact Plan with the Metro Industrial Development Board (IDB). Approval from the IDB and Metro Council is needed to finalize Oracle’s proposal to bring 8,500 jobs and a $1.2 billion investment to Nashville. The 8,500 new jobs are reported to have an average salary of $110,000. Community activists are raising concerns about the impact Oracle will have…
NASHVILLE, TN – Teachers and school support staff in Davidson County will start receiving their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by Feb. 20. The school system also announced on Monday that vaccines are to be available for teachers earlier than anticipated because Davidson County leaders have accelerated the move to the next phase of distribution. “Dr. Battle has taken some important steps to get our schools open for in-person learning, now we must do what we can to keep them open by protecting our educators from contracting COVID,” said Dr. Alex Jahangir, Chair of the Metro Board of Public…
By Tribune Staff One of Nashville’s top Black-owned business is expanding again, this time to Murfreesboro. Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria’s newest location will be 2222 Medical Center Parkway in the former location for Freebirds World Burrito, which closed in March. It will cost, approximately $1.5 million to establish the new store, according to the city-issued building permit. “We just want to make sure that we’re in position to become that true national brand and household name that we want to be. That starts with continuing to build the foundation,” Clint Gray, one of the business founders, told the Nashville…