Chicago’s summer of unrest because of strained relations between the police and minorities continued unabated this past weekend, with protesters clashing with authorities and police releasing videos of those who looted high-end stores in the city’s core earlier in the week. The latest dust-up took place near downtown Saturday, when clashes broke out between marchers (some of whom had donned rain ponchos to identify each other and used umbrellas to help conceal their actions) and police. A melee between those two groups broke out in the late afternoon, and it included one officer being repeatedly hit on the head with…
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Black Lives Matter, they say. His life mattered, they say, until a police officer decided it didn’t. They say. Minneapolis is the latest U.S. city whose threads are fraying and burning over race relations. Protesters see video footage of George Floyd, accused of forging a check, his neck trapped under police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee, pleading for his life as he labored to breathe. Breathing his last. Two nights after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city began to burn. A lone firefighter stared into a sea of blaze on May 27, 2020. (Chris Juhn/Zenger)Thousands hit the streets—peaceful…
.WASHINGTON, D.C. — Is the fourth time the charm? Sen. Kamala Harris isn’t the first woman to be chosen for a vice presidential slot by a major political party. She’s the fourth. Each of those women received initial press and public support; all lost. Sen. Harris has a lot of history to overcome. Though women make up a majority of registered voters, the record of female vice-presidential hopefuls isn’t mixed or encouraging. One lost her home state. None carried the majority of the women’s vote. None delivered a swing state for the top of the ticket. None produced a bump…
To honor that legacy, Tennessee Tech faculty, staff, administration and students are encouraged to participate in service activities the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20-25. “We want to honor his legacy for service to all mankind in commemoration of the 25th MLK Day of Service,” said Charria Campbell, director of Tech’s Multicultural Affairs office. Volunteering can be done all week – or all year. “We ask that the Tech community celebrate with us in doing something to help others by recognizing Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, as a ‘Day On’ and not a ‘Day Off,’” said Holly Mills,…
ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce will present the world television premiere of The Nomads — based-on-a-true story about a female African-American teacher who joins forces with a male Caucasian colleague to develop a men’s rugby team in an inner-city school in North Philadelphia — on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch promo here. Tika Sumpter (Mixed-ish, The Haves and the Have Nots) stars as English teacher Cassey “Mac” McNamara who relocates and takes on – with pepper spray in hand – a new role teaching American History at North Philadelphia’s Whitman High School, after a billion-dollar…
On September 7, 2019 The Word of Life Christian Center International (WLCCI) celebrated its 30th Anniversary and its Pastor, Dr. Alexander Arthur’s 70th Birthday. It was definitely an evening to remember. The celebration took place in the Davidson Ballroom of the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, TN. This event featured special guest such as platinum selling recording artist Ben Tankard, Grammy Award winning Bobby Jones and The Super Choir, and Two members of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. (Soloist Kennedi Hall and Allen Christian) The evening was a celebration of Dr. Alexander Arthur’s life and the WLCCI ministry he…
NASHVILLE, TN — What’s at stake in the Mayor’s race is not just whether the city continues its rapid growth but who is best to conduct the city’s business. Since housing is a major issue in Nashville, the Tribune believes that as Mayor, John Cooper will ensure that every district benefits from the city’s growth. We have faith that he will create an environment that includes using neighborhoods as a cornerstone for some of his policies. As Mayor it is our belief that Cooper as he has said, will be actively engaged in setting the agenda for Affordable Housing and…
NASHVILLE-TN – State Representative, John Ray Clemmons, a democrat, has gained the support of more than three dozen faith leaders ahead of the August 1st election. The support of the faith community is often a critical step in securing the lion’s share of the African American vote in any election which some analysts suggest will be the deciding factor in the upcoming Mayoral contest. Since launching the campaign in January, Clemmons has visited faith communities, including churches, mosques, and fellowships to share his message of ensuring equity, creating opportunity, and demanding justice in Nashville. “I have always believed that the…
On Saturday, July 20, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1235, hosted an early vote rally for Nashville mayoral candidate and current state representative, John Ray Clemmons. Over 100 Metro bus drivers, their families, and campaign supporters gathered near the Bordeaux Library polling location to vote for Rep. Clemmons, wave signs, and encourage the community tosupport Clemmons for Mayor. Clemmons mingled with voters for nearly an hour, sharing his gratitude with the union for their overwhelming support. “I’m honored to earn the support of the ATU. Transportation in Nashville is a serious issue, and for too long our city leaders have…