First African American to Head the Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, DC — The first African American to head the Smithsonian Institution was elected Tuesday by the collection of museums’ board of regents, the organization announced in a statement. Lonnie G....
View ArticleGwendolyn V. Smith Scholarship Gala Set for June 9
NASHVILLE, TN — The Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators (GNABSE) will host its annual Gwendolyn V. Smith Scholarship Gala on Sunday, June 9th at Woodmont Hills Church at 3710 Franklin...
View ArticleMissouri Set to Become First State Since Roe v. Wade With No Abortion Clinic
As states sign strict anti-abortion measures into law, women in more and more states could lose access. By Amanda Terkel Missouri’s last remaining abortion clinic is set to close in just 72 hours, just...
View ArticleJuneteenth Celebrations Set for Historic, Personal Reasons
By Clint Confehr FRANKLIN, TN — Celebrations of freedom from slavery starting in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 grow annually. Juneteenth was the day of emancipation for the last slaves in this...
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Pendleton Carves a Legacy of His Own at WDIA
By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — By now most people know that WDIA AM 1070 was the first radio station in the United States in 1949 to provide programming entirely for blacks featuring black radio...
View ArticleAn Achievable Vision for Our Schools
By John Ray Clemmons Nashville Mayoral Candidate NASHVILLE, TN — Providing every child in Nashville with a high-quality public education should be our number one priority as a city. We must always...
View ArticleHastings for Unity, Bridge, Community
By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — Traffic congestion relief and protection of his community from rampant development are just two goals for Metro’s District 2 councilman, he said, advocating both after...
View ArticleMayor Briley to Examine Use of Fines and Fees
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Briley recently announced that his administration will conduct an in-depth assessment of Metro Nashville’s criminal justice fines and fees structure. The assessment will also...
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University of Memphis’ 39th Annual Distinguished Awards Presented by Lowe’s
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA Judith H. Edge | BA ’83 Judith H. Edge is Corporate Vice President, Human Resources for FedEx Corporation, a global transportation and business services holding company. She is...
View Article19th annual Jefferson Street Blues and Jazz Festival
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Acclaimed songwriter and vocalist Valerie Simpson, blues guitarist/vocalist Stacy Michhart, and top entertainer/rapper Chubb Rock are just some of the performers...
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45K Meals Packed to Feed Knoxville’s Hungry Children and Families
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — There are feeding projects all over the world. From the coffers and kitchens of the United States flow millions of dollars and meals to remote lands, yet some of the...
View ArticleWinnie Forrester Takes on the Developer’s Wife in District 2
Winnie: I haven’t written any personal attacks on your husband. We are on the same page with that thought. It is full campaign season and it’s no secret I am the treasurer for his opponent, Kyonzte...
View ArticleTN High School Wins Journalism Partnership
By Sha’Zariea Rogers MEMPHIS, TN — Kingsbury High School was awarded a two-year partnership through Journalism Education Association to assist in building a strong journalism program at the school. KHS...
View ArticleDr. Shawn Joseph: Tribune’s Person of the Year
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — For the past two years, the city of Nashville, its media and Metro Nashville Public Schools spent more focus on the personal life and missteps of Dr. Shawn Joseph that he...
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‘The Cover Magazine’ Launch Exclusive Reveal and Red Carpet Celebration
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View ArticleWeGo Statement on the Metro Council Budget Vote June 19, 2019
Please see the statement below from WeGo Public Transit’s CEO Steve Bland, regarding last night’s Metro Council Budget vote. We appreciate the robust conversation and efforts of Metro Council last...
View ArticleCouncilman Hastings Prevents Property Tax Hike For District 2 Residents
On this past Tuesday night at the Metro Council Meeting, Council Member, DeCosta Hastings, moved to prevent a property tax increase for his District 2 residents. Council Member Hastings’ actions by...
View ArticleFisk Music and Food Festival June 29, 2019
NASHVILLE, TN — The man hailed as “the godfather of the gospel jazz scene,” and a local star much better known for what he does away from performing are among the top artists who will be featured June...
View ArticleProject GRAD Summer Institute Program Offers Choices
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — UniversityofTennessee Knoxville Campus, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), andPellissippi State Community College; all prestigious institutes of higher...
View ArticleHow a Young Family Afforded a New House in North Nashville
By Clare Bratten NASHVILLE, TN — When Metro Housing Development Authority (MDHA), the Mayor’s office and some non-profits get together to offer affordable housing, D’Juan (Brent) and Brooke Thompson...
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