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Nashville Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
All Things Nashville By: Sharanda Nechole Nashville Celebrates Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War....
View ArticleRacial disparities in Juvenile Sentencing Apparent in Davidson County
By Ronald W. Weathersby Children of color are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system in Davidson County, Tennessee and the United States. Moreover, African-American children are more likely to...
View ArticleJump Starting Real Wage Growth for Women
Increasing the Minimum Wage and Improving Overtime Laws In the context of a lost decade of wage growth for women, two recent proposals — to increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour...
View ArticleBlack Unemployment Nearly 15% In Nashville.
By Ronald W. Weathersby A recent State of Black America report from the National Urban League stated that African-Americans are falling behind economically when compared with whites in the areas of...
View ArticleHow To Shut Off Your Brain When You Just Can’t Sleep
As our societal demands get even greater with each passing year, we find that we are “on” 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This results in greater rates of insomnia, with more and more people...
View ArticleObama Care Success Story
By: Judge Greg Mathis The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama Care, was passed in 2010 and since then there has been a non-stop battle to destroy and discredit the...
View ArticleGreat Recession May Cause Some to Retire Later
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Many Black families, ill prepared to weather personal financial storms, lost their homes during the Great Recession and burned through...
View ArticleNew Life Project Urges Men to Take Advantage of Programs to Assist Fathers
By Ronald W. Weathersby Nearly three years ago the Obama Administration announced they had awarded grants to several cities across the country to operate programs that would develop and facilitate...
View ArticleAfrican-American Women Lawyers Obtain Historic Wins
NASHVILLE, TN — Allegra Walker and Sheila Calloway are two hardworking African-American lawyers dedicated to bringing justice to the people they serve every day. Now, they are both making history in...
View ArticleComcast Cares Day Nashville
NASHVILLE, TENN – On April 26, 2014 more than 600 Comcast employees, their families and friends spent their day off giving Jere Baxter Middle School a makeover. The volunteers created a walking trail,...
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All Things Nashville: 2014 73rd Iroquios Steeplechase
The 2014 73rd Iroquois Steeplechase is Nashville’s Derby! Were you unable to make it to the Kentucky Derby this year? Don’t fret because every year on the second Saturday in May, Percy Warner Park...
View ArticleFoods That Trigger Headaches
There are many foods that are thought to trigger headaches and migraines. Dietary habits can also play a role — fasting, dehydration, or skipping meals may also cause headaches. By tracking your...
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Metro Sports by Scott Wallace
Every week Scott Wallace and his WTNTrib Radio team covers the best sports news in the Nashville area. Brothers Unite To Feed the City In John 21:17, Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him. Peter of course...
View ArticleMillion Dollar Quartet: A Perfect Fit
By: Jaz Dorsey THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is a perfect fit for Music City. Even though it’s actually set in Memphis, this tale of recording studios and jam sessions certainly resonates with us here in...
View ArticleIn Spite of Inclement Weather Threat, TSU Outdoor Spring Commencement Goes on...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – After a brief delay Saturday, Tennessee State University dodged an inclement weather forecast to hold its spring commencement at a packed Hale Stadium. More than...
View ArticleHip Hop Leaders Form Partnership with NNPA
By Jimmie Davis, Jr. Special to the NNPA from the Miami Times MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Upcoming hip-hop artists may find it challenging to get a DJ to play their songs or a mainstream media critic to review...
View ArticleBenjamin Jealous Joins the Center for American Progress as Senior Fellow
by Roz Edward Special to the NNPA from the Atlanta Daily World Washington, D.C. — This month, the Center for American Progress announced that Benjamin Jealous, partner at Kapor Capital and former...
View ArticleEJ Sain Jewelers Celebrate 112 Years With Huge Liquidation Sale
By A.J. Dugger III To celebrate 112 years in business, EJ Sain Jewelers held a liquidation sale on April 17 where customers could buy jewelry for as much as 60 percent off the retail price. EJ Sain...
View ArticleDoubletree By Hilton Celebrates National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day With Free...
Hotel Brand Will Serve 3,000 Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Today at Walk of Fame Park and the Legislative Plaza as Part of its Worldwide #CookieCare Campaign NASHVILLE, TENN – On May 15, 2014 DoubleTree...
View ArticlePut Some Pep in Your Hot Dogs this Grill Season
Hot dogs are a perennial favorite for Americans, especially in summer. More than seven billion hot dogs are eaten in the three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to the National Hot...
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