National Coalition of 100 Black Women Launch Leadership Program at Belmont...
Nationally, African-American women in corporate leadership positions is down, but a local program promises to change that. The Metropolitan Nashville Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black...
View ArticleRed Cross Raises Nearly $400,000 at Annual Lifesaver Breakfast
Storytellers Event Featured Jon Meacham; Highlighted the Mission of the Organization NASHVILLE, TN, March 15, 2013 —The American Red Cross, Nashville Area Chapter hosted their 11th Annual Lifesaver...
View ArticleMiddle, TN Teen Named USTA TN Sportsman of the Year
Congratulations to Gabriel Maynor-Faulcon who was named USTA Tennessee’s “2012 Sportsman of the Year” for his many contributions to tennis in Tennessee. He was honored and presented the award at the...
View ArticleMichael Baisden Reportedly Locked Out of His Studio
(YourBlackWorld.com)–Just a few days ago, it was announced by Michael Baisden that he was leaving his popular radio show. The announcement stunned observers, since the show was doing so well. It also...
View ArticleTaye Diggs Teams With Kellogg to Stop Childhood Hunger
by Chelsea Battle Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles Sentinel In celebration of National Breakfast Week, actor Taye Diggs hosted a giant spoon unveiling Thursday to help raise awareness about...
View ArticleRev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby To Headline Spiritual Renewal Week at First Baptist...
Prominent Fisk University graduate the Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby will headline Spiritual Renewal Week services at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, at 6 p.m. March 27, 28 and 29. Rev. Cosby, senior...
View ArticleLeader Fitzhugh Discusses Gov Haslam’s Decision Not To Participate In The...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh has released the following video statement in response to Governor Haslam’s decision to not participate in the Medicaid expansion: Earlier today,...
View ArticleTSU Freedom Fighter Dies
By Reginald Stuart When Pauline Knight was a student at Nashville’s Pearl High School and later at what was then known as Tennessee A & I State College, she never dreamed she would one day be...
View ArticleDr. Charlene Dewey Named Nashville ATHENA Award Winner
Charlene M. Dewey, M.D., co-director of the Center for Professional Health at Vanderbilt University, was named the Nashville winner of the 2013 ATHENA Award. Charlene M. Dewey, M.D., serves as...
View ArticleNashville Teens Chat with Acclaimed FilmMaker
By: Janice Malone Internationally acclaimed Moroccan filmmaker Hakim Belabbes visited the downtown Nashville Public Library earlier this week to discuss two of his films, A Nest in the Heat and...
View ArticlePolynesia Comes to Music City
The Global Education Center presents Rhythms of the Islands: A Journey Through Polynesia on April 6th 7:30 pm at the Casa Azafran Community Center, 2195 Nolensville Rd. We welcome San Diego’s talented...
View ArticleWill New Student Loan Requirements Hurt HBCUs?
By Ronald W. Weathersby Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are seemingly at risk with the high rate of presidential turnovers and now they’re facing another challenge as a result of...
View ArticleReal Houswives’ Kandi Burruss Opens Up About The Kandi Factory
by Catherine Witherspoon Special to the NNPA from the Atlanta Daily World After her success as one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, some people may have forgotten that Kandi Burruss, a former member...
View ArticleIRS Offers Tips For Taxpayers Who Missed Deadline
The IRS has some advice for taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline. File as soon as possible. If you owe federal income tax, you should file and pay as soon as you can to minimize any penalty and...
View ArticleGo Red For Women Raises $775,000, Your Donation Can Be Doubled Until May
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Nashville went red in a big way at the Go Red For Women Luncheon last Friday, raising a campaign total of $775,000, a 28% increase over last year. About 500 guests – nearly all...
View ArticleUniversity Breaks Ground for $4 Million Education, Research Facility
NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University President, Dr. Glenda Glover says that the institution must take the lead in producing job-ready students to fill the rapidly increasing demand...
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Highlights from Southern Women’s Show
By Janice Malone Another Southern Women’s Show event has come and gone, to record-breaking crowds. Each year the event is filled with an impressive list of fashion, food and cultural icons. Many have...
View ArticleRev. Jeremiah Wright At Ray Of Hope Nashville 3 Day Revival
By Howard M. Romaine Driving back from Memphis just in time to catch the first of three sermons by the fiery, eloquent, enriching Rev. Jeremiah Wright at Ray of Hope Church, just blocks off Gallatin...
View ArticleTennessee State University President Releases 100-Day Report
NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University President, Dr. Glenda Glover, released her first 100-Day Report today, outlining her activities during the first three-month period of her...
View ArticleTSU Alumni Couple Presented with Chancellor’s Excellence in Philanthropy Award
NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University alumni Alfred and Rose Coleman are no strangers to philanthropy, especially in giving back to their alma mater to make sure deserving students...
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