by Toter - 3 months ago
Z. Alexander Looby, a distinguished attorney and civil rights activist, played a pivotal role in the struggle for racial equality during the mid-20th century. Born in Antigua in 1899, Looby immigrated to the United States in 1914, later becoming a formidable force in the legal battles against segre...
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NASHVILLE, TN — United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announced today that Erica Mitchell, chief impact officer, UWGN, will be the new chief executive officer beginning January 1, 2025. Earlier this year, UWGN’s CEO Brian Hassett announced his retirement. An executive search committee made up o...
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Dr. Valerie White, one of the nation’s leading journalism educators, is leaving her post later this year at Florida A & M University, after 23 years in service to the institution, education colleagues say.White, who headed the Black College Communications Association (BCCA) for more than 10 year...
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By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) just announced their second cohort of talented interns selected nationwide, and one of their hand-picked interns is a familiar face in the Big Blue community. Briana Thomas, a mass communication student at Tennessee...
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By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — When Tammi Campbell took over the leadership at Austin-East Magnet High School as the Executive Principal, the school was in great flux. When she stepped into the hallowed halls of her alma mater where she had been class president and Ms. Austin-East; the school w...
by Toter - 3 months ago
NASHVILLE, TN — On June 15, 2024, the community came together to celebrate James Henry (Jake) Sherrell, who at 97 years old have spent the past 67 years mentoring young men and women in North Nashville. The celebration was organized by Ken Taylor, a Nashville activist. Friends and family and Jak...
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By BigEyeUg Team Dancehall artist Alien Skin has sparked curiosity among fans after announcing plans to release a romantic song inspired by late singer Mowzey Radio’s songbook, which he jokingly claimed to have “stolen.” Alien Skin In a recent social media post, Alien S...
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World Sickle Cell Day, observed annually on June 19, aims to raise global awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic disorder that affects millions worldwide, predominantly those of African descent. This day emphasizes the importance of education, early diagnosis, and treatment to improve...
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NASHVILLE, TN — Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC), Nashville’s oldest non-profit health center, has announced details surrounding the 2024 Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr. Legacy Breakfast. The breakfast will take place in the evening at The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical Colle...
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By Ron Wynn The UT Volunteers celebrating after the final out of the 2024 College World Series. Photo by Jamie SchwaberowNCAA Photos via Getty Images NASHVILLE, TN — The transformation of Tennessee baseball from mediocrity to championship status was completed Monday night in Omaha. The Vol...
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By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — One of Nashville’s, indeed the entire state’s, greatest homegrown jazz musicians was John Lucius Green Sr.& A Tennessee State University graduate and also member of the original Aristocrat of Bands, Green made history on two fronts. As an artist, he performed wit...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The renowned rapper and pop culture phenomenon Snoop Dogg recently created waves in Eugene, Oregon, while he was a member of the NBC crew. Snoop will assist NBC in presenting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from a novel and amusing angle in an effort to increase the event’s accessibility and appe...
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By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Several top stars in multiple fields of entertainment are scheduled to appear and/or perform on the 2024 BET Awards, which are scheduled for this Sunday. They will be hosted once again by Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. “I am thrilled to be returning as the...
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By Logan LangloisPhotos by Russell T. Rivers Jr. NASHVILLE, TN —& Muse Conservatory of Dance is celebrating the end of a successful spring season and is now gearing up not only for the start of fall performances, but to say goodbye to its first graduating high school class. Founder, directo...
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By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN —& The 2024 Kindling Arts Festival has recently announced the second half of the artists to be included in their impressive yearly roster. Kindling Arts Founding Artistic Director Jessika Malone said this is the festival’s seventh annual celebration, set to b...
