Category : News

4 months ago

Jackson State Names New President

JACKSON, MS — Higher education officials in Mississippi voted Thursday to name a new president of Jackson State University, the state’s largest historically Black university. The board of trustees for the state Institutions of Higher Learning nam...

4 months ago

Nashville Stars Honored at Black Chamber Gala

NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 25-year anniversary at its milestone gala& and honored the Nashville Stars with the Most Valuable Partners award. Nashville Stars Co-Founder Alberto Gonzales accepted the awa...

4 months ago

Gov. Lee Names New Judicial Appointments

Terry Fann, 16th Judicial District Circuit Court NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced last week two key judicial appointments for state courts. “I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and v...

4 months ago

4th Annual No Child Home Alone for Christmas

NASHVILLE, TN — KEVA Inc will be having its 4th& Annual No Child Home Alone for Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 16, 2023.& & The Extravaganza will start at 10 am and last until all the gifts are distributed. The Extravaga...

4 months ago

Nashville Fire Department Announces Holiday Events

NASHVILLE, TN — As the holidays approach, the Nashville Fire Department, BLAZE Mentoring Program, and Nashville Fire Hockey Team are all hosting and/or partnering in various events throughout the season to promote community engagement. Nashville-...

4 months ago

Meeting the Smiley’s Like Visiting the Old Landmark

By Tony Jones While Memphis city leaders grapple with the crime rate, I stumbled upon a Thanksgiving story that goes a long way to answering some of the questions. There’s even a lesson in it for the so-called “woke” social media activists and ot...

4 months ago

NAREB Holds Black Wealth Tour

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Nearly 1,000 adults and youths attended a Black “Community Wealth Building Day” on Saturday, November 11, sponsored by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Over the next two years, NAREB will host similar events...

4 months ago

Puerto Rican Status Bill Introduced in Congress

By Ivan Sanchez& The question of Puerto Rican statehood versus independence has long been a focal point of political discourse, shaping the island’s identity and its relationship with the United States. As Puerto Rico grapples with its polit...

4 months ago

Court of Appeals Surprises in Louisiana Redistricting Case

By Ivan Sanchez& The practice of gerrymandering has long been a contentious issue, with racial gerrymandering emerging as a concerning facet of American politics. This deliberate manipulation of electoral district boundaries based on racial...

4 months ago

Basket Drive Provides Families With Thanksgiving Meals

By Angel Higgins & NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University student leaders and organizations will make the Thanksgiving holiday one to remember for some local families. On Saturday, November 11, over 100 students held a...

4 months ago

DJ KASH PRO set for first concert “KASH PRO EXPERIENCE,”

Dumba Hakram, also known as DJ Kash Pro, is a talented performer who initially started deejaying as a hobby while in school before joining Talent Walls Ltd in 2020. His dedication and talent have earned him recognition as the trendiest a...

4 months ago

CCBU partners with Hima Cement to fuel plastic waste solution

By Our Reporter Plastic waste will be put to good use as an alternative fuel in cement production thanks to a new partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Hima Cement Limited. In the three-year partnership, which has been formalized...

4 months ago

Open Enrollement for Seniors

Open Enrollment for our Seniors Health Coverage is here for 2024. Open enrollment started on November 1, 2023 and continues through December 30, 2023 for most insurances.& During open enrollment you can renew your current, existing indivi...