Category : News

To Be Equal: Discriminatory laws have driven Black voters from the polls

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—“If the United States wants to make good on its foundational claims of a democratic system of governance open to all citizens, it must find ways to close the racial turnout gap. Wider now than at any point in at least the past 16...

Al Sharpton will give Keynote Address for the Middle TN NAN “Black Diamond” Ball

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The esteemed keynote speaker for the Middle TN NAN “Black Diamond” Ball is the renowned civil rights advocate, Reverend Al Sharpton. A true trailblazer in the fight for equality, Rev. Sharpton has made significant contr...

David Marshall: The battle over Social Security

The Black community as a whole can never afford to lose empathy for one another. One of the core challenges in maintaining social justice is communicating the need for empathy. It is most critical to be willing to put yourself in another person’s sho...

YWCA’s Wine Women & Shoes Event Raises More than $600,000 to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted the 12th annual Wine Women & Shoes, presented by Regions on Saturday, April 13, at the Music City Center. The event – named Nashville’s Best Women’s Event two years in...

Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Nashville Electric, NDOT Celebrate Savings, Efficiency of 6,000 Upgraded LED Streetlights

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Nashville Electric Service (NES), and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) celebrate the upgrading of 6,183 streetlights to new LED technology. The upgrades will...

Give Tanks – Farmers Get Help To Cope With Drought

The Ministry of Agriculture began distributing 500 one-thousand-gallon water tanks to livestock farmers last week aimed at helping them cope amid a prolonged drought. The Ministry hopes to distribute another 500 tanks to crop farmers within the next...

Minister Highlights Challenge Of Finding Skilled Workers

Labour Minister Dr. Virginia Albert Poyotte highlighted the disparity between the demand for and supply of skilled workers in an address Monday to launch Labour Day activities. The veteran former trade union leader pointed to the free movement of lab...

Cheslie Kryst memoir reveals new details about struggles before suicide

Photo: Getty Images An upcoming memoir details former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst’s struggles before her tragic death in January 2022. Kryst, who had earned a law degree and MBA, the title of Miss USA, and a correspondent role for Extra by the age...

2024 Proving To Be Saint Lucia’s Best-Ever Tourism Year

The performance of Saint Lucia’s vital tourism industry so far for 2024 is proving to be the best. The disclosure came from Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire. ” If all goes well and we are expecting this year to be our best year on rec...

UAW wins big at Volkswagen in Tennessee – becoming the first foreign-owned factory in the American South to unionize

Volkswagen automobile plant employee Kiara Hughes celebrates the union’s win on April 19, 2024. AP Photo/George Walker IV by Bob Bussel, University of Oregon A decisive majority of the Volkswagen workers employed at a factory in Chattanooga, Tenness...

Study Discovers Link Between Midlife Exposure to Racism and Risk of Dementia

A team of researchers led by the University of Georgia, in partnership with University of Iowa and Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, have found a link between middle-aged Black American’s exposure to racism and their risk...

Addressing sarcopenia with a healthy diet

(NewsUSA) – Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength can significantly impact the quality of life for older adults. However, recent research underscores the role of proper nutrition in preventing and managing this condition. Starting aroun...

Toni Braxton reveals she was told to hide her lupus to save career

Photo: Getty Images Singer Toni Braxton says she was warned to hide her lupus because “people get scared around sick celebrities.” During an appearance on the “SHE MD” podcast, Braxton, who went public with her lupus diagnos...

Gros Islet Fishermen’s Co-Operative Staff Down Tools

On Monday, staff at the Gros Islet Fishermen’s Co-operative downed tools as management sought to address their concerns. According to reports, the staff are upset over a recent altercation involving a gas pump attendant and a fisherman. The co-...

THE BEST U.S. CITIES TO FIND A STARTER HOME

By: Mike LaFirenza The American dream of homeownership often begins with a starter home—a manageable property that allows young adults and families to establish roots, build equity, and lay the groundwork for fi nancial security. This initial step on...