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NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Human Rights Commission will be celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville from 5:30-8 pm.& The theme for the Anniversary is “Honorin...
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By Charlotte Fontaine& This Women’s History Month, we will reflect on the impressive career and life of Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, who is the epitome of turning “no’s” into “yes’s.” Brown was born January 7, 1914 in Philadelphia, PA. She...
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Carol Moseley Braun, Shirley Chisholm, and Kamala Harris stand as trailblazing figures in American politics, each leaving an indelible mark on history through their groundbreaking achievements and unwavering commitment to social justice and equality...
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By Greg Nasif WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D, NC-12), Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan HBCU Caucus, celebrated a federal investment of nearly five million dollars into Tennessee State University as part of the federa...
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NASHVILLE, TN — In celebration of Scarritt Bennett Center’s 100th year in Nashville, the community is invited to attend a conversation with Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Corretta Scott-King, who will...
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By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — Ever so quietly, she dropped her head to say a prayer for the young mother she was watching through the window. She could see the child was having a psychotic episode and the mother was frustrated as she tried to c...
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By V.S. Santoni& President Joe Biden’s recent announcement of an additional $5.8 billion in student loan debt relief has significant implications for public service workers in Tennessee. As part of the broader effort to address the challenge...
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NASHVILLE, TN — Are race relations truly advancing or regressing in Nashville and Tennessee as compared to half a century ago? As Nashville grappled with national scrutiny during the civil rights movement with iconic scenes of lunch counter sit-ins...
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NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary Season. This milestone season, celebrating four decades of creation, presents a rich blend of musicals, plays, and multiple special events.& “We are thrill...
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By VINCENT L. HALL – Texas Metro News, NNPA Pastoral scene of the gallant SouthThe bulging eyes and the twisted mouthScent of magnolia, sweet and freshThen the sudden smell of burning flesh – Strange Fruit – as recorded by Billie Holiday...
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Byakula, a Spirit & Place event, took place at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University) By ERIN KELLEY, DOLLY CRAFT and CASSANDRA SANBORN Just like many other areas across the country,...
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Sierra Woods My name is Sierra Woods, and I am the founder and Executive Director of MelaMama Maternal Wellness. As a registered nurse, International Board-certified lactation consultant, and postpartum doula, I am deeply committed to supporting n...
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By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The wait is finally over. The highly anticipated premiere of The Color Purple will take place April 5 – 14, 2024 at The Nashville Repertory Theatre. Adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the...
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Dan Wakefield (Photo provided/ Kara Kavensky) Dan Wakefield didn’t swear on Sundays. He hadn’t owned a car since an accident in Miami over fifteen years ago. He enjoyed good company and excellent conversation, and readily expressed ag...
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“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus answered, “You do not k...
