Category : News

4 months ago

Project 2025 and the Black community

Conservative agenda represents decades-long& plan designed to dismantle civil rights, other gains EDITOR’S NOTE: In the August 1-7, 2024 issue of The Tennessee Tribune, the professional titles of the chair and co-chair of the Social Act...

4 months ago

Backed by scores, Harris up and running

By Reginald Stuart Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scores of presidents of historically Black colleges across the country, including Dr. Glenda Glover, retired president of Tennessee State University (TSU), have joined a growing cho...

4 months ago

Breaking at the Olympics

By Char Adams Logan Edra grew up learning about the four elements of hip-hop: rapping, graffiti, DJing and breakdancing. Now, she’s taking that knowledge and her love for the Bronx-born street dance style to the Paris Olympics. “We’re part of...

4 months ago

Tribune publisher to be honored

By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Tribune Founder and Publisher Rosetta Miller-Perry is adding another distinguished honor to her impresive list of awards. On Aug. 5 she will receive the Legacy Award at the Airport Minority Advisory C...

4 months ago

Avon Williams and his legacy

By Ivan Sanchez& & & & Avon N. Williams Jr., a towering figure in the legal and civil rights arenas, left an indelible mark on Tennessee and the nation through his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Born in Knoxvil...

4 months ago

Harold Ford Sr. is a Memphis political icon  

By V.S. Santoni& & & & Harold Ford Sr., a pioneering figure in Tennessee politics, broke barriers and set precedents as the first African American to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born on May 20, 19...

4 months ago

Harris challenges Trump to ‘say it to my face’ 

By Tribune Staff In a rally stop in Atlanta July 30, Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time getting down to business outlining her priorities and the stark contrast between her vision for America versus that of former President Donald Trump....

4 months ago

VP Harris’ ascension elevates NOBEL convention in August

By Tony Jones The 39th Annual Legislative Conference of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL) could prove to be one of the most important in the organization’s 39 year history, and House Minority Leader Karen Camper...

4 months ago

‘Women Vote Early’ rally energizes Davidson County

NASHVILLE, TN — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter, in partnership with 23 local organizations, held a highly energizing Women Vote Early event July 20 at the Metro Office Building. The goal of the event...