Clark Atlanta Inducts 112 Into Honor Society
ATLANTA, GA — One hundred and twelve Clark Atlanta University (CAU) students, faculty and administrators were inducted Nov. 13 into Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, the only national honor society founded...
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Arthritis: Tips for Protecting Your Joints
Joint protection is a proven strategy to help you manage rheumatoid arthritis pain and perform daily activities more easily. Arthritic joints can’t tolerate as much stress as healthy joints can, so...
View Article‘Tis the Season: 10 Ways to Make Your Holidays Merrier
by Dorothy Rowley Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer With the holiday season in full swing, I like to plan wise when it comes to shopping, cooking and ensuring the comfort of my overnight...
View ArticleHoliday Recipe: Deep-Fried Turkey
Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Thanksgiving dinner proved a challenge for some cooks attempting to prepare turkeys. While fried turkeys have become the rage in many households,...
View Article32 Mugshots of Black Men on Cover of Tenn. Newspaper Cause Uproar
“On Nov. 5, the Times Free Press published a front-page story about the arrests of 32 men charged with gun and drug crimes after a four-year local and federal investigation. Chattanooga Police Chief...
View ArticleStudy: High-Dose Flu Shot Better Protects Seniors
A new high-dose flu vaccine for seniors works better than the standard shot in that age group, according to a long-awaited study by the vaccine’s manufacturer. Experts say regular flu shots tend to be...
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New Police Officers Graduate from the MNPD Training Academy
Twenty-three new Metro police officers graduated from five months of rigorous physical and classroom training this month, during a ceremony at Harpeth Heights Baptist Church. Mayor Karl Dean...
View ArticleObamacare Website On Track To Work For ‘Vast Majority’ Of People,...
Software and hardware upgrades put in place since late October have been effective, said Jeffrey Zients, the Obama aide overseeing the repair effort to the online portal for health insurance enrollment...
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Mandela: ‘Celebrating His Legacy in Nashville’
NASHVILLE — Become part of history and join a FREE event celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. “Madiba, we mourn your death but celebrate your legacy.” In the spirit of the words of...
View ArticleTips for Battling Issues During the Holiday Season 
A mile-long gift list, a shrinking wallet, too much to do and not enough time to do it – these are just a few of the holiday challenges that do not bring good cheer. Add battling mental or emotional...
View ArticleFisk Passes SACSCOC Exam, No Longer on Probation
By Reginald Stuart NASHVILLE, TN — When Fisk University’s new president, Dr. H. James Williams, and his team of university administrators went to Atlanta early this month to make their final arguments...
View ArticleMichele Norris Examines Racial, Family Issues
By Ron Wynn National Public Radio special correspondent and former “All Things Considered” co-host Michele Norris told an audience at the Nashville Public Library Saturday she couldn’t have been...
View ArticleHoliday Tech Gift Guide for the Man in Your Life
(StatePoint) Holiday shopping for the special guy in your life can be taxing — especially if you aren’t quite sure where your relationship is going yet! Whether you just started dating or you’ve been...
View ArticleNatural Ways to Stay Healthy this Season
(StatePoint) While you’re probably already accustomed with conventional ways of looking and feeling your best, this winter, consider more natural approaches to health and wellness. Here are several...
View ArticleBlack Unemployment Dips to 5-Year Low
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The Black unemployment rate fell to a five-year low in November, according to the latest jobs report by the Labor Department, but...
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15-year-old Moldovan Orphan’s Remarkable Journey From Darkness To Sight
(Nashville, TN, 12/9/13) It has been a little over a year since the doctors at the Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration first learned from Steve and Lynn Hendrich of a young, 15-year-old blind girl...
View ArticleMayor Dean & Chief Anderson Tour Soon to Open Crime Lab & Madison Precinct...
Mayor Karl Dean today got a preview tour of the police department’s first ever full-service DNA crime laboratory which is scheduled to officially open next month at 400 Myatt Drive in Madison. The...
View ArticleVITA Volunteers Provided $19.8 Million to 12,200 Families in 2013
VITA Volunteers Provided $19.8 Million to 12,200 Families in 2013 Volunteers needed to help working individuals and families with free tax preparation. NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Volunteers often list the...
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Tire Discounters Rolls Into Nashville
Family Owned Company to Transform Tire Buying Experience in Coming Year (Cincinnati, OH December 18, 2013) – What could be revolutionary about a tire store? A visit to Tire Discounters will answer that...
View ArticleIdris Impressive in Film Adaptation of Late Icon’s Autobiography
by Kam Williams Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper Nelson “Madiba” Mandela (Idris Elba) started secretly writing his autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom” while still serving what he...
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