Seniors Need Extra Care to Beat the Heat
by Lavdena Orr, M.D. Courtesy of AmeriHealth Caritas Special to the NNPA from The Washington People over age 65 are at higher risk of suffering a heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion or even...
View ArticleFilm Review: Edge of Tomorrow
By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic Day after day. Over and over again. He can see his demise. But no on else can see theirs. Until…. In Hiroshi Sakurazak’s 2004 military science-fiction novel All You...
View ArticleGene Jones Hauntingly Portrays Jones Town Cult Leader!
By Rych McCain Filmmaker Ti West is best known for his mastery in the horror film genre and true to his craftsmanship he has come up with another mouth watering gem with his latest offering titled “The...
View ArticleTyler Perry Sues ‘For Better Or Worse’ Producers Over Studio Fire
By Ruth Manuel-Logan Special to the NNPA from The Chicago Defender Actor, playwright, and film mogul Tyler Perry (pictured), who had a massive fire at his Atlanta-based mega-million-dollar studio last...
View ArticleMaya Angelou Opened Her Life to Open our Eyes
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The day before she died, Maya Angelou telephoned Ebony magazine headquarters in Chicago to tell new editor-in-chief Mitzi Miller that...
View ArticleMetro Sports by Scott C. Wallace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alicia Bailey 901-604-4017 WallaceAllStarWeekend@yahoo.com ALL-STAR WEEKEND GAME FOR METRO BOY & GIRL BASKETBALL PLAYERS Players will...
View ArticleAll Things Nashville: Best Places For Happy Hour
The summer is upon us and this is the perfect time and season to catch up with friends and meet up for a drink or two. I am always game for a good happy hour that is not only affordable but also good....
View ArticleTribune’s Social Media Director Named By Black 40 Under 40
As Nashville continues to grow as a nationally respected hub of business, education, and community many African-Americans leaders are often not recognized for their accomplishments in the city. The...
View ArticleIn The Driver’s Seat: 2014 Nissan Versa
The 2014 Nissan Versa sees some minor changes to available options packages and trim levels, but otherwise it is unchanged. The subcompact car is designed with two central priorities: getting you where...
View ArticleAHA Launches New CPR Video as June is CPR Month
NASHVILLE, TN — Do you know the two simple steps of Hands-Only TM CPR? Then you’re ready to help save a life. If you don’t, then the American Heart Association and WellPoint Foundation want you to...
View ArticleCulture Fest Presents: Nashville Remembers Dr. Maya Angelou
An Evening of Readings and Reflections on a Life Well Lived Dr. Maya Angelou, a national treasure who inspired people of all ages, ethnicities and beliefs all over the world; died on May 28, 2014....
View ArticleAll Things Nashville: Top 5 Mixology Spots
If you are following me on social media you might have noticed how geeked I was about attending my first mixology class. For those newbies Mixology is another term for mixing drinks and a Mixologist is...
View ArticleStephens Last American Out at French Open
By Ron Wynn There are now no Americans, male or female, left at the French Open following Sloane Stephens’ loss to Simona Halep Monday. Stephens had a better record in Grand Slams than in regular...
View ArticleMovie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past
By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic If hindsight is 20/20, the X-Men have perfect vision in this back to the future reboot of a sagging franchise that needed new life. Does it get the resuscitation it...
View ArticleTrayvon Martin’s Friend Rachel Jeantel: ‘I’m Still Standing’
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As Rachel Jeantel inched toward a high school diploma, she tried to keep in mind that she had a promise to keep. Her slain friend,...
View ArticleLemonade Cupcakes To Raise Money for Children With Cancer
Nashville, Tenn. (June 9, 2014)—When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade… cupcakes that is. From June 9-30th The Cupcake Collection, will host Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a national foundation that...
View ArticleFilm Review: 22 Jump Street
By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic The film 21 Jump Street was a hip, focused, comic homage to the 1980s TV series. 22 Jump Street is an unfocussed potpourri of physical humor, sight gags and shtick...
View ArticleMetro Sports by Scott C. Wallace
High School All Star Game, More Than Just a Game NASHVILLE (June 12, 2014) – The Scott & Harriet Wallace Family Foundation will be hosting the First Annual Scott C. Wallace All Star Weekend. The...
View ArticleThe Suit Is The Perfect Production For OZ Nashville
By Jason Luntz Performance art has the power to tell stories that can be used as metaphors for important issues that humanity faces. What helps drive a great theater experience is often the venue where...
View ArticleIn the Driver’s Seat: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD
Before you choke on the price tag affixed to a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, remember that it is now packaged, priced and positioned to compete against other midsize, 3-row, 7-passenger SUVs. The stylish...
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