Southwestern Charm and Relaxation at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country...
By Renuka Christoph One of the greatest beauties of travel is the escape from everyday life, breaking the norm. And the best kind brings total relaxation to mind, body and soul. Find such nirvana at JW...
View ArticlePersimmon Creek Vineyards and Tallulah Falls
By Renuka Christoph Persimmon Creek Vineyards is a haven nestled in the northeastern Georgia mountains. The Vineyard is a boutique, family-owned winery located on 110 acres of farmland. Wines are...
View ArticleVisit Gatlinburg, Tennessee
By Renuka Christoph One of the greatest family destinations offered in Tennessee is scenic Gatlinburg. Whether the goal is to take in nature, enjoy local attractions, or a combination of both, all ages...
View ArticleYou Better Vote…Or You Asked For It!
By Rodney Beard I had never given money to any party until the internet age that made it simple to just click and send my meager donations. When President Obama ran for the first time, I clicked and...
View ArticleRacism, Repression and Resistance
The passion, emerging power of Black youth fuel demands for justice by Richard B. Muhammad Special to the NNPA from The Final Call ST. LOUIS, Mo. (FinalCall.com) – A moment borne out of angry Black...
View ArticleBeyond the Lights: Film Review by Kam Williams
Screen Chemistry Abounds in Superstar-Bodyguard Romantic Romp Noni (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) has it all, or so it seems. After years of trying to make it, the emerging pop singer is finally on the brink of...
View ArticleKam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams For movies opening November 14, 2014 BIG BUDGET FILMS Beyond the Lights (PG-13 for profanity, mature themes, sexuality and partial nudity) Romance drama about a suicidal superstar (Gugu...
View ArticleTennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands Selected for 13th Annual Honda...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Congratulations to the Aristocrat of Bands! The Tennessee State University nationally and internationally recognized marching band is on its way to yet another...
View ArticleMetro Sports by Scott C. Wallace
Firebirds Burn Panthers, Gain Momentum Going Into the Playoffs Vaughn Brothers combine for four touchdowns in the victory By McKinley Young Jr. Correspondent WTNTribune Radio Sports Nashville, TN-...
View ArticleMetro Sports by Scott C. Wallace
Metro Football Playoff Matchups Class 3A Lipscomb @ East Nashville Class 4A Greenbrier @ Pearl-Cohn Class 5A Kenwood @ Hillsboro Class 6A McGavock @ Overton Cane Ridge @ Blackmon Metro...
View ArticleRace and Beyond: Why Young, Minority, and Low-Income Citizens Don’t Vote
By Sam Fulwood III On Tuesday, voters across the United States cast their ballots in the 2014 midterm elections. As with any election, there are winners and losers. But, dear reader, this column...
View ArticleEditorial: If You Did Not Vote: Get Ready for Some Pain
By Rodney Beard By the time that you read this, the mid-term elections will be over. The most recent polls that have been released give the Republicans a hefty lead and it seems to be apparent that...
View ArticleDeep Voter Pessimism and Lack of Economic Agenda from Democrats, Not Just...
Washington, D.C. — The 2014 elections mark the third consecutive midterm in which voters opposed the party controlling the White House and flipped partisan control of a branch of Congress. But...
View ArticleHow to Find Your Online Match During the Holiday Season
Unhappily Single? Dating & Relationship Entrepreneurs Offer Tips New research suggests that online dating is succeeding at making better relationships – but how much better is it really? The...
View ArticleInterstellar: Film Review by Kam Williams
Altruistic Astronauts Seek Alternate for Earth in Post-Apocalyptic Adventure Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite directors, and four of his pictures have made my annual Top Ten List, including...
View ArticleComcast to Host Job Fair in Nashville
Cable provider seeking driven, self-motivated sales consultants ATLANTA (Nov. 10, 2014) – Comcast announced today it is seeking qualified candidates to join its Nashville sales team. Interested...
View ArticleLoretta Lynch Nominated as Next U.S. Attorney General
Special to the NNPA from the New York Amsterdam News President Barack Obama nominates U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General replacing Eric Holder. The announcement was made at the White...
View ArticleTake Me With You: Must-Have Travel Necessities
Special to the NNPA from the New York Amsterdam News There are so many great travel-related clothing and accessories, gadgets, products and more on the market today that it is often hard to know which...
View ArticleMetro Sports by Scott C. Wallace
Burros Dominate Knights in First Round of the Playoffs By McKinley Young Jr. Nashville, TN- The start of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Playoffs in Tennessee is here. Five...
View ArticleMayor’s 5k Draws Nearly 3,000 Participants
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Karl Dean today led walkers and runners for the Fourth Annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Walk/Run, a free community-wide event to celebrate active, healthy living. An estimated nearly...
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