TSU Alumni Couple Presented with Chancellor’s Excellence in Philanthropy Award
NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University alumni Alfred and Rose Coleman are no strangers to philanthropy, especially in giving back to their alma mater to make sure deserving students...
View ArticleKelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies
The Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies was established in honor of the late Kelly Miller Smith, Sr., assistant dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School from 1968 until his death in 1984....
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Crowns Miss Jabberwock 2013
Members of the Nashville Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter (NMAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Fortitude Foundation, Inc. presented their Miss Jabberwock Gala Saturday, April 6 at 6:00pm at...
View ArticleLeroya Sanford: 10-yr-Old Comic Genius Rising Fast!
By Rych McCain, twitter@rychmccain and Facebook Some people spend an entire life time trying figure out what their purpose in life is and yet never find the answer. Then there are those like...
View ArticleTitans draft choices suggest potential changes
By Ron Wynn Neither Titans’ management nor fans were satisfied with last season’s dreary 6-10 season, and last week’s draft selections suggest that substantial change may be on the horizon. The Titans...
View ArticleVogue Uses Blackface in Clumsy Tribute to Black Fashion Icons
by Krishana Davis Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper The fashion community is in an uproar over Vogue Netherlands’ attempt to pay homage to Black icons in a feature with a White model...
View ArticleNicki Minaj to Make Big Screen Debut Alongside Cameron Diaz
Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American According to Eurweb.com, Nicki Minaj is set to make her live action film debut in “The Other Woman.” The film, a Nick Cassavetes-directed comedy, stars...
View ArticleTom Joyner to Offer Commencement Address at Fisk University
NASHVILLE, TN – Tom Joyner, the nationally syndicated radio personality and philanthropist, is set to give the commencement address at Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn. on May 6th. Joyner will...
View ArticleFamed Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to Deliver TSU Commencement May 11
NASHVILLE (TSU News Service) – This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington that focused on employment and equal opportunity. Among the 250,000 people attending was a young...
View ArticlePamper the Mom You Love
By Janice Malone Mother’s Day is only a few days away, so let the pampering gifts begin! But moms deserve to look and feel good every day, especially when it comes to great looking skin. Moms deserve...
View ArticleNashville Coalition of 100 Black Women Holds 2013 Tennessee Legislative Days
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Nashville Metropolitan Chapter, joined with the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis chapters and held 2013 Tennessee Legislative Days in conjunction with its...
View ArticleMay is Foster Care Awareness Month.
By Ronald W. Weathersby Each May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity to tell the story of nearly 400,000 American children and youth under 18 in the foster care system. The campaign...
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Nashville’s Black Press Welcomes NNPA
As the nation’s black newspaper publishers planned their annual convention in Nashville for the first time in history Nashville’s two black newspapers have been busy preparing Music City for the...
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Delta Sigma Theta Elementary School To Open in Haiti
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is honoring their commitment to community service in a groundbreaking way. The non-profit organization is opening the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Elementary...
View ArticleBeyond Jobs Program Expands To All 23 Career Solutions Centers
Connecting Women to Better Jobs, Better Futures (Middle Tenn) – Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is expanding its Beyond Jobs program to all 23 Career Solutions centers throughout Middle and...
View ArticleNashville-Based Health Care Provider Opens New Headquarters
By Ronald W. Weathersby Established in 2006, A-Z DME, LLC is a comprehensive health care provider of medical equipment, on-site and off-site DOT and Non DOT drug testing and Homecare services. A-Z DME,...
View ArticleNew Belgium Brewing’s “Tour de Fat” Rolls into Nashville
If dressing freaky, riding bikes, listening to bands and drinking beer are things you like, then don’t miss the most FUN fundraiser around…Tour de Fat is coming back to town! New Belgium Brewing, maker...
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Former Carver High students enjoy their prom 50 years later
By AJ Dugger III Some 50 years after being denied their prom due to racism, the Carver High School class of 1963 got the chance to have their senior prom May 17, 2013 in the Boutwell Municipal...
View ArticleVanderbilt Defeated In Super Regional
By Ron Wynn Vanderbilt’s dream baseball season ended in disaster Sunday as Louisville completed a two-game sweep of the Commodores 2-1 at Hawkins Field. The win gave Louisville (51-12) the NCAA super...
View Article“The Way to Happiness” Continues to Educate Students
Nashville’s chapter of The Way to Happiness is continuing to educate students into the summer by handing out copies of the common sense guide to better living. “True joy and happiness are valuable,” is...
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