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BREAKING NEWS: Officers in Tyre Nichols Death Get a Pass in State Court
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Published: May 14, 2025 18:53
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday on all charges in state court in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday on all charges in state court in the 2023…
Lawmakers Fight to Save DOJ Office That Eases Racial Tensions
https://tntribune.com/lawmakers-fight-to-save-doj-office-that-eases-racial-tensions/
Published: May 14, 2025 18:45
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Trump administration rollbacks targeting civil rights programs and public safety grants, House Democrats are demanding the Justice Department stop any attempt to dismantle the Community Relations Service Faced with a wave of Trump…
Dr. Amos C. Brown Calls Out Smithsonian Over Returned Artifacts, Warns of Trump-Era Attacks on Black History
https://tntribune.com/dr-amos-c-brown-calls-out-smithsonian-over-returned-artifacts-warns-of-trump-era-attacks-on-black-history/
Published: May 14, 2025 18:31
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Brown said the museum had previously asked to keep the items permanently. “Now, all of a sudden, you can have it back,” he said. “There was no conversation. Just an email.” On Let It Be Known, the Black Press of America’s daily…
YMCA summer job opportunities open for lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors
https://tntribune.com/ymca-summer-job-opportunities-open-for-lifeguards-swim-instructors-and-camp-counselors-2/
Published: May 14, 2025 18:24
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – (April 22, 2025) – As the weather heats up and the school year winds down, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee is gearing up for a summer of busy pools, eager learners, and active campers. The Y seeks to fill a variety of roles to meet the…
“The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America” by Mark Whitaker
https://tntribune.com/the-afterlife-of-malcolm-x-an-outcast-turned-icons-enduring-impact-on-america-by-mark-whitaker/
Published: May 14, 2025 18:18
Who will remember you in fifty years’ time? A handful of friends – at least those who are still around – might recall you. Your offspring, grandkids, and greats, maybe people who stumble upon your tombstone. Think about it: who will remember you in 2075?…
2025 Nissan Sentra
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Published: May 14, 2025 17:50
The 2025 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that combines bold styling, advanced technology, with smooth performance to enhance the driving experience, whether it’s in the city or out on the open roads. The vehicle features a spacious interior with more than…
MTSU College of Media and Entertainment adds 4 alums to prestigious ‘Wall of Fame’
https://tntribune.com/mtsu-college-of-media-and-entertainment-adds-4-alums-to-prestigious-wall-of-fame/
Published: May 14, 2025 17:22
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment recently inducted four extraordinary alumni into its prestigious Wall of Fame, continuing a 24-year tradition of honoring industry leaders whose careers reflect…
FUNdraising Good Times Survival through partnerships, collaborations, and mergers
https://tntribune.com/fundraising-good-times-survival-through-partnerships-collaborations-and-mergers/
Published: May 14, 2025 17:02
With so many organizations, institutions, and agencies facing reduced or eliminated grant funding, now may be the time to ask some of the more difficult questions that a nonprofit board or government agency may ever grapple with. This may be the right time…
MTSU journalism major embraces politics as legislative intern for alum, state Rep. Mike Sparks
https://tntribune.com/mtsu-journalism-major-embraces-politics-as-legislative-intern-for-alum-state-rep-mike-sparks/
Published: May 14, 2025 00:41
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in her field. But during the spring semester, her academic career took a different turn…
Tennessee State Veterinarian Issues Alert for New World Screwworm
https://tntribune.com/tennessee-state-veterinarian-issues-alert-for-new-world-screwworm/
Published: May 14, 2025 00:04
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets. NWS is a parasitic fly…
HHS to build Medicare, Medicaid database on autism, other chronic illnesses
https://tntribune.com/hhs-to-build-medicare-medicaid-database-on-autism-other-chronic-illnesses/
Published: May 12, 2025 02:27
WASHINGTON – HHS says a new database will draw from insurance claims, medical records and wearable technology as part of a search for drivers of autism. The US Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday unveiled a pilot program for the National…
Sonya Jenkins’ Animated Film “Smiley, The Flight Attendant” to Screen at Indie Film Festival in Hollywood
https://tntribune.com/sonya-jenkins-animated-film-smiley-the-flight-attendant-to-screen-at-indie-film-festival-in-hollywood/
Published: May 12, 2025 02:13
National (TN Tribune)-Independent filmmaker, author and actress Sonya Jenkins’ first animated film “Smiley, The Flight Attendant,” will screen at Indie Night Film Festival hosted by founder, Dave Brown and Q&A host, DJ Q Nice at the TCL Chinese Theater in…
xAI Controversy Questions Black Leadership, Chamber Integrity
https://tntribune.com/xai-controversy-questions-black-leadership-chamber-integrity/
Published: May 8, 2025 20:29
The xAI supercomputer under construction in Memphis has blown into a full scale civic war of words after it was discovered that the company had violated a temporary permit from the Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) to install 15 portable methane gas…
Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Native Makes Vatican History
https://tntribune.com/pope-leo-xiv-a-chicago-native-makes-vatican-history/
Published: May 8, 2025 19:32
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent For the first time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, an American has been elected pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, a native of Chicago, emerged as the conclave’s choice to succeed Pope Francis and will…
TSU Honors New Generation of Leaders at Spring Commencement Celebration
https://tntribune.com/tsu-honors-new-generation-of-leaders-at-spring-commencement-celebration/
Published: May 8, 2025 19:30
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (TSU News Service)– In a celebration steeped in legacy and hope, Tennessee State University held its spring commencement ceremonies on May 2 and 3, honoring more than 800 graduate and undergraduate students at the Gentry Center Complex…
Countless Memories for Her Family
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Published: May 8, 2025 03:22
WASHINGTON—Decades before she learned how much history she was making while growing into adulthood, Rita Sanders Geier had collected multiple honors and been through enough court rooms, Geier began to feel her life mirrored riding on a non-stop…
Elder William Webster Easley, Jr. Obituary
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Published: May 8, 2025 01:02
William Webster Easley, Jr. was born in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee to William Webster Easley, Sr., and Gretchen Lorraine (Funderburk) Easley. He was a graduate of Tennessee State University as well as a Richard Allen and a Ford Foundation…
Lighting the Path: Celebrating 18 Years of Les Gemmes’ Literary Luncheon
https://tntribune.com/lighting-the-path-celebrating-18-years-of-les-gemmes-literary-luncheon/
Published: May 8, 2025 00:47
In 2007, Mrs. Edwina Hefner and I met in the sunroom of the TSU President’s home to discuss establishing a chapter of Les Gemmes, Incorporated in Nashville. Mrs. Hefner learned about the organization from associates in Atlanta. We felt there was good…