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Discover Knoxville’s Luxury Gem: The Tennessean Hotel Elevates the Art of Relaxation
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Published: April 27, 2025 16:39
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For travelers seeking a luxurious escape in the heart of downtown Knoxville, The Tennessean Hotel offers an elevated retreat that blends European boutique charm with signature Southern hospitality. Now, guests can enjoy an even more…
Fisk University Honors the Class of 2025 with Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies
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Published: April 27, 2025 03:47
NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University is set to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 with the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies on May 3 and May 4, 2025. These events will highlight the resilience, dedication, and achievements of our…
Former Memphis Firefighter Launches Service Movement After Career-Ending Injury
https://tntribune.com/former-memphis-firefighter-launches-service-movement-after-career-ending-injury/
Published: April 25, 2025 04:19
After earning widespread recognition for his bravery as a Memphis firefighter, Adrian Davis has turned personal adversity into a transformative force for his community. Davis, who received the 2022 Firefighter of the Year award, the 2022 Valor Award, and…
Best Lawyers® Names Bailey, Hargrove, Haynes, and Stakely Lawyers of the Year
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Published: April 25, 2025 04:15
Nashville, TN. (TN Tribune) -Rushton Stakely announced that shareholders, Dennis R. Bailey, Alan T. Hargrove, Jr., William S. Haynes, and Frank J. Stakely have been selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a…
Attorney Ben Crump Seeks Answers in Knoxville: “No One Can Explain Why They Killed Him”
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Published: April 25, 2025 03:45
Knoxville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Calling it Knoxville’s Breonna Taylor case, Attorney Ben Crump said, “He was a good kid, 18 years old, with no criminal record. Daevon Saint-Germain was a senior who was going to be somebody. He had a dream of buying a box…
TSU’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies to Feature Inspiring Keynote Speakers
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Published: April 25, 2025 03:24
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – This year’s spring commencement ceremonies at Tennessee State University will showcase keynote speakers from both the administration and student body. Interim President Dwayne Tucker will address graduates during the…
Emergency Housing Voucher Program Faces Collapse, Threatening Tens of Thousands Escaping Homelessness and Abuse
https://tntribune.com/emergency-housing-voucher-program-faces-collapse-threatening-tens-of-thousands-escaping-homelessness-and-abuse/
Published: April 24, 2025 21:04
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The potential loss of this support could drive many back into unsafe living conditions, shelters, or the streets. A federal housing program credited with stabilizing the lives of tens of thousands of Americans fleeing homelessness,…
OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
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Published: April 24, 2025 21:01
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but in deeds. Show your commitment by investing in our communities, supporting our businesses, and…
TSU’s Dr. Robbie K. Melton Named a 2025 Leading Woman in AI
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Published: April 24, 2025 20:57
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – In a celebration of groundbreaking women reshaping the technological landscape, Tennessee State University’s Dr. Robbie K. Melton has earned her place among the 2025 Leading Women in AI as recognized by The AI SHOW @…
Historic Collinsville to Celebrate Season Opening April 12
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Published: April 24, 2025 20:48
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County will open its annual season this Saturday, April 12, featuring hands-on activities for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as tours of the Weakley House Museum. Visitors will…
Centennial Park Named Top Five City Park in the U.S.
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Published: April 24, 2025 20:08
The park received national recognition for its beauty, history and year-round programming NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April 23, 2025) – Centennial Park has been named the #5 Best City Park in the United States by the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.…
YMCA summer job opportunities open for lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors
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Published: April 24, 2025 19:53
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — 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 high demands of the…
Shelby Drive Drop Yard Planned Development Meeting
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Published: April 24, 2025 19:43
Memphis, TN – April 23, 2025 – Councilwomen Pearl Walker and Yolanda Cooper-Sutton will host a community meeting on the Shelby Drive Drop Yard Planned Development on May 1st at 5:30 P.M. at True Victory Church, located at 3150 E. Shelby Drive Memphis, TN…
BlackPressUSAUPDATE: PepsiCo Meets with Sharpton Over DEI Rollbacks, Future Action Pending
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:41
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The more than hour-long meeting included PepsiCo Chairman Ramon Laguarta and Steven Williams, CEO of PepsiCo North America, and was held within the 21-day window Sharpton had given the company to respond. Rev. Al Sharpton met…
Trump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:38
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Scholars warn that without context, such revelations could be easily misinterpreted or manipulated. On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, called the Declassification of…
Jails Packed with Minor Offenders, New National Data Shows
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:36
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — One-third of those—over 2.7 million—were for misdemeanor offenses, charges often as minor as sitting on a sidewalk or jaywalking. Newly released data from the Jail Data Initiative have provided the first national look in more than…
Rev. Bryant and the Black Press Won’t Let Target Off the Hook
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:34
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Bryant confirmed that the company agreed to just one of the boycott’s four major demands: fulfilling its $2 billion pledge to support Black businesses through product placement, services, and investments in Black-owned media. Rev.…
Harriet Tubman Scrubbed; DEI Dismantled
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:32
A photograph of Harriet Tubman has been removed from a National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad. A photograph of Harriet Tubman has been removed from a National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad. Previously, the page…
Stroke, Heart Failure Revealed as Pope’s Cause of Death
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:25
The Vatican revealed on April 21 that Pope Francis suffered a stroke, which led to a coma and then irreversible heart failure. He died at 7:35 a.m. that same day in his apartment at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. He was 88 years old. The news came with the…
FUNdraising Good Times Building family philanthropy Part Two of a two part series
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Published: April 22, 2025 19:15
Building fundraising into your family reunion builds a family legacy of giving. It strengthens family ties, and together you – all the generations – demonstrate your love for your fellow man and woman. And that is what “philanthropy” is all about – love of…
IN MEMORIAM: Pope Francis Dies as Catholic Church’s Reckoning with Racism Remains
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Published: April 22, 2025 03:46
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a global voice for the poor, immigrants, and the environment, died Monday at age 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced his death from the Domus Santa Marta, the Vatican residence where Francis chose to live…
The SAVE Act is bad for America. The John Lewis Act is what we need.
https://tntribune.com/the-save-act-is-bad-for-america-the-john-lewis-act-is-what-we-need/
Published: April 21, 2025 20:34
Click here for the video: Colorado Secy Griswold: GOP’s SAVE Act is ‘akin to 21st century poll tax’ 06:47 The so-called SAVE Act would undermine voting rights and block many citizens from the ballot box. Americans have come to rely on the promise that…
Nashville Invites Residents for Free Train Rides on ‘Ticket to Ride’ Day to Celebrate Transit Month
https://tntribune.com/nashville-invites-residents-for-free-train-rides-on-ticket-to-ride-day-to-celebrate-transit-month/
Published: April 21, 2025 17:51
Nashville’s Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), alongside Nashville Connector, are beckoning residents to take advantage of free train rides on April 25. Marking the 11th annual ‘Ticket to Ride’ event, the WeGo Star train…
“Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy” by Bridgett M. Davis
https://tntribune.com/love-rita-an-american-story-of-sisterhood-joy-loss-and-legacy-by-bridgett-m-davis/
Published: April 21, 2025 17:47
Take care. Do it because you want to stay well, upright, away from illness. Eat right, swallow your vitamins and hydrate, keep good habits and hygiene, and cross your fingers. Take care as much as you can because, as in the new book, “Love, Rita” by…
Pope Francis Dies at 88
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Published: April 21, 2025 09:35
Pope Francis, the Argentine-born pontiff known for his efforts to modernize the Catholic Church and for advocating on behalf of marginalized communities including LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and the poor, has passed away at the age of 88, according to…
Bishop Sarah France Davis Posthumously Inducted into the Hall of Fame
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Published: April 20, 2025 03:23
The Late Bishop Sarah Frances Davis, the 126th Elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast’s Notable People Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 18, 2025 – and Mayor Thurman Bartee…
Renovation Begins on Historic George W. Hubbard House in Nashville
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Published: April 20, 2025 03:06
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Restoration work has begun on the George W. Hubbard House, the former residence of Meharry Medical College’s first president, thanks to a $100,000 African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund grant from the National Trust for Historic…
Abundant Life… Jean Patton Latimer
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Published: April 20, 2025 02:14
Starting BlockJean Patton Latimer, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, started her race with her parents Cornetta Dickinson Ford and Shelby Patton along with her brother Robert H. Edwards on February 18, 1931. Jean was educated at Nashville Public Schools at…