It is with profound respect and admiration that I offer this tribute to Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, the Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, as we honor his service and leadership. Bishop Richardson, a paragon of dedication and faith, has left an indelible mark on our church and its members. I had the distinct honor of singing one of his favorite hymns, “How tedious and tasteless the hours,” at his Retirement Celebration through Hymns. This moment was a testament to his deep connection to the traditions of our faith and his love for the hymns that have long been a so ..read more

MEMPHIS, TN, May 16, 2024 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) unveiled the recipients of the 12th annual FedEx Small Business Grants Program. Ten U.S.-based businesses were chosen this year out of over 3,900 applications. Grand Prize Recipient: $50,000 · Bombi (Greenville, RI) Nine Additional Recipients: $20,000 each, · Better Boba (Portland, OR) · Bundle x Joy (Phoenix, AZ) · Erie Cotton (Erie, PA) · Jasper Yeast (Sterling, VA) · Locsanity (Coral Springs, FL) · Madhu Chocolate (Austin, TX) · Marky Sparky Toys (Vista, CA) · Tandem Drums (Novato, CA) · YALA (Ashland, OR) “At FedEx, we are dedicated to e ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which owns and operates Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) and John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®), announced newly elected officers of the Board of Commissioners. Nancy Sullivan has been elected chair, James W. “Jimmy” Granbery was re-elected vice chair, and Andrew W. Byrd was re-elected to serve as board secretary. In accordance with the commission bylaws, these leadership changes will go into effect on July 1, 2024. “The MNAA board’s leadership, strategic vision, and dedication ..read more

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Black Press nears its bicentennial, the NNPA is celebrating its rich legacy and charting a course for its future impact on civic engagement and social justice. “Strengthening voter turnout, supporting families, and enhancing the financial stability of Black businesses are essential steps toward fostering a more inclusive and equitable society,” said NNPA Chair Bobby Henry. “This conference underscores the vital role of informing, educating, and mobilizing communities.” The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will host its annual national convention from Jun ..read more

WASHINGTON — Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, has died, according to a family statement shared with NBC News. Robinson was 86 years old. “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her,” the family statement said. The family statement is from Michelle and Barack Obama; Craig Robinson and his wife, Kelly; and Marian Robinson’s grandchildren, Avery, Leslie, Malia, Sasha, Austin and Aaron. Robinson became known to Americans as the country’s first grandmother after her son-in-law, Barack Obama, won the ..read more

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are scheduled to make an appearance at Nashville Zoo on June 1 and 2 from 11 am to 1 pm on Festival Field. This experience is included with Nashville Zoo admission or membership. You can expect the full team from the Budweiser Clydesdales on Saturday as they ride in the horse-drawn carriage on Festival Field and a smaller representation of the Clydesdales on Sunday.  To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service memb ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Crystal Churchwell Evans, former Director of Development for Frist Art Museum, has joined Fisk University as its Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs, according to Dr. Agenia Clark, the university’s president. “Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge in business, community partnerships and communications to Fisk and I am elated for her to join our team,” said Dr. Clark. “Not only is Crystal well-experienced in organizational development, she also has a long-standing connection to the institution as her grandfather − a Fisk alumnus − met her grandmother while a stud ..read more

By Birmingham Times BIRMINGHAM, AL — The awards are part of the USDA’s $30.8 million investment in research and extension at America’s 1890 historically Black Land-grant universities.  The investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) 1890 Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program, supports research to address the nation’s toughest agricultural challenges. Heirs’ Property Danielle Rudolph, Site Director for the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute with Alabama Extension, received a $350,000 award for her project, “Saving t ..read more

By Ivan Sanchez   NASHVILLE, TN — In a contentious session last Thursday, Senate Democrats found their efforts to advance a bipartisan border security bill thwarted, as nearly every Republican voted to filibuster it. This setback comes amidst a political landscape where border issues have become a centerpiece of Donald Trump’s campaign against President Joe Biden. The bipartisan border security bill’s failure, a bill in which Democrats gave Republicans almost everything they wanted with no pathway for Dreamers, or other sweeteners to make the bill more palatable for Senate Democrats, end ..read more

NASHVILLE, TN — The Rev. Dr. Shane B. Scott, D. Ministry, an energetic and dynamic preacher, change agent, coalition builder and community adviser, has been elected as the 21st pastor of Nashville’s historic First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, and will be officially installed on June 1.  “I intend to be here for a long time,’’ Dr. Scott, 45, told the congregation on January 21 when he preached his trial sermon at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, prior to being elected at the end of that month. “You all will have to put me out if I leave here, and I am going to take you with me.’’ The ..read more