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Freedom Riders visit Fall Hamilton Elementary School
by Wanda Clay
Published: February 03, 2012
“Stop. Plan. Go.” was printed on the t-shirts worn by the 4th grade students of Fall Hamilton Elementary School. The students witnessed black history first-hand through the Freedom Riders visit on Friday, January 30th. Three of the Freedom Riders, Dr. Etta M. Simpson Roy, Matthew...See More
La Shawne celebrates birthday with famous Michael Jackson
by Wanda Clay
Published: January 27, 2012
La Shawne Edwina High is a big fan of Michael Jackson. When she asked her mother, Dr. Lucretia Ford-High, if she could celebrate her birthday with Michael Jackson, and her mother’s reply was, “No Shawn, he’s deceased.” Shawn showed her mother his videos. Thus, she held Shawn a great birthday celebration with...See More
IMF, TSU sponsored 2012 MLK March
Published: January 20, 2012
The IMF, TSU sponsored 2012 MLK March began at 28th Avenue North to the Gentry Center for the annual Convocation... See More
Red Hatters hold annual Pajama Party of 2011
Published: January 13, 2012
Chapters of the Red Hat Society from across the state partied on the top floor of the Millenium Maxwell House for the annual Pajama Party. The event was hosted by... See More
Local nonprofits receive free tickets from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Published: January 6, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the spirit of the holiday season, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® circus donated tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents FULLY CHARGED, which will be presented at Bridgestone Arena from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29. Hundreds of... See More
The Legends Ball at the World Famous Sensations
Published: December 30, 2011
A buffet, dancing, and live performance by Hershel Bailey at the World Famous Sensations as they hosted the 1st Annual Legends Ball... See More
Gamma Phi Thanksgiving 2011 at Hadley Park Towers
Published: December 16, 2011
On Thanksgiving Day 2011, Gamma Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., along with their family and friends, served dinner to the residents of Hadley Park Towers, a senior citizens’ residence... See More
TSU’s Campus Radio Station hosts second annual Thanksgiving dinner
Published: December 9, 2011
On November 22, TSU’s Campus Radio Station hosted its second annual Thanksgiving dinner for over 400 people at the Nashville Rescue Mission
Photos by John S. Cross... See More
MLK annual convocation held at TSU and Fit 2 Serve Program launches on MLK Day
Published: January 20, 2011
Photos from MLK Day... See More
“Hope Floats” North Nashville Flood Relief effort has a good day!
Published: June 11, 2010
There were many persons who participated in the beginning success of “Hope Floats.” Those keeping the Bar–B–Que and other food coming were “The Dirty Dozen” Men’s Organization. Hope Floats was held in the Youth About Business parking lot, 3518 W. Hamilton. Other sponsors of the event included the...See More
Installation Celebration of Rev. Michael R. Lomax
Published: June 4, 2010
Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1410 Jefferson St., installed Rev. Michael R. Lomax, pastor, on Sunday, March 14, following a glorious weekend of installation activities. A Pancake Breakfast and First Lady's Luncheon honoring Mrs. Tamura Lomax on Saturday preceded Sunday's celebration.
Drs. Forest Harris and William Buchanan participated in the installation service, as well as other local and out–of–state ministers and musical guests. The pastor and first lady's family and friends from across the country were in attendance...See More
New Salem hosts hat show
by Wanda Clay
Published: May 28, 2010
The women of New Salem AME Church gathered recently to celebrate their heritage with a women's hat show.
The hat show is just one of the many heritage events that will be going on throughout the year.
"We would like to share with you as a part of Salem's outreach...See More
Photos from the Community Garden
Published: May 21, 2010
Photos from the Community Garden... See More
An Evening of 100 Hats
Published: April 10, 2010
An evening of 100 hats was hosted by the Women’s Day Department of Bethesda Original Church of God. “If you are a lover of hats,” said Judy Shelton, the event coordinator, “You missed something special.” Following the devotion, Sis. Beverly Shelton, Mistress of Ceremony, led the women in their show of hats through Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. There were also several booths that brought another dimension to the afternoon. See photos and names... See More
“Kids and Kites” at Bicentennial Mall
Published: March 26, 2010
State Rep. Brenda Gilmore, Councilwoman Erica Gilmore and Fantasia in Red of the Red Hat Society hosted Kids and Kites in an effort to help fight childhood obesity as a part of the “Let’s Move” campaign that originated from the White House.
Although the winds... See More
A–PLUS holds annual banquet
Nicci Dawan
Published: March 19, 2010
The 7th annual Black History Banquet of the Nashville chapter African American Postal League United for Success (A–PLUS) was held at the Nashville Airport Marriott in late February. With the theme being ‘Staying Focused In These Challenging Times,’ keynote speaker, Tennessee State... See More
TSU students, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and TN State Conference NAACP has Legislative Day on the Hill
Published: March 12, 2010
ATHENA Award & Scholarship Program hosts Annual Reception
Published: March 5, 2010
The 20th annual ATHENA Award & Scholarship leadership team, chaired by Rita Mitchell, hosted a reception to recognize its 2010 nominees and the newly formed, Patrons Society, at the Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, PLLC office at 511 Union Street. On March 25, 2010... See More
Kappa’s Valentines soiree 2010
Published: February 26, 2010
The Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated Valentines Day with their Silhouettes and guests at the ‘Kappa Red and White Sweetheart Soiree.’ Chairman Bob Grant, along with Dr. James Ellzy and committee, transformed the ‘fraternity house’...See More
Fine Arts Club celebrates Mardi Gras with "A Night In New Orleans"
Published: February 19, 2010
When the members of The Fine Arts Club held their monthly meeting they did not know that they would have the privilege of being entertained by the great, Louis Armstrong (Satchmo) in the person of Freddie T. Holt. He sang one of the greats by Satchmo, "What A Wonderful World." The meeting held at University Club on....See More