Tennessee State University may not be having a traditional Homecoming this year because of the pandemic, but its Big Blue spirit will still shine through another way: virtually. For 2020, TSU has planned several virtual events Oct. 23-25 under the…
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COVID-19 Special
Nashville’s HBCUs and the Coronavirus: ABC, Fisk, Meharry and TSU
by Cass Teague •
Essential elements of Nashville life, especially for our African American population, are our four HBCUs, our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. They are the American Baptist College, Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, and Tennessee State University. Let’s take a look…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority does it again, raising $1M supporting HBCUs
by PRIDE Newsdesk •
CHICAGO, Ill. — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, the sorority has successfully raised $1 million in 24 hours for the benefit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The sorority’s…
Belmont, other local colleges partner to celebrate democracy
by PRIDE Newsdesk •
Music City will welcome the eyes of the nation Sept. 22 with “Rock the Vote at Belmont University: Nashville Colleges Celebrate Democracy,” a 90-minute concert event to promote voter registration prior to Belmont’s Oct. 22 hosting of the third and…
TSU mourns loss of trailblazing golf Coach Catana Starks
by PRIDE Newsdesk •
Dr. Catana Starks, a Tennessee State University alumna who became the first African American woman to coach an all-men’s team at the collegiate level, is being remembered as a humble trailblazer whose legacy will live on in those she inspired.…
TSU names Ty Evans Women’s Head Basketball Coach
by PRIDE Newsdesk •
Tennessee State University has named former All-American and 17-year collegiate coaching veteran Tywaune ‘Ty’ Evans as its next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen and TSU President Glenda Glover announced the hire at a virtual press conference.…