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Ayanna Pressley · NashvilleBy Helena Oliviero and Shelia Poole ATLANTA, GA — Despite major improvements in cancer prevention and treatment over the past few decades, a stark reality remains: Black women have the lowest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. The disparity is particularly stark for breast cancer which kills Black women at a 40 percent higher rate than white women. Black women are also about 60 percent more likely than whit…See the Story
Landmark study of cancer in Black women - The Tennessee Tribune
Nashville, Tennessee · NashvilleTN Tribune-Historically, non-competes have been used to restrict employees from working in the same industry after leaving their former employer. Though the intention is to protect the intellectual property of businesses, non-competes have often negatively affected competition in product and service markets, especially with Black workers. In what has since created shockwaves across the nation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 for ban…See the Story
OP-ED: A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses? - The Tennessee Tribune
Alabama · AlabamaMontgomery, AL — A coalition of civil rights, voting rights, and disability rights organizations filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in Alabama State Conference of the NAACP et al. v. Marshall et al. With this motion, Plaintiffs ask the court to pause the state of Alabama from criminalizing the assistance of voters with their absentee ballot applications, which now may result in felony penalties of up to 20 years in prison. If timely g…See the Story
Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights Groups Ask Court to Block Enforcement of Law Criminalizing Absentee Ballot Application Assistance - The Tennessee Tribune
Nashville, Tennessee · NashvilleMartin, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-At least one of the UT Martin graduates who received their diplomas on May 4 started their college career while still in high school. Jameila Pitts received a degree in health and human performance and plans to pursue a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Pitts earned her degree in three years on the UT Martin campus after taking 27 hours of dual enrollment courses at Halls High School in Lauderdale County. Pitts…See the Story
Fast Track to Success: Jameila Pitts Completes UT Martin Degree in Just Three Years - The Tennessee Tribune
Nashville, Tennessee · NashvilleNational- It’s no secret that the histories and societal contributions of Black people have long been erased in education in our country. This erasure amounts to a great loss for America as a whole, especially for mothers who want to create systems of justice for their own children. When we actively look to the margins, we find a route to our own salvation as a nation. Though we’ve come to know important historical figures like Dr. Martin Luther…See the Story
5 Black Mothers Who Fought for Our Rights - The Tennessee Tribune
Nashville, Tennessee · NashvilleNashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Ross Fleming III, known for his generous spirit, kind heart and unwavering commitment to making his community a better place, passed away May 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on May 14 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1150 Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN. Fleming was born in Toledo, Ohio October 13, 1960, to the late Dr. Ross Fleming Jr. and Dr. Bernardeen Olive Bennett Fleming at Flower Hospital.…See the Story
Community Mourns the Loss of Health Advocate Ross 'Rocky' Fleming III - The Tennessee Tribune
Nashville, Tennessee · NashvilleNashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The funeral service for Rev. Dr. Julius R. Scruggs will be Friday, May 17, 2024, at noon at Oakwood University Church, 5500 Adventist Blvd. NW, Huntsville, Ala. Rev. Scruggs passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 8. “This great leader in religion and education was a loyal supporter to American Baptist College and will be greatly missed,” said Dennie Marshall, chair of the American Baptist College Board…See the Story