Subject Fisk University; Vann Newkirk; Nashville Description Fisk University opened its doors in 1866 to educate formerly enslaved African Americans in Nashville. Today, it is the oldest university in a city that has become known as the “Athens of the South” because it is home to several institutions of […]
Subject Food Truck; Buchanan Street; Littleton brothers Description Following the success of their food truck, the Littleton brothers don’t want to be your side dish Creator MARGARET LITTMAN Source https://www.nashvillescene.com/food_drink/features/bag-lady-s-chip-fry-co-prepares-to-set-up-shop-on-buchanan-street/article_46013392-8ea3-11ec-ba70-e3ab2f21f5df.html?utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1vZ9YSi4zzJNZeOifUBAVoaC1gwRIAU-6GQfg-KF5UiGtgJuffx-yFHSs Publisher nashvillescene.com File
Subject Nashville; Man of the Year; Darrell Freeman Description The Tennessee Tribune has always celebrated and championed people of courage, those willing to speak truth to power, no matter the situation or individuals involved. That’s why we’ve selected entrepreneur Darrell Freeman our Man of the Year for 2021. […]
Subject Physician, Dentist, Professor, Pharmacist, Politician, Teacher Description Though born into slavery and of an illiterate background, Robert F. Boyd was a prime moving spirit in upholding education and launching medical institutions to offer health care and training for African Americans. This was deemed essential since health is […]
Subject Book Store; Business; Authors Description Alkebu-Lan Images, a bright yellow shop nestled in the heart of North Nashville for the past 35 years, has always been more than a bookstore to its owner. Creator WaTeasa Freeman Source https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2021/08/13/alkebu-lan-images-north-nashville-black-owned-bookstore-yusef-harris-marks-35-years/5135272001/?fbclid=IwAR3QWkdt44c5fgwIUp8PDD85yuIyT2Js1Zqp3IVYeqj0PJRYOEfqVGlcP7U Publisher tennessean.com File
Subject STEM; Community; Nashville, Tennessee Description Ken Stewart is from The Bronx, NY, and has called North Nashville home for the last 30 years. Creator Ashley Lawal Source https://urbaanite.com/teaching-nashville-black-youth-to-dive-and-thrive/ Publisher urbaanite.com File
Subject Life After NFL; Nashville; Sports; Business Description Life after football is not an easy transition for a lot of NFL athletes. Creator Emily Proud Source https://www.wkrn.com/sports/former-vanderbilt-and-nfl-athlete-opens-coneheads-restaurant/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WKRN-TV_Nashville Publisher wkrn.com File
Subject Architect, Construction, TSU Alum Description When Don Hardin drives by the National Museum of African American Music, the Tennessee State University alum can’t help but smile proudly. That’s because the firm he owns managed the design and construction of the facility, and he credits TSU with giving […]
Subject Home Ownership; Housing; Nashville Description Home Ownership A Possibility For All; As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the people in our community making positive changes. Creator Danielle Jackson Source https://www.wsmv.com/news/nashville-man-on-a-mission-to-find-housing-for-all/article_761b811a-72af-11eb-a1aa-ab81427ba2d5.html Publisher wsmv.com File
Subject Shaq; Giving Back; Nashville School Kids Description Before Shaquille O’Neal was a household name, he made a promise to himself when he was younger: If he ever became famous, he’d do his best to inspire others. Creator Rachel Wegner, Brinley Hineman Source https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2020/12/18/shaq-surprises-nashville-elementary-school-shaquille-oneal-nsync/3938792001/ Publisher tennessean.com File
