DarKenya W. Waller is executive director of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. By DarKenya W. Waller, Legal Aid Society During February, we observe Black History Month by examining how the contributions and sacrifices of Black men and women have improved the world we live in. But …
Read More »Nurse Doris Scott surmounted barriers during ORNL’s early years
ORNL nurse Doris Scott’s job was to orient new hires to the Lab’s health services. Credit: ORNL Submitted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory When in 1948 Doris Belle Scott, just graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Nursing, sat for her interview for a position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, …
Read More »NJCAA celebrates Black History Month: Bernadette Mattox
NJCAA celebrates Black History Month Photo Gallery Charlotte, NC – To honor and celebrate Black History Month, each Friday during the month of February, the NJCAA will highlight four former African American student-athletes who seized their NJCAA opportunity, using it to build towards a revolutionizing career in athletics. This week, the …
Read More »Jackie Robinson Steals Home to be presented at Roane State’s O’Brien Theatre
Submitted: “Jackie Robinson Steals Home,” an inspirational play presented by a faith-based theatre company, will be performed at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, in the O’Brien Theatre on Roane State Community College’s flagship campus in Roane County, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman. It’s the world premiere of the production by the …
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