Kwanzaa Brings Seven Days of Reflection and Culture
Kwanzaa celebrates more than African heritage, it represents a focus on life improvement. That according to Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Branch Secretary Geeta McMillan. McMillan said Maulana Karenga, professor at California State Long Beach, brought Kwanzaa to the United States on the heals of major civil rights unrest in 1966. Karenga wanted to connect the African American […]
Tech Gospel Extravaganza To Evoke Hope Through Music
The Omicron Phi Chapter of Tennessee Tech’s Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will host its Gospel Extravaganza Sunday with Trinity Baptist Church. Omicron Phi Faculty Advisor Harry Ingle said gospel ensembles from Cookeville and beyond will perform music that will leave attendees hopeful and inspired. He said music has always held a prominent role within the […]
Two Cookevillians To Be Honored At Annual IMPACT Awards
The Tenth Annual IMPACT Awards will honor two Cookeville residents Sunday for their contributions. IMPACT member Brandon Russell said this year’s award-winners are Dr. Quinten Cancel and Scottie Roberts. He said Cancel was a urologist in Cookeville for years and served as the IMPACT Board President. He said Roberts has stamped himself as a vital […]
“I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dream” Celebrates History Friday
African American actors from across the Upper Cumberland will take the stage for Cookeville Theatre Company’s original production Friday night. Show Director Lori Jackson Strode said “I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dream” highlights the triumphs of black history. She said the show will remind viewers that the history of African Americans includes hope, creativity, and […]
Fundraiser to Restore African American History in Warren County
Young Men United held their annual roadblock fundraiser Saturday in McMinnville with a new goal this year. President Donald Crisp said Young Men United will be raising money to continue restoring the Bernard School in Warren County. Crisp said this is an important piece of history to local African Americans and sits across the street […]
