First Presbyterian Civil Rights Class Has Strong Turnout
A diverse group of community members attended the first of four Race, Racism, and Civil Rights classes at Cookeville’s First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. Tennessee Tech Senior Executive for Access, Belonging, and Community Outreach Dr. Robert Owens taught the class. He said the course unpacks race and racism from both an individual and systemic perspective. […]
Byrdstown Annual 5K For St Jude Children’s Hospital A Go For Saturday
Byrdstown’s 12th Annual 5K for St. Jude hits the road Saturday morning. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he hopes the town can surpass the 100 participant mark. Last year, sone 97 participated, the largest number ever. Gibson said the 5K is a certified run or walk, with the option to participate in an uncertified 3K […]
Tech Hosting Film Focusing On Similarities In Differences
A film focusing on the universal feeling of being an outsider and discovering common bonds is being hosted virtually at Tennessee Tech. Alien Citizen Actor, Writer and Producer Elizabeth Liang will be answering questions on ZOOM during a Q&A and Workshop on April 12 and 14. Liang said struggling to connect because of race, language […]
