Tag Archives: African American

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 African American community. “The music ... Read More »

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 piece of the Cookeville family ... Read More »

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 joy. “The history of black ... Read More »

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 from where he grew up. ... Read More »