BRAVO and SONATA in Musical Workshop
Students in BRAVO, Inc. (Black Youth Reaching to Achieve in Vocal and Orchestral Music) Music Company and SONATA, Inc. (Students of New and Talented Artists), participated in a musical workshop that was presented by MusicAlive, a string chamber ensemble comprised of nationally renowned musicians. The workshop was held Saturday, September 12 at the ConEd Resource Center, Martin Luther King, Jr., … Continue reading “BRAVO and SONATA in Musical Workshop”
Georgia Black Legislative Caucus Honors the Work of Eugene Tillman
On Friday, September 11, 2009, Rev. Thurmond Tillman, pastor of First African Baptist Church received the Public Service Award from the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus in honor of his father Eugene Tillman who served 16 years in the Georgia General Assembly. The award was presented to Rev. Tillman during the Cruise for a Cause, one of the events held during … Continue reading “Georgia Black Legislative Caucus Honors the Work of Eugene Tillman”
King-Tisdell Banquet to Salute Musical Giants
The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation, Inc. (KTCF) announces that acclaimed local vocalists Huxsie Scott, Stephanie Edwards, Lori J. Lewis and Mario Bennett, will salute four outstanding African American musical pioneers, in performances during the twelfth annual Awards Banquet, which will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Savannah. A reception will precede the banquet … Continue reading “King-Tisdell Banquet to Salute Musical Giants”
Lovett Named Interim Police Chief
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) announced on Thursday September 9, that the Police Policy Committee appointed Assistant Chief Willie Lovett Interim Chief of Metro Police. Lovett assumed command as Interim Chief on Tuesday, September 15. Chief of Police Michael Berkow will take personal leave beginning September 15 until his resignation becomes effective October 10. The Police Policy Committee members are … Continue reading “Lovett Named Interim Police Chief”
Editor’s Note:
In this week’s edition of the The Savannah Tribune you will find, in its entirety, the speech delivered by President Barack Obama to the nation’s students on September 8, 2009. The speech, came under fire from some who felt the President’s intentions were less than genuine. The speech, as you will read on page 5, served as nothing more than … Continue reading “Editor’s Note:”
Savannah Native Moves Up Music Industry Ranks
Tatia Adams Fox has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing for Universal Motown Records. The announcement was made by Shanti Das, Executive Vice President of Urban Marketing for Universal Motown Records. Tatia is In this new role, Mrs. Adams Fox will be responsible for creating integrated online, branding, and marketing campaigns on behalf of her roster of Universal Motown … Continue reading “Savannah Native Moves Up Music Industry Ranks”
Much Ado About Nothing?
Prior to President Barack Obama’s address to the nation’s students on Tuesday September 8, 2009, some of his detractors announced that they opposed the idea of having the President speak to the students. They claimed that their opposition was because they believed that the President was attempting to brainwash our young people. They said the speech would be politically motivated, … Continue reading “Much Ado About Nothing?”
President Barack Obama Addresses America’s Students
Thank you, everybody. All right, everybody go ahead and have a seat. How is everybody doing today? (Applause.) How about Tim Spicer? (Applause.) I am here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, from kindergarten through 12th grade. And I am just so glad that all could join … Continue reading “President Barack Obama Addresses America’s Students”
Community Events
The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Pastor’s Support Care Ministry, 508 E. Jones Street, Savannah, Georgia is sponsoring their annual Low Country Boil and Deviled Crab Plate, Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 1200 noon until 5.00 p.m. The event will be held at the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club located at 510 E. Charlton Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Low Country … Continue reading “Community Events”
Jerusalem Missionary to hold Church Anniversary
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist, 904 Staley Ave., will celebrate its 122nd Church Anniversary September 21- 25, at 7:30 pm nightly. All are welcome to worship with us during this blessed event. Reverend Allen J. Banks, Sr., Pastor.