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The coronavirus and its disproportionate impact on African Americans and the death of George Floyd at the knee of a Minnesota police officer have shone a glaring light, yet again, on the systemic and institutional inequities facing African Americans....
Relief for those in need of food
The Coronavirus pandemic has left many families struggling to put food on their tables. If you are in need of food, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee can help. The non-profit organization provides long term supplemental food benefits to eligible...
Department of Education changes CARES Act student relief eligibility requirements
The United States Congress in March passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to eligible students negatively impacted by COVID-19. The CARES Act allocates funding for university and college students to offset expenses...
Shelby County enters second phase of coronavirus economic recovery
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter announced the second phase of reopening the economy at a COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing May 18. Nail salons, tattoo parlors, sports facilities, spas and other close...
Southwest Tennessee Community College to recognize class of 2020 in virtual commencement ceremony June 13; Graduates to pick up cap & tassel at special curbside event May 12
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, orders from the state government and recommendations from global, state and local public health organizations, Southwest Tennessee Community College will hold its spring 2020 commencement ceremony via livestream...
President Tracy D. Hall tapped to serve on national ATD panel
On Friday, May 8, Southwest Tennessee Community College President Dr. Tracy D. Hall will participate in an Achieving the Dream webinar that features a conversation with presidents, CEOs and chancellors of ATD Network institutions on the implications...
Southwest Tennessee Community College to distribute CARES Act funds to students
Southwest Tennessee Community College expects to begin distributing federal emergency financial assistance to students within the next two weeks. The payments are provided under the CARES Act approved by Congress.
Southwest Workforce & Community Solutions offers free online classes to help community boost skills
Many Americans today are without jobs, or may be rethinking their life plans, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. With current safer-at-home orders, individuals are taking advantage of boosting their skills through online classes. Southwest Workforce...
Southwest Workforce & Community Solutions offers 10 free non-credit professional enrichment classes through June 30
As a way of supporting individuals to build their business and management skills, Southwest Workforce and Community Solutions is offering free online courses available until June 30.