Alberta Julia Morrison, born the 12th child of 14 children, September 21, 1951, to the proud parents of John and Willie Mae Morrison. She was a graduate of Rule High School. Preceded…
Dorothy Patricia Lee 1944 – 2020
Dorothy Patricia Lee was born on December 4, 1944 in Chicago, IL. to the late Dorothy Pratt. Sharing over 50yrs of Love & Life with her husband, Willie B. Lee, she spent…
Consider James Mackler as Tennessee’s Senator
By Patricia Williams James Mackler is on the ballot for TN Senator to replace retiring lifelong politician, Republican Senator Lamar Alexander who has held the position since 2003. Mackler is a fighter…
Burchett Voted Against HBCU Funding
Washington, D.C. – Although the motion passed 319-96, the Republican Congressman sent from Knoxville, Tennessee voted against it. Public Law No: 116-91 (12/19/2019) Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act…
TN Senate Candidate James Mackler Supports Protection of LGBTQ+Citizens
“June is Pride Month, and earlier this week we won a huge victory in the fight for equal rights…” -James Mackler The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ Americans cannot be fired on…
Planned Parenthood Thanks Tennessee Advocates
We see you and we thank Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood. CAPTION: Tennessee Representatives Vincent Dixie, Bob Freeman, Gloria Johnson, and Larry Miller have championed the rights of Tennessean’s access to reproductive…
Moma!!! The last words of George Floyd, aka Gentle Giant
Patricia Williams, ETE Editor Knoxville, TN (June 2020) – His mother died years ago, but in his last breaths, pleas in desperation, George Floyd cried out to his Moma. How much submission,…
TN State Rep.Gloria Johnson Legislative Update
This week in sunlight…. TN State Rep. (Dem-Knoxville Dist13) Gloria Johnson’s accounting of the events oflegislation on June 11. By Gloria Johnson, TN State Representative Nashville, TN (June 11, 2020) – I…
Gyasi Runako Redmond (age 43)
Gyasi R. Redmond age 43 was the son of the late Perry O. Redmond Sr. and Dr. Jane Smith Redmond. Gyasi was confirmed and baptized at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Knoxville, TN…
Mary Ellen “Lefty” Glover (age 94)
Knoxville, TN – Mary Ellen “Lefty” Glover, was born to John and Hattie Glover, March 10, 1926 and departed this life, June 11, 2020. Preceded in death by many loved ones, including…
Jerry Bias (age 42)
Jerry Bias a loving and devoted son, husband, and father was born on February 8, 1978, and passed away on June 11, 2020. Born in Central Islip N.Y, he was the son…
Johnny Epps Jr. (age 87)
Johnny Epps, Jr., was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, May 18, 1933. He departed from us, June 15, 2020. Johnny was married to Ajamah for 31 years. He was retired from the…
Darryl “D Flo” Florence (age 30)
Knoxville – Darryl “D. Flo” Florence passed away June 7, 2020 at U.T. Hospital. He was born on September 8, 1989. Preceded in death by father, Darryl Florence Sr. Darryl is survived…
JUNETEENTH Events: Freedom Rally & Town Hall
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the union soldiers, led by major general Gordon…
Small Business Relief Grant and Essential Technology Program
CAN YOUR BUSINESS USE UP TO $10,000 THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY BACK? You can apply for a grant – free working capital. The application process is time sensitive. All applications must…
Postponed festival results in gift bags for Essential workers
KNOXVILLE, TN, (June 2020) – Sheliya Israel of Festivals for Charity, Inc. had planned the organization’s first event, The Knoxville Caribbean Jerk Festival on the World’s Fair Site in downtown Knoxville for…
Dwayne Antoine Mitchell (age 43)
Knoxville, TN – Dwayne Antoine Mitchell was born in New York, NY to the proud parents of Joseph Mitchell and Robin Blocker on October 2, 1976. Dwayne was the oldest of 7…
Helen Ann Patrick
Helen Ann Patrick, formerly of Knoxville, passed away in Nashville, TN. A devoted faithful member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Jessie Bell Motley; son, Walter…
Nancy Virginia Hazzard Glass
Knoxville, TN – Nancy Virginia Hazzard Glass, passed away June 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Odell Glass who departed this life, August 29, 2011….
Russell Phelton Bridges (age 55)
Knoxville, TN – Russell Phelton Bridges, age 55, went home on June 8, 2020. Russell was preceded by mother and father Betty Yvonne “Vonne” Bridges and Jimmy G. Bridges, Sr. Also, by…
Willie Marshall “Mash” Martin (age 69)
Knoxville, TN – On Monday, June 8, 2020, Willie Marshall “Mash” Martin, passed away at age 69. Willie was born, October 21, 1950 in Knoxville, TN to Wesley and Elizabeth Martin. Preceded…
Elder Larry Brown (age 64)
Knoxville, TN – Remembering Our Beloved Elder Larry Brown who was born February 6, 1956 and departed this life May 25, 2020. Elder Brown will lie-in repose on Friday , June 12,…
State Rep. Gloria Johnson Virtual Campaign Kick-off tonight
It’s happening tonight! I am running for re-election for State House District-13 so that I can continue to fight for Knoxville’s working families. Please join us for the campaign kick-off tonight at…
Looters, violent protesters linked to white supremacist groups
Minneapolis, MN (June 2, 2020)— Amidst the peaceful protesting over the killing of George Floyd, CBS News and Fox 9 have confirmed that most of the rioters and violent protesters in Minneapolis are linked to…
Matthew Park Endorsed by Sunrise Knoxville
Sunrise Movement Knoxville endorses Matthew Park, a progressive democrat for Tennessee State House D-15 Seat. Knoxville, TN (June 10, 2020) – The Sunrise Knoxville movement has endorsed democratic candidate Matthew Park for…