“It breaks my heart to know that 5-year-old children are contemplating life and death, I just…I’m sorry. That one is tough for me. So, I’m here to appeal to you, because this…
Gov. Lee Addressed Forum to Connect Ex-offenders with Employers
See listing below for Knoxville area groups that work to connect ex-offenders with resources. By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com NNPA NEWSWIRE – Lori Black is looking for work. She also knows you…
Patricia Bath, Inventor of Laser-Based Cataract Treatment, Dies
The UCLA ophthalmologist worked to combat blindness in underserved communities. By SHAWNA WILLIAMS (Jun 6, 2019) Retired University of California, Los Angeles, ophthalmologist Patricia Bath, an inventor whose research on lasers advanced…
TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS
2019APR04 | TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS (TBCSL) 111th General Assembly at Tennessee State Capitol. (Sitting L-R) Representative London Lamar, Secretary Representative Barbara Cooper Representative Karen Camper Senator Katrina Robinson (Standing L-R) Representative Larry J. Miller…
Legendary Cicely Tyson Gets Honorary Academy Award
(Feb. 2019) There’s Black girl magic on the front and the back cover of TIME magazine’s 2019 Optimists issue. The cover features the legendary Cicely Tyson and was guest-edited by visionary filmmaker…
Free The Captives-Knox Rally Today
Last week, a group of young activists spoke out at the county commission meeting about the 112% increase in Knox County’s police budget since 2003 and about how 287g (a cooperation agreement…
Knox Dems Hosted Historic 2019 Truman Day
By Patricia Williams The Knox County Democrats annual 2019 Truman Day fundraising event at the Foundry on the World’s Fair site was billed as “Two Dynamic Women.” The co-guest speakers were Tennessee…
2019 ELECTION EVENTS, INFORMATION
There is a “Seat at the Table” reserved just for you at the upcoming forums and casual meet and greet events that have been scheduled before the August 22nd Primary election when your…
IBC Blues Musicians Challenge at Open Chord Aug 11th
International Blues Challenge, 2020; Sunday, Aug. 11th at Open Chord/All Things Music. FREE. Open to all ages. Sign-ups at 6 pm; performances start at 7 pm. All Blues bands, duos, and solo…
Scarboro Comm Alumni Assoc Elects Officers
(OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association held its election of officers on June 27, 2019, 7 p.m. at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Executive Officers for 2019/20 were President, Tina…
Another Broken Promise: Drug Costs Still Rising
Trump scraps a reform that would have saved patients billions By Sally C. Pipes The Trump administration recently axed a proposal that would have saved American patients billions of dollars by requiring…
CITY’S SUMMER INTERNS LAUNCH #FEEDKNOX CAMPAIGN
One Love Day to be held Thursday, July 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Christenberry Recreation Center, 931 Oglewood Ave. with refreshments and a performance by Voodoo Cadillac, who are former police officers. The City…
Blount Co Causes Connections & Business – July Calendar
BLOUNT COUNTY JULY CALENDAR CAUSES, CONNECTIONS, BUSINESS EVENTS Monday July 22nd – at 6:30pm -Special Called Town hall Public Meeting – CARES committee. at 1st United Methodist church Montvale Station Rd. Maryville…
Decision Kennedy (infant)
Knoxville – Decision Leron-Alexander Kennedy-Descendent of Jacob, heir to the throne of Israel earned his right to rest on July 10, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He is survived by…
Dr. Edith Irby-Jones, Medical Pioneer, KC Grad Dies
KCean, Board Chair, Civil Rights Legend, History Maker Dies By Franklin Tate She came to Knoxville College (KC) on a scholarship from Mayflower, Arkansas, graduated, and became the first black student…
Jessica Hicks (4-8-1980 to 6-12-2019)
No additional information was available. Submitted by Foothills Funeral Home foothillsfuneralhome1@gmail.com 910 Lincoln Road Maryville, Tennessee 37804 865-984-9485
Joshua Ray Davenport 1994 – 2019
Knoxville – Joshua Ray Davenport, born December 30, 1994; entered into his eternal resting place, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Although his death was sudden, his infectious smile and love for his family…
Joyce Moore-Burton
Knoxville – Joyce Moore-Burton born October 22, 1955 surrounded by family went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2019. Joyce had the warmest smile and the biggest sense of…
2019 CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 25-27
MARY J. BLIGE, MAXWELL AND MORE TO HEADLINE THE 2019 CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL Cincinnati, OH — Premier ticket and hotel reseller, Berrywise Enterprise is providing ticket and hotel packages for the 2019 Cincinnati Music Festival….
Book Review: Successful Black Woman On Why She is Single
In her new book, ‘Get Rid of Your Stupid List!,’ author T.L. Adams shares dating tips and her personal experiences as a successful black woman. Get Rid of Your Stupid List!, is…
Elizabeth Ann “Rita” Robin August 21, 1928 – July 14, 2019
Elizabeth Ann “Rita” Robin, born August 21, 1928 in Athens, TN passed away peacefully at home Sunday July 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Dora and Douglas amp;…
Homegoing for Ruth Long Woodfin Hardin, Gospel Musician
KNOXVILLE, TN – Ruth Long Woodfin Hardin, a well known Gospel Singer was born, April 30, 1929 to Joseph Long, and Laudie Summers Long in Appalachia, Virginia. She joined the number of…
Martha Lillian Byrd Cleveland Eskridge (1926 – 2019)
Mother Martha Lillian Byrd Cleveland was born on Feb. 7, 1926, in Loudon, TN. She was the second of seven children born to the late Robert and Curra Bates Cleveland. She departed…
Bertha Mae Keys
Knoxville – Bertha Mae Keys departed this life on June 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Keys; sons Cecil, Shawn and Jamar; grandson Azy’Rion; brothers-in-law,…