THE PEOPLE’S PLATFORM The Knoxville Interdenominational Christian Ministerial Alliance requests Senator Blackburn to apologize for her treatment of Judge Katanji Brown Jackson during the Senate confirmation hearings. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2022)…
Ketanji Brown Jackson breaks double-glass ceiling with Historic U.S. Supreme Court Justice nomination
NATIONWIDE (April 7, 2022) – On February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Because of her…
Learn why “RIGHT TO WORK” is wrong for Tennessee
Please join the ZOOM conversation at 7 pm, Tuesday, April 5, to learn more about this important amendment. The Right to Work Amendment to our state’s constitution will be on the November…
First Friday features Taber Gable, art by Fritz Massaquoi
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – For your enjoyment, while viewing visual arts at the Emporium during First Friday, music will be provided by Keyboardist Taber Gable, a hometown musician with an international…
Clean Up TVA Coalition to launch with virtual press conference
Groups and community members come together to propel TVA into a just, equitable, and fossil-fuel-free energy future by 2030. Caption 1: Tennessee was ‘ground zero’ for coal ash pollution which was…
Events are on the East Tennessee Enlightener Facebook page
The East Tennessee Enlightener is excited to offer events, activities, news events that connects African-American communities in East Tennessee. For current activities and events in Knoxville, Maryville/Alcoa, Oak Ridge, and Morristown visit…
Marble City Opera, non-traditional, diverse, affordable
“The Copper Queen” opera will be the Marble City Opera’s last performance of the 2021-2022 season. All productions are written by an American composer, sung in English, and explored the experiences of…
Lisa Moon, Cherokee Health Mobile Unit coordinator
EAST TENNESSEE (March 2022) – Have you met Lisa Moon? If you have received onsite healthcare from the Cherokee Mobile Unit, then you probably have. Lisa is the Movile Services director and…
100Knoxville seeking Black business mentees
100Knoxville Applications Closing Soon Deadline: Sunday, March 27th at 11:59 PM 5 Companies. 5 Mentors. 5 Weeks. $5,000 100Knoxville is inviting Black entrepreneurs who run firms in the Knoxville area to apply to…
UScellular Black History Month Art Contest Winners
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 9, 2022) – UScellular has announced the three winners of its Seventh Annual Black History Month Art Contest that was held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls…
Jimmy “JJ” Walker brings dynomite comedy to Maryville
By Kelvin Ray Boyd KNOXVILLE, Tenn. March 18, 2022) – Iconic stand-up comedian and actor Jimmie “JJ” Walker is bringing some much-needed comic relief to East Tennessee with 2 shows at The…
Billy G. Tindell, Sr., 88 years old has passed away
Billy G. Tindell, Sr, 88 years old passed away at home on Friday, March 11, 2022 Mr. Tindell was a dedicated leader with the ability to reach across the aisle for the…
After 1954: The Legacy of Black Educators in America podcast
A conversation on the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education and the continuing impact on Black students and teachers to this day. NATIONWIDE (March 15, 2022) – Who do we become…
Suffrage Coalition to host parade, events to celebrate women’s right to vote
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 15, 2022) – The Suffrage Coalition will host a historic Suffrage Parade in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 5 PM. This one-time event was planned for…
Emily Suttle Crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2022
The Pageant Celebrates 21 Years in Clarksville Clarksville, TN – Emily Suttle, Miss Franklin, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA Saturday at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. McKinley Farese, Miss Memphis, was…
Advance Knox: County Mayor’s initiatives for Knox County land use welcomes citizen’s input
HEADS UP: Advance Knox, an initiative of Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, is hosting a series of workshops for community input to set future land-use policies. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning…
Sarah Keith for judge fundraiser this Thursday
Join Mayor Kincannon, former Mayors Rogero & Brown, State Reps. Gloria Johnson, Sam McKenzie, and others for Sarah’s upcoming fundraiser this Thursday. Sarah Keith is running for General Sessions Court Judge Division…
Regressive education, women’s reproductive overreach, voter suppression…
Ruth Holloway, Political Advocate East Tenn. Maryville Huddle, Women’s March Coalition The first 2022 legislative session convened on January 11, 2022, and ends soon, on April 21. With less than 6 weeks…
KUB Plants Trees at Habitat for Humanity Homes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2022) – KUB has celebrated Tennessee Arbor Day, March 4th, by planting trees at Habitat for Humanity homes for 14 years. Trees add beauty and life to our…
Paid family leave, DCS overload, guns to minors, more book-banning
TENNESSEE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE TN State Rep. Gloria Johnson Constituent Update The Tennessee Legislature will vote on these Bills the week of March 7, 2022 Take action to be heard by…
Beattles Paul McCartney “Blackbird” written to support civil rights activist
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney wrote the song “Blackbird” to acknowledge what he witnessed during a visit to America and watched on television in his home country of England. Paul McCartney was visiting…
Big Will Auto can put you on wheels
By Kelvin Ray Boyd MARYVILLE, TN (March 4, 2022) – Looking for wheels, go see Big Will! William “Big Will” Goodwin, opened his used car lot at 416 West Harper Avenue, in…
Knoxville Area Urban League to hire 20 community health navigators
Knoxville Area Urban League to hire 20 community health navigators with national funding to bolster vaccination rates KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – (February 23, 2022) – The Knoxville Area Urban League will be able to…
Citizen’s pick for KCS superintendent
ETE CITIZEN’S SPACE Hubert Smith Political Pundit and Host of the Hubert Smith Show February 19, 2022 I was one of only a handful of people not associated with Knox County Schools…
Beauford Delaney, Internationally famed artist gaining hometown recognition
By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 2022) – Beauford Delaney grew up in Knoxville and went on to achieve international acclaim as one of the great modernist painters of the 20th Century….