Free, drive-thru COVID-19 tests will be administered by licensed medical professionals of Chi Eta Phi, Inc. black nursing sorority, New Directions Healthcare Solutions, and the East Knoxville Free Medical Clinic this weekend…
Workgroup announces community effort to assist with COVID vaccine distribution
The Faith Leaders Church Initiative has formed the African American Health Care Clinician Workgroup to establish a more balanced access and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine throughout the community. (January 17, 2021)…
Pope Francis blesses Atlanta Hawks’ MLK jersey
In November 2020, five NBA players were part of a delegation that sat down with Pope Francis at the Vatican to talk social justice. The NBPA said the players spoke about their “individual…
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett discovered the key to mitigating the Coronavirus Vaccine
“History books will celebrate the name and achievements of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the Black Woman who was the leader in developing the COVID-19 Vaccine.” – Barbara Arnwine, President and Founder of Transformative…
Free Flu Shots this Saturday at four Knoxville locations
Free flu shots are available from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept, 19th at four locations in Knoxville. For everyone’s safety, cloth face coverings are required to participate. Austin-East Magnet High School,…
Pastors Prayed at East Knox Schools
Knoxville, TN (August 23, 2020) – The light rains on Sunday morning, nor the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic deterred area pastors from holding their annual Prayer Walk at area schools. On…
Outrage After Bill Gates’ Wife Says Blacks Should Receive COVID-19 Vaccine First
NATIONWIDE (July 2020) – As vaccine research for the virus becomes more and more progressive, some researchers are already trying to determine to whom the shots should be administered to first. Many…
Feminine Care Brand You Need to Know About
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Arion Long founded Femly after being diagnosed with a reproductive illness that was linked directly to chemicals in popular feminine care products. Prior to starting the company, she had no idea that…
Knox County COVID-19 Free, Walk-up Testing
KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2020) – Walk-up testing is offered at the Knox County Health Department’s main location at 140 Dameron Avenue, 37917, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. …
*** URGENT *** CHURCH REOPENING TOOLKITS AVAILABLE TODAY
FAITH LEADERS CAN PICKUP REOPENING TOOLKITS KNOXVILLE, TN (May 21, 2020) Tool kits to assist with reopening churches will be distributed from 11am till 1pm, Thursday, May 21st at CONNECT Ministries office,…
A Death Sentence: COVID-19 Blacks with Symptoms Denied Tests are Dying
Nationwide — Federal data has confirmed that most of the dead victims of COVID-19 in the United States are African-American. However, many news reports are not reporting that many of those who…
Encouragement During the Seasons of Loss
When you loose a loved one, you gain an angel. Min. Pat Benn, ETE Contributor May 10, 2020 – Once again I was awakened from my restless sleep by pain. My sleep was…
“Suddenly” (the captive free, the wicked bow)
(April 26, 2020) – In recent years I remember looking at people in China wearing masks and it felt so odd, so strange. I recall thinking how sad it must be to…
Apply for ACA Health Insurance NOW, or anytime
NATIONWIDE (April 2020) – The annual ACA open enrollment period enables insurers to offer sunscribers a better rate based on the volume of enrollees. The more that apply, the better rate that…
COVID-19 Advice from East TN, ORAU Scientists
Oak Ridge Associated University’s social scientists separate facts from social media misinformation concerning the current COVID-19 pandemic. Oak Ridge, TN (April 2020) – Rumors, hoaxes, and misinformation are running rampant on social…
Easter Eggs Dropped from Above on East Knoxville Park
Republished from 2019 ETE archives. The cloudy weather did not dampen Easter celebrations over the weekend. That includes the egg drop by helicopter at Harriet Tubman Park in East Knoxville. Although it…
Resurrection Sunday 2020 Protocol: Facebook, Drive-in, Casual attire
By Patricia Williams, Pat Benn contributor KNOXVILLE, TN (April 2020) – A change in established norms is expected to come with challenges. For the first time in recent history assembling in a…
NFL DONATES OVER $35 MILLION TO COVID-19 RELIEF
NFL Foundation, NFLPA, Players, Owners, Clubs Make an Initial Donation to Support Those on the Front Lines and Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. New York, NY (BlackNews.com) March, 31, 2020…
Blount County Officials Enforce COVID-19 Executive Order
Members of the Blount County Intergovernmental Public Advisory are Enforcing Gov. Lee’s Order to Stay Home. This includes the cities of Maryville, Alcoa, Friendsville and Townsend, and the towns of Rockford and…
Fear Will Pass, Love Endures
By Pat Mebane Benn (March 29, 2020) As we toil through another week of enduring the Covid-19 pandemic, I’m beginning to see people pulling together. The media is showcasing acts of kindness,…
Knoxville Business Making Face Mask for Medical Professionals – So Can You!
Eddie Mannis extends the resources of Prestige Cleaners to help protect local medical professionals while providing work and a paycheck to employees. KNOXVILLE, TN (March 23, 2020) – On Monday morning…
Faith Over Fear in Times of Distress
By Pat Benn KNOXVILLE, TN (March 19, 2020) – Today as I arose my heart sank. News dress on social media, newspaper headlines, Facebook, Instagram, and the list continues, all focused on…
Faith Believers Ministries
Join Pastors Gerard and Charlesetta Branch and the Faith Believers family this Sunday for the word. The focus of the message will be “Making Room.” Apostle Branch and Prophetess Charlesetta would love…
Stephanie Spellers to Deliver Episcopal Message in Knoxville
The Rev. Stephanie Spellers is an Episcopal Church leading thinker and consultant of 21st century ministry and mission, and is Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism and Reconciliation. Knoxville, TN…