CAC, KCDC, Family Justice Center free services and support
Local agencies offer help for housing, emotional and financial support for young adults to seniors, victims of domestic violence, and others in need. Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has secured 25…
April is National Minority Health Month find resources near you
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that affect racial and ethnic minority populations and to encourage action through health education, early detection, and…
What it means to have Black children in America
Experts say police brutality is a reproductive health issue that can leave lasting imprints on a community’s health. Mothers of black children’s anguish -‘we can’t protect them!’ What it means to be…
City-Wide Prayer Meeting in East Knoxville
Five Austin-East High school students have been murdered this year (from January through April 2021). All of them happened while students were headed home at the end of their day, with one…
Cherokee Health offers COVID Vaccination clinics across East Tennessee
Cherokee Health Systems is receiving limited quantities of the COVID-19 vaccines. Community events and vaccination clinics are planned to give vaccinations in accordance with the State of Tennessee vaccine categories. The…
COVID-19 tests at Chilhowee Park
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,…
Remove Politics from Coronavirus Vaccine Approval Process
Maintaining the American public’s trust in the FDA is vital. If the agency’s credibility is lost because of real or perceived interference, people will not rely on the agency’s safety warnings. Erosion…
Millions of 9/11 Afghanistan and War Veterans medical care withheld
WASHINGTON (Sept. 1, 2020) – The Department of Veterans Affairs hasn’t followed up on millions of veterans’ medical appointments that were canceled in response to the coronavirus pandemic, an investigation found. The…
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…