St. John’s Episcopal Church Rector Gini Gerbasi shares her first-hand account of the events in front of the church leading up to Trump’s arrival for a photo opp. Volunteers and members of the BLM medic…
NAACP Virtual Town Hall with Joe Biden
NAACP and Ed Gordon Media sponsoring a virtual town hall with the 2020 democratic nominee for President and former vice-president Joe Biden. If you can’t watch live view at your convenience. Baltimore,…
KnoxPride, LGBTQ+ Communities Support Black Civil Rights
The LGBTQ+ movement borrowed directly from the Civil Rights movement, and we’re paying it back. Donate to KnoxPride and we’ll match up to $1000 to Alcoa-Blount NAACP, Sleeves 4 Needs, and The…
Peaceful Rally in Blount County Sunday
Rally: “Let Justice Ring” Sunday, June 7, 6-7 pm; Assembly at the MLK Center in Alcoa at 5 pm. The Alcoa Blount County NAACP in partnership with Blount County United and community…
DOJ Awards $400 Mil to Bolster ‘Community Policing’ Nationwide
Department of Justice Awards Nearly $400 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2020) – The Department of Justice today announced nearly $400 million in grant…
County Mayor’s Proposed Budget, No Tax Increase
Knox County Commissioners: (seated L-R) D1 Evelyn Gill, D4 and Chairman Hugh Nystrom, D2 and Vice-Chair Michele Carringer, D9 Carson Dailey, D7 Charles Busler. Standing L-R: D3 Randy Smith, D6 Brad Anders,…
Elizabeth Warren Endorses TN State Rep. Gloria Johnson
NATIONWIDE (May 2020) – Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former 2020 presidential candidate . Although she didn’t reign as the nominee, she continues to her work for the betterment of working and…
Rowland, TN State House Candidate Supports Expanding Medicare
(Editor’s note: This does not imply that Lauren Rider or any other member of the Knoxville City Council have committed their support for candidate Rowland. It only emphasizes that the two entities’…
Chris Blue Virtual Concert Fundraiser for Jane George State Senate D-6
“The Voice” winner Chris Blue headlines the event with dinner provided by “America’s Friendliest Place” Yassin’s Falafel House KNOXVILLE, TN – It isn’t every day that a candidate for state office throws a gala fundraising…
Mayor, KPD Chief Opt Out of State COVID-19 Database for Good Reasons
KNOXVILLE, TN (May 12, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon and Police Chief Eve Thomas announced that the Knoxville Police Department will opt out of a state program that allows law-enforcement officers across…
Hoyos for Congress Campaign Yields to Assist Constituents during Pandemic
Renee Hoyos for Congress campaign continues to build momentum while diverting resources to address the needs of constituents in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. KNOXVILLE, TN May 7, 2020) – Democratic…
Elizabeth Rowland is a Candidate for TN State Representative
Elizabeth Rowland wants to be your next TN State Rep. for Dist. 16, as State Rep. (R) Bill Dunn retires. Knoxville, TN (April 26, 2020) – Knoxville non-profit founder, policy analyst, community…
Candidate for TN State House Releases Black Agenda
Matthew Park releases new policy: “A Black Agenda for Tennessee” Knoxville, Tennessee (28 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate for the statehouse district 15 race, released a Black agenda for…
CDC Reports U.S. COVID-19 Cases by Demographics
CDC Demographics of COVID-19 cases in the USA from information received. Updated Daily: This information is based on data confirmed at 4 pm ET the day before. Numbers reported on Saturdays and Sundays…
Stacey Abrams Candid Conversation on Governance
NATIONWIDE (April 28, 2020) – Stacey Abrams will be the virtual guest of Robert Reich and Inequality Media today at 2 pm. You can tune-in at anytime here. The discussion includes; Gov….
State of the City Address includes a COVID-19 Recovery Fund
MAYOR INDYA KINCANNON DELIVERS HER FIRST STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY VIDEO, ANNOUNCES COVID-19 RECOVERY FUND KNOXVILLE, TN (April 24, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed her first budget for the…
COVID-19 mandate Mayor’s 1st State of the City Address to be Virtual
Revised plans for newly elected Mayor Kincannon’s 1st State of the City of Knoxville and Budget release. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) – The City of Knoxville announced that the City’s…
Knox County Mayor Jacobs to Furlough Employees Beginning May 9
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced a temporary furlough for county government employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The furlough will affect a yet-to-be-determined number of employees in the fee…
Interfaith Health Clinic Gets Support from Congressional Candidate
POLITICS/LOCAL Hoyos launches fundraiser for Interfaith Health Clinic with a $1,000 donation during increased need from the COVID-19 crisis. KNOXVILLE, TN — The campaign volunteers for Rene Hoyos for Congress have shifted…
Candidates Park, Lundy, Durrett to hold Online Rally
Matthew Park’s Campaign for State House to host a virtual (online) rally with county commission candidates Dasha Lundy and Courtney Durrett Knoxville, TN (8 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate…
Hoyos Decries TN Congressman’s Insider Trading
OPINION Candidate for Congress Renee Hoyos asks elected officials to put people over personal profits. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 3, 2020) – Community leader and clean water advocate Renee Hoyos is calling for…
NWPC Endorsing Renee Hoyos for Congress
National Women’s Political Caucus, founders include Shirley Chisholm, Gloria Steinem, and Fannie Lou Hammer, Endorse Renee Hoyos for Congress. KNOXVILLE, TN – This week, Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos received the endorsement of…
Tennesseans Endorsing Bernie Sanders for President
Local Leaders, Pastors, Activist in Nashville and Memphis Tennessee Endorse Bernie Sanders for President WASHINGTON (February 29, 2020) -Days before the Super Tuesday primary, seven elected officials, community and religious leaders in…
UPDATE!!Bradshaw for Senate Meet & Greet TODAY at Chef Mo’s
Candidate for United States Senate Marquita Bradshaw is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Tennessee. She has declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2020. Bradshaw will…
2020 Election Information Made Plain & Simple
Consider taking advantage of early voting locations. When early voting locations are not district-specific. You can vote at a location convenient to your work, shopping, or a location convenient to your daily…