Artist Meet-Up History Project with guest artists from Last Call New Orleans Dyke Bar; 6-8 pm, Tuesday, March 10 location TBD. Did you go to Dyke bars in the 70’s, 80’s or…

Applicants for aquatics positions must be at least 15 years old. Applicants for summer camp staff must be at least 16. Applicants for all additional positions must be at least 18. The…

Listed in chronological order KNOXVILLE NAACP MEMBER MEETING; March 5, 6-7 pm, Thursday, Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Knoxville. All members and visitors are welcomed and to learn how to get involved. Monthly…

By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (January 4, 2020) – A lot can be accomplished in 80 years. Juanita Usher Cannon celebrated her 80th birthday in grand style. She threw a free for…

AMERICAN HISTORY THAT TIME JORDAN ANDERSON SENT HIS “LETTER FROM A FREEDMAN TO HIS OLD MASTER” By Karl Smallwood June 22, 2016 – During the 19th century, there were many freed slaves…

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre destroyed America’s wealthiest black neighborhood. The city was never the same.   American History – In 1921, Tulsa had the wealthiest black neighborhood in the country. On…

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…

KNOX COUNTY, TN (February 2020) – The 2020 Presidential Preference Knox County Convention: Tuesday, March 3rd (Early Voting started February 12 – 25) Visit https://knoxcounty.org/election/ for sample ballot and Early Vote locations and hours….

By Josh Flory Knoxville, TN (Nov. 2019) – A brightly decorated piano that is part of a public art and music initiative has found a “forever home.” On Tuesday, students at Dogwood…

Despite the turmoil reported many times a day by more news outlets than can be followed, people loving and embracing people, God’s children, continues to rise above the fray. KNOXVILLE, TN (January…

By Josh Flory Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – His musical talent brought Dexter Murphy to Knoxville and earned him acclaim, but Murphy’s second act — as an educator — was recognized during…

Washington, DC (January 2020) — Popular American philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron has launched the Black History Before Slavery campaign initiative with the aim of shining the light on the vast history of…

Knox County Schools hosting a Recruitment Fair for certified teachers in many learning disciplines. KNOXVILLE, TN (February 2020) – Knox County Schools seeks to provide its more than 60,000 students with access…

APPLICATIONS FOR CITY GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT HOMELESS HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED Starting Monday, Feb. 3, the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (formerly Community Development) will…

The women’s suffrage movement had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women in the United States. As the nation celebrates the 170th anniversary of the first major convention for…

HONOLULU (January 2020) — The U.S. Navy is expected to honor a World War II hero when a new aircraft carrier is named for Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller. The announcement…

Former UTK macebearer and professor Dr. John H. Morrow, Jr. is the recipient of the 2019 Pritzker Military Museum & Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing.   By Patricia…

KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – During the Knox County School Board Workshop on Dec. 4, 2019, Project GRAD Knoxville announced that it exceeded every Year One metric established under its 5-Year…

  By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 2019) – Terry Walker-Smith is a mom who raised 4 sons. She values that title first and foremost. In 2007, she became a member of…

CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from…