Indya Kincannon, a 2019 candidate for Mayor, recalls the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church shooting. Eleven years ago, our Sunday (July 29, 2008) started out pretty normal. My husband, Ben had to catch an early flight to go to a work conference. The girls and I dropped him off at the airport, had breakfast at…
There I was, recently retired, new to Knoxville and working hard on the house I’d just bought: when the doorbell rang. I know, you shouldn’t open the door to strangers, but I did it anyway – I hadn’t talked to anybody all day… The stranger at my door turned out to be Marshall Stair, walking…
Marshall Stair is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville City Mayor Education has always been important to me, but having a daughter offered a new perspective. Ensuring we have top quality schools in the city of Knoxville is crucial for our students, our city, and our future. While the city doesn’t run the…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Single Black Seniors Network (SBSN) is proud to announce that it is expanding their network beyond the Chicagoland region. SBSN is a socialization network of like-minded seniors who come together to interact and enjoy planned activities. Since its launch in 2016, Single Black Seniors Network has over 400 registered networkers, has connected more than 30…
San Diego, CA – Christopher Lavada Walker departed this life July 30 2019 in San Diego, California. Preceded in death by father, Bishop George A. White; grandparents, Louis and Violet Thompson and grandfather, Norman Walker. Survived by wife, Natasha Walker; mother, Eveline Walker; children, Christopher Jr., Porsha, Jasmine, Shaquille, Xavier Walker, Taishon Cleveland and Ronnysha…
Riverside, CA – Michael Leroy Valentine departed this life, July 22, 2019 in California. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Velma Winton Valentine, brothers; Richard, George, James, and Gerald Valentine. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Lynn Coffman Valentine; sons, Kenneth, and David Valentine; stepson, Thomas (Amber) Coffman; step-daughter, Jocelyn (Ruben) Araos, 5…
Knoxville – Mildred Louise Keith died peacefully at home and took her final flight to her eternal heavenly home, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born April 21,1931 in Canton, Georgia to the late Charles and Daisy Keith. Mildred was the youngest of nine siblings and is preceded in death by her sisters; Margaret, Elizabeth,…
Knoxville – Jeffery Allen (“Snakie”) Wagoner was born December 10, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He peacefully made his transition on Sunday, July 28, 2019 to his Heavenly Home. He grew up in the Mechanicsville- College Homes Area and later attended Austin East High School. Jeffery received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior many years…
Knoxville – Dion Mikeil Glass, born December 31, 1994, entered eternal peace Sunday, July 28, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Dion graduated Austin East High School, Class of 2014 and was employed at D & S Community. He attended Mount Moriah FBH Church since his youth. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Lorraine and Raymond…
(MARYVILLE, TN) – Donald Carey (Snow) Alexander of Rockford, TN passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at Asbury Place Maryville. He was preceded in death by parents John and Katheryn Alexander, one sister and four brothers. Donald is survived by three sisters and two brothers and many relatives and friends. He was a member of…
Knoxville – Billy Frank Robinson, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on July 27, 2019 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Reaves-Robinson; children, sisters, brother, other relatives, friends and all who loved him. The service to honor his life will be held…
Knoxville – Evelyn Louise “Cookie” Icem passed away at her home on July 24, 2019. She was 67, born March 22, 1952. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Island Home Park Nursing Home. Preceded in death by grandmother Eva Mae Patterson; niece Shann Wright; sister Tangela Winton; great-grandchild, Aliah Boyd; father, Frank Hurston; great-nephew…
Ranked Choice Tennessee is presenting an interactive and educational demonstration of voting methods, 1:30- 3:30 pm, Sat. Aug 3, at The Birdhouse, 800 N. 4th Ave. Knoxville. At this event, participants will vote in alternative methods to the current election process. The outcomes will be evaluated and shared. Q&A will follow. RCTN wants to show how…
Knoxville – Terry V. Adams was born October 6, 1960 in Darien, Georgia to the late Agnes Smith Noble and Tommie Adams, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2019. She was educated in Darien and Brunswick Georgia County Schools and moved to Knoxville to pursue a degree at Knoxville College. Terry…
Powell – Ronnie Hill, age 58, passed away. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Ronnie was born in Oak Ridge, TN, and was the son of the late Edward Charles Willis, Sr. and Ethel Gallaher. Ronnie was a member of Haven Chapel United Methodist Church, Powell. He worked as a carpenter…
The Stand For Rural Healthcare Tour will visit communities across Tennessee during the month of August. Citizens affected by hospital closures are encouraged to attend and share. This is a non-partisan effort. (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) July 16, 2019 — Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Mary Mancini today announced the launch of the Stand For Rural Healthcare Tour, which…
Knoxville – At age 103, Mrs. Olga Lash Barnes departed this life Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The daughter of Rev. Wiley H. Lash and Mrs. Mary Lash who were the founders of two Lutheran churches, several grocery stores, and other businesses. She grew up in Salisbury, N.C. where she attended public schools and graduating with…
Liberian’s Independance Day Celebration in East Tennessee start on Friday, July 26-28, and is open to the community. The diverse cultures of East Tennessee have another festival to enjoy. In addition to the Greek, Asian, African, Latin, Native Indian, and White heritage festivals, the Liberian Association of Knoxville is opening-up its Independence Celebration to the community….
Oak Ridge – Robbie Mae Anderson was born to the late Fonzo and Nellie Jane Scott, November 20, 1932. She peacefully departed this life, July 21, 2019 at NHC, Oak Ridge. Robbie Mae loved God and she accepted Christ into her life as her Savior; member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church. Devoted mother, wife,…
Schumer: “Any Unnecessary Delays to Honor Harriet Tubman, Especially for Political Reasons, Are Improper and Unacceptable” NNPA NEWSWIRE — Washington, DC – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a new letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Inspector General formally requesting an investigation into the Trump Administration’s decision to delay the release of the redesign of the…
“It breaks my heart to know that 5-year-old children are contemplating life and death, I just…I’m sorry. That one is tough for me. So, I’m here to appeal to you, because this is a national crisis.” -Taraji P. Henson to members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington. By Lauren Victoria Burke Award-winning actress and…
See listing below for Knoxville area groups that work to connect ex-offenders with resources. By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com NNPA NEWSWIRE – Lori Black is looking for work. She also knows you have to dress for the part, which is why the slim 52-year-old Memphis native made sure she was sharp in her dark pinstripe…
The UCLA ophthalmologist worked to combat blindness in underserved communities. By SHAWNA WILLIAMS (Jun 6, 2019) Retired University of California, Los Angeles, ophthalmologist Patricia Bath, an inventor whose research on lasers advanced cataract surgery and a physician who strove to prevent blindness, died on May 30. She was 76. Bath became the first African American…
2019APR04 | TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS (TBCSL) 111th General Assembly at Tennessee State Capitol. (Sitting L-R) Representative London Lamar, Secretary Representative Barbara Cooper Representative Karen Camper Senator Katrina Robinson (Standing L-R) Representative Larry J. Miller Representative John Deberry Representative Yusef Hakeem Representative Rick Staples, Vice-chairman Senator Raumesh A. Akbari, Chairwoman Emeritus Representative G. A. Hardaway Sr., Chairman Representative Joe Towns Representative Vincent…
(Feb. 2019) There’s Black girl magic on the front and the back cover of TIME magazine’s 2019 Optimists issue. The cover features the legendary Cicely Tyson and was guest-edited by visionary filmmaker Ava DuVernay. Tyson chose DuVernay to present her with her honorary Academy Award back in November of 2018 when she became the first Black woman…