“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…
Book Review: Successful Black Woman On Why She is Single
In her new book, ‘Get Rid of Your Stupid List!,’ author T.L. Adams shares dating tips and her personal experiences as a successful black woman. Get Rid of Your Stupid List!, is…
Disaster Relief Conference Seeks Ways to Support the Disadvantaged
The All Healers Mental Health Alliance and the Institute of the Black World 21st Century Black Family Summit Presented the National Conference on Culturally Competent Disaster Response on June 28-29, 2019 at…
KEEP BROWS ENVIOUS AND WATERPROOF THIS SUMMER
Krystal Smith, MAC Cosmetics Expert, Opens Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa; Grand Opening July 7th (Baldwin, NY – BlackNews.com) A new Black-owned business called Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa is set to open…
Acclaimed Ugandan Orphans Troupe Will Perform in Knoxville
(KNOXVILLE, TN) This dynamic Watoto Children’s Choir has performed for presidents and royalty in the White House, Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in the UK, the United Nations, and is…
Newly Elected Episcopal Bishop of West TN Breaks Race, Gender Barriers
Editor’s note: Bishop-Elect Phoebe Roaf was in Knoxville in March. She was the guest speaker at a Celebration of The Blessed Absalom Jones that was at the Episcopal School of Knoxville and…
Biblical Silence about Slavery Leaves Lasting Questions
OP-ED COMMENTARY By Merdies Hayes, NNPA Weekly News Editor The little girl was guilty of nothing more than hunger. When she was denied sustenance, she made the fatal mistake of demonstrating insolence,…
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST HOWARD WOOLLEY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AT THE ROLAND B. SCOTT MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Howard Woolley, Sickle Cell Advocate, and Philanthropist, was presented with a…
Foundation Unites Children With Their Biological Dads
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. and Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, are experts at reuniting children with their fathers. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) Michigan Native, Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, Founder &…
There’s A Fire in Your House Symposium!
There’s A Fire in Your House Symposium! 4 pm, Sunday, April 7 at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave. in coordination with Lennon-Seney United Methodist Men and Women (Dandridge Ave.) Knoxville…
COMPASSION DINNER
COMPASSION DINNER, Monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 1-4 pm, at Honey Rock Victorious Church Int’l, 4101 Holston Dr. Open to all, and is offered as an effort to help those whose…
PRAYKNOX
PRAYKNOX, monthly meetings at 11 am , on the 4th Saturday at Overcoming Believers Church. Please continue to follow both on Facebook and the website at prayknox.org; or facebook.com/PrayKnoxville.
KICMA Supports Freedom School with $500 Gift
Caption: (L-R) The ladies are Rev. Dr. Vivian Williams, Rev. Mildren Smith, and Freedom School Director Denise Dean. (Second-row L-R) Pastors Charles Lomax, Johny Skinner, Richard S.Brown, Derick Wakefield, Gene Thomas, Jr.,…
Women’s Fertility Health Expo to Address Top Issues
Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) — Did you know that anywhere between 20 to 70% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they turn 50. Although these benign tumors found within or…
Therapists On-Site at Knox Middle and High Schools
By Josh Flory Bradley Clayton knows that his students want to meet their potential, but for many of them the challenges of life are like clouds that make it hard to see…
Therapist Offers Free Nationwide Mental Health Therapy with App
A North Carolina mental health therapist provides a 1-on-1 connection to help clients nation-wide with her new app. (Charlotte, NC) (BlackNews.com) – Alicia Tetteh, LCSW, is a social worker, clinician and the…
Knoxville Native Brings Message of Hope Home
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – “There’s A Fire in Your House” Symposium, 4 pm, Sunday, April 7 at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave. co-sponsored by Lennon-Seney United Methodist Men and Women…
Celebrating Past and Present Episcopal Trailblazers
The Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop elect of the Episcopalian Diocese of West Tennessee, will be the guest speaker at a community-wide Celebration of the Life and Work of The Blessed Absalom…
Veteran Honors Mom with Christmas Charity for Single Moms
By MusuHawa Hoffman During the holiday’s many families struggled to make ends meet and provide gifts under the tree for their children. Denzel Grant recalls his mom working long hours, and sometimes…
October Sports a New Fall Color – Pink
By Patricia Williams Move over Mother Nature, a new hue has been added to the fall color palette. Pink is being prominently displayed amongst the fall colors that blanket East Tennessee. During…
Jewish New Year Celebrated at Holston River Park
By Patricia Williams On a recent Sunday night, the sounding of ram’s horns reverberated through the Holston Hills and Rivershore Estates area. It hailed from the Shomair Yisrael Synagogue. The new neighbors…