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The King Center’s Beloved Community Global Summit starts TOMORROW at 10am ET! Don’t miss tomorrow’s conversations, all focused on #ShiftingPriorities to create the #BelovedCommunity and including #action steps. Streaming RIGHT HERE!
CLINTON, Tenn. – All are welcome to join the Clinton community of Anderon County for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast. The free celebration begins at 9 am, Monday, Jan. 17th, in the gymnasium of Green McAdoo Cultural Center, 101 School St. Doors open at 8:30 am.
(UPDATED) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events January 12, 2022 — January 17, 2022 Please make plans to join us in 2022 for another year of celebration and commemoration honoring the life and legacy of the Dream and the Dreamer. More info: www.MLKKnoxville.com Wednesday, January 12, 12 – 1 pm • INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE Location…
If you or someone you know has a historic site, museum, cemetery, or landscape representing African American cultural heritage, share your story by submitting a Letter of Intent for a grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund by January 14. When all Americans have the opportunity to learn from African American historic places—from the people…
The event will highlight a wide variety of jobs, including newly added positions in the Fiber Division Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Utilities Board will host a job fair to help connect community members with career opportunities at the public utility. The event will be at Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Avenue Campus on Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday,…
The Project Help campaign runs Jan. 5-Feb. 1 with multiple convenient ways to give. With the cold winter months ahead, many families will struggle with the cost of heating their homes. Through Project Help, community donations provide emergency heating assistance to those in need due to job loss, illness, injury, or disability, as well as…
CBS Television’s host of “Let’s Make a Deal” and Sigma Bro. Wayne Brady to host Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity 2022 Global Founder’s Day Celebration BPRW NATIONWIDE (January 8, 2022) – This Sunday the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated will celebrate 108 years of service in a Global Founders’ Day celebration hosted by Bro….
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (December 2021) – Cherokee Health Systems is expanding its Community COVID-19 Ambassador program to support Tennessee’s response to COVID-19 through education, partnerships, prevention, testing, research and vaccination. The program officially launched in September 2021 after Cherokee became a TN CEAL partner. Cherokee’s Community COVID-19 Ambassador program currently consists of eight ambassadors. The organization is…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The patients at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital woke up on Christmas Day to colorfully decorated gift stockings at the foot of their beds, courtesy of employees of MLILY USA. The Knoxville MLILY showroom staff at 11537 Kingston Pike in Farragut, recently had its Christmas party at Zoo Knoxville, which included decorating and…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (December 2021) – A Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Company Happy Face truck. (Photo submitted to ETE Enlightener) In a “happy face” truck, Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller) delivered over $10,500 to Toys for Tots, which is a U.S. Marine Corps. non-profit that gifts children at Christmas. This is…
Ether Jackson was born on December 24, 1920. After her first retirement many years ago, she went to work at The Beck Cultural Exchange Center. She retired again from her work at the Beck Center. But retirement was not in Jackson’s future plan. She lives within the Beck community and drives herself every other week,…
The City of Knoxville is hosting five community listening sessions to gather input to help guide the search for the next Knoxville Police Department Chief. City Mayor Indya Kincannon is reaching out to let you know how much your input is valued, especially on one of the most important appointments a Mayor makes –…
It’s Giving Season! Many are planning parties, gifting and holiday traditions that will become memories with friends and family. For some, it’s also an opportunity to give back to those less fortunate and in need. Studies show that approximately 31% of all annual giving occurs in December and approximately 12% of all annual giving is…
(December 2021) – Due to global demand for natural gas, KUB and its customers will experience higher bills this winter compared to 2020. The projected change is due to market demand for energy, not an increase by KUB. KUB expects customers who heat their homes with natural gas to see approximately a 19% increase this winter, while electric…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2021) – Three seniors from Austin-East Magnet High School saw their academic efforts pay off in a big way this week, thanks to a scholarship program from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. During a surprise celebration at the school on Wednesday, UT’s Redrick Taylor III made admissions offers to Zakoyous Houston, Anndrena…
City leaders, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) trail-building enthusiasts and Urban Wilderness advocates will gather at the (Governor) William Hastie Natural Area At 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, to celebrate a 27-acre expansion of this section of the Urban Wilderness – as well as construction of 2 miles of new trails. (Please note: Parking…
Great news for greater Knoxville customers! Comcast boosted Xfinity Internet Speeds are now live at no additional cost to customers. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (November 10, 2021) – Comcast announced that it has increased speeds for its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for thousands of customers across its greater Knoxville market. The following…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knox County Democratic Party is preparing candidates for the 2022 and future election cycles with a new Candidate Training Program. Qualified candidates and those who are considering running for office are encouraged to apply. The class begins soon. Nominations and applications can be made using the attached form. Information provided will…
GEM Community Development Group seeks minority contractors for development of ‘privately owned properties to surround’ the multi-use stadium project in partnership with the Knoxville Area Urban League. Workers needed for construction of private properties to surround Knoxville Multi-use Stadium Project A recuitment opportunity for construction contractors and construction workers to connect. This event is open…
Ruth Morgan, contributor Maryville Huddlers Women’s March Coalition Sun 28-Nov-21 9:53 AM ETE politics/local Actions for Week of November 28, 2021 Support Build Back Better in the Senate – The landmark Build Back Better bill passed the House on November 19th. The bill increases Pell Grants for college; includes money for training workers; expands free school meals, rental…
WASHINGTON, D.C.) November 2, 2021 – Yesterday evening, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) filed cloture (a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote) on the motion to proceed to the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Today, Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined a substitute amendment as co-sponsors….
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is sharing Knoxville College photographs from its archives. They are seeking your help in giving names to faces and places and event when they were taken. All photos in this newsletter are from the Beck Cultural Exchange Center archives. Each photo is numbered. If you recognize anyone or can provide…
Knoxville College celebrates its 96th homecoming this weekend! Learn more about the history of Knoxville College homecoming celebrations and the events going on this weekend in this week’s newsletter. – https://mailchi.mp/beckcenter/its-homecoming-time
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2021) – Knox Pride is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Positively Living & Choice Health Network. Choice Health Network will provide HIV testing, prevention, education, and other services at the Community Outreach Center beginning in November 2021. Cherokee Distributing Company contributed $12,000 that will be used to support East…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 2021) – The newly appointed administrators of East Tennessee’s last remaining Historically Black College (HBCU) bring experience, skills, and expertise to the table. They are a team prepared to receive the baton of progress handed to them by the previous leadership. This year, the Knoxville College Board of Trustees elected the following…