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 team were providing a respite, neutral ground for marchers before allegedly being forced from church grounds by officers in full riot gear. “Friends,…
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, MD (June 8, 2020) – Baltimore NAACP in partnership with Ed Gordon Media, hosted a Virtual Town Hall featuring Former Vice President Joe…
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 Women LLC. Alcoa, TN (June 7, 2020) – Blount County activist and Knox Pride chairman of Community Outreach Nathan Higdon issued the following…
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 churches in our “Let Justice Ring Rally” on Sunday, June 7 at 6 pm at the Blount County Courthouse. The march to the…
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 funding through the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The Attorney General announced funding awards…
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, At-large Seat 10 Larsen Jay, D5 John Schoonmaker, At-large seat 11 Justin Biggs, D8 Richie Beeler. Each Knox County Commissioner serves all Knox Countians…
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 middle class Americans. Warren has endorsed candidates across the country who are recognized proven leaders in the fight to equalize the distribution of…
(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’ mutually support Medicaid expansion in the State of Tennessee.) Candidate Elizabeth Rowland for TN State House, and Knoxville City Council members support Medicaid…
“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 event by encouraging everyone to stay home. But that’s exactly what Jane George, the District 6 candidate for Tennessee State Senate, is doing in…
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 Tennessee to access a database of persons who have tested positive for COVID-19. “The initiative was well-intended, aimed at protecting first responders and…
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 Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos announced that with 180 days until election day her campaign has already outraised her 2018 congressional bid by raising…
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 advocate, and entrepreneur Elizabeth Rowland announced her candidacy for Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 16. Elizabeth is the only Democrat vying for…
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 Tennessee. The agenda was inspired by Sen. Elizabeth’s Warren policy and draws on many other policy proposals from members of the community as…
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 are preliminary and not yet confirmed by state and territorial health departments. These numbers may be modified when numbers are updated on Mondays….
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. Brian Kemp’s reckless decision to reopen the Georgia economy, why vote-by-mail funding needs to be included in the next COVID relief package, the…
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 City of Knoxville amidst unprecedented times. The 2020 State of the City Address was planned to be delivered, with attendees, from the site…
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 budget will still be released, as scheduled, on Friday, April 24, 2020, but in a different format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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 offices and every executive branch department. Knoxville, TN (April 18, 2020) – Furloughed employees will continue to receive health coverage and other…
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 their efforts to meet the needs of the community that have arisen from COVID-19. With the spread of COVID-19, Hoyos is “putting people over…
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 for State House Dist. 15, will conduct a live virtual rally today, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9th. With Park will…
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 a ban on members of Congress from trading individual stock while serving in office — in response to incumbent Congressman Tim Burchett selling…
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 the National Women’s Political Caucus in her bid for Tennessee’s Second Congressional District. Founded by Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hamer, and…
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 Nashville and Memphis have announced that they are backing Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for President of the United States. “We are proud to announce…
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 be in Knoxville to share her platform with East Tennesseans this Saturday, Feb., 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Extreme Sports Bar, 3017 E. Magnolia Avenue,…
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 traveling route. Early voting locations in Knox County6 available through February 25. City-County Building (opens at noon on weekdays). Love Kitchen (2418 MLK Jr….