By Kanika White I’ve been thinking deeply about the effects that this pandemic will have on black people and our communities and I must say for a brief moment, I thought to not address or discuss it along the lines of race because everybody is dealing with it and “the powers that be” will surely…
Inspired by “The Greenbook” by Victor Hugo Green’s Negro Motorist Guide, Black travelers can again have a resource that collectively lists Black-owned businesses, neighborhoods, and online communities in every country and connect travelers to black culture, hotels, restaurants, and more around the world. Nationwide — Martinique Lewis is set to release the #1 Black…
MARYVILLE, TN – Sherman D. Henry age 86 of Maryville died Sunday in Huntsville, AL. He graduated from Charles M. Hall High School and retired from American Airlines. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Alcoa. Preceded in death by father, Teddie W. Henry Sr., mother, Emma Garner Henry; sisters, Alease Gaines and…
Mary Lee Sheadrick-Johnson was born June 6, 1925 in Opelika, Alabama. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly reward Monday, September 28, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Funeral service, Saturday, October 3, 2020, 11 am, Jarnigan Mortuary 2823 Martin Luther King, Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Interment, Sherwood Memorial Cemetery…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 30, 2020) – In the first September meeting, City Council members unanimously agreed to authorize Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute a 10-year contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. (WCI) for disposal of solid waste that will save city taxpayers an estimated $523,557 a year – or $5.2 million over a decade….
The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative platform to Zoom. Nationwide (Sept. 30, 2020) — The world’s first 24-hour, global virtual coworking community has announced Kareem Grimes, an actor from the…
Barbara Jean Howard, the loving daughter of Levi and Mildred McGhee Gary, born August 28, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life on September 23, 2020. She was a member of Kingdom Hall (Jehovah Witness). She attended Austin High School (Class of 1960). Bobbie was employed for many years at Serene Manor Nursing Home and later retiring from…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Minister Kevin Brown entered eternal peace on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was born on August 27, 1965, in Bridgeport, CT. The seventh child of Joseph and Bernice Brown. His wife, Jacqueline F. Brown, Children, Markell Brown, Asia Barnett, Shontea Brown, and Joshua Brown survives…
Knoxville – Arhonda Sherrise Blake- of Knoxville departed this life on September 20, 2020, She was preceded in death by Mother; Marilyn Yarbrough Dawkins, Father; William Blake, Sr. Arhonda is survived by Daughters; Rod’Meysa Blake and Destiny Blake, one grandchild, Grandmother, Charlotte Yarbrough Jackson; Brother, William E. Blake, Jr, (Boo-Boo); Sisters; Angela Pannell, Astraea Dawkins-Brown,…
On Saturday, September 26, the Knoxville College Alumni Assoc. kicks-off a National Day of Giving. Contributions will be accepted at any time. WORLDWIDE – Sept. 25, 2020) – This worldwide event is a solicitation to ALL Knoxville College Alumni, friends, family, communities, and partners to donate funds to assist in the continuation of the legacy…
KNOXVILLE, TN – David Allen Turner, born February 14, 1991, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020. David was very family-oriented and loved big hugs. He was always willing to help family and friends alike whenever needed. He enjoyed hitting the open road on his motorcycle. Preceded in death by his grandmothers Betty Ruth…
Obafemi Oran Shabaka Awolowo, aka Lil Oran, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2020. He was born July 14, 1981, to Obafemi Oran (McGhee) and Yawah (Johnson) Awolowo in Knoxville, TN. He attended Fulton High School and was a former employee at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Oran loved his family! He expressed his love through word and action….
Beck is hosting its fourth Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Racial Justice with Public Officials on Friday September 25 at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 6:00 p.m. This Beck event is proudly supported and sponsored by Pellissippi State Community College, an academic institution taking a stand against racism. Following the death of Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr., an African American…
ALCOA, TN – David Anzil Hannum, Sr. was born in Knoxville, TN on April 25, 1947 at Knoxville Baptist Hospital and died, September 18, 2020 at home with family. Preceded in death by parents, Walter B. Hannum and Beatrice G. Hannum; grandparent Lotty B. Hannum; brothers, Walter, Vern, William Hannum and Ruben Rorex; sisters, Irene…
Reverend William Scott Russell, Sr. was born November 5, 1953 to the late Betty Ann (Russell) Rodgers in Loudon, TN. He departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Known to many as “Scotty” or “Bill,” he was a highly intelligent and well-traveled man that loved and feared the…
Rose Andrewena Nash Spears was born on November 25, 1937 a Thanksgiving Day in Knoxville Tn. to her late parents Rupert Nash and Elaine Daniels. She resided in Knoxville until she was called to her Heavenly home on September 20, 2020 at 1am. Rose was a graduate of Austin High School and Knoxville College where…
Vera Ferguson-Williams died on Friday, Sept. 11, in Little Rock, AK. She was married to Alfred Williams, a member of the Clinton 12, for 25-years before his passing last year on March 14, 2019. Mrs. Williams will be interred at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton, TN near her husband. You can read…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gwendolyn Irene Walker Hardy “Mother Hardy” was born on March 5, 1930 in Talladega, AL. She was one of 3 children of Ira H. and Minnie J. Walker. Reared in the Talladega school system, Gwendolyn decided to go to Alabama State University, graduating, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Eunice Livsey Jones was born, June 12, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Aaron Mose Livsey and Sarah Louise Davis. She departed this Life, September 19, 2020, at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. Ms. Jones attended the Redemption Christian Center, Inc. for numerous years until her health declined. She was an Assistant to…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Derrick Lamont Perry, Jr. Graveside service, Sunday, September 27, 2020, 4:30 P.M., at Mount Olive Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Knoxville – Charles Edward Greenlee of Knoxville. There will be a Memorial Service held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Ave. Minister Anthony Rodgers, Officiant, and Eulogist. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary.
Dandridge, TN – Nannie Moore was born January 20, 1936 to Pearl Swann Nichols and Abe Nichols in Dandridge, Tennessee. She was called home to Glory on September 15, 2020. Nannie graduated from Nelson Murray High School, class of 1955, in Jefferson City Tennessee. She participated in several school activities and programs where she received many…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 23, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Council members and community advocates officially cut a ribbon and dedicated the rejuvenated Cal Johnson Recreation Center, 507 Hall of Fame Drive. The top-to-bottom inside-and-out transformation of the rec center and park reflects a $721,866 City investment and a privately-funded $100,000 public art project….
KNOXVILLE, TN – This fall, the silver screen is coming to the Midway at Chilhowee Park for three nights: Friday, October 9, 16, & 30. And you get to pick the flicks! This year’s line up will be chosen through a public vote from September 23-29. To vote click below:↓↓ This year, due to COVID-19,…
Knoxville – Ashley Michelle Everett Walker- age 39 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by Husband Scotty Ray Walker, Grandfather Lionel Jack Cummings. Ashley is survived by Children: Nathan, Jacob, Austin, Alexis, Rosie “KK”, and Benjamin; Father’s, David James Everett, and Raymond…