Ronald (Ronnie) G. Arnold Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Sheffield, Ala., on March 20, 1953, to father Durie Arnold, who preceded him in death; and mother Claudia Vaughn Arnold. Ronald…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Clarence William “Itsy” Darden was born April 12, 1952, to the late Arthur Darden and Josephine Roper Thompson, departed this life Monday, June 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Itsy was married to…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin Dwight Dailey, Sr., “Day Way,” was born a twin, on August 31, 1967 to Helen Marie Dailey and Charles Rodgers in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kevin took his heavenly flight on June 27, 2020. Kevin was…
(Knoxville, TN) – Ida Louella Stanford, age 72, departed this life on June 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in Oak Ridge, TN, the daughter of Mary Katherine Brown Stanford and Early Matthews on February 4, 1948. Ida…
CITIZEN’S VOICE “We Charge Genocide” is a historic petition for relief from the United States Government’s Crime of Genocide against Negro People. It was presented in 1951 to the United Nations, Secretary-General Trygve Halvdan Lie. The world ignored it…
Temple, TX – Julius Tyrone Wells, formerly of Knoxville, TN departed this life at his home in Temple, TX, June 14, 2020. Born June 22, 1957, graduate of Austin East High School, class of 1975; entered into the…
Jermar Renell Munson formerly of Detroit, MI who at an early age moved to Knoxville, TN. Proceed in death, grandparents Charles (Billy) and Melzetta Greene, mother Kimberly Greene, uncle Gregory Greene. He leaves to cherish, devoted and loving…
Alberta Julia Morrison, born the 12th child of 14 children, September 21, 1951, to the proud parents of John and Willie Mae Morrison. She was a graduate of Rule High School. Preceded in death by parents, John and…
Dorothy Patricia Lee was born on December 4, 1944 in Chicago, IL. to the late Dorothy Pratt. Sharing over 50yrs of Love & Life with her husband, Willie B. Lee, she spent the majority of her life living…
By Patricia Williams James Mackler is on the ballot for TN Senator to replace retiring lifelong politician, Republican Senator Lamar Alexander who has held the position since 2003. Mackler is a fighter for his family, his state, and…
Washington, D.C. – Although the motion passed 319-96, the Republican Congressman sent from Knoxville, Tennessee voted against it. Public Law No: 116-91 (12/19/2019) Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act or the FUTURE Act This bill…
“June is Pride Month, and earlier this week we won a huge victory in the fight for equal rights…” -James Mackler The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ Americans cannot be fired on the basis of sexual orientation or…
We see you and we thank Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood. CAPTION: Tennessee Representatives Vincent Dixie, Bob Freeman, Gloria Johnson, and Larry Miller have championed the rights of Tennessean’s access to reproductive health care, counseling, and support. …
Patricia Williams, ETE Editor Knoxville, TN (June 2020) – His mother died years ago, but in his last breaths, pleas in desperation, George Floyd cried out to his Moma. How much submission, surrender, and desperation is needed for…
This week in sunlight…. TN State Rep. (Dem-Knoxville Dist13) Gloria Johnson’s accounting of the events oflegislation on June 11. By Gloria Johnson, TN State Representative Nashville, TN (June 11, 2020) – I want to tell you a bit…
Gyasi R. Redmond age 43 was the son of the late Perry O. Redmond Sr. and Dr. Jane Smith Redmond. Gyasi was confirmed and baptized at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Knoxville, TN by Bishop William Saunders. He attended…
Knoxville, TN – Mary Ellen “Lefty” Glover, was born to John and Hattie Glover, March 10, 1926 and departed this life, June 11, 2020. Preceded in death by many loved ones, including her parents, siblings, and a host…
Jerry Bias a loving and devoted son, husband, and father was born on February 8, 1978, and passed away on June 11, 2020. Born in Central Islip N.Y, he was the son of Raymond Bias Sr. and Chantie…
Johnny Epps, Jr., was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, May 18, 1933. He departed from us, June 15, 2020. Johnny was married to Ajamah for 31 years. He was retired from the US Navy after 25 years of…
Knoxville – Darryl “D. Flo” Florence passed away June 7, 2020 at U.T. Hospital. He was born on September 8, 1989. Preceded in death by father, Darryl Florence Sr. Darryl is survived by his loving mother, Ruth Ann…
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the union soldiers, led by major general Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with…
CAN YOUR BUSINESS USE UP TO $10,000 THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY BACK? You can apply for a grant – free working capital. The application process is time sensitive. All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, June 17th…
KNOXVILLE, TN, (June 2020) – Sheliya Israel of Festivals for Charity, Inc. had planned the organization’s first event, The Knoxville Caribbean Jerk Festival on the World’s Fair Site in downtown Knoxville for May 2020. Israel had done the…
Knoxville, TN – Dwayne Antoine Mitchell was born in New York, NY to the proud parents of Joseph Mitchell and Robin Blocker on October 2, 1976. Dwayne was the oldest of 7 children. Dwayne grew up in The…
Helen Ann Patrick, formerly of Knoxville, passed away in Nashville, TN. A devoted faithful member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Jessie Bell Motley; son, Walter Lee Patrick Jr.; sister, Esther “Jean”…