Knoxville, TN – Nancy Virginia Hazzard Glass, passed away June 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Odell Glass who departed this life, August 29, 2011. Survivors, family in Eric, PA; brothers-in-law,…
Knoxville, TN – Russell Phelton Bridges, age 55, went home on June 8, 2020. Russell was preceded by mother and father Betty Yvonne “Vonne” Bridges and Jimmy G. Bridges, Sr. Also, by his brother Quenton Michael Bridges. He…
Knoxville, TN – On Monday, June 8, 2020, Willie Marshall “Mash” Martin, passed away at age 69. Willie was born, October 21, 1950 in Knoxville, TN to Wesley and Elizabeth Martin. Preceded in death by parents, Wesley and…
Knoxville, TN – Remembering Our Beloved Elder Larry Brown who was born February 6, 1956 and departed this life May 25, 2020. Elder Brown will lie-in repose on Friday , June 12, 2020 from 10-6 at the Unity…
It’s happening tonight! I am running for re-election for State House District-13 so that I can continue to fight for Knoxville’s working families. Please join us for the campaign kick-off tonight at 6pm ET on Zoom or Facebook…
Minneapolis, MN (June 2, 2020)— Amidst the peaceful protesting over the killing of George Floyd, CBS News and Fox 9 have confirmed that most of the rioters and violent protesters in Minneapolis are linked to white supremacist groups. According to the…
Sunrise Movement Knoxville endorses Matthew Park, a progressive democrat for Tennessee State House D-15 Seat. Knoxville, TN (June 10, 2020) – The Sunrise Knoxville movement has endorsed democratic candidate Matthew Park for State House Dist. 15 in the…
(June 2, 2020) -Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, cabinet members, and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced a new relief program for Tennessee businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million…
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…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Arion Long founded Femly after being diagnosed with a reproductive illness that was linked directly to chemicals in popular feminine care products. Prior to starting the company, she had no idea that added ingredients like nylon, rubber, and…
KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2020) – Walk-up testing is offered at the Knox County Health Department’s main location at 140 Dameron Avenue, 37917, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Advanced notice is no longer required…
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…
(UPDATED) Marvin Lee Rice slept peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning May 29, 2020 at Bordeaux Long Term Care Hospital, Nashville, TN. He was born August 20, 1956 to the late Leo Sr. and…
Douglas “Duck” Ivy was born December 2, 1949, in Oak Ridge, TN to the union of the late Charlie S. and Ruby Mae Young Ivy. He was granted eternal rest on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at The Waters…
KNOXVILLE, TN – It is with great sadness that the family of Kay Frances Lindsey Bowling announces her passing on Friday, June 5, 2020, at 78 years of age. She was born in Jonesville, SC. She was a…
Rockford, TN – Eliza Marie Scudder, age 90, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2020, at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Marie was a member of Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion…
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,…
“The Negro only wanted an opportunity to be a man and then he would manifest his ability to accomplish great things.” – W.E.B. DuBois speaking at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Knoxville, July 23, 1914. KNOXVILLE, TN…
James Henry Dubose passed away June 4, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of…
Knoxville, TN – Our beloved Jarkesia Shakara Howell, born March 28, 1991, was called to join her Mom in heaven on Sunday, May 31, 2020. A loving free-spirited person, she is now amongst the angels and will forever…
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…
Jaquan Michael Reece was born in Knoxville, TN, March 3, 2001 to Michael L. Beatty and Yolanda D. Reece. During his 19 years, Jaquan had many accomplishments. He was a football and wrestling standout at Collins Hill High…
Davenia “Shay” Hicks born May 8, 1982 in Houston, Texas departed this life on May 24, 2020. She was 38 yrs old. She is survived by her sons: Martavius Hicks, Jamauri, Jermany, and Jermiah Snipes: parents Betty Moore…
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…
Statement from Cup Foods owner Mahmoud Abumayyaleh affirms that George Floyd did not resist arrest and that they tried to stop police from murdering him. Brooklyn Park, MN (May 31, 2020) – “Cup Foods would like to extend its…