Black and Brown Communities Empowerment Guide to Actions Against Senseless Killings of African-Americans Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2020) – The NAACP, the nation’s foremost social justice organization, has launched a campaign entitled #WeAreDoneDying, aimed at exposing the inequities…
Little Richard was a founding father of the genre of Rock n’ Roll from its inception. His influence included The Beatles, who opened for Little Richard as he toured Europe in 1962. He also advised Paul McCartney on…
Knoxville, TN – Vernon Dwight Hardin, a well-known vocalist and percussionist, departed this life, April 16, 2020, at U. T. Medical Hospital after a brief bout with a very aggressive cancer. Dwight Harding & Think Twice Band performed…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Salinna LaTrice Hardy, age 28, passed peacefully in the arms of the Lord on May 7, 2020 at Kindred Healthcare in Chattanooga, TN after a long battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Salinna was born November 13,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert Kent Goodloe, born October 4, 1946, entered Heaven on Wednesday, May 06, 2020. Kent served in the U.S. Army and was later employed by Premier Parking for more than 20 years where his friendly personality…
Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Miller, Jr. went to his eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born August 3, 1943, to the late Ralph Sr. and Emma Walker Miller. Rev. Miller pastored Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church,…
ALCOA, TN – McKinley Flowers, Jr., 92, passed from this world on May 2, 2020. McKinley was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley Sr. and Priscilla Flowers, and his siblings: Hattie Mae, Thomas, Pauline, Ethel, Mamie, Nathaniel,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – It is with great sadness the family of Johnnie Mae Patterson shares her passing on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 79 years old. She was born on July 29, 1940. She was predeceased by her…
KNOXVILLE, TN – On Wednesday, April 28, 2020, George M. Phillips, devoted father, family member and friend, passed away at age 80. He was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Austin High School. He worked…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Bessie Mae Jackson, age 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 4, 2020. She was born June 2, 1942 in Newberry, SC. Accepting Christ in 1962, she was a life-long…
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…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged Gregory McMichael, 64, a former police officer, and his son Travis McMichael, 34, with murder and aggravated assault in the Feb. 23, shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. The local Georgia Glynn…
Knox County Schools Covid-19 Update #5 Issued April 27th An important reminder to students and parents. Your child’s grades were made available for your viewing on the Family Portal. Wednesday, April 29th was the deadline for submitting your…
WASHINGTON, (May 7, 2020) – Before the arrest, of the McMichael clan, Vanita Gupta, president, and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued a statement on the shootings of Ahmaud Arbery and Sean Reed…
May Huddle Meeting includes conversations w/Sens. Warren & Klobuchar. Tune-in. Dear Huddlers, I hope this finds you well and enjoying the beautiful weather. I’m pleased to tell you that the speaker for the May 28th Huddle Meeting, Sam…
Knoxville Association of Women Executives Accepting Nominations of Notable Woman for the 2020 Lucy Webb Gibson Award through August 2020. CAPTION: Past recipients of the KAWE Notable Woman Award include Knoxville’s first woman Chief of Police Eve Thomas,…
Willie L. Boaz passed away on May 2, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Anthony E. “Tee” Sanford, III, gained his wings on April 30, 2020, at age 24. As a youth, “Tee” was actively involved at Children of God Ministry COGIC. He participated with the Sunshine Band and…
Ermia Jean Shepard passed away April 29, 2020.Arrangements are forthcoming. Her 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 Ermia Jean Shepard, please visit our floral store.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Shelia A. Davis Luster, age 63, went to be with the Lord peacefully on April 28, 2020 at Harriman Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late James T. “Tommy” Davis and Fredda J….
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…
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…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Sharon R. Harshaw Gardner 64, born to Dempsey Harshaw and Margaret Riddle Harshaw, departed this life, April 29, 2020 at her home. Survivors, husband, Eddie Gardner; sons, Eric and Tony Harshaw; brother, Ricco Harshaw, and…
Knoxville – Melvin Curtis Henry was born August 16, 1945; and was called to Glory by his Heavenly Father while surrounded by his family on April 24, 2020 at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Earl John…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Wynees Wynn Brinson Sunrise: May 4, 1949 – Sunset: April 26, 2020 was born to the Charlie Wynn and Wyleen Jenkins in Houston County, GA. and was raised by her father Charlie and (step-mother) Melba…