Shelita Williams
Shelita “Leelee” Williams passed away on October 5, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital from an aneurysm that was as a head-ache. Shelita, and her twin sister Denita, were born July 16, 1957, in Blount County, TN to…
Joseph Tuft
Joseph Tuff, age 58, passed away September 26, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
Cornelius Elajawhan Parks
Cornelius Elajawhan Parks passed away October 03 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
Barbara Ann Blance Prigmore
KNOXVILLE – Mother Barbara Ann Blance Prigmore “We have comfort to know that the Lord Himself descended from Heaven, on Sunday morning, September 29, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital with a shout, with the voice of the…
Ernest Jerome Heyward
OAK RIDGE, TN – Ernest Jerome Heyward, 69, husband of Cassie M. (Greene) Heyward departed this life on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Ernest was born July 26, 1950 in Beaufort, SC to the late Johnnie James Heyward, Sr….
Dollie Lee Kimber
Knoxville – Dollie Lee Kimber, passed away, September 29, 2019. Member of Mount Olive Baptist Church for fifty years. Employed with the University of Tennessee for 46 years. She leaves to cherish her memories, devoted daughters, Yvonne and…
The Law of Slavery Reparations Included Compensation to the Slaves, and Has Not Been Honored
After the Revolutionary War, the United States approved reparations and returned lands to slave-holders; but stopped short of compensating Black slaves with reparations of “40 acres and a mule.” By Taru Taylor (First published by Truthout.org on…
MTSU Recruiting Tour to Visit Knoxville, Johnson City, TN
(KNOXVILLE, TN – Sept, 2019) The MTSU True Blue Tour is coming to East Tennessee. Representatives from MTSU will be in Knoxville at The Foundry on the World’s Fair site, 6 – 8pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Registration is…
Athaleen Strong
KNOXVILLE – Athaleen Strong was granted her angel wings on Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. Athaleen “Big Sis” was the ninth child born to the late Jerrous and Essie Dubose Strong. Preceded…
Sherry Lee McNeal Williams
Knoxville – Sherry Lee McNeal Williams- was born to L.T. and Elnora Johnson McNeal, Wednesday, January 16, 1946 in Isola, Mississippi. She was one of nineteen siblings. She professed a hope in Christ and was baptized at an…
George “Sonny” Davis, Jr.
George “Sonny” Davis, Jr., age 53, born November 10, 1965, transitioned on to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 21, 2019. George graduated from Austin East High School, Class of 1985, where he truly loved…
Miranda Latrell Stamper
CLEVELAND, TN – Miranda Latrell Stamper age 22, was a resident of Cleveland, Tn. She was born in Rome, Georgia on October 29, 1996. She was taken away from us too soon on September 20, 2019. She was a 2015…
Trenton L’mour Hall
Knoxville – Trenton L’mour Hall, age 32, passed away September 21, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Kathy Diane Barker; grandmothers, Marie Barker and Nelleen Hall; grandfather, Henry Hall Sr. and uncle, Mike Barker. Survivors; wife Stella Hall;…
DMV Bus On-Site for Driver’s License Services Tomorrow Thursday
Real ID Drivers License, renewals and more will be provided at Oak Grove Baptist Church in during or 73rd TN State NAACP Conference in Oak Ridge, TN. (OAK RIDGE, TN -Sept. 25, 2019) The Tennessee Dept. of Motor…
PRESS CONFERENCE TO KICK-OFF NAACP CONVENTION in Oak Ridge, TN
(OAK RIDGE, TN – Sept. 25, 2019) Tennessee State NAACP Convention begins Thursday with a press conference to discuss key game-changers in education, advocacy, and youth programs. The press conference will provide media the opportunity to ask questions…
Former Candidate Stair Announces Endorsement for Mayor
“Marshall Stair has been a forward-thinking leader on City Council over the past 8 years, and I am proud to have his support as I run to be the next mayor,” said Kincannon. The announcement will be made…
An Evening With Lillian Coleman
On September 28th there will be a free event at the Payne Avenue Baptist Church. This event, a brief clip from the documentary will be shown. As I continue to secure licensing rights to use the music, our…
2020 Leadership Knoxville Class Announced
The Leadership Knoxville Class of 2020 marks 35 years of established community leaders selected to spend ten months in an active learning experience – diving into our community’s history, assets and challenges to ready them to create positive…
New Book Provokes Self Evaluation
African-Americans have a number of challenges that threaten their existence. With this new book, people can begin to ask serious questions that will usher in a new age of financial security. Las Vegas, NV (BlackNews.com) — African Americans have…
BLOUNT COUNTY CAUSES SEPT. 2019
Voter Registration Day, Tuesday September 24th – at 11:30am – BCEAC – Ecumenical Action Council – meeting at 2nd Harvest, Harvest Lane, Maryville TN – Lunch $5. RSVP to email; bcecumenicalactioncouncil@gmail.com SURJ Team, 5pm, Tuesday September 24th Show up for racial justice …
Clyde A. Moore, Sr.
Knoxville – Clyde Armstrong Moore, Sr. was born on August 29, 1955 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Lavonia Moore and Melvin Tate. In 1958, his mother married the late Charles Lee Moore, who was a loving and devoted stepfather…
Burchett Hosting Rural Town Hall in Grainger County
Congressman Tim Burchett will be hosting a rural Town Hall meeting in Grainger County on Oct. 1st. I’m hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grainger County Justice Center,…
New Sewing and Business Camp for Children
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 2019) – Dr. Enkeshi Thom El-Amin, Sociologist Ph.D is also a professional seamstress who launched a sewing camp to teach children how to sew and the basics of operating a business. The support of…
Douglas Leroy Thomas
Douglas Leroy Thomas passed away September 16 ,2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com