(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 concerning local and national concerns. The location for the press conference is Oak Valley Baptist Church, 194…
“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 at 5:30 PM , today Wednesday, September 25 at Elst Brewing Company (2419 N Central Street). We…
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 plan is for the documentary to premiere in February of 2020. We are excited about the September…
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 change with a passionate network of fellow influencers and decision-makers. Meet the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2020!…
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 struggled with issues of upward economic mobility, violence and mass incarceration for decades. The time has come…
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 at Highland Presbyterian church – enter at ramp. Email; blountcountysurj@gmail.com Tennessee Equality Project, 7 pm, Thursday September…
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 until his passing in 2007. Clyde departed this life on September 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional…
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, 270 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN 37861. During the meeting, constituents will be able to ask questions…
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 her Knoxville community enabled her to put together the Sew It, Sell It program for youths between…
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
Knoxville – Estella Patton Goode of Knoxville, age 101, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1918 in Eagleville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lillie Jordan Patton; nine siblings; and daughter, Mollie Bussey. Those left behind to honor her memory…
A public meeting on a proposed supportive (homeless) housing development on Fifth Avenue will be at 6 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Knoxville Area Urban League Community Room, 1514 E. 5th Avenue. This public meeting is intended to provide information about a proposal by Volunteer Ministry Center to build 47 units of supportive…
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has joined AAA – The Auto Club Group to announce the $3,000 Reduce TN Crashes Scholarship Award for a high school senior. (Tennessee – Sept. 17, 2019) The THSO has partnered with AAA – The Auto Club Group to offer one high school senior the opportunity to earn a $3,000…
KNOXVILLE – Dennis Duane “Green Shirt” Griffey was born March 2, 1952 in Benham, Kentucky to the late Wolford Leslie and Lacey Aileen (Lee) Griffey, Sr., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at home. Growing up, Dennis was active in church, belonging to Benham A.M.E. Zion Church. His faith kept him rooted and…
Knoxville – Melvin Yarbrough, age 71, transitioned peacefully on September 4, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 4:30-5 PM at Unity Mortuary, with the Celebration of Life Service to follow with Pastor Joseph Smith officiating. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Yarbrough’s guestbook can be…
Your happiness is under attack! It plays an important role in your physical health and well-being. There are doctors – physical and mental. Sometimes we just need help. By Patricia Williams Life wasn’t as difficult back in the day, according to some of our elders. In times of emotional trauma, support came from family and…
Knoxville – Sharon Trent, 56, passed away Friday September 6, 2019. Preceded in death by Maybelle, Mary, and Angeleka Trent. Survived by William and Zamar Trent, and a host of other close family and friends. Family will receive friends, 11- noon, Monday, September 16, 2019 at Jarnigan’s Chapel, funeral service, at noon. Interment, Lynnhurst Cemetery….
South Knox Leaders Hold Community Forum, September 21, 9 – 11 am, South Doyle Middle School Knoxville, TN – A community forum will be hosted by Knox County Commissioner Carson Dailey, Knox County Board of Education representative Kristi Kristy, and City Councilwoman Stephanie Welch on September 21, 9 am to 11 am at South Doyle Middle…
(BOTWC staff – June, 2019) Dr. Patrice Harris shattered a glass ceiling in the medical industry. On June 11, 2019, she was officially sworn in as the 174th President of the American Medical Association, making her the first Black woman in that position. In her inauguration speech, Dr. Harris reflected on the shoulders upon which…
Knoxville – William Coclough, loving husband, father of 3 children and stepchildren, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the age of 56. Loved by many, William had a great heart and a caring soul. William loved to cook and travel. He is survived by his wife, Lindsey Coclough; daughters: LaQuesta Summeour and Shakela…
On September 20, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC, young people and adults will march all across the US and world to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. This is part of the Global Climate Strike heralded by Greta Thunberg and leading youth strikers, who have asked adults…
Knoxville – Rodney Allan Creswell Sr., age 54, departed this life on September 3, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was a member of Children of God Ministries Church of God in Christ. He is preceded in death by his father, John Henry Creswell, I (1999); his brother, John Henry Creswell, II (2010); and…
Knoxville – Cary Levoid Hensley, Sr., 65, gained his wings on September 11, 2019. Cary was gifted to the late Howard Levoid and Lillian Burems Hensley. He graduated in 1971 from Austin East High School and later attended Fisk University. He was employed by WTVK Channel 26 for several years as a videographer/photographer. Later, he…
Murfreesboro – Jacqueline “Jackie” Irene Riddle, age 74, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Preceded in death by mother, Rosa O’Neal; father, H. B. Bullard, and sisters, Betty Allen, Patsy Zimmerman and Sandra Baldwin. Survived by son, Michael (Lena) Riddle, Smyrna, TN; grandson, Thomas Riddle, Smyrna, TN;…