(CALIFORNIA) Michael Valentine, formerly of Knoxville, passed away, July, 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Walter and Velma Winton Valentine. Graveside services, 12 noon, Wednesday, August 29, 2019 at Knoxville National Cemetery, Tyson Street. Remarks…
(MARYVILLE, TN) Jacqueline Latrice Tate, age 55 of Maryville, made her transition from life to eternity on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Jackie was a true light to everyone she met…
Primary election Watch Parties will be taking place throughout the city. Some of the candidates are sponsoring watch parties. After months of supporting a candidate, here is where they will be on election night. Now if this is…
Citizen Commentary The upcoming City of Knoxville’s mayor’s race is shaping up to be an interesting one for certain. The field of candidates is among the most diverse in recent times. These candidates are diverse in terms of…
The Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute of Tennessee team returns to Knoxville today, Monday, Aug. 25, for 2-days to share knowledge and information to interested local political activists in an interactive exchange. The BVM team is…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – Aug 24, 2019) The Class with Class. Members of the first graduating class of Austin East High School celebrated their 50th-year reunion this past weekend. Editor’s note: The East Tennessee Enlightener would like to share…
The Clinton 12 Commemorative Walk, Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. The remaining 8 living members of the Clinton 12 and other dignitaries will walk from Green McAdoo Cultural Center (the former Green McAdoo School) to Clinton…
(ETOWAH, TN) Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd. He made his departure into his new life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in…
Knoxville – Peggy A. Fain, 71, passed away August 17, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional surrounded by her family. She graduated East High School, Class of 1967. Peggy worked at Appalachian Insurance for many years and later with…
Knoxville – Cothran Amogene “Jean” Schofield – age 87, of Knoxville TN peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jean is preceded in death by her mother Sarah Shell, brother Paul (Margaret)…
Watch out Kane! Menace: the Blackanese Assassin is coming to your town for a wrestling showdown. Is the Arnstein Jewish Center okay? An evening with homegrown artists will be Sunday, Aug 25th, 5-7pm, at the Arnstein Jewish Community…
(KNOXVILLE) Leeroy McDermott was born November 26, 1950 to Charles A. and Willie Mae McDermott. He departed this life, Friday, August 16, 2019. Member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in his adult years and a member of Star Bethel…
By Rose Weaver (OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) held a reception to honor their 2019 Scholarship recipients on August 4, 2019 at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. The recipients were selected by their essay…
City Council Movement Reaffirms Support for Amelia Parker, David Hayes, and Charles Al-Bawi Knoxville, TN — On Monday morning (August 19, 2019), Steve Hunley of the Knoxville Focus published a piece attacking City Council Movement candidates Amelia Parker and…
Knoxville – Rolanda ” Nokie” Rogers, age 56, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 9, 2019. Preceded in death by: mother, Cora “Cookie” Scott; father, Horace Battle; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Dorothy Dix; paternal grandmother…
Figgers Health Releases SMART Gluco 2 Wireless Monitoring System With Bluetooth Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) — Freddie Figgers, founder of Figgers Health Systems, has released a one of a kind SMART glucose meter that allows for real-time accountability and monitoring with…
(CLEVELAND, TN) – Edward Tyrome Wells age 76 was born in Cleveland, Tn to the late Martha J. Johnson Wells and Henry Wells. He is preceded in death by his late parents; sisters: Sandra D. Wells, Charlotte Elaine Wells,…
By Camilo Montoya-Galvez in The Westside Gazette In a rare public statement on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, about twin mass shootings that have rattled the nation, former President Barack Obama offered a forceful rebuke of the growing gun…
This 2nd annual event honors the enslaved Africans who arrived in 1619 and seeks to reclaim 400-years of Black commerce. On Aug. 23-25, 2019, over 120 Black-owned vendors and consumers will gather at the second-annual We Buy Black…
ONE PENNY admits school-aged children (up to age 18) in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties to arts and culture events/activities. (08/14/2019/Knoxville) – The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville,…
(ALCOA, TN) Dorothy Mitchell Kincaid of Alcoa passed away August 14, 2019 at her home. As per her request, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home,…
You may be eligible for free record expungement license reinstatement! Is a criminal history holding you back? Is your Tennessee driver’s license suspended or revoked, and you need to get it back? You may be eligible for free…
MAYORAL CANDIDATE MARSHALL STAIR ENDORSED BY CURRENT AND FORMER KNOXVILLE ELECTED OFFICIALS Knoxville, TN – Candidate for Knoxville city mayor Marshall Stair has received the endorsements of former Knoxville City Mayor Daniel Brown, former Chair of the Knox County…
Knoxville – Verenda A. Davis, 69, went home to her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted member of Hemingway Memorial AME Church in District Heights, MD and after moving to Knoxville,…
It was another terrible week in the USA. As an individual, it is sometimes hard to know how to have an impact on gun violence in our country. Below are some potential remedies to consider. AUGUST 2019 –…