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,…
NEW “SMART” DEVICE HELPS TO MANAGE DIABETES
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…
Edward T Wells
(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:…
Obama Rebukes Recent Gun Violence, Lack of Federal Controls
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…
Atlanta to Host Black Vendors, Consumers Convention
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…
Free Cultural Events for Students in Knox and Surrounding Counties
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…
Dorothy Mitchell Kincaid, Blount Co Activist Dies
(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…
Free Expungement Clinic & Driver’s License Assistance
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?…
Candidate Stair Stacks Endorsements
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,…
Verenda A. Davis
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,…
Blount Co. August Causes, Connections & Business
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…
Barry Maurice Timmons
(OAK RIDGE, TN) Barry Maurice Timmons, age 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Meridianville, AL. He was born May 2, 1962, the youngest of…
Sareeta Tawain Morgan
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Sareeta Tawain Morgan peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on August 5, 2019, in Knoxville, TN. Sareeta was born on June 4, 1975 in Farmington Hills, Michigan She was the…
Andrew Lee Flowers Jr
(KNOXVILLE) Andrew Flowers, Jr., age 46, entered eternal peace and divine healing on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born August 29, 1972 to Andrew “Bubba” Flowers, Sr. and F. Belinda Lee…
Joshua Warren Gheen
(CORRYTON, TN) – Joshua Warren Gheen, of Corryton, TN, passed away August 10, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
National BlackJobs Network Offers Work-At-Home Jobs
AMAZON IS LOOKING TO HIRE MORE THAN 700 EMPLOYEES FOR WORK-AT-HOME JOB OPENINGS Nationwide — BlackJobs.com, created by the founders of BlackNews.com and BlackBusiness.com, has partnered with Amazon to promote their virtual (or “work-from-home”)…
Olga Lash Barnes, Celebrated Centenarian Dies at 103
Republished from December 2015 in the Knoxville News-Sentinel to honor Mrs. Olga Lash Barnes who died in June 2019. Go to the ETE Obituaries for more information. By Patricia Williams (KNOXVILLE, TN…
END OF SUMMER BLOWOUT III in Oak Ridge
6X60 Entertainment is a local group with a dual purpose. Proceeds from events are used to provide scholarships for local youths, community upgrades, and more. Don’t miss the End of Summer Blowout…
KaiReese L. Bradley (Infant)
Knoxville – KaiReese Lamont Bradley, 2 months old, of Knoxville, departed this earth on August 2, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Micheal & Juwanna Bradley, and great-grandfather Charles…
Jaxxon Flood (Infant)
Knoxville – Jaxxon Flood, 2-month-old infant, passed away July 31, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He is survived by his parents: Jessica Cross and Stedman Flood; grandparents: Angela (Rodney) Smartt, Jesse (Lynette)…
Ernest E. Hall Jr.
Knoxville – Ernest Eugene Hall, Jr., departed this life into eternal rest and tranquility on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 61. He…
A Father Seeking: How Do We Protect Children From the Wounds of Hate Speech
By Charles Washington A brave new world. America made great again – not so much last night. What’s going on in America made its way to my neighborhood, my home, down my…
Yasha Yvette Tate
Knoxville – Yasha Yvette Tate, 32, born September 19, 1986 gained her wings Monday August 5, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She attended West High school and attended Pellissippi State…
Melissa Dailey-Gordon
Knoxville – Melissa Diane Dailey-Gordon was born on July 2, 1973 to Errol and Wilma Dailey. She transitioned from this life on July 30, 2019. In her early years, she attended Knox…
First Black Woman to be Crowned Miss Tennessee
Knoxville, TN — Brianna Mason, a 23-year-old Nashville native, has recently been crowned Miss Tennessee, making her the first-ever Black woman to win the title since the competition started over 80 years…