Knoxville – Billy Frank Robinson, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away on July 27, 2019 at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Reaves-Robinson; children, sisters, brother,…
Knoxville – Evelyn Louise “Cookie” Icem passed away at her home on July 24, 2019. She was 67, born March 22, 1952. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Island Home Park Nursing Home. Preceded in death by…
Ranked Choice Tennessee is presenting an interactive and educational demonstration of voting methods, 1:30- 3:30 pm, Sat. Aug 3, at The Birdhouse, 800 N. 4th Ave. Knoxville. At this event, participants will vote in alternative methods to the current…
Knoxville – Terry V. Adams was born October 6, 1960 in Darien, Georgia to the late Agnes Smith Noble and Tommie Adams, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2019. She was educated in Darien…
Powell – Ronnie Hill, age 58, passed away. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Ronnie was born in Oak Ridge, TN, and was the son of the late Edward Charles Willis, Sr. and Ethel…
The Stand For Rural Healthcare Tour will visit communities across Tennessee during the month of August. Citizens affected by hospital closures are encouraged to attend and share. This is a non-partisan effort. (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) July 16, 2019 — Tennessee…
Knoxville – At age 103, Mrs. Olga Lash Barnes departed this life Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The daughter of Rev. Wiley H. Lash and Mrs. Mary Lash who were the founders of two Lutheran churches, several grocery stores,…
Liberian’s Independance Day Celebration in East Tennessee start on Friday, July 26-28, and is open to the community. The diverse cultures of East Tennessee have another festival to enjoy. In addition to the Greek, Asian, African, Latin, Native Indian,…
Oak Ridge – Robbie Mae Anderson was born to the late Fonzo and Nellie Jane Scott, November 20, 1932. She peacefully departed this life, July 21, 2019 at NHC, Oak Ridge. Robbie Mae loved God and she accepted…
Schumer: “Any Unnecessary Delays to Honor Harriet Tubman, Especially for Political Reasons, Are Improper and Unacceptable” NNPA NEWSWIRE — Washington, DC – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a new letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Inspector General formally…
“It breaks my heart to know that 5-year-old children are contemplating life and death, I just…I’m sorry. That one is tough for me. So, I’m here to appeal to you, because this is a national crisis.” -Taraji P….
See listing below for Knoxville area groups that work to connect ex-offenders with resources. By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com NNPA NEWSWIRE – Lori Black is looking for work. She also knows you have to dress for the part,…
The UCLA ophthalmologist worked to combat blindness in underserved communities. By SHAWNA WILLIAMS (Jun 6, 2019) Retired University of California, Los Angeles, ophthalmologist Patricia Bath, an inventor whose research on lasers advanced cataract surgery and a physician who…
2019APR04 | TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS (TBCSL) 111th General Assembly at Tennessee State Capitol. (Sitting L-R) Representative London Lamar, Secretary Representative Barbara Cooper Representative Karen Camper Senator Katrina Robinson (Standing L-R) Representative Larry J. Miller Representative John Deberry Representative Yusef Hakeem…
(Feb. 2019) There’s Black girl magic on the front and the back cover of TIME magazine’s 2019 Optimists issue. The cover features the legendary Cicely Tyson and was guest-edited by visionary filmmaker Ava DuVernay. Tyson chose DuVernay to…
Last week, a group of young activists spoke out at the county commission meeting about the 112% increase in Knox County’s police budget since 2003 and about how 287g (a cooperation agreement between ICE and the Knox County…
By Patricia Williams The Knox County Democrats annual 2019 Truman Day fundraising event at the Foundry on the World’s Fair site was billed as “Two Dynamic Women.” The co-guest speakers were Tennessee House Minority Leader who is the…
International Blues Challenge, 2020; Sunday, Aug. 11th at Open Chord/All Things Music. FREE. Open to all ages. Sign-ups at 6 pm; performances start at 7 pm. All Blues bands, duos, and solo artists it’s your time to shine…
(OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association held its election of officers on June 27, 2019, 7 p.m. at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Executive Officers for 2019/20 were President, Tina Henderson-Porter; Vice-President, John Spratling; Secretary, Rose…
(MARYVILLE, TN) ROBERT NELSON MCGHEE, JR. 94, of Maryville, TN found rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on July 12, 1925 in Vonore, Tennessee and was the second son of Robert Nelse and Nancy Elvira…
Trump scraps a reform that would have saved patients billions By Sally C. Pipes The Trump administration recently axed a proposal that would have saved American patients billions of dollars by requiring insurers to share discounts they negotiate…
One Love Day to be held Thursday, July 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Christenberry Recreation Center, 931 Oglewood Ave. with refreshments and a performance by Voodoo Cadillac, who are former police officers. The City of Knoxville’s Summer in the City…
Knoxville – Decision Leron-Alexander Kennedy-Descendent of Jacob, heir to the throne of Israel earned his right to rest on July 10, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He is survived by parents; Ronnie Kennedy, Martika Johnson, brothers;…
(OAK RIDGE, TN) Ralph Hill Jr. 84 of Lithonia GA passed away on July 13, 2019. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the South DeKalb Chapel of Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home on Sunday…