From time to time, there are Black and minority business grants available to help African American and other minority entrepreneurs. Sometimes, the grants are offered by major companies, non-profit organizations, and even…
Vines Wins Scripps Foundation Donation for CBT Program for 8th Graders
Editor’s Note: When I get to share a Facebook post of a friend who is a writer, then no more writing is needed – It’s a FreeBe! Thanks Mrs. George. By Georgiana…
Goodge to Share Historic Downtown Knox Weather Kiosk Past and Future.
U.S. Weather Bureau Kiosk in downtown Knoxville was installed in 1912 and is the last of 100 across the country. (Knoxville, TN) The East Tennessee Historical Society will host the spring meeting of…
North Knox BPA Annual Bowling for Charity
Members and friends of the North Knoxville Business & Professional Assoc. recently gathered at the Fountain Lanes Strike and Spare on Broadway for the 3rd Annual Bowling for Business. The funds raised…
Willis Anthony Burse Jr.
Knoxville, TN – Willis Anthony “TJ” Burse Jr. born January 22, 1981 in Knoxville, TN, passed away May 20, 2019 at his home. Preceded in death by mother, Jacqueline A. Cowan; father Willis A. Burse Sr.; sister Katenya Cash; grandparents, Henry…
Biblical Silence about Slavery Leaves Lasting Questions
OP-ED COMMENTARY By Merdies Hayes, NNPA Weekly News Editor The little girl was guilty of nothing more than hunger. When she was denied sustenance, she made the fatal mistake of demonstrating insolence,…
Clyde Lamont Young
Knoxville, TN – Clyde Lamont Young, born August 27, 1957 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday May 19. 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Rosa Young; mother-in-law, Lillie May Johnson, brother, Nino Young, brothers-in-law,…
Mildred Minter, 97-Years Old Has Died
Knoxville, TN – Mildred (Holloway) Minter met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 11, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Family members and her spiritual leaders were by her side during her transitioning. Prior to that date, she was in…
SBA Elevating Rural Agriculture Through Innovation and Connections
U.S. Small Business Administration Southeast Region IV agricultural industry update for Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina. By Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator Entrepreneurs in the Southeast’s agricultural industry…
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE AND PHILANTHROPIST HOWARD WOOLLEY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AT THE ROLAND B. SCOTT MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Howard Woolley, Sickle Cell Advocate, and Philanthropist, was presented with a…
Dressbarn Closing all 650 Stores
Women’s retailer Dressbarn announced today that they are closing all 650 stores after nearly 60 years in business. It’s the latest hit for traditional retailers whose brick and mortar stores are struggling to compete….
Oldest Black-Owned Grocery Store Shuts Down After 51 Years
Leon’s Thriftway, the country’s oldest Black-owned grocery store located in Kansas City, Missouri, has closed its doors marking the end of 51 years in business. Leon Stapleton, the store’s owner, is now…
William J. Green Sr.
Knoxville, TN – William Jordan Green, Sr., 79, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home. He was retired from UPS after 32 years of service. He loved people, sports and reading.He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bertha…
Poet, Knoxvillian Nikki Giovanni visits Thursday for Unveiling of Historic Marker
World-acclaimed author, educator and poet Nikki Giovanni will read her “Knoxville, Tennessee” poem during the unveiling of a Mulvaney Street historic marker at Cal Johnson Recreation Center. Mayor Madeline Rogero and…
Hueen B. Chesney
Knoxville, TN – Mother Hueen Ballard Chesney peacefully passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at National Health Care (NHC) Fort Sanders. She was a faithful member of Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, serving both on the Mother’s Board and…
Betty Holmes Mason
Knoxville, TN – Betty Holmes Mason departed this life, Saturday, May 11, 2019 after a lingering illness. She was a retired Chicago Public Schools teacher. Betty was a dear friend to many and her high spirit is sorely missed. Preceded in death by parents, …
Sandra R. Mills
Knoxville, TN – Sandra passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Sandra was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee at the time of passing.
Deacon Jackson Friendly Jr
Oak Ridge, TN – Jackson Friendly passed away May 18, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home.
James Thomas Geter
Knoxville, TN – James Thomas Geter, Jr. “Poor Boy” was born to James, Sr. and Mable Gillespie Geter on December 1, 1938. His earthly life quietly ceased on May 20, 2019.”Poor Boy” graduated Austin High School, Class of 1959. After graduation, he enlisted…
Rep. Karen Camper: First Black House Minority Leader will Speak in Knoxville.
The Knox County Democratic Party’s annual Truman Day event will be at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 31, at the Foundry World’s Fair Park. The guest speakers are two dynamic women. Memphis…
Foundation Unites Children With Their Biological Dads
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Fatherless Generation Foundation Inc. and Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, are experts at reuniting children with their fathers. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) Michigan Native, Dr. Torri J. Evans-Barton, Founder &…
Conley P. Whitmire, Jr.
Knoxville, TN – Conley Pete Whitmire, Jr., born to Conley Sr. and Hattie Whitman Whitmire on January 25, 1941, moved on to his heavenly home May 13, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served two tours in Vietnam.
Pastor Kirby Lynn Hill of Jubilee World Outreach, Alcoa Native Died
JOHNSON CITY, TN – Kirby Lynn Hill, Pastor of Jubilee World Outreach (JWO) passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a graduate of Alcoa…
Parent Grateful for Project GRAD Promises Kept
Op-Ed By Felicia Outsey As A parent of A Project Grad Scholar, I must say that Project Grad Knoxville Really Achieves Dreams. They kept their promise to assist Lanyah in her education…
Atlanta HBCU Commencements Targeted by Westboro Baptist Church
By Mo Barnes Over the past four years students of Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark-Atlanta University have labored for educational and personal development in pursuit of their degrees. But this year…