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 93-years old and says the main…
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…
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 other City officials will host Nikki…
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…
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, …
Knoxville, TN – Sandra passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Sandra was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee at the time of passing.
Oak Ridge, TN – Jackson Friendly passed away May 18, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home.
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…
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 Rep. Karen Camper who is the…
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 & CEO of The Fatherless Generation Foundation…
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.
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 High School and East Tennessee State…
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 endeavors throughout her Journey from Austin…
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 the upcoming commencement and baccalaureate ceremonies…
Carl Cowan was born in Knoxville and lived in Mechanicsville on College Street, near the Knoxville College campus, with his father and mother, Hugh and Maggie, and his younger brother, Clause. Cowan attended Knoxville College and was active…
Savannah Clay, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, from Chattanooga, TN I am a Registered Nurse in the intensive care unit and a first-year doctoral student at the University of Tennessee’s College of Nursing. I am studying to be a…
By Defender News Service Kim Kardashian has been making headlines as of late after reports said she is responsible for freeing 17 inmates in 90 days, but what hasn’t been highlighted are the Black women doing the work behind…
Maryville, TN – David Allen Barner “AB” 57 of Greeneville, TN entered into rest May 15, 2019 at Johnson City Heart Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Barner was an employee of Imerys’ fused minerals for twenty years. Survived by his wife Deborah Barner…
Knoxville, TN – Bennie Lemont Dorsett Sr., departed this life, Sunday May 15, 2019 at U. T. Medical Center. He was employed as a Chef at Fox Den Country Club. He was preceded in death by mother, father and daughter. He leaves to mourn his passing,…
There’s A Fire in Your House Symposium! 4 pm, Sunday, April 7 at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave. in coordination with Lennon-Seney United Methodist Men and Women (Dandridge Ave.) Knoxville native, author, and speaker, Frank Turner,…
COMPASSION DINNER, Monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 1-4 pm, at Honey Rock Victorious Church Int’l, 4101 Holston Dr. Open to all, and is offered as an effort to help those whose resources run short near the end…
PRAYKNOX, monthly meetings at 11 am , on the 4th Saturday at Overcoming Believers Church. Please continue to follow both on Facebook and the website at prayknox.org; or facebook.com/PrayKnoxville.
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY, MAGNOLIA CAFÉ, Magnolia Ave, 5 pm, each Friday; Wing Night each Wednesday. Live DJ. KNOX COMEDY, Preservation Pub Market Square, 8-10pm, Wednesdays. No cover charge. Local comedians can sign-up by 7:45 pm to perform…
April, 2019 To submit an event email to Info@ETELight.com Dogwood Arts Festival, Apr 26 at 11 AM – Apr 28 at 9 pm, 58th Annual Dogwood Arts Festival will be in the heart of downtown Knoxville. This…
April, 2019 JUSTICE KNOX RALLY, Central United Methodist Church, 7-8:30 pm, Monday, April 8. KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION, meets in regular session twice a month, on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday at the City-County Main Assembly…