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Knoxville hosts both hate and generosity on Saturday
In the morning last Saturday, I witnessed scores of volunteers of all races come together in a huge event to help the less fortunate — also of all races. In the afternoon, I stood on Market Square and watched hate … Continue reading
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Yes, yes, yes!
I don’t know why I was worried, but I was. I guess it’s because I’ve seen the electorate do so many wrong-headed things (as they did in at least one case in Knox County last night — but that’s not my story … Continue reading
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Urban League conference marked by hope and tears; 13 Knoxvillians leave D.C. with lifelong memories
Some of us (including me!) shook President Obama’s hand. We cried when national treasure, poet Maya Angelou, recited a poem about slavery and black history with rapper Common. We were astounded to see the media crush around Congressman Charles Rangel, … Continue reading
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Washington trip is more than politics. It’s also food, friends, art, history and fun! (Oh, and baseball.)
Wow! I love our nation’s capital! Alan and I spent last week in Washington, D.C., with our friends Phyllis and Jim Nichols and Peyton Hairston. The purpose of the trip was to attend a National Urban League convention (which I’ll … Continue reading
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Follies show delivers laughs, jabs at newsmakers
There was so much material this year that the annual Front Page Follies show was bound to be funny! Held Saturday at the Knoxville Convention Center, it did not disappoint. The Follies show is the annual performance by area journalists and … Continue reading
Filed under: Events, Journalism, Knoxville, Media, Music, Politics, Public Relations, UT sports
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Peeling, eating and politicking = fun!
Last night was the second annual “Peeling, Eating and Politicking” event sponsored by the Knoxville Chamber. Things worked out much better this year.
Take a quiz: How much do you know about women’s history in Knoxville?
Who doesn’t love a trivia quiz? Especially when there are prizes involved! Last week, as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Executive Women’s Association, members Dawn Ford and Jeannie Dulaney challenged us to a trivia quiz about the … Continue reading
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Is Knoxville a good place for professional women?
In 1985, I was assigned to write a series of articles for The Knoxville Journal about women in power in Knoxville. The conclusion of the series, which was called “Silent Majority: A Woman’s Voice in Knoxville,” was that women were … Continue reading
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3 surprising things I heard at a Knox Heritage party
I knew the Knox Heritage Patrons’ Luncheon at the Lyons View Pike home of Kreis and Sandy Beall on Saturday would be lovely. But I didn’t know it would be quite so interesting! Here’s what I heard in the hour-and-a-half … Continue reading
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How to have a great political fundraiser
Take a breathtakingly beautiful day. Add a fantastic house on the water and charming hosts. Stir in a little good music and a heaping helping of fabulous food. Top with an articulate, affable candidate and a very SHORT speech. And voila! … Continue reading
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