Acts Of Color

06/16/2026

"I am posthumously pardoning 43 brave Kentuckians who were wrongfully imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape to freedom,” said Beshear.

05/27/2026

Knoxville Area Transit is set to make the bus route serving downtown permanently free

05/08/2026

During a special session of the Tennessee State Legislature on May 7, 2026, state representatives approved new boundaries for some of Tennessee’s congressional districts. The redrawn map will divide Tennessee’s […]

02/27/2026

James Taylor is a talented gift to our communities… and a living piece of Knoxville history.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville artist is using color and lived experience to tell a powerful story, one that stretches from the painful roots of Black history to a hopeful future. Raised in …

01/23/2026

At least two of these ministers are from Knoxville!

MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS agents have been most active.

01/18/2026

12/26/2025

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Kevin Moreno — a Connecticut teen who was detained by ICE for months — is back home in time for Christmas and his birthday (which are both on Dec. 25).

"It's very hard to go through this process, and I've seen a lot of people who've done badly because of it," he said. "It's not easy, and we're all human, and we shouldn't be treated like this."

"I ask you to help the other boys, the other people, like me," he added.

More: https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/ct-meriden-ice-teen-arrested-detained-homecoming-21259215.php

12/26/2025

Knox Pride, in partnership with CAC and HUD, is excited to offer the Youth Navigation program—a safe space where you can find support, resources, and guidance tailored just for you. Whether you need help with housing, healthcare, or community connections, we’re here to help you navigate your path. You are not alone—reach out today!