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National Youth Poet Laureate program looks for Knoxville candidate

Knoxville is looking for a Youth Poet Laureate and is actively accepting submissions until Saturday, March 5.

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Knoxville to celebrate Juneteenth with these events around the city

Knoxville to celebrate Juneteenth with these events around the city
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Juneteenth celebrations in Knoxville to honor Dr Martin Luther King Jr and commemorate end of slavery

Juneteenth marks the day celebrating the effective end of slavery in the United States. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 2:31 PM EDT May 27, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission in Knoxville is planning two events to honor him and commemorate the effective end of slavery in the U.S. during Juneteenth celebrations. The MLK Commission will be sponsoring two events, and the theme this year is “A Legacy of Righteous Purpose, Social Justice, and Racial Equality”. The MLK Commission s 2021 Leadership Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 17 at noon at the Knoxville Botanical Garden on 2743 Wimpole Avenue. Reverend Dr. William Terry Ladd III, minister at First Baptist Church in Chattanooga, will be the keynote speaker. Face masks and social distancing will be required. You can purchase tickets to the event at this link.

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