Vivian Underwood Shipe

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Knoxville’s Beck Met Gala Raises $25,000

1 month ago | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

By all accounts, the first Beck Met Gala held in Knoxville by the Beck Cultural Exchange Center was a dandy. Modeled after the Met Gala held annually in New York, the fundraiser for Beck’s 50th year anniversary was every bit as “fashionating.”The Dandyism theme brought out 25 of Knoxville’s finest Black men who walked the catwalk in some of the best fashions available. The models were ages 18 to over 70 and were as varied as the clothes they wore.
Attorney Ben Crump Seeks Answers in Knoxville: “No One Can Explain Why They Killed Him”

2 months ago | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

Knoxville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Calling it Knoxville’s Breonna Taylor case, Attorney Ben Crump said, “He was a good kid, 18 years old, with no criminal record. Daevon Saint-Germain was a senior who was going to be somebody.
Jackie’s Dream: A Homerun for Smokey’s Stadium

2 months ago | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

Ten years. That is how long Jackie Griffin has been feeding Knoxville with some of the best soul food in the South. For years, people have traveled from across the county and other cities to dine at her tables. Soon, they will travel downtown. From the small kitchen in her first restaurant on the east side of town to her current location at 1008 East Woodland, soon, Jackie’s Dream will open in the new Smokey’s Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Mary Goins Celebrates 104 Years

Feb 20, 2025 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

Knoxville, Tenn. — In 1921, there were several inventions and historical moments: among them, the pop-up toaster became a household item, Hitler became the leader of the German Party, the Tulsa Race Massacre occurred, and Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize in Physics. There was also another momentous event—Mary Elizabeth Goins was born. Mark Twain said that growing old is a privilege that many people are denied.
Go Places Expands Youth Opportunities with CHW Help

Jan 16, 2025 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

As Go Places moves into Phase Two, the free program it offers to 18- to 24-year-old youths is expanding. The program, which works to remove any barrier for youths who may have been justice-involved, homeless, or aged out of foster care, is adding even more free services to help them get on their feet and become successful citizens. Training is one area of change.
Knoxville’s Black Leadership Shaping the Way in 2025

Jan 3, 2025 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

It is a new year. From the White House to the local courthouse, change is happening across America. Innovative ideas are needed, and so is strong leadership. In Knoxville, there are many strong Black leaders; those with integrity, courage, and a boldness to speak stand and speak up for the needs of African Americans, those willing to tell the stories, to speak truth to power, to lead as a servant leader.
Brown To Lead United Way Of Greater Knoxville

Nov 20, 2024 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

Chrystal Armstong Brown was named interim CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville, effective Nov. 11. Brown previously held the position of chief impact officer with the organization. No stranger to leadership, she has served as vice president of program development for the Emerald Youth Foundation. Born in Columbia Tenn., a minister and member of the 2025 Leadership Knoxville class, Brown will have the opportunity to develop her vision of Knoxville.
Knoxville College fire destroys historic building

Nov 6, 2024 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

“Pray for resurrection.” Those were the words spoken by Pastor Daryl Arnold, senior pastor of Overcoming Believers Church, as he started his Tuesday morning prayer service. There was a huge fire on the lawn of his beloved alma mater, Knoxville College, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in America. Elnathan Hall, built in 1898, one of the oldest structures on the historic campus, was burning. The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. on Monday.
A Black woman’s cancer journey to motherhood

Oct 23, 2024 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

Lynne Williams, 70, is a 31-year cancer survivor. After having a left breast mastectomy, she discovered her tumor was the size of a period on a page so it could not be felt with a self-exam or even seen on a mammogram. She had a discharge from her nipple and went to see what and why it was. The diagnosis was cancer and so she began chemotherapy through clinical participation. “I had hair before chemo, and then I was completely bald for six months,” she said.
Election integrity is top priority for Knoxville

Oct 16, 2024 | tntribune.com | Vivian Underwood Shipe

As the country ramps up to begin early voting before the Nov. 5 election, the swill has already been stirring about election fraud, double voting, false representations, and stolen elections. These issues all come down to one question: Is my local official competent, trustworthy, and ethical enough to ensure a fair and accurate election?