Tag archives: Urban Community

You are strong. You are bold. You have unlimited potential in all areas of your life. The world is yours to conquer and there will be many people in your journey who will try to convince you that you can’t, but know that this isn’t true. There is nothing you…

Good morning, Black Professionals! We are honored to have you in our community. It’s a community where we are committed to the pursuit of excellence—in every aspect of our lives. In that spirit, today’s message is about honor. Honor yourself by being true to the principles that make you who…

How can we support urban businesses online?It only takes a few seconds to like and share a businesses social media posts, but it will make all the difference in the world. Share photos of your favorite local businesses, tag them in your posts, and include them in your stories. The…

We’ve got you covered Knoxville! If you are looking for Juneteenth Events this year, look no further than UrbanKnox.com We’ve compiled a full list of all the 2022 Juneteenth events happening in and around the Knoxville area, so you can be sure that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for….

The Bridge Builder BY WILL ALLEN DROMGOOLE An old man going a lone highway,Came, at the evening cold and gray,To a chasm vast and deep and wide.Through which was flowing a sullen tideThe old man crossed in the twilight dim,The sullen stream had no fear for him;But he turned when safe…

In 2014 we watched Maggie Andersons TED-Talk on the Economic lifespan of a dollar. (see video below) She is the author of “Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy.” After diving a little into her book, we looked around Knoxville and wondered if…