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VOL. 44 | NO. 48 | Friday, November 27, 2020
Realtor, activist tackles injustice on many fronts
For as long as she can remember, Kanika White has yearned to help others reach their dreams. “I think I was born that way,” says the Realtor and executive director of the nonprofit Knoxville Equity Partners, which promotes racial and economic equality in East Knoxville. “Even as a child, I would get really excited and brag when my brothers and sisters would accomplish or do something really good. It’s just always made me happy to see people do well in life.”
NEWSMAKERS
Carole R. Myers, professor at the University of Tennessee College of Nursing, has received the 2020 Knoxville Association of Women Executives’ Lucy Gibson Notable Woman of the Year Award.
BRIEFS
Fraley and Schilling, Inc. trucking company is expanding its operations in Knoxville. As part of the expansion, the company will invest $2.4 million and add 50 office jobs over the next five years.
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Knoxville Award Luncheon Virtual. The event recognizes and honors a deserving person who demonstrates his/her care for the community and its citizens. The 2020 luncheon will be held Friday as a virtual event, and the honoree will be former Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. Guests can pick up their meal from the Knoxville Convention Center from 11 a.m.-noon on the day of the event. At 12:15 p.m., each guest will have access to a link to view a video that showcases the life and career of Rogero with featured guests. Attendees can interact through a chat feature during the presentation. All proceeds benefit Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, a nonprofit, Knoxville-based organization providing homemaker and personal care services for seniors and people with disabilities of all ages in the community. $150 per person. Information
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TENNESSEE TITANS
What doesn’t kill the Titans seems to make them stronger. Given up for done, the Titans somehow seem to save their most improbable performances for when its least expected.
If the Titans want to win the AFC South and guarantee themselves at least one home playoff game, they probably must win this week at 7-3 Indianapolis.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
While most people start learning how to drive with a hand-me-down car from parents or relatives, there comes a time when they want to get their first new car. With hundreds of models to choose from, narrowing the list to just one can seem overwhelming.
CAREER CORNER
This week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Normally, it’s an opportunity to gather together with loved ones, eat way too much good food and watch a little football.
MILLENNIAL MONEY
‘Twas days before Black Friday when all around the country, shoppers were gearing up for a day full of shopping.
BUSINESS BOOK REVIEW
Whom should you hire? That’s a question you ask yourself often, and you strive to be fair with it by hiring the best person for the job, no matter what.