Kingsport city leaders missed opportunity MLK Day article 1999
Subject
Tennessee; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African Americans--Southern States; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; African American heritage
Description
Article in Kingsport Times-News about Pastor Ronnie Collins' disappointment in Kingsport city leaders for not joining the city's celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Creator
Kingsport Times-News
Source
Ronnie Collins
Publisher
Black in Appalachia
Date
January 2019
Rights
This item can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.
Tennessee; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African Americans--Southern States; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; African American heritage
Description
Article in Kingsport Times-News about two groups -- the Tennessee Virginia Fellowship Against Racism and Kingsport Tomorrow -- joining forces in Kingsport to plan a parade and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Includes photograph.
Creator
Kingsport Times-News
Source
Ronnie Collins
Publisher
Black in Appalachia
Date
January 2019
Rights
This item can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.
Tennessee; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African Americans--Southern States; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; African American heritage
Description
Article in Kingsport Times-News about a 1999 March for Justice to protest against racism, police brutality, and social injustice. Includes photographs.
Creator
Kingsport Times-News
Source
Ronnie Collins
Publisher
Black in Appalachia
Date
January 2019
Rights
This item can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.
Tennessee; African American women; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African American men; African Americans--Southern States; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; African American heritage; African American churches
Description
Church flyer for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Lee Street Baptist Church of the Tri-Cities.
Creator
Creator unknown
Source
Ronnie Collins
Publisher
Black in Appalachia
Date
January 2019
Rights
This item can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.