The Roane County Democratic Party will host its county convention on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Kingston Community Center, 201 Patton Ferry Road, Kingston, TN. The convention is open to any Roane County registered voters who support the Democratic Party, and will support the nominee of the Democratic Party […]
Conexión Américas is currently looking for a qualified candidate to serve the following counties: Rhea and Bledsoe The MEP Education Advisor provides supplemental educational services and support to eligible children (ages 3-21) enrolled in the Migrant Education Program in Tennessee. The primary responsibility of the Education Advisor is to assess […]
Roane County native Jason Eskridge and his band will perform in concert at the Princess Theatre on Thursday, December 19. The concert begins at 8 p.m., and doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available online for $12 at christmasattheprincess.eventbrite.com. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. […]
By Michele Norris Oct. 23, 2019 at 3:49 p.m. EDTMichele Norris is a former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” and the founding director of the Race Card Project.So you want to talk about lynching?Okay. Let’s talk.A lynching involved a man, but sometimes a woman or a child, who was dragged from home, […]
America, America… America is a nation of great contradiction: slavery & freedom…black & white…rich & poor…joy & pain. Among these, there is none more apparent and at the same time more elusive than that of race. One the other hand, our songs, and the stories that surround them offer vivid […]
From DailyKos by rslack I’ve been thinking about Al Gore lately. I remember when Gore stood before Congress and gaveled in the proceedings that certified his election loss. He was repeatedly forced overrule the objections from fellow Democrats incensed at the disenfranchisement of African-American voters in Broward County. He had […]
Thank you one and all: With an attendance of around 140, the RCDP would like to thank everyone who made time on Saturday of this Labor Day weekend, to attend the 2019 East Tennessee Labor Day Picnic at Roane County Park. A delicious Bar-B-Q Pork dinner with sides and desserts […]
By Fred Hyatt – Washington Post . The economy is humming. We’re not at war (much). So he can’t be that bad, right? Steadfast NeverTrumpers may find it hard to believe, but I’m hearing that argument more and more lately, as people try to come to terms with the possibility […]
60 lbs of Trash! Volunteers from the Roane County Democratic Party picked up a total of 60 lbs of trash on Saturday 7/20/2019 at their Adopt a Highway event on Roane State Highway. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out.
