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Congratulations are in Order
Presenter: “And the Oscar goes to… another White actor or actress!” It is the most wonderful time of the year… White Oscar nominations! Announcers Issa Rae (writer, producer and actress) and John Cho (actor and producer) announced 24 predominantly White Oscar categories Jan. 13 via live stream on Oscar.com. About 116,000 social media users, with 95,000 from Twitter,…
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#HairLove: A Short Story
Matthew A. Cherry’s heartwarming story addresses natural hair acceptance and the bond between a Black father and daughter. Video from Sony Pictures Animation via YouTube. Sony Picture Animations released a short film title “Hair Love” Dec. 6. The 6 minute short chronicles the relationship between an African American father, Stephen, who learns how to style…
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Women of the Hour: Social Media Responses to New York Times Endorsement
In a historic development in what has proven to be a historic campaign season, The New York Times announced that it is endorsing two candidates in the 2020 Democratic Primary, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. The editorial board argued that there are three current visions for the country on…
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Family Values, but not for “Modern Family”: Response to anti-LGBT adoption bill in Tennessee
When he ran for Governor in 2018, now Governor Bill Lee was the only Republican candidate to put his position on civil rights for LGBT people on his website, making it clear that among other things he believed that marriage should be between a man and a woman. The same article, however, also quoted Lee…
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College Basketball Game Ends In Brawl, Suspension
The final seconds on the clock wound down on what had been a one-sided dominating performance by Kansas on Tuesday night. The Jayhawks, ranked No. 3 in this week’s Associated Press poll, were dribbling out the clock on a 22-point win over rival Kansas State. As sophomore Silvio De Sousa dribbled in the waning seconds,…
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Holiday Events in Knoxville and Gatlinburg
The holiday season is just around the corner. This holiday season we are almost overwhelmed with all of the holiday-themed fun going on. Knoxville and Gatlinburg have announced the schedules for their Christmas event. It’s time to celebrate! Lights over Gatlinburg “Lights Over Gatlinburg” will run from Nov.27 to Jan. 31 at Gatlinburg Skylift…
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What are Twitter Users Thankful for this November?
As the sun sets on another semester here at the University of Tennessee, the holiday season provides an opportunity for introspection and consideration of all the things bad and good. It is Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States during the last Thursday of the month and has a long, interesting history. But the purpose…
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We’re Here. We’re Queer. We Live in Sevier: Responses to Institutionalized Homophobia in Sevier County
Sevier County, Tennessee is known for many things. First, it is recognized as the birthplace of and genesis for the career of Dolly Parton. It is also known for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and for being a major tourist attraction. But it will also now be known as home to Warren Hurst. …
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National Adoption Day
National Adoption Day is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Events are held all over the country to celebrate this holiday. Moreover, the communities and courts also make efforts to find the right families for children in the foster care system. This event is focused on raising awareness of children in foster care waiting…
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International Men’s Day
Many social media users encouraged men to be expressive and talk about their mental health issues on IMD. Photos from @FredTJoseph via Twitter. November 19 was International Men’s Day, which celebrates “the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities,” according to their website. Even more so, the day provides global discussions…