When Larry Schlachter visited his Northwest Georgia friend Howard Finster one weekend in 1989 and laid eyes on a nearly 8-foot-wide painted wooden cutout angel the artist had just completed, Mr. Schlachter knew he had to have it, even if he wasn’t quite sure how he’d afford it. Trying to keep up with unprecedented demand for his art, Mr. Finster had been moving into more of a production ... (click for more)

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Chattanooga Chapter, Inc. will present one of its signature programs and events, the Black Pioneer Women of Excellence Award Ceremony, on Saturday at 12 p.m. virtually via Facebook Live. This award program recognizes unsung local African American women who charted the course for women, particularly during an era when doors were not open ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly on Wednesday announced his senior leadership team, drawing together a diverse group of experienced leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors who will execute Mayor Kelly’s vision for a city that works for everyone. Mayor Kelly’s senior staff will begin fulfilling his 100-day plan and work with his transition team, previously announced ... (click for more)

Chester Bankston, longtime member of the Hamilton County Commission, announced Wednesday that he is moving to Florida and will be resigning his post. It will be up to the other members of the commission to name his replacement in District 9. The longtime Ooltewah resident went to Birchwood Community High School and studied at Northeast State Junior College. He w orked for ... (click for more)

It is not by mistake that African Americans saw it as Mr. Floyd being on trial - having to prove himself worthy of fairness - even beyond the grave. The death of injustice in America, from the first arrival of enslaved blacks from the motherland Africa, has always been the dream and prayer of the black man. It not only impacts black men, it also wrecks havoc on the black family ... (click for more)

For many reasons, I am infatuated with Constitutional law and, therefore, I was absorbed with the abject unfairness of the Derek Chauvin trial we just watched unfold in Minneapolis, Minn. Understand, my concern has nothing to do with the verdict. Instead, I am drawn to the nationwide circus that accompanied the outcome and how is it possible for the courtroom to be void of all emotion ... (click for more)