The Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority is working out some issues with the demolition, and has asked to move the demolition date start to a later time to be announced.
We will let you know, when we know, the new demolition start date.
Meanshile, if you would like to have a souvenir brick from your particular apartment once demolition starts, please contact either Calvin Sneed at 423-421-7784 (csneed@newschannel9.com) or Johnnie Mae Swaggerty at 423-246-6623 (newvision_kpt@yahoo.com). The Douglass Alumni Association has also discussed selling engraved bricks with residents' names, and at the commemoration program, we can update you on this.
Also, please plan to attend the 5th Annual Black History Program, at the Kingsport Renaissance Center, 1200 East Center Street.
The theme for the 2008 program is "2008-Mis-Education of the Negro." The presenter will be Carter G. Woodson.
AUTHOR JEFF FAULKERSON
Guest Speaker is our very own well-known author Jeff Faulkerson, Kingsport native and author of "V.O.I.C.E.S."
Dr. Ivy McQuirter with Blue Ridge Internal Medicine of Kingsport, will entertain with a Black History skit.
Other entertainment will include the New Vision Youth-Joyous of Joy Praise Angels of Kingsport.. the Little Miss Vision and her Pageant Court.. the For His Glory Praise Dancers of Kingsport.. The New Beginning Gospel Quartet of Pennington Gap, Virginia,.. the Hales Gospel Methodist Church Praise Dancers of Gate City, Virginia.. Livi Turner and the Gang Gospel Choir of Marion, Virginia.. and the Anointed Praise Team of Kingsport.
Everyone is welcome at both these events.. Please come out and support our young people, friends and neighbors.
For more information on both events, please contact Johnnie Mae or Calvin.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
