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Scenic Roots

A Chattanooga Honor During This Black Philanthropy Month

WUTC | By Ray Bassett
Published August 20, 2024 at 6:02 PM EDT
John Edwards III
Nashville Public Television
John Edwards III

John Edwards III is the founder and publisher of The Chattanooga News Chronicle, a weekly newspaper serving this city’s Black community.

This Wednesday, starting at 11:30 AM, John will be honored at a Black Philanthropy Month luncheon at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Tennessee - Southeastern Chapter.

Tricia Mims of National Park Partners will be in conversation with him at the luncheon.
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Ray Bassett
Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.
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