NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — It was 400 years ago when the first Africans arrived in Jamestown, Va., marking the beginning of institutionalized slavery. To commemorate this historical...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — For the Memphis Urban League, “HOPE” is an acronym for Having Opportunities to Pursue Empowerment. The gala event will honor eight HOPE Diamonds...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — On any given day, you go to the grocery store to shop for food, not necessarily to be served free picnic nosh...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Local activist Pamela Moses wants her name on the October 3rd ballot and will move forward with a lawsuit against the Shelby...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our priorities are to bring economic opportunities to this city for our people, public safety, creating a quality school system, a cleaner city,...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Jeremy Steven Walker, a rising Hollywood star, is taking on the big leagues by learning to master the creative arts while wearing...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Doris Thomas Hill, the founder and chief administrator of the South Memphis-based ESPN Academy, was determined to make the academy’s 19th anniversary celebration...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — In July 2018, Myiah Hill was a 27-year-old single mother of three, on public assistance and living in subsidized housing, making $5,000 a...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Fewer Memphis third grade students than last year are accomplished readers, according to Shelby County Schools’ annual state test data released is discussing...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Memphis is experiencing a serious problem with homelessness and poverty among veterans but a new nonprofit is hoping to ease the burden.
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Plastic bags will still be used in grocery stores, despite some Memphis City Council members’ efforts to ban them. Tuesday, the council...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Surprise! Racism—that “thing” white people say doesn’t exist—has dire long-term effects on the health of black children and adolescents, according to a report...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Your home isn’t as energy efficient as you think it is. And if the City of Memphis and MLGW seriously want to ease...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Described as a multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting women who seek elected and appointed offices at all levels of...
NEW TRI STATE DEFENDER — Niele Ivey knew that becoming the first woman coach in Memphis Grizzlies history was a big deal. Still, she underestimated it...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Rye is spending several days in Memphis this week to raise funds and support for Sawyer, the first-term representative for District 7 on...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Early reactions to the hiring of Dr. Carolyn Johnson-Dean as interim president of LeMoyne-Owen College are positive among LOC alumni. Given her...
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NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — On Thursday, the Grizzlies announced two sets of throwback jerseys, to commemorate two eras of the franchise. This season, Ja, Jaren and...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Corey Strong took the helm of a frayed, embattled Shelby County Democratic Party on August 5, 2017. On Friday, he announced a run...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — here’s still three weeks before school starts in Memphis, but on a recent afternoon, the parking lot at Hickory Ridge Middle School...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — It’s an all-too-common story: A fabulous black musician redefines a genre of music. He’s adored and emulated by other musicians, including famous white...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Memphis has announced that alumnus Gary W. Bryant and his wife have pledged $13 million to boost the school’s athletic department by...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Lane College President Logan Hampton detailed the State of the College while addressing the Lane College National Alumni Association Annual Meeting in Memphis on...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — It only took one round of golf at the British Open for Tiger Woods to dash the hopes of fans hoping to...