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COMMENTARY: Joy

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mr. [John] Reaves died last month, and many shared their fond memories of him and the Smokey John’s BBQ experience. Meanwhile, the National Association of Black Journalists…

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Dr. George T. French Jr. Leaves Miles College On Top

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Miles College President George T. French Jr., PhD, is forever a teacher and a motivator.

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Tori Wolfe-Sisson’s “Melanin-Centered” Yoga Class Relieves Stress

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — At first glance, Tori Wolfe-Sisson’s yoga class may seem like any other. The lights are dimmed to help participants relax. Attendees are donning leggings with tank tops…

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OP-ED: Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities for All

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or owning a home, every family needs a place to come…

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COMMENTARY: A Black and White Life Doesn’t Come Close to Technicolor Living

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A lot of the columns I’ve written were about those who prayed and rejoiced and breathed a sigh of relief at the mere thought of a new…

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Former Memphis Anchorwoman Dee Griffin opens up about abuse and recovery

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — he billing for the Sistahs Soiree Brunch offered advance notice: “…be ready for some candid conversations.” With the Memphis Botanical Garden as the setting (Aug. 10), the…

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COMMENTARY: So I finally got ahold of a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich . . .

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Earlier this week, I wrote about the mass extinction of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich— story is on newsstands and was published here at TSDMemphis.com yesterday. The latest…

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Nerd Turned Chef Gives Back to Black Community

OAKLAND POST — The grandson of two chefs who made their way to West Oakland during the glory days of the railroads. David Austin Smith grew up in the kitchen listening…

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Holds Summit on Childhood Poverty with Bary Area Anti-Poverty Advocates

OAKLAND POST — On Tuesday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) continued her work to eradicate poverty in the U.S. by bringing together Bay Area anti-poverty advocates for a summit on efforts…

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Whittier approves public artwork for York Field

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The City Council Aug. 27 approved the Cultural Arts Commission’s June 24 recommendation for an Art in Public Places project at York Field Sports Complex, 9110 Santa…

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