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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…

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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…

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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…

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IN MEMORIAM: Baxter Leach, a Soldier for Labor

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mr. Leach and fellow sanitation workers rose up and in unison shouted to the world, “I AM…

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Peeking behind the ‘Bluff City Law’ curtain

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — “Bluff City Law” centers around the ofttimes fraught, father-daughter relationship between main characters Elijah and Sidney…

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Dr. Andre Perry, author of the upcoming book, ‘Know Your Price,’ talks race, equity, education, economic inclusion

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Dr. Andre Perry of the Brookings Institute and the Hechinger Report delved into his research on…

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Memphis Urban League poised to celebrate ‘75 years of HOPE’

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — For the Memphis Urban League, “HOPE” is an acronym for Having Opportunities to Pursue Empowerment. The gala…

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Kroger, Southern Heritage Classic build on customer-appreciation partnership

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — On any given day, you go to the grocery store to shop for food, not necessarily…

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POLITICS 2019: Moses still maneuvering to get on mayoral ballot

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Local activist Pamela Moses wants her name on the October 3rd ballot and will move forward…

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West Memphis mayor talks jobs, economic boom and inspiring children

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our priorities are to bring economic opportunities to this city for our people, public safety, creating a…

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