New Tri-State Defender
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Aug- 2019 -30 August#NNPA BlackPress
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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27 August#NNPA BlackPress
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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26 August#NNPA BlackPress
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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25 August#NNPA BlackPress
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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25 August#NNPA BlackPress
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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21 August#NNPA BlackPress
Memphis native adds to ‘Hicksters’ and its healing-through-laughter focus
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Jeremy Steven Walker, a rising Hollywood star, is taking on the big leagues by learning to…
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19 August#NNPA BlackPress
Code Crew continues to address poverty with STEM skills
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — In July 2018, Myiah Hill was a 27-year-old single mother of three, on public assistance and living…
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18 August#NNPA BlackPress
Duo teams up for food and clothing drive for homeless veterans on Saturday
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Memphis is experiencing a serious problem with homelessness and poverty among veterans but a new nonprofit is…
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18 August#NNPA BlackPress
Push to ban plastic bag sat groceries falls short
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Plastic bags will still be used in grocery stores, despite some Memphis City Council members’ efforts…
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15 August#NNPA BlackPress
Pediatricians: Black Children Suffer Significantly From Racism
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…
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