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Memphis Islamic Center’s recent ‘Summit on Youth Violence’ seeks answers
Memphis Islamic Center recently hosted its first STEM4US Black History Month National Summit on Youth Violence. The conference, held Saturday, Feb. 17, was a comprehensive gathering of community...
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Brooklyn Nets trounce young Grizzlies, 111-86
The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the first of four games over six days. The Nets, on a five-game losing streak, faced the Grizzlies, who were looking for a rare win at FedExForum....
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WEATHERS: Keeping An Eye on A.I. when it comes to Education
When you think about artificial intelligence, many futuristic images flood your mind. However, AI is quickly becoming a normal part of our everyday lives in education, business, the arts, politics,...
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County Commission pulls plug on proposed Millington solar farm
Shelby County Commissioners pulled the plug on a proposed 1,500-acre solar farm in Millington after a request for an exception to a moratorium on the facilities failed to sway enough members in its...
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New MCSC Superintendent Feagins introduced at School Board Meeting
In a significant development for local education, Dr. Marie Feagins steps into the role of Superintendent for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), as announced during Tuesday’s School Board meeting on...
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Even with injuries and a lost season, Derrick Rose takes nothing for granted
The season hasn’t unfolded as Derrick Rose envisioned when he signed a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. At the time, Memphis was expected to compete in for a championship. Rose has...
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Hoops Hysteria: Check out the schedule for TSSAA High School Basketball...
It’s March. Let the madness begin! The NCAA Tournament is indeed just around the corner, but first: Which high school boys team will bring home a championship? Which girls team will be crowned best in...
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Next up for embattled County Clerk Halbert: An audit by the Tennessee State...
State Comptroller Jason Mumpower informed Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioners that a “boots-on-the-ground” audit team is headed to Shelby County to square revenue numbers...
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‘Look Back, Launch Forward’ event celebrates and commemorates Memphis 13
By Sheri Neely, Special to the Tri-State Defender Recently, the Memphis community gathered for an extraordinary event, “Look Back, Launch Forward,” a collaboration between The Memphis 13 Foundation and...
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If it seems like Memphis Mayor Paul Young is everywhere, it’s because he...
On Wednesday, February 28, the Black Business Association of Memphis held a meet and greet hosted by Brian Clay, CEO of Greater Memphis Media, Inc., in his studio located at 494 North Hollywood. The...
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Lady Tigers cling to postseason hopes after 60-53 win over UTSA
“It is all about perspective,” stated Alex Simmons, the head coach of the University of Memphis Lady Tigers, following their victory over the University of Texas at San Antonio at the Elma Roane...
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TSD ON NEWSTANDS NOW: TSU grad makes history, Kappas make a St. Jude donation...
Heads up, all you old-school newspaper fans: The latest PRINT EDITION of The Tri-State Defender is out now! If you’ve been paying attention, you know we’ve shifted away from a weekly print edition at...
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Mayor Young: Memphis must show youth a ‘more hopeful path is possible’
In February, Memphis Mayor Paul Young participated in a Summit on Youth Violence hosted by STEM4US and the Memphis Islamic Center. After his initial remarks, Young participated in a conversation with...
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Memphis Tigers complete dramatic comeback win over UAB, 106-87
When their backs are against the wall, it seems the Memphis Tigers basketball team plays their best. With their tournament hopes on the brink and after falling into a 22-point first half deficit...
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Birthday Girl: Alma Lewis Hassell celebrates being 98 years young
By Gary S. Whitlow, TSD Photographer Margaret Hassell took a moment to reflect on the special day they had just celebrated – her mother, Alma Lewis Hassell’s 98th birthday. “We just want to say we’re...
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COMMENTARY: Biden-Harris Administration hosts listening session with...
On Thursday, February 29, 2024, elected officials, non-profit leaders and community leaders were invited to Washington DC to participate in a White House event called “Communities In Action, Building a...
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ida B. Wells-Barnett showed that journalism can be...
Editor’s Note: This column was originally published in May 2020, when Ida B. Wells was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Journalism. As an African-American journalist born and raised in Holly Springs,...
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WEATHERS: Keeping An Eye on A.I. when it comes to Education
When you think about artificial intelligence, many futuristic images flood your mind. However, AI is quickly becoming a normal part of our everyday lives in education, business, the arts, politics,...
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Announce your event in the Tri-State Defender’s Event Calendar!
Are you planning an event in the Mid-South? Look no further than the Tri-State Defender’s Events Calendar, the go-to hub for what’s going on in Memphis and the Mid-South’s African American community!...
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UPDATED: Bartlett High defeats Sevier Co., 54-42 to advance to TSSAA girls...
In a compelling display of skill and determination, Bartlett High Girls Basketball team went on a 7-0 run against Sevier County to secure a 54-42 win in the opening game of the 2024 TSSAA Girls...
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