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ANALYSIS: What the Memphis Grizzlies Traded Away
Editor’s Note: Since this column was written, the Grizzlies also traded away Xavier Tillman Sr. to the Boston Celtics; and David Roddy Jr. to the Phoenix Suns. “Noooooooo!!!!!!” I blurted out, when I...
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IN HER ELEMENT: TSU Alum makes history as first Black woman to help discover...
Tennessee State University News Service Tennessee State University graduate Clarice Phelps’s interest in chemistry began with mixing concoctions in the kitchen of her Nashville home at an early age....
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Grizzlies remain competitive but run out of gas vs Chicago Bulls, 118-110
It has been a week since the Memphis Grizzlies played a game in Memphis. A lot has changed in that week. The Grizzlies traded two players and waived another. Xaiver Tillman and David Roddy were traded....
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How Memphis Small Business Owners Can Find Success in 2024
By: Orlandus Kirby, Vice President, Sr. Small Business Banker at Bank of America As the new year begins, it’s a good time for business owners to reflect on the state of their business and the factors...
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Antarctica: Our Awesome Adventure and Expedition
By Juanita Richardson, Special to The Tri-State Defender To close out 2023, my husband, Walter, and I embarked on a 22-day cruise to South America and Antarctica, visiting various countries and ports...
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Memphis school board selects Marie Feagins as superintendent
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Laura Testino, Chalkbeat Tennessee Feb 9, 2024 at 8:14pm EST Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s...
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Lady Tigers win overtime nailbiter, beating Tulane Green wave 80-79
In a tightly contested AAC matchup, the Memphis Lady Tigers pulled off a dramatic 80-79 overtime win against the Tulane Green Wave at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The game was a true test of resilience...
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Memphis Tigers start new winning streak with 90-78 victory over Tulane
The Memphis Tigers, once poised for a high seed in the NCAA tournament, found themselves on the NCAA bubble after four straight losses in conference play. However, with two consecutive wins under their...
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TSDtv — History: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Tragedy That Launched the 1968...
This journey into Memphis’ not-so-hidden history has been fascinating — both for what I’m learning and because of the amazing reception it’s gotten. Last week, we debuted the first two clips in our...
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ANALYSIS: With a lost season forcing roster moves, Memphis Grizzlies...
The Memphis Grizzlies facility has been a hub of activity over the past week with a series of trades, releases, and expiring contracts. The team parted ways with Xavier Tillman, Steven Adams, and David...
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To Memphis Shelby County Schools’ New Superintendent: “Welcome to Memphis!”
Finally, we have a new school superintendent for Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS). Welcome to Memphis, Dr. Marie Feagins; we wish you great success in your journey to create a successful school...
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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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Feisty Grizzlies almost pull off epic comeback against Pelicans but fall...
Despite being competitive in most games during their current 8-game losing streak, the Memphis Grizzlies were looking to turn the tide against the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the Pelicans held on to...
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University of Memphis Black Student Association Honors Art Gilliam with...
In a significant acknowledgment of his contributions to the community and media industry, Art Gilliam, the president of Gilliam Communications, Inc., and owner of WLOK Radio, was honored with the 2024...
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Pay Respect to the Men and Women of the Memphis Fire...
Firefighters. Do you ever really notice them? Never been a firefighter before, but I have to imagine it’s VERY different from that other public service calling of being a police officer. Police...
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Recent ‘Love Yourself Event’ prioritizes, pampers and pleases participants
A couple of really great singers, after mentioning something about believing the children are the future and giving them a sense of pride, also said that learning to love yourself is the greatest love...
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Grizzlies snap losing streak with 121-113 win over Houston Rockets
Despite several valiant efforts by a cobbled-together squad, the Grizzlies’ recent losing streak swelled to nine games. And after yet another 10-day contract player joined the team, the Grizzlies went...
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NEXT MAN UP: Grizzlies give the ball to young players — and they’re running...
It’s a reality of NBA life: Large market teams like the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks and Heat can attract big name free agents to form superteams. Small market teams like the Memphis Grizzlies must rely on...
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District 12 Social Club: A Vision Unveiled
Embarking on a thrilling journey into the realms of food, beverage, and hospitality, the architects behind District 12 Social Club (DXII) unfold the inspirations and aspirations propelling the creation...
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: 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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