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Wright’s one-time assistant wants to set record straight
By Dr. Karanja A. Ajanaku | Published Yesterday | News | Rating:
Wendy Wilson was thrust into the limelight after Lorenzen Wright was murdered and now feels that she has become an easy target.
» Beale St. note a ‘Classic’ fit for Fred Jones Jr.
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated
The Southern Heritage Classic was about two weeks out and its founder, Fred Jones Jr., was beaming and it was not about the event that has become synonymous with his name.
» Mayor Wharton ‘not going to run’ from school-funding crisis
By A.C. Wharton | Published Yesterday | Commentaries | Rating:
Last week, the Tennessee State Supreme Court decided that they will not hear our appeal regarding the Memphis City Schools funding decision. ... To make a long story short, we are now obligated to pay the schools the $57 million that they are owed.
» The Future of Justice
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Rating:
On August 3rd, President Barack Obama signed into law the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, which reduced the 100-to-1 ratio between crack and powder cocaine to a fairer 18-to-1 ratio and repealed a mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack.

 

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» Verizon names field for ‘How Sweet the Sound’ competition
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Religion | Unrated

After all of the video submissions and voting, the finalists for Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ competition have been announced.
» COGIC sets ‘Loyalty Day’ celebration
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Religion | Unrated

During the month of September, the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. (COGIC) pays tribute to the founder of the denomination – Bishop Charles Harrison Mason – through events and spiritual celebrations.
» Lessons learned over summer reflect benefits of leadership program
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated

 kids in canoes

With a little help, summer can be “a creative learning experience.” Just ask Tierahnee, a participant in the year-three version of the Memphis Youth Leadership Program.
» International Black Film Festival of Nashville says show must go on
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Arts & Leisure | Unrated

Though devastation from May’s flood caused many organizations to cancel their upcoming events in Nashville, the operators of the International Black Film Festival of Nashville 2010 say they will go on as planned.
» Southwest’s 10th anniversary – The president’s message
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Commentaries | Unrated

As we reflect on the past ten years, we do so with a great deal of pride regarding the College’s accomplishments. 
» Steinbeck’s classic yields timely lessons
By Maia Ajanaku-Locke | Published Yesterday | Arts & Leisure | Unrated

Reading, speaking and writing are evolutionary tools that make us better beings. We must take advantage of these tools if we are to improve our being and keep our civilization moving forward, positively.
» What’s Happening Myron: The name change!
By Myron Mays | Published Yesterday | Arts & Leisure | Unrated

In an effort to live up to the persona of being the “go to guy” for what’s happening around town and the world, I have decided to change the name of my column to “What’s Happening Myron!”
» Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews - 9/2/2010
By Kam Williams | Published Yesterday | Arts & Leisure | Unrated

“The American,” “Going the Distance,” “Machete,” “The Winning Season” and a number of independent and foreign films
» Is America only for white people?
By Joseph Phillips | Published Yesterday | Commentaries | Unrated

Is America only for white people? The question stuck in my mind following yet another e-mail exchange with a friend of mine, regarding my conservatism. For this particular gentleman, being black in America is at odds with conservatism.
» Glenn Beck rally was much ado about nonsense
By Jason Johnson | Published Yesterday | Commentaries | Rating:

Glenn Beck created quite the public stir over the last several weeks with his planned “Restore Honor” event in Washington D.C.
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