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» Millions in IRS coffers unclaimed by small businesses

By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated

It’s hardly ever difficult for the Internal Revenue Service to refund taxpayer money — except if you’re talking about the Telephone Excise Tax Refund (TETR)...

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» Report paints dismal economic picture for African Americans

By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | Business & Economics | Unrated

As rapidly increasing amounts of debt, high job losses, skyrocketing gas and food prices, and a tidal wave of foreclosures drive many American families to the edge of financial ruin, African-American households represent a “troubling and unique case,” according to a report released last week by the Center for American Progress...

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» Charles H. Hill grew from truck and shovel to business success

By Wiley Henry | Published Yesterday | Business & Economics | Unrated

When Charles H. Hill started C. H. Hill & Sons, Sodding & Seeding in 1956, little did he know that his brainchild would become one of the largest “certified minority firms” in the Mid-South...

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By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated

Should county officials be limited to three four-year terms? If Sen. Barack Obama becomes the Democratic Party nominee, would you prefer Hillary Clinton or John Edwards as his running mate? Cast your votes at www.tri-statedefenderonline.com...

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This Week's Issue

» Defender turns spotlight on District 9 candidates: Dr. Isaac Richmond

By Wiley Henry | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated

Dr. Richmond, a minister and national director of Commission of Religion and Racism (CORR), said, “The corner is my pulpit.”
Out to 'take back' seat 'we gave away'

On Monday evening at the busy intersection of Lamar and Airways, motorists could hear Dr. Isaac Richmond explaining why he wants to unseat U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary on Aug. 7...

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» Haiti: Memphis to the rescue

By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell | Published Yesterday | Religion | Rating:

Doris T. Hill and Ruth Paul-Caudle have a relationship
that spans thousands of miles and a large body of water, yet they’ve
never been in the same room...

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» Ready, set, go get advice

By Wiley Henry | Published Yesterday | Sports | Rating:

Rochelle Stevens

Rochelle Stevens Invitational more than a track meet.

A little advice and encouragement goes a long way if the person offering it is someone you admire...

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» Vickie Winans revs up star power to help propel area choir to Europe

By Wiley Henry | Published Yesterday | News | Unrated

The Memphis Youth Performing Arts Company (MYPAC), also known as the Boys and Girls Choir of Memphis, is working hard to prepare these young people for Friday’s concert with Vickie Winans.

From the hollowed social security office building in the South Gate Shopping Center, melodic choral music reverberates onto the parking lot...

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» I’m in...

By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published Yesterday | City News | Unrated

Dr. Alveda King said she’s “in” as the national leader for a local initiative to make Memphis the model city “to resurrect the legacy” of her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The pitch to her was made by Future Metro Memphis Today / Future America Tomorrow, which held an “Economic New Knowledge Forum) at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center last Saturday. (Photo by Warren Roseborough)

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