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Justice Dept. moves to engage public in Juvenile Court remedy
By Tony Jones | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Rating:
U.S. Department of Justice officials on Wednesday (May 9) confirmed plans for their own town hall meeting designed, in part, to help make sure that “people understand the next steps” in bringing Shelby County Juvenile Court up to federal standards.
» President’s support for gay marriage heats up the issue
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Rating:
“I think same sex couples should be able to get married,” President Barack Obama told Robin Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning America,”
» African Americans want better TV shows. Or do they?
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Rating:
Nearly all African Americans polled – 97 percent – say they are unhappy with the African-American TV programs currently on air.
» Claims deadline looms for African-American farmers
By George Curry | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Unrated
Barring an unexpected extension from a federal judge, Friday (May 11) will be the last day for African-American farmers to file claims under a landmark class-action suit.

 

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» Worry is a measure of ‘response-ability’
By Lucy Shaw | Published 05/11/2012 | Religion | Unrated

Dear Lucy: I have so many things that I worry about and so many things that I am afraid will happen. My friends try to tell me to stop. My doctor says stop. My pastor says stop.
» In a flash – it’s over!
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/11/2012 | Sports | Rating:

 

West Tennessee’s Middle School Track & Field sectional (state) championships played out at Halle Stadium last week (May 3), with some of the area’s best competing for supremacy.
» The ‘seed’ keeps growing at The Insurance Center
By Carlee McCullough | Published 05/11/2012 | Business & Economics | Rating:

Inspired by a speaker at a Boys Club of Memphis event, Ronald Meredith became intrigued by the insurance industry.
» Whittling away childhood obesity requires parental help
By Dr. Timothy Moore Ph.D | Published 05/11/2012 | Commentaries | Rating:

Childhood obesity is on the rise in America, which prompted first lady Michelle Obama to do something about it.
» ‘Fattest city’ challenged to become less so
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Unrated

When Memphis topped the list recently, according to Newsweek magazine, the self-proclaimed prophet of  “healthy living for African-Americans” came out fighting.
» Beale Street Music Festival: A first-timer’s view
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/10/2012 | Arts & Leisure | Rating:

 

I was really impressed – or I should say sort of surprised (with me growing up most of my life in the North) – by how diverse the crowd was at my first time attending a Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival.
» Addictions, recovery and college: Do they mix?
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Unrated

To help students overcoming addictions, the University of Mississippi’s Collegiate Recovery Community, in its second year, offers support and opportunities for students.
» ‘Rhythm, Reading & the Runway’
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/10/2012 | Arts & Leisure | Unrated

 

The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment, Inc. hosted a champagne-filled business networking Soirée at the boutique.
» Hendricks brings sales-executive prowess to The New Tri-State Defender
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/10/2012 | Business & Economics | Rating:

The New Tri-State Defender is excited to announce the strategic hiring of DeJuan Hendricks as its newest sales executive.
» LEGACY: Leon Lynch looked for the union label
By Tri-State Defender Newsroom | Published 05/10/2012 | News | Rating:

Leon Lynch was a union man through and through. Organized labor and trade unionism were his life’s passion for nearly his entire working career.
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