Articles - en-us http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive N/A http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive webmaster@tri-statedefender.com 20 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2847/1/Im-in/Page1.html 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) editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2576/1/Awesome/Page1.html Ten-year-old Etham Jones had a chance to see one of his heroes up-close and personal when Harlem Globetrotters guard “Sweet Pea” gave him some laughs and great memories... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2575/1/Ah-the-memories/Page1.html Manassas High School alumni met recently to put the finishing touches on plans for their grand opening celebration of the new Manassas High School on Jan. 29. Reading the memorial bricks of families and former classmates inspired thoughts of the school’s legacy... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2574/1/Hyde-Family-Foundations-aids-Southwest-campaign/Page1.html The Hyde Family Foundations has committed $250,000 toward a new nursing, science and biotech building on Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Union Avenue Campus... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2573/1/Douglass-class-of-1955-slates-meeting/Page1.html The Douglass High School Class of 1955 will hold a class meeting on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. at home of Halloe Robinson, 1509 Brookins. All class members are asked to attend. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2572/1/Make-plans-for-New-Path-Urban-League-forum/Page1.html On Saturday, Jan. 12, New Path in partnership with the Memphis Urban League will host Race Relations in Memphis Politics. The event will be held at the National Civil Rights Museum from 1– 3 p.m. in the main floor Gallery... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2571/1/The-Childrens-Museum-celebrates-Dr-King-Day/Page1.html On Monday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Volunteer Memphis/Hands On Memphis, and “Ignites the Dream” will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an icon of peace and equality... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2570/1/Grizz-Kidds-Book-Club-links-reading-with-fun/Page1.html The Memphis Grizzlies have announced formation of the Grizz Kidds Book Club to promote reading throughout the Mid-South. The program will provide fifth and sixth grade students with a fun and interactive way to promote reading and reward students for their efforts... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2569/1/Teachers-Credit-Union-hosts-home-buying-workshop/Page1.html Thinking about buying a new home? Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union (MATCU) can give you some tips at a Home Buying Education workshop Saturday, Jan. 19. Being held from 1-5 p.m. at the MATCU main office, 7845 Hwy. 64 at Kate Bond Rd., the seminar is open to both members and non-members, but seating is limited... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/2532/1/Kwanzaa-in-Memphis/Page1.html Nia (purpose), the principle for Kwanzaa’s fifth day, was celebrated at Lester Community Center, 317 Tillman St. Pictured here are Adjua Abi Naataanbuu Ali, president of Memphis Kwanzaa International; Adimu Ali; and Ayodele Kofie... webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500