Articles - News 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/4734/1/City-Schools-debaters-get-to-the-point/Page1.html  Seventeen Memphis City Schools and about 170 students competed in the Memphis Urban Debate League’s High School Debate Championships at Christian Brothers University March 12-13. sjackson@tri-statedefender.com (Shirley Jackson) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4731/1/Community-in-Pictures-photo-gallery/Page1.html  View images webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4729/1/Networking-with-an-island-twist-every-4th-Thursday/Page1.html  Mature adults who are looking for an after-work set that caters to “mature” adults who wish to network and socialize in a laid back atmosphere may want to check out Caribbean Thursdays. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4725/1/br-Forum-elevates-profile-of-county-mayors-race/Page1.html With a League of Women Voters banner hanging behind them, four contenders for Shelby County Mayor sat next to each other and faced a room full of people, including politicos, everyday citizens, candidates for other positions and media. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4724/1/House-Whip-takes-wait-see-mode-after-CBC-meets-with-Obama/Page1.html  It was a pivotal moment for the Congressional Black Caucus and the African-American community. The CBC was face to face with President Obama at the White House to talk about joblessness among African Americans. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Hazel Trice Edney) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4718/1/Community-in-Pictures-photo-gallery/Page1.html  View photos webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4713/1/Music-Commission-womens-salute-to-boost-musicians-healthcare-plan/Page1.html The Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission is celebrating Women’s History Month by saluting the career achievements of nine women who have advanced Memphis music. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4710/1/Judge-Mathis-packs-punch-with-prisoner-initiative/Page1.html  Now the jurist known for his tough, take-no-prisoners mantra in the courtroom is determined to break the cycle to keep other young black men out of prison. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4705/1/br-A-cry-for-affordable-fresh-foods/Page1.html Healthy eating is good for your waistline but hard on your wallet. A sausage and biscuit from your favorite fast-food restaurant might sell for 99 cents while the more healthy fruit and walnut salad is priced at $2.99. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4703/1/Making-sense-out-of-racist-nonsense/Page1.html “Nephew Tommy,” a.k.a. Thomas Miles, on The Steve Harvey Morning Show this week did a radio skit during which he repeated – several times – a statement that essentially boiled down to this: “Say one more thing about (blank), and I’m going to jump on you.” webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600