Articles - Commentaries 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/4730/1/An-ounce-of-prevention-and-proper-intervention/Page1.html The notion that it is better to be proactive and work to prevent illness, and at the same time be prepared to intervene when it strikes, is still applicable today, and can be applied to situations and challenges facing children beyond physical health. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Tomeka Hart) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4728/1/My-post-graduation-future-has-a-Memphis-address/Page1.html I have kind of been on a rollercoaster about my post-graduation plans over the last few months. Now I have some kind of path that I intend to follow. iteen@tri-statedefender.com (Brittany Jackson) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4723/1/Tiger-sinks-low-to-tap-Bush-frontman/Page1.html Last week Tiger Woods hired Ari Fleischer, former Bush press secretary from 2000 to 2003, to help fix his public relations problems. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Jason Johnson) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4722/1/When-your-community-calls-Brother-President-just-pick-up-the-phone/Page1.html While many have wondered why it took 13 months after taking the oath of office for the President to meet with black leaders, it seems that these leaders gave him a pass. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4717/1/Financial-aid-gap-alters-college-choice/Page1.html My mind is spinning and I don’t know what to do next. I received my award notification letter in the mail from High Point University and they offered me $9,000 a year. iteen@tri-statedefender.com (Brittany Jackson) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4716/1/Do-Oscars-reward-blacks-for-playing-negative-roles/Page1.html  The complaints swirling around the tributes given the movie “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” seem to have increased with the presentation of the Academy Award for best supporting actress to Mo’Nique. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (George E. Hardin) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4706/1/MoNiques-Oscar--victory-and-setback/Page1.html It rankles (me) that an image of the fat, black, slovenly welfare cheat is lifted up even at a time when public assistance rolls have been drastically cut, despite our economy. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Julianne Malveaux) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4704/1/City-needs-fund-flexibility-for-thriving-downtown/Page1.html Take a walk down the streets of downtown Memphis, and you might need to watch your step. Our beautiful city is suffering from broken sidewalks, dimly lit areas and blighted thoroughfares. webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4702/1/Do-you-and-your-doctor-have-an-understanding/Page1.html Everyone visits the doctor, but how many times have you left wondering if the doctor really understood what you were saying? And how many times have you left without fully understanding your doctor? webmaster@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/4701/1/Diversity-is-key-in-racism-fight/Page1.html Since the election of President Obama, we’ve seen a resurgence of racism in every sector of society. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Judge Greg Mathis) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600