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What's happening Myron?: 2010 – Teena Marie is gone, ‘Ree Ree’ lives on, and more
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‘83 Things I wish the black church would stop doing’
‘A 40-minute neo-soul-gospel-themed jam session’
‘A beautiful ceremony, a feeling of oneness’
‘A cookbook and community memoir’
‘A fitting honor’ for Women of Excellence
‘A Game of Character’
‘A personal look at the history of African-American food’
‘A referendum on Willie Herenton’
‘Africana Womanism’: An authentic agenda for women of Africana descent
‘Aida’ – a Nubian princess’ story – gets Ridgeway High treatment
‘AIDS-Free Generation’ requires political leaders with ‘the will’
‘All about the kids’
‘America’s Next Top Model’ plans walk through Memphis
‘An XL Life’ is a mega-sized treat
‘And at this point we are done’
‘Anything and everything’ gets it done for Grizz in Game 6
‘As Originally Reported by Roland S. Martin’
‘Avoid Ghetto App’ draws controversy for Microsoft
‘Bad weather’ idea – nothing to agree with
‘Ban the Box’ bill now law in Philly
‘Basketball to Business Summit’ set for November run with Elliot Perry
‘Basketball Wives’ star brings heat with new novel
‘Bath salts,’ other drugs becoming moving target
‘Being Jimi wasn’t always that great’
‘Benefits’ show when you are in the ‘know’
‘Best in black’ non-fiction 2010
‘Better team’ beats Spurs
‘Better to die fighting’
‘Birthers’ are a Nation of Cowards
‘Black Dynamite’ detonates my ego
‘Blue collar’ tackles anchor Olive Branch offense
‘Boyfriend Season’ is sensibly hot
‘Bubbling Brown Sugar’ – auditions at New Ballet Ensemble
‘Business to business’ opportunities amid Electrolux buzz
‘Catalysts for Change’ zero in on area youth
‘Catechism’: A celebration of ‘black church tradition’
‘Changing young lives one child at a time’
‘Chinese Professor’ ads fail race-baiting test
‘Classic’ fashions ‘simply elegant’ in 2010
‘Cooked with love’ and oh so good
‘Cool fashion to inspire, encourage & inform’
‘Cos’ is back with a classic
‘Decoded’ – The ‘stories’ of Jay-Z
‘Desire’ is a ‘holy thing,’ so own up to it and create
‘Diverse Discussions’ radio host marks 10 years on-air
‘Do you have a power leak?’
‘Do you!’ Martin tells LOC grads
‘Doctor of Hope’ helps students make career connections
‘Donald (Trump), you’re fired – for incompetence’
‘Dress for Success’ program has good intentions, but it’s off base
‘Drucilla’ on the way to support foster youth effort
‘Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competion’
‘Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit.’
‘Educational crisis for young men or color’
‘Empowerment Experiment’ shows power and gives hope
‘Escalating plague’ sets off alarm of ‘sobering manifesto’
‘Faith-based’ Bishop Porter lived ahead of the curve
‘Fast & Furious 5’ star says, ‘Get out of your own way’
‘Feel good’ win for JSU as TSU shows ‘Classic’ resolve
‘First Sister’ Maya Soetoro-Ng reflects on family from motherhood to brother Barack
‘Five Moes’ step out strong in a mega-watt show
‘For courage,’ few like Fred Shuttlesworth
‘Forum 20/20’ panel to eye city’s 20-year vision
‘Freedom Riders’ on trail of a new case
‘Frenemies’ to the end
‘Fried another nigger’
‘From The Business To The Runway’
‘Garland Reed knows what he’s doing’
‘Get back on the horse and keep showing up’
‘God created nappy hair’
‘Grace period’ now ticking for ticket scofflaws
‘Great Day of The Dreamers’: a Memphis, Mid-South salute
‘Greater issue’ looms as Ninth District foes posture
‘Gyft’ rapped pleasure
‘Hands on the Freedom Plow’ nets Hooks Institute Book Award
‘Hate group’ listing triggers protest by coalition of African-American pastors
‘He wasn’t prosecuted, he was persecuted’
‘Healing the total man’ drives Bishop Patterson’s son
‘History Makers’ for Defender’s President / Publisher Smith
‘Housecleaning’ your mind makes room for joy
‘How Sweet the Sound’
‘Hurricane’ Carter forecasts joy of enlightenment
‘I Am Music Tour’ a real treat from beginning to end
‘I Am Not the Father’
‘I Came to Say, Thank You’ – Rev. Al Sharpton
‘I do’ should embrace partnership on finances
‘I lost my job and I am MAD!’
‘I won’t say it again, but I was right’…
‘I’m Saved! Now What?’
‘If we knew better, we would naturally do better’
‘If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired’
‘In a league all of her own!’
‘In character, in manner, and in style we salute you’
‘In great shape for success’
‘Invest in My Future’ art contest yields bounty of student creativity
‘Jena 6’ case over at last
‘Jr.’ backs uncle; Luttrell not impressed
‘Jumping the Broom’ – you gotta go see it
‘Just One’ pitch is in the bag for Herenton
‘Keeping a promise’ means life for a young Haitian
‘Kid Reporter’ to get her own show
‘Know Now. Live Longer.’ champs receive Light of Hope Award
‘Know Now. Live Longer.’ promotes HIV/AIDS treatment awareness
‘KT’ on the move with Memphis in mind
‘Landmarks’ book documents black struggles and heritage
‘Latchkey children’ at home alone need something nutritious to eat
‘Lil’ at home with ‘American Idol’ finalists on Memphis stop
‘Literacy Through the Arts’ helps students build esteem and a city
‘Little General’ and ‘Coach D’ put skills camp on holiday menu
‘Little Rock 9’ member tells teens racism is alive
‘Living Legend’ marks 55 years in ministry
‘Local champion’ campaigns against heart disease
‘Making of A Man’ summer camp host graduation
‘Man-ters’ versus Mentors
‘Mega superstar’ Larry Finch paved way for other shining lights
‘Memphis State Eight’ lose friend, activist
‘Men of Color and Education’ forum carries FedEx support
‘Misplaced Priorities: Over Incarcerate, Under Educate’
‘Molded from the image of Ida B. Wells’
‘Monsterology’
‘Mooz-Lum’ crafted to make a difference
‘More Than a Game’ for ‘King’ James
‘Mourning Revival’ exhibit paints family’s struggle
‘Muhammad Ali: The Long-Lost Movie’
‘Muzzled’ then, ‘Vindicated’ now
‘N-Secure’ premieres in Memphis
‘New Chicago and Beyond’
‘New Christianity’ makes Jesus more believable, says author
‘New’ Rep. Johnnie Turner off and running
‘No’ to consolidation, and then what?
‘Old’ flame of success burning bright at Cypress Middle School
‘One Memphis’ readies for transformation
‘One more chance to get it right’
‘One Nation’ marchers put priority on jobs
‘Party Mamas’ in Cordova
‘Patriot’ groups, militias surge, says new report
‘Penny’s’ next move expected to pay off for local sports and fitness
‘Play’ brothers and sisters don’t grow on trees
‘Possibilities’ abound with LeMoyne-Owen basketball
‘Post-racial’ claims aside, widespread bias still rolling
‘Preach Sister Preach Conference 2011’
‘Pretty for a Black Girl! Compliment or Insult?’
‘Prince of Praise’ Byron Cage set for St. Andrew AME
‘Prominent Republican’ gives First Lady Obama her props
‘Prophetic letter’ opposes metro government push
‘Putting Plans into Action’
‘Real Talk: Youth Violence’ – A candid conversation’
‘Rejoice & Shout’: The gospel truth
‘Renegade’ delivers reward for Obama opus seekers
‘Safe’ Romney proving that he’s no ball of fire
‘Septemberfest’ proves that beat goes on for New Direction
‘Serving Thy Neighbor’ is theme of annual Interfaith Community Dinner
‘Shep’ Wilbun sees Juvenile Court clerk office in his future
‘Showdown in the Mound’
‘Silver Star News is bigger than this building’
‘Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald’
‘Stellar’ night for Gospel music’s Marvin Sapp
‘Steppin’ with the Stars Showcase’ to aid children
‘Storm is over’ T.I. says upon release
‘Super Rich’ author defines success beyond wealth
‘Super’ conference looms as Tiger woes continue
‘Telling Our Story’ campaign has deep roots in Memphis
‘Thank you, Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks’
‘Thank you, Mr. President!’
‘The Atlanta Model’ on Regional MBE Power Breakfast menu
‘The BeBe Experience’ ready for radio air
‘The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975’
‘The Book of Eli’ – a post-apocalypse letdown
‘The Butt Book:’ The ‘end’ is what it’s all about
‘The Cross & the Lynching Tree’
‘The difference between facts and belief’
‘The Game of Life and How to Play It’
‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’
‘The Help’ delivers on ‘truth and reconciliation’ journey
‘The King’s Speech’ lands a dozen nominations
‘The Last Dragon’ star puts children first
‘The Lost Decade:’ Saying goodbye won’t be hard
‘The Stimulus Package: Why Men Cheat’
‘The Taking of Pelham 123’: When all hell breaks loose at the control center
‘The Upside of The Down Low’: A pastor’s wife’s lessons
‘The visit’ – a view from the living room
‘This the only place I’ve ever worked’
‘Too Beauty’ – a spring concert with ‘tu-tu’ roots
‘Top Ten Dessert Trends for 2011’
‘Touch, Talk, Read, Play’
‘Tough shot’ stops Grizz comeback
‘Triple threats’ hone skills at FireHouse Community Arts Center
‘Truly Everlasting’
‘Tunicans’ vote yes to ‘progressive leadership’
‘Unapologetic race woman’ says ethnic media must ‘raise the bar’
‘United front’ against infant mortality gets September push
‘Wacky weather’ or climate change?
‘We love you Michael Jackson’
‘We, the children of Africa’ need a winning strategy
‘What about 9/11?’
‘What’s so bad about Curtis Givens?’
‘White African-American’ charges discrimination, sues med school
‘Who Do You Love:’ Cast in ‘Cadillac’s’ shadow
‘Who does she think she is?’
‘Why Ordinary People Become Sexual Players’
‘Wizz Dumb’ on track for more success
‘World’s oldest evangelist’ reveals ‘secret’ to long life
‘Wrags to Ritches’ – a play for a cause
‘You don’t have to be an adult to cause change’
‘You don’t have to get adopted by a rich family to make it’
‘You know what to do… ‘You just don’t do it’
’50 years after sitting down to take a stand
’68 Sanitation Strike workers focus of Labor Department honors
’Tis the season to ... rock the mic?!
“A Healthy Baby Begins With You”
“Living Well…Despite Catchin’ Hell”
“Miracle” gift of an electric wheelchair
“The American Promise”
“What was the last book you read?”
'American Idol’ Update: Mom says Lil in good spirits
'Art is good for you'
'Black In America' - A Memphis Review
'G-Force' voice belongs to the 'face of post-racial America'
'Go Down, Moses: A Tribute to Isaac Hayes'
'I Have Risen'
'Pops' people say goodbye
The Power of One: BTW steps closer to a visit from President Obama
‘Down-to-earth’ Gov. McWherter was a doer, says one-time assistant
‘HOPE’ headed for Cleaborn Homes
‘Surprise’ move has House District 98 candidates on the run
‘Time for us to put up or shut up!’
‘White Scripts and Black Supermen’; go figure
‘Yes’ voters deliver early knockout on MCS charter surrender
“So goes ‘Black America,’ so goes ‘Black Memphis’ ”
$16 million sought for Elvis Presley Blvd.
10 ways to get more African-Americans in college
A community investment you can live with
A cry for affordable, fresh foods
A settlement of sorts for Beale Street entanglement
African Americans go courting county voters as political doors open wider
African-American leaders squaring off with Obama over joblessness
Al Bell sounds Memphis Music — power note
Amid schools drama, ‘heart’ work goes on in S. Memphis
An open letter to our readers
Bad economy puts COGIC in position to get better deal
Banker and commissioner jump into county mayor’s race
Barbara Swearengen Ware retires
Bass Pro failed to hire African Americans and Hispanics, EEOC says
Battling suspension, Otis Jackson hires lawyers to fight back
Beware: The tax preparer cometh
Black farmers support group nets boost from clergy at rally
BTW one step closer to visit from President Obama
BTW video entry reflects behind-the-scenes support
Bust-A-Move-Monday to target Tri-State Defender
Candidates all have plans to take down crime
Carolyn Hardy lands another big deal
CBC demands fair share for African Americans
Charter drama yields compromise, vote storylines
Cheer, then vote: Join the true believers
Chic restaurant owner messes with the wrong woman
COGIC Convocation builds steam
Cohen responds to Herenton's possible run for Congress
Cohen vs Herenton: Politics is X-factor in U.S. Attorney appointment
Council’s Conrad pushes back on pushback to privatization
Councilwoman Fullilove-Chalmers indicted
Countdown to the future
Create jobs or reduce deficit?
Dr. Dorothy I. Height, dead at 98
Dr. Kriner Cash issues a call to unite for the youth of Memphis
Dr. Vasco Smith: Mover, shaker and freedom fighter
Drive While You Pay program to include child support cases
Edward L. Stanton III nominated for U.S. Attorney, Western District
Electrolux names general contractor for Memphis center
Electrolux warned to play fair in local contracting
End in sight for school consolidation’s rocky road
Eviction from Beale Street yields racism, sexism claims
Factions move and counter in high-stakes battle over future of schools
Forum elevates profile of county mayor’s race
Freedom Awards: bigger, better
From Dixie Homes to Memphis top cop
Get ready, here I come, McWherter says
Gibbons answers call
Giving is a shoe that fits this ‘philanthropic designer’
Haiti needs help
Happy and peaceful, Jennifer Holliday seeks to inspire
Hardaway sees ‘Tooth and nail’ redistricting fight
Hart revving up for Ninth District push
Hart sets sail for 9th district seat
Haslam, the choice for governor
Herenton the candidate paints picture of power
Herenton: Why would I seek this office?
In Politics: Johnnie Turner to apply for late husband’s seat
In search of a budget Memphis can live with
In search of Women of Excellence
Is the ‘Church’ obsolete? Scandals fuel questions
It always mattered whether Michael was black or white
It’s down to a vote and the date is March 8
It’s true – Herenton weighs run to ‘stop’ Lowery
Jobs! Jobs! A matter of national security
Kenyan women engage in sex-strike to promote unity
Larry Finch: Legend & hero
Lee Harris: ‘It boils down to service’
Long after Tuskegee, clinical trials still have African Americans leery
Long DMV lines prompt outrage, scrutiny and quick changes
Lorenzen’s dad says thanks
Making sense of school dilemma warrants all-out commitment
Mayor Herenton Resigns
Mayor Herenton: The Last Day
Mayor Wharton delivers State of the City Address
Mayoral campaign trail: Two friends, but one vote
Mayoral election 2009: Last ditch pitches
Mayoral hopefuls bow to Wharton and the voters
MCS blazes trail in Race to the Top
McWherter ‘open to prospect’ of Obama visit
Memphis a “had to come” visit for NAACP’s Jealous
Memphis advocate takes on Xerox in Latin-American legal dispute
Memphis City Schools accepts $90 million Gates Foundation grant
Memphis ground zero in war on infant mortality
Memphis judge gets Obama nod
Memphis walkers get a heads-up on danger
Merged government – getting plugged in
Merger planning commission gets earfull at first tour stop
Metro Charter supporters now ready for push to November
Middle College HS gets new home and new college neighbor
Midtown Piggly Wiggly becomes Cash Saver on April Fool’s Day
Miss. hanging stirs calls for probe
MLGW board chair: young, gifted and already at the top
Municipal election – business as usual, almost
My district, next ‘mountain,’ says Herenton
My phone call from Michelle Obama
NAACP plans ‘One Nation’ march as Tea Party debate takes odd twist
NAACP's Jealous responds to State of the Union message
NCAA ordeal has U of M blue and determined to appeal
New club on Beale Street getting set for debut
Newspaper veteran maintains ‘first love’
Next move up to City Council
Ninth District campaign: racism or inclusion?
No money at Mo Money?
Northaven community looks to the future after flood
Obama ‘moves’ into the Ninth District
Obama: ‘Let’s find those areas where we can agree’
Observations from a year in Memphis City Schools
Please mayor; don’t go yet, citizens group pleads
President Obama: ‘Thank you to the NAACP’
Qualified, proven, second to none, says Cohen
Race factor cited after removal of Fayette County superintendent
Real pain from real people as NBA rift hardens
Reassigned postal workers facing big financial hardships
Schools merger: who and what
SCLC has new attitude, unfinished business
Scramble afoot for solution to delayed-school opening
Search for cell phone video underway in Yates case
Sexual assault victims deserve a local team that pulls together
Sheriff’s race: When ‘friends’ collide, voters must decide
Soledad: The Japan earthquake interview
Southern Heritage Classic countdown
State of the City: Progress noted, challenges await, Wharton says
State Rep. Ulysses Jones Jr. dead at 59
Supt. Cash calls out economic segregation
The ‘African-American Dollar’ and what we can do with it
The 102nd Holy Convocation convenes in Memphis
The charter issue by the numbers
The President is coming to Booker T. Washington High School
The Tri-State Defender's Choice for Congress
Theft charge all about politics, says Joe Ford
This version of consolidation is an inadequate proposal
Time to get your early vote on
Tina Stewart memorial billed a family affair
Tri-State Defender and WMC-TV Action News 5 announce partnership
Tri-State Defender opens nominations for 2010 Men of Excellence
True or false: The University of Memphis discriminates
TSD endorsements – May 4th primary
TSD endorsements for Aug 5th Election
TSD opens search for Ambassadors
TSD probes for President’s African-American mission
TSD sets course for endorsements
TSD to honor Men Of Excellence on Sept. 30
Turner listens, learns and shares at White House jobs forum
Turnout in mayor’s race bad example for children
U.S. Atty. recommendations now in Obama’s hands
Voters deserve a full and fair debate
Why you should care about vote on consolidation
Will Ware weather storm?
Wright’s one-time assistant wants to set record straight
Yes to school referendum!
10 questions to ponder before tying the knot
100 Black Men conference eyes leadership and male youth
100 Black Women set young women’s conference
13th Annual W.C. Handy Heritage Awards
17th Annual Juneteenth Festival spotlights politics
2009 Freedom Award winners
2009 Summer Health Fair: Making a healthy connection
2009: The year in review
2010 Memphis Living Legends
2010 Summer Health Fair
2010 Summer movie preview
2011 BTW commencement
2011 International Blues Challenge
2011 Oscar recap
2011: Roll those highlights, please
2011: The year in health
2012 Oscar Nominations
2012: ‘Year of the Urban Innovator’
26th Annual Memphis Thanksgiving Dinner for homeless, hungry
3 stories you won’t read this MLK Weekend
30 years later: AIDS and African Americans
3K Walk/Run to kick off TSD Health Fair and Family Fun Day
40 U of M student-athletes set for graduation walk
40 years after moonwalk, world of kid space books
41 & counting: MLK Invitational tourney still showcasing hoops
5 years and counting: Mult-cultural ministry continues its Memphis evolution
50 Cent takes on 10 Quick Questions
60 for Peabo is No. 1 for The Med
65 years and still cookin’
75th anniversary bittersweet for Delta Sigma Theta sorors
9/11 tribute to accent ‘From the Heart to the Soul’ concert
A ‘King of the Blacks’ tale
A ‘Stairway to Heaven’ salute for Rev. Dr. Alston
A 21-day health and exercise regimen to get your New Year underway
A 40-year link – the Congressional Black Caucus and empowerment
A baby’s worth? The answer is bad news
A birthday party where the presents are given away
A Black American Earth Day
A business that’s good as gold
A call for ‘warriors’ as National Urban League meets the century mark
A call to keep the focus on the children
A case of race is a matter of error
A celebration of Dr. Vasco Smith Jr.
A centenarian’s voting lesson for all ages
A chance to help NAACP youth with DC mission
A chat with the only African-American winner of ‘The Apprentice’
A chorus of carolers signals Christmas is near
A city that reads, learns to grow and prospers
A closer look at President Obama’s lineage
A college degree: The ultimate upgrade
A community ‘well worth the investment’
A conversation with Al Bell
A conversation with Duke Calhoun
A conversation with Kurt “KC” Clayton
A daily reminder of African-American entrepreneurs
A day of learning for ‘Sanitation Worker,’ students
A day trip with Sam Cooke
A decent read yields a basic lesson
A DeltaCappella Christmas
A diabetic Paula Deen should encourage all of us to eat better
A diet is a status symbol, not a lifestyle change
A diverse U.S. population will not guarantee parity
A doggone lesson for all ages
A Dr. King re-release seasoned with meaning
A fable that gets an ‘A’ on the test of time
A faith-based, modern fable of Biblical proportions
A fall fashion flash, with emphasis on cute
A familiar voice speaks out for the Memphis Youth Manifesto
A farewell to forever Tiger Larry Finch
A few nuggets to help you achieve optimum health
A first glimpse at Memphis Tiger football in 2011
A fitting tribute for golf advocate Charlie Wilson
A flu guide for parents and guardians
A focused prayer is answered, as women find each other
A foreclosure relief option
A good American citizen: Are there any rules?
A good match: Memphis and the Southern Entertainment Awards
A grown folks’ tale
A guide on how to watch ‘Black in America 2’
A healthcare section with you in mind
A hearty combination: Giving thanks and eating well
A Higher Degree of Success
A holiday tale of faith, love and miracles
A jewel to enhance – or begin – your Dr. King collection
A jobless recovery is no recovery
A lesbian on the Supreme Court? Let’s all hope so
A lesson on nurturing a neighborhood
A letter from Hillary Clinton
A long life lived well
A man, a ‘miracle’ and music
A message from our President and Publisher
A ministry for times like these
A moment on the lips, a not-so-long lifetime on the hips
A mother’s desire is a boss’s beginning
A mother’s desire is a boss’s beginning: Part II
A mother’s moves pave way for daughter’s penchant for dance
A musician’s story
A new decade with hope and promise
A night with India Arie and Laura Izibor
A plea to young sisters: Let’s Stop The Madness!
A seed for evolving a new society in Memphis
A statue for Fannie Lou Hamer
A strong 12-month run with ‘minorities’ may be second-term key for President Obama
A study in fitness
A townhall meeting on race, what would be the point?
A tragedy and my apology
A trip down the Unified Interim School Board lane
A weekend full of matched expectations
A wider view of a ‘racist idea’
A willingness to be healed
A woman’s touch runs through ‘Calling All Men’
A year to remember for Realtor Mary W. Sharp
AARP adds multicultural outreach position
AARP financial tour includes a Memphis stopover
AARP goes Q&A on Voter ID
AARP sponsors free day at National Civil Rights Museum
AARP survey measures recession's pinch on African Americans
ABA lawyers conference to confront post-racial ‘myth’
Abbott spurred Great Migration; new books tell heroes’ journeys
ABOUT TOWN
Absolutely no tolerance for guns in school, says Cash and Godwin
Abusers are the virus…and victims need a cure
ACLU sues Miss. District over cell-phone expulsion
ACT prep sessions set
ACT-SO competition connects Memphis NAACP youth to peers
Add soup to the menu for the holiday season
Adventures of a weekend Nazi
Adversity gives way to unity for a Grizz win against the Jazz
Advertisers love that we love celebrities
Advocacy journalists attempt to advance political agenda
Advocate of Year honor touts MMBC innovation, commitment
Advocates push ‘do right’ move for health care
Affirmative action versus diversity?
Africa In April ends on high note
Africa in April Festival swimming along
Africa in the news
African American Chamber of Commerce ready to hit the links in Jackson, Tenn.
African Americans and gays suffer under winds of change
African Americans and tobacco: It’s time to ‘butt’ out
African Americans bear the weight as caregivers, study says
African Americans can ‘return some of the love’ with support of Sotomayor
African Americans going hungry in record numbers
African Americans have cause to celebrate Alcohol Anonymous anniversary
African Americans have vested interest in long-term health of Social Security
African Americans jailed for drugs dips by 20 percent
African Americans noticeably absent from 9th District meeting
African Americans tip less: Does it really matter?
African immigrants deal with scrutiny concerns after bombing attempt
African-American Baptists help Habitat for Humanity help Haiti
African-American college students may get better grades with white roommates
African-American count is critical U. S. Census chief says
African-American female teens lead no-smoking pack
African-American film fare – the best (and worst)
African-American high school dropouts – a national problem ripe for an online solution
African-American history is the real reality TV
African-American History Month calendar
African-American History Month calendar
African-American Leadership – or the lack thereof – in Memphis 2010
African-American male students ‘still’ missing on college campuses
African-American male teachers are a missing ingredient
African-American offenders still face more difficulty re-entering
African-American People’s Convention stays fixed in rearview mirror
African-American publishers join HBCUs and black churches in fight against HIV/AIDS
African-American scholars divided over censored ‘Huck Finn’
African-American support of President Obama still steady
African-American troops stepped into history with first steps into Richmond
African-American unemployment at 13.4 percent as job losses soar
African-American woman takes over as Sam’s Club CEO
African-American? No; American? Yes, says GOP candidate Cain
Afro-American Police Association extends a helping hand to Haiti
AFSCME town hall
After 40 Years, ACORN to disband April 1
After Rev. Dr. Hooks comes Rev. Mason
After studying in France, Memphis-area youth says mission accomplished
Afterschool Alliance taps Memphis advocate
Aging can affect response to warm weather
AIDS activist retools push for condoms in county jail
AKA battles internal discord
Al Green –still hittin’ the high notes
Alcoholic energy drinks have no place in Tennessee
All Black Affair
All hail 'King' Bernie Mac
All is not lost to overseas manufacturing facilities
All Over Town: Keyshia Cole – After the storm
All Over Town: Master P to Memphis: Where were you?
All Over Town: Playin’ It Cool Tour Review
All Over Town: Snoop Dogg raps up the Beale Street Music Festival
All Over Town...'I can do it. Dreams do come true!'
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All-Star Game's top vote-getter deserves a vote of confidence
Alpha men rally to rebuild school in Haiti
Alumna leaves resounding gift to The LeMoyne-Owen College
Amazing – Globetrotters duo back in the 'the race’
Ambassador’s program to host College fair at ‘The Classic’
Amen for a culturally relevant Bible
America and BP form the new ‘Odd Couple’
An ‘awakening’ in the Delta
An ‘international concept of God’ – a building block
An Act of Faith: If You Sing It, They Will Come
An all-white Senate?
An artist whose canvass is the world
An eighth grade in a class by itself
An encyclopedic manual for urban survival
An iHoliday, anyone?
An immature Memphis faces a very grown-up discussion
An interview with Ms. Naomi Moody
An open statement to the many fans of ‘The Help’
An ounce of prevention and proper intervention
And yet love exists
Angolan beauty to be Miss Universe
Annual Juneteenth festival celebrates 100 years of NAACP
Another Muslim misses a flight: Who is to blame?
Another side of the maligned Joe Jackson
Another Thomas goes after Anita Hill, this time it’s the wife
Another year, another tour and still Maze
Answering the call of Fashion Week
Answering the challenge of literacy
Anthony Hamilton brings his Grammy Award-winning sound to The Desoto Civic Center
Anti-aging ‘formula’ laced with willpower
Anyone can get skin cancer
AOL and Queen Latifah now partners
APL Logistics, AT&T fill pantries at ‘The House That Love Built’
Apocalypse 2010? No
Apps to keep your sanity
Are prescription drugs legal slavery?
Are the kids out of the car?
Are you a slave to food?
Arrested scholar poses question: ‘Why, because I’m a black man in America?’
Art as healing put to test at Memphis City Schools health clinics
Arthur Webb’s history finds a place of honor
Artist takes ‘beautiful opportunity’ to exalt Ernest Withers’ legacy
Arts in brief
Arts in the lives of children
Arts-A-Fire ready to roll with ‘Freedom Is My Middle Name’
Arts-A-Fire young thespians grow with ‘The ME Nobody Knows’
As an era ends, Herenton is ‘keeping it real’
As Central High alums turn 55, they create a living history
As hunger increases, government must step up with support
As matchmaker for blacks, BBC way off course
Ask First: ‘Is It Good for the Children’
Ask Myron: ‘Come on people, it’s just a game!’
Ask Myron: ‘Kanye, Kanye, Kanye’
Ask Myron: ‘Mothership’ pilot delivers P-Funk memories
Ask Myron: ‘My Girlfriend’s Back’ and more
Ask Myron: ‘Pants on the Ground’ on my mind
Ask Myron: A three-letter word night
Ask Myron: Bad blood between Whitney & Oprah? Say it ain’t so
Ask Myron: Busy as a bee; and nah, Mary ain’t pregnant
Ask Myron: Celebrities are human, just like us
Ask Myron: Cleveland, go fishing and stop whining
Ask Myron: Did I see what I thought I saw?
Ask Myron: Did you hear about…?
Ask Myron: Erro and ‘Ooowee’
Ask Myron: Fantasia, this ain’t helping your rep
Ask Myron: Find soul in the ‘Basement’
Ask Myron: First name Charlie, last name Wilson
Ask Myron: Follow your dreams
Ask Myron: From Mr. Nice Guy to you
Ask Myron: Full weekend spiced with Thicke concert
Ask Myron: Hair, BET, light-skinned brothers, etc.
Ask Myron: Iron Mike is for the birds
Ask Myron: It’s all about love
Ask Myron: It’s my anniversaries!
Ask Myron: Keeping time with Anita Baker
Ask Myron: LINA’s ‘life support ‘music’
Ask Myron: Looks like a Box Office weekend
Ask Myron: Madea: Sheee’s Baaaack!
Ask Myron: Maybe I’m just an old guy
Ask Myron: Memphis is BIG on entertainment!
Ask Myron: Michael lives on, just as we expected
Ask Myron: Mike Epps is really a funny guy
Ask Myron: MJ’s death still does not seem real
Ask Myron: Music is like an old friend
Ask Myron: MySpace, Facebook Walmart & P. Diddy
Ask Myron: Notes on Christmas”
Ask Myron: NWA story headed for silver screen
Ask Myron: Predictions for the year ahead
Ask Myron: Pride shows through as Memphis shines
Ask Myron: Raymond vs. Raymond
Ask Myron: Review mirror look at 2009
Ask Myron: Robert Townsend, TV One and a whole lot of films
Ask Myron: Salutations for two I’ll remember
Ask Myron: Save your radio!
Ask Myron: Six kids – enough for a series
Ask Myron: Splittin’ time with Mo’Nique!
Ask Myron: Spotlight on local Music
Ask Myron: Steppers of the World Unite!
Ask Myron: The 411 on a great weekend
Ask Myron: The Bar-Kays
Ask Myron: The Children are Watching
Ask Myron: The Tim Terry experience
Ask Myron: Unsung but not forgotten
Ask Myron: Vacation!
Ask Myron: Vibing in Memphis to Violin music
Ask Myron: Viva Las Vegas…and L.A. too
Ask Myron: We remember Teddy Pendergrass
Ask Myron: Weekends were made for this kind of fun
Ask Myron: What happened to the romance?
Ask Myron: What’s up behind the curtains?
Ask Myron: What’s up with the bad news?
Ask Myron: When a late addition is right on time
Ask Myron: Where are they now?
Ask Myron: Where is the ‘Soul’ now?
Ask Myron: Will, Erykah Jill and me
Ask: Myron: In honor of a few who lent helping hands
At 106, ‘Miz Violet’ gets her perfect day
At 80, she’s on a 250-mile walk and twittering along the way
At the end of the road I’ll be missing you
At The MED, growing a new culture is infectious
At U of M, ‘it’s time’ about says it all
AT&T calendar helps African-American history unfold
AT&T donates $10,000 to help Southwest students
AT&T link with T-Mobile would serve to limit the digital divide
Atlantans get preview of King Memorial
Attacks on President Obama and Common are frivolous
Attracting jobs requires proactive approach
August 5 election ‘losers’ not giving up the fight
Author seeks to make ‘sense’ new planets, alien life and God
Auto dealer seminars designed to challenge rip-off sharks
Avatar: The last race bender
Awe and reality converge on Leadership Academy Civil Rights Tour
Back in the streets with a positive vibe
Back on the dance floor, with passion
Back on the legacy and away from the lunacy
Back to basics: ABCs of positive parenting
Back-to-back success for Grizz Gala
Back-to-school shopping made less taxing
Balance: reading, writing, arithmetic and a good diet
Balancing act: Holding teachers accountable without creating a dishonest environment
Ballot battle over marijuana puts Calif. NAACP on hot seat
Bank on Memphis pact signed and sealed
Banks, Finley, White & Co. nets top CPA inspection grade
Baptist Hospital gets medal for organ transplant focus
Baptist Ministers’ Wives Guild right on time with scholarships
Bar-Kays roll on toward new album
Bar-Kays to perform at MCS Alumni Gala
Barbershops, Ben Rothlisberger and changing times
Bargaining rights net presidential Twitter time
Bashing the poor for being poor
Batesville Job Corps Center Renaming Ceremony a Resounding Success
Battling through loss to find consistency
BBB advice for dealing with property damage
BBB lists top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009
BBB sets Secure Your ID Day
Be not dismayed by the fruit-and-vegetable haters
Beale St. note a ‘Classic’ fit for Fred Jones Jr.
Beale Street ‘mayor’ Rudy Williams still missing
Beale Street Music Festival - 2010
Beale Street Music Festival — Ziggy Marley’s “Love is my Religion”
Beating kids: A special report
Beck was right - It was time for Jones to go
Becoming the ‘Man of the House’ 2011
Becoming the man of the house
BEEP/Career Week meshes LOC students with biz execs
Behind the scenes with new man on ‘60 Minutes’
Behind the scenes with Ty Sanders
Behold the Beauty of Beharie
Beignet Café turns old Tri-State Defender building into a hotspot
Being true to African-American history makers
Bench power gels for Grizz
Berlin patient still cured of HIV
Bernal Smith II named to lead the Tri-State Defender
Bernal Smith II: nimble, creative, adaptive to change
BET Awards plans Mobile Tour stop at Juneteenth Festival
BET honors Nicole Gates
BET Music Matters Tour & more
BET Networks’ light on women and hip-hop
BET winner and budding star has Memphis roots
Better health on menu of new North Memphis effort
Beware of labels
Bible lesson stimulates Monumental Baptist youth to aid Somalia
Big decision, easy process on MCS vote
Big night for Lisa Knowles and The Brown Singers made bigger with Vickie Winans
Big Sue: Just chasing fly-ness
Big win, big new conference for the Tigers
Billy Rivers & The Angelic Voices of Faith
Bin Laden: Equal opportunity killer
BIOMechaniks is a gap-filler in the world of athletic training
Birthday party set for B. L. Hooks Library 10th year
Bishop J.O. Patterson Jr.: "Trying to help somebody"
Bishop J.O. Patterson Jr.: 1935-2011
Bishop McKenzie to keynote Providence A.M.E. banquet
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Biz Bits
Biz profile: HR Pacesetters, LLC
Black Business Directory is here
Black Business Secrets
Black Canadians enriched Olympics and other areas
Black Caucus to press for public option in final health care bill
Black Chamber of Commerce adds Memphis chapter
Black Enterprise & the ‘40 Best Companies for Diversity’
Black history facts may help heal racial wounds
Black Music Month keeps stride for progress upbeat
Black Press enters pact to capture shopping habits, spending power of Black America
Black struggle was catalyst for Egypt’s mass protests
Black-white marriages increase
Blame Obama all the time
Blues bands, singers up for the ‘Challenge’
Blues legend Koko Taylor dies in Chicago
Bluff City in the house at Cannes, France music festival
Bobby Jindal’s failed war move on HBCUs
Bobby Rush plans Red, White and Blues concert for vets
Body upgrade - update
Boiling hot with anger!
Bond says eliminating the NAACP would be like eliminating the military
Bonded by motherly love and propelled by faith
Book chronicles obscure 'American patriot' from the 'State of Jones'
Book club webmaster holds steady amid changes
Book it: Tigers log success in regular season
Book Review: “Don’t Touch That!” by Jeff Day, M.D.
Book review: 'Blended Nation'
Booker T. Washington - Commencement Challenge Rap
Borders and Barnes: our homes away from home may be closing
Born to be Morgan: The ‘Born to Be Wild’ interview
Bouncing with Bow Wow: The “Lottery Ticket” interview
Bow Wow’s right back at it
Boy Scouts to take city kids on a ‘wild’ adventure
Boys in the summertime What could go right?
BP uses prison labor, tax breaks to clean up their mess
Brandi Love’s story
Brandon Mychal Smith: The “So Random” interview
Breaking barriers nothing new for JSU president
Breaking free of debt begins with a mind shift
Breast cancer – a scientific view
Breast Cancer: A survivor’s story of ‘victory and voice’
Bredesen fishes among Rotarians for education reform support
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Bring your life insurance home from work
BTW 1 of 6 high schools in race to land Obama as speaker
BTW is rooted in community, Obama fits in
BTW/Commencement Challenge - at a glance
Budget cuts shouldn’t include our babies
Budget outlines cuts with silver lining for Memphis
Budget provides relief for unemployed, foundation for jobs creation
Buehler wins round one in battle to build more rentals
Building on tradition
Bullock’s adoption move has a white-power stench
Bulls pin tough loss on Grizzlies
Bus fair? Grassroots activists to host town hall for MATA reform
Busiest month for political ads held some surprises
Business boot camp yields multiple rewards
Business conferences: The ultimate business opportunity
Business diversification
Business diversification: ‘Slow and steady wins the race’
Business legend takes swipe at financial illiteracy
Buy $100 in Kroger gift cards and save 40¢ on fuel
By text or landline, the message was the same – “He’s coming”
C-USA donates sportswear to aid sports leagues
C-USA first team for linebacker Jamon Hughes
Cable news does not want you, NAACP says
Caldwell-Guthrie principal is leading by example
Calling all writers!
Can Mayor Wharton teach a city to listen?
Can one nation at war become two nations at peace?
Can the acts of a few damage an entire race?
Can the children save Memphis?
Can you name 50 Memphis power brokers?
Can you Rock the Stone Red? Then show Nyah Nile!
Can’t eat pasta? Try the recipe for zucchini pasta
Cancer is not a death sentence, but you must change your diet to live
Cancer study issues special call for African Americans in Memphis
Candidates keep an eye on voters of the future
Candidates talk ‘minority’ business growth at mayor’s forum
Candle on the Bluff honors for three who provide light
Car loan mark-ups and ‘communities of color’
Carolyn Hardy’s ‘secret’ was a really big deal
Carver’s ‘first’ enjoy a look back
Case almost closed for African-American farmers
Casey Anthony Judge: Next Judge Mathis?
Cash envisions stronger PTA-schools bond
Catholic bishops, GOP backers hammer President over employee health rule
CBC members rebuke White House as African-American unemployment reaches ‘Great Depression’ levels
CBC panel asks, ‘What has happened to black marriages?’
CBU women engineers educate new generation
CD and cookbook have taste of a good cause
CDC flu shot advice: Take if you can ask
CDC Report: AIDS is a black – and poor – disease
CDC Study: Motor vehicle crashes top $99 billion
Celebrating the Life of State Rep. Ulysses Jones Jr.
Celebrity coach comes to town seeking the stars yet to rise
Celebrity-studded birthday for ‘All Over Town’ girl
Celtics still at ‘home’ in Memphis
Census Bureau under fire; Accused of discrimination
Centenarian’s life should spur family griots to action
Centenarian’s love celebrated at Southwest
Center bridges gap as students beat the odds
Ceremony serves as a ‘thank you’ to ’68 sanitation workers
Challenged by watchdog group, Justice Thomas admits error
CHALLENGES – ‘Real Life’ for the young single mother
Change rolls on in Tunica County
Charles Cabbage – former Invaders co-founder – dies at 66
Charlotte Bergmann says she’s listening
Chart worthwhile goals as New Year approaches
Charter school education: A great investment in the future of Memphis
Cheaters sometimes prosper
Check communication skills before applying for job positions
Chef Timothy’s Thanksgiving Dressing
Chevrolet announces ‘Table of Brotherhood Project’
Childhood obesity draws bull’s-eye of NUL and partners
Childhood obesity is a family matter
Children and investments – the earlier the better
Children Defense Fund founder/president to speak in Memphis
Children of color count like Caylee
Children often share a parent’s punishment
Choice of major so critical for African Americans
Choirs vie online for How Sweet the Sound spots at FedExForum
Chris and Rihanna: Different takes
Chris Brown and tour jam FedExForum
Chris Brown back in favor at BET Awards
Chris Rock ‘doc’ gets to the root of hair issues
Chrisette Michele concert to spark July 4th weekend
Christmas Day baby brings joy to unlikely couple
Church of the Living God makes gift to St. Jude Sickle Cell program
Church’s dream bodes well for Binghampton
Churches get help building up the strengths of their communities
Churches strike gold with youth program
Churches, pastors out to ‘rebuild village’ in Douglass community
Ciara explains the basics of making your life big
City needs fund flexibility for thriving downtown
City of brotherly snubs
City of Memphis receives grant to spruce the Graceland Area
City Schools debaters get to the point
City’s new IT deal packs punch for ‘minority’ firms, says Wharton team
Civil Rights Museum much more than ‘pork’
Civil rights museum seeks community artifacts
Clara Peller’s ‘Where’s the beef?’ catchphrase enough to clog arteries
Class of 2009 gets Dr. Seuss inspired advice
Classic cultural celebration
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Classifieds 02-09-2012
Climate conference: The curse of high expectations
Closing broadband gap is a matter of 'equity and fairness'
CME Church Senior Bishop Graves to retire
CNN Presents: ‘Black in America 2’
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien talks about reporting in Haiti
Coach Porter to help Saint Francis pitch prostate health awareness
Coach, how’s that new heat policy working for you?
Coalition good news for Tennessee schools
Coffy’s Journey – Update
COGIC / COGIC Charities create plan to help Haitians
COGIC goes all out in national tribute to Bishop J.O. Patterson Jr.
COGIC impact on St. Louis $35 million plus
COGIC leaders take issue with Internet blogger
COGIC salutes new youth department president
COGIC sets ‘Loyalty Day’ celebration
Cohen bill seeks to slow foreclosures and save homes
Cohen makes maiden voyage to Africa
Cohen still pitching bill to end credit-check screening of job applicants
Cohen: Mistrust linked to racial disparities in justice system
College graduates – time to pump up the volume
College pessimism threatens nation’s future workforce
College students turn a bad night out into a brighter future
College Tips 101: Finding the right college major
College tips 101: How to find the right college
Combatants in Coldwater assault case still battling after a conviction and an appeal
Comcast Memphis fashions On Demand effort to help find missing children
Comcast reaches out to open up the world for area children
Comcast workers ready to give back
Comebacks and turnarounds, dying young and more
Comebacks can be tough
Coming ... The HBCU Network
Commemorating Reggie Williams
COMMEMORATION
Commentary: It is my turn now to play the ratings game
Commissioner raises the wrong plan at the wrong time
Committee assignments present challenges, opportunities
Community cries out for someone to care
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Community meetings set on H1N1 virus and vaccine
Community mourns loss of Lisa Cash, wife of MCS superintendent
Community Snaps
Community works to clean–up Voodoo Village’s mystical image
Companies get what they negotiate
Complete-service declaration helps set Bass Annie, Inc. apart
Concerns and recommendations regarding MCS
Concert all in the name of love for ‘Sister Lottie’
Concert delivers for Greater Middle Baptist Church youth
Condoleezza Rice: Her story is my story
Conference aims to improve Sunday school
Conference set to explore The Obama Phenomenon
Conference title hopes now dangling for Tigers
Confident ‘O.J’ adds pop to the Grizz mix
Confronting infant mortality
Congressional Black Caucus summit probes America’s poverty
Congressman apologizes after citing First Lady’s butt in rant
Connecting businesses to the Community
Connecting the dots: Appreciating Rev. Jackson
Conservatives put blame on poor for being poor
Consider your needs for retirement, but don’t forget your ‘wants’
Consolidation: ‘An opportunity to remake our community’
Consumer beware!
Cooking up a cultural connection
Coors delivers message: Drink and drive responsibly
Coping with supermarket sticker shock
Core power of President on display at watch parties
Coretta Scott King deserves special recognition
Corinne Bailey Rae: The “Live from the Artists Den” interview
Corporal punishment back on MCS agenda
Corporate hiring survey: African American and Latino executives losing ground
Côte d’Ivoire president has special connection to Memphis
Côte d’Ivoire President sees election double-standard
Could New Orleans emerge as model for overcoming blight?
Could the gainful employment rule be a hustle?
Could the truth be closer than we think?
Count all your blessings this Thanksgiving
Count me among the many touched and inspired by Dr. Ron Walters
Countdown is on to annual Sisterhood Showcase, June 4-5
Countering domestic violence with education, microenterprise
Counties get roadmap to better health with annual rankings
County Commission sidesteps ordinance with resolution on job discrimination
County Commission votes two percent raise for employees
County Land Bank brings North Memphis church unforeseen opportunity
County Mayor-Elect Luttrell announces transition team
Couple’s 53-year-old marriage finally gets a wedding ceremony
Court fight ahead for health care
CoverKids enrollment to resume March 1
Cracker Barrel says no go – yet on hate-crime video release
Creating generational wealth
Creative entrepreneurship
Credit card reforms take effect Feb. 22
Crime statistics don’t tell the whole story
CrimeStoppers’ Trust Pays initiative moves into MCS grade schools
Criminal Justice/Federal Law Enforcement retiree sees rewards in a 31-year career
Curiosity trumps fatigue in the quest for growth
Curtis Givens: Staying with ‘It’
Cymphonique Miller: The “How to Rock” interview
D-League does not have to be end of the road for Thabeet
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D’Army Bailey plans Circuit Court exit
D’Army Bailey: Once a radical, still an activist
Dads and daughters set for unforgettable night
Dads, Drug Court and ‘good news’
Daily opportunity to ‘stand in the gap’ for our children
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem pumps up ‘Pull Up Your Pants’ campaign
Dance icon ready to pass on life lessons
Darrel Petties: ‘The Year of My Identity’
Darrin A. Price: ‘I wanted to make a better life for myself’
Darryl Evan Jones: Living a ‘Bronx Tale’
Daughters in the kitchen cooking on tradition
David E. Talbert: The creative force driving ‘What My Husband Doesn’t Know’
Day-night of ‘madness’ signals onset of a season of expectation
Deacons largely uncredited for defense of civil rights
Deal now complete for Hardy Bottling Co. sale
Dealing with damage from the ice storm
Dealing with the State of Tennessee
Dear Governor – be a healthcare reform leader
Debate flares anew over minority youth media intake and academics
Debate League nears city championships
Debate now!
Debt ceiling, what’s that? And why does it need to be raised?
Debt free in 2011 – a serious commitment
Decades of service net Classic Parade honor for Scales family
Deeds that seem small help babies grow into achievers
Deep enough, far enough, or just too much?
Defender turns spotlight on District 9 candidates: Dr. Isaac Richmond
Defender’s Family Fun Day set for July 10
Defending and on top, so far!
Delta Conference delivers music wrapped in southern charm
Delta Sigma Theta embraces Memphis with economic boost, community service
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to host Southern Regional Conference in Memphis
Deltas can use pain of recent rapes to lead effort to draw line in the sand
Deltas celebrate 75th Anniversary
Demanding the best education for African-American Children
Democrats vow to ‘protect the integrity of the vote’
Democrats’ suit at a glance
Dems must learn to tell a campaign from a movement – and pronto
Denied health care coverage?
Detoxification and cleansing: A body tune-up for the New Year
Deval Patrick: The “A Reason to Believe” interview
Devin Steel: Stepping back to move forward
Diabetes a serious threat to Tennesseans’ health
Diabetes fight should focus on prevention, not treatment
Diabetes for Life seeks to save lives
Diabetes under control, Angie Stone out to educate others
Diabetes: Are you at risk?
Diabetic low-fat meals for optimum health
Diddy settles suits nightclub shooting
Differences aside, new ‘Men’s Forum’ ready to tackle solutions
Dionne Warwick – the author – writes for her fans
Direct connection: Dropouts, incarceration and unemployment
Discovering Black America . . . my journey
Discrimination case against Wal-mart edges forward
Dispelling the myths of black conservatism
Distribution of assets is a right-now decision
Diverse scholars gather to talk of work and faith
Diversifying into unrelated industries
Diversity is key in racism fight
DNA testing links Memphian to West Africa
DNC abandons black voters and loses the house
Do Oscars ‘reward’ blacks for playing negative roles?
Do we really need to tell Congress to protect our elderly? Yes!
Do you and your doctor have an understanding?
Do you seriously believe that your illness can be reversed?
Doctors develop new ways to recruit African Americans for clinical trials
Documentary chronicles success of inner-city Chicago prep school
Does Cupid play politics?
Does Jesus's race matter?
Does the White House need a race staff?
DOJ sues to block AT&T takeover of T-Mobile
Domestic abuse victims must serve children straight talk
Domestic violence – a privately-public problem
Don Hutson to deliver keynote at 24th Annual Benny Awards
Don’t bank retirement on your business
Don’t be beguiled by the food serpent
Don’t be surprised if your poor eating habits turn you into a slob
Don’t cut Head Start!
Don’t drink the poison!
Don’t forget to pray when you’re fighting cancer
Don’t give the ‘sloganeer’ power over your health
Don’t let fear take over your peace
Don’t stress out and over eat this holiday season
Don’t wake me, I’m fixing the Grizz
Donna Summer: ‘Morph yourself into the next you’
Door open for ‘Continuing the Legacy Oratory Contest’
Doors set to open for early voting
Down goes consolidation
Dr. Condoleezza Rice makes a house call
Dr. Dorothy Height’s final interview with the Black Press of America
Dr. Henry Louis Gates: The ‘Black in Latin America’ Interview
Dr. John Hope Franklin dies at 94
Dr. King Day service yields Pre-K covenant
Dr. King’s dread-filled voice still echoes to “too short” speechgoer
Dr. MLK Holiday calendar of events
Dr. Portia Shields named TSU Interim President
Drama on and off the court as Grizz beat Thunder
Drunk with power, U.S. Dept. of Ed is hell bent
Duckett nets term two on state election commission
Duty calls as SCLC convention ends
Dwight Fryer named director of Memphis Urban Debate League
Eagles fly at Vance Middle School
Early applicants get the free financial aid
Early voting provides best opportunity to cast vote
Ed Ford Sr: ‘Not happy with the numbers’
Edmund Ford Sr.: A ‘grassroots’ move
Educated black males find degree is no job guarantee
Education and crime prevention – the new Dist. Atty. Gen. weighs in
Education funding must match growth of children’s brains
Education reform first takes place in ourselves
Education summit yields talk of pickets, boycotts
Educators learn how not to teach children about slavery
EEOC takes on Kaplan Higher Ed Corp. in battle over credit history
Effort pending to redeem Withers’ tarnished name
Efforts to fight crime extend to the state legislature
Egypt, economic justice and the rest of us
Eight-year-old hit by stray bullet while doing homework
Einstein and family as a model? Is that a question?
Election 2010: Looking back to look forward
Election certainty needs a put-it-on-paper foundation
Election night yields new county mayor; sheriff’s race contested
Election problems threaten voter participation
Electric, utility workers get move-over protection
Electrolux construction team seeks bids from minority owned firms
Electrolux rolls in with assist from Ewing
Electrolux sets Construction/Contractor Symposium
Embrace letting go and ‘hurt’ shall come to pass
Emerging data driving home painful point
Emerging industries and markets to get MED Week focus
Emmett Till’s casket to go to Smithsonian
Emmy Awards pit Idris Elba and Laurence Fishburne
Employment discrimination complaints hit new EEOC high
Empowering African-American parents
Empowering Economic, Stability Summit puts focus on former felons
Empowering women-owned businesses
Empowering women-owned businesses: ‘Do what you love!’
Energized Cohen keeps on going
Enough already, let’s get some more help for the poorest among us
Enough is enough; back off Clean Air Act attacks
Entertainment bits & pieces
Environmental justice activist sought safer and healthier community
EPA gives Shelby County the ozone okay
EPA, DOT unveil next generation of fuel economy labels
Equal employment for all
Ernest C. Withers: Aug. 7, 1922 - Oct. 15 2007: The indisputable dean of civil rights photography
Evaluating education reform and the ‘Race to the Top’
Evaluating life insurance needs
Evangelism, media essential in ‘the Great Commission’
Everyone’s a little bit racist, but it may not be your fault
Evolution and elevation of the ‘Grind House’
Ex-Offender Discrimination
Ex-Panther ‘Geronimo’ Pratt dead at 63
Ex-wife of ‘DC Sniper’ to speak at YWCA Benefit Luncheon
Examining the Lessons Kids Learn From Government
Exec of the Year honor for Healthy Memphis Common Table CEO
Exhibit to continue artist’s reflection of African Diaspora
Face time with the man behind the famous voice
Fair housing for all – worthy goal with many challenges
Fairley High alumni plant seeds for Annual Orange, Black & White Weekend
Faith pays dividends for small Millington church
Faithful pursue a health revolution
Fake site helps people spot loan scams
Falling in love with Memphis: A flood, a team and a school
Family Business
Family business: ‘The Chism way’
Family business: CDA Global Security
Family business: First Class Montessori School
Family Day White Out event just what the doctor ordered
Family lesson: read and succeed together
Family, yes, but not necessarily friends on Facebook
Fan appreciation day shines despite home game loss
Fantasia and friends aim to inspire
Fantasia is FAN-tastic
Farewell to the 'rabbi"
Farewell to WDIA’s ‘ever lovin’ pride and joy’
Farewell to Willie Mitchell reflects Memphis star’s universal appeal
Farmers rooted in stand for justice
Farrakhan to observe Million Man March anniversary in Memphis
Fashion storeowner threads success with Memphis’ style
Fashionistas flock to Memphis to get their styles on
Fat and happy: black women less bothered than white women, says study
Fate of Japanese Prime Minister should wake up Mr. Obama
FBI October sweep frees American sex-slaves
FDIC study: One in four households un-banked or underbanked
Fear of Census undercount drives coalition’s warning
Feb. 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Federal judge says ‘no” to Confederate flag as a free-speech fashion statement
FedEx support boosts Dress for Success gala
Feds review whites’ Aug. 20 search for black burglary suspect
Feeding site visits punch up need for summer program
Feeling the hurt, pain from crimes of passion
Fickle Democrats show fair-weather feathers to Obama
Filing taxes in 2011: What’s new? What’s free?
Film deal doesn’t include us, say two of Dr. King’s children
Film review: ‘William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe’
Finally some work might actually get done in D.C.
Financial aid gap alters college choice
Financial reform devil in the details
First African American to serve as Mayor of Memphis
First African-American woman to chair County Commission
First Baptist Church-Broad builds on legacy of service
First editorial sets mission for the 'Defender'
First Family’s Easter appearance at D.C.’s Shiloh Baptist draws ‘racist’ reaction
First Lady enters year two of campaign to wipe out childhood obesity
First Lady shows love by getting America moving
First Lady spearheads move to raise a healthier generation
First lady’s staff helps with job
First Steppin’ with the Stars champion crowned
Fiscal wrongdoing spurs grads’ morality pledge
Fisk University Regional Conference has September date at The Peabody
Five things your mama never told you about money
Fixing a ‘retarded ego’ is an inside job
Flashback: Peace and Freedom Weekend
Flood devastation brings visit from Obama team
Flood of the Century yields competing views
Flood recovery update
Floodwaters can force snakes and other pests into homes
Florida A&M’s drum major for change
Flow, festival, football and baby daddies
Floyd Newman: ‘The last of the best’
Focus on children and success at Freedom Awards Public Forum
Focus: Government contracting
Food Bank gets Omega’s support
Food created by science, right in your kitchen pantry
Foods to chase away high blood sugar blues
For ‘Black Farmers’ spearhead, settlement’s OK is long overdue
For ‘reformed’ shopaholic’ joy no small order
For better, for worse: communicating about retirement
For BTW’s Dean, success came with a ‘Goal Card’
For children, early ‘touch’ has staying and growing power
For Drifters, Inc. Memphis chapter, community service is in fashion
For Grizz, year 10 in Memphis is chance to build on ‘progress’
For Hollins, longevity has its place
For kids who ask questions (and those looked to for answers)
For Limbaugh, ‘uppity’ is a word of choice
For Luttrell, relationships is job one
For prison profiteers, it’s full-speed ahead
For Soledad O’Brien, the journey continues
For the Grizz and Stax, the beat goes on
For the love of Haddadi
For Wanda Russell, that’s a ‘wrap’ means job well done
For young adults, beliefs about health clash with risky behavior
Ford, Luttrell earn right to place County Mayor shot in their future
Forecast cloudy and uncertain at City Hall
Foreclosure pain cries out for a compensation system, some say
Foreclosure pain still rocking our communities
Foreclosure: Pinpointing the pain
Forever’ families shine on National Day of Adoption
Former Congressman’s Craigslist scandal shifts old racial and sexual politics to hyperspeed
Former editor of "Essence" speaks at mentoring program luncheon
Former Golden Wildcat adds tenor to Super Bowl voices
Former gunshot victim looks to market discovery
Former Klan leader spreads Gospel of racial healing
Former mayor sees Atlanta and Memphis linked by history, opportunity
Former Memphian ‘tells it like it is, not like it ain’t’
Former Memphian is three for three on gospel charts
Former Memphian nets ‘Leading Woman’ honor
Former Memphian reaches Carnegie Hall pinnacle
Former Memphis Tiger Shawne Williams taking his shot with Knicks
Former NFL wife challenges Steve Harvey in ‘Why Do I Have To Think Like A Man?’
Former president on target about race and anti-Obama bias
Former talk show host finds new course after leap of faith
Former TV news photographer recalls painful day in ’68
Forum gives students chance to ask questions and weigh in
Forum organizers vow no free ride for mayoral candidates in North Memphis
Founder says core of “The Classic” is community
Fountain’s candidacy for Peace Corps chief wins national approval
Fred Jones: Memphis’ ultimate promoter
Free HIV testing offered in Tunica
Free stuff: Don’t let these goodies pass you by
Free Stuff: It’s out there waiting for you
Free summer dental exams for children
Freedom Award recipients Danny Glover and Marva Collins to spice anniversary forum
Freedom Awards for the Dalai Lama, Myrlie Evers-Williams and Julius Erving
Freedom Awards plus 20-year run equals Civil Rights museum blast
Fresh approaches to prisoners benefit all Tennesseans
Freshly-trained execs ready to fill diversity gap
Freshmen Tigers make the grade in post season
Friendships and ‘plain old fun’ – making the connection
From ‘Free Frank’ to ‘Billionaire Bob’ and beyond
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