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Bernal Smith II
Bernal Smith II was named President and Publisher of the Tri-State Defender in March of 2010. Smith, comes to the Tri-State Defender after serving as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of B.E. Smith and Associates, a Memphis-based strategic execution and community relations firm. He also played a key role in the successful launch of the Hope Community Credit Union and in the expansion of the Memphis and Georgia Black Expo business events.
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» Special men of character leave lessons and leadership legacies
By Bernal Smith II | Published 01/5/2012 | Commentaries | Rating:  printer version
As I reflect on the year 2011, I can best characterize it as a year of transition. From the beginning to the very last day of the year, change, transition and great lessons abounded.

» Will the real men (and women) please stand up for our children?
By Bernal Smith II | Published 12/22/2011 | Commentaries | Rating:  printer version
The recent rash of scandals involving adults sexually molesting or assaulting children is nothing less than alarming.

» TSD kicks off 60th anniversary journey
By Bernal Smith II | Published 11/17/2011 | News | Rating:  printer version
 

Hosted by the New Tri-State Defender and MC’d by V101.1’s Stan “the Bellringer” Bell, the event started with a great musical montage by local Memphis band, Sidney Kirk and Friends.

» Building on tradition
By Bernal Smith II | Published 10/7/2011 | News | Rating:  printer version
 2011 Men of Excellence

As the New Tri-State Defender continues its transformation into a dynamic 21st Century multi-media outlet, we realize the importance of telling “our stories” and highlighting the daily contributions of African Americans.

» Southern Heritage Classic: A Memphis tradition
By Bernal Smith II | Published 09/8/2011 | Commentaries | Unrated  printer version
As the son of parents that attended HBCUs (Dad, Grambling University and Mom, Southern University), I was exposed and connected to the longstanding tradition of the black college football experience.

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TSD to honor Men Of Excellence on Sept. 30
By Bernal Smith II | Published 09/8/2011 | News | Rating:  printer version
The Tri-State Defender will host its 3rd Annual Men of Excellence Reception and Awards Dinner on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. 

» Home-based business chamber has champion in Beverly Anderson
By Bernal Smith II | Published 07/22/2011 | Business & Economics | Rating:  printer version
Beverly Anderson has proven to be a visionary as well as a fearless advocate for small and home-based businesses.

» AT&T link with T-Mobile would serve to limit the digital divide
By Bernal Smith II | Published 06/16/2011 | Commentaries | Rating:  printer version
The late Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, a former FCC Commissioner, wrote about the digital divide and how it negatively affects Memphis and other areas around the Mid-South.

» NNPA has a great business case for Toyota investment
By Bernal Smith II | Published 06/16/2011 | Commentaries | Rating:  printer version
It seems when one analyzes the value proposition proposed to Toyota by NNPA it just makes good business sense.

» Yes, Memphis can!
By Bernal Smith II | Published 05/19/2011 | Commentaries | Rating:  printer version
As I arrived at the Cook Convention Center on Monday about 9:30 a.m., I could feel an unusual energy in the building borne out of a city beginning to truly feel good about itself.

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