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Women's History Month Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Vice President Kamala Harris's Historic Journey and the Call for Community Support - Memphis Urban League
Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered glass ceilings, becoming the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to hold the vice presidency.
The Influence of Freemasonry on the Lives of Black Mason Men - Memphis Central District PHA
Explore the impact of Freemasonry on the personal and professional lives of black Mason men, focusing on the values and teachings of the organization, networking opportunities, and the role of Masonic lodges as safe spaces for the black community during times of slavery and segregation.
Prestigious Recognition: Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Earns "Sheriff of the Year"
Discover the inspiring journey of Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., named as 2023's "Tennessee Sheriff of the Year." From making history as Shelby County's first African-American Sheriff to running for Mayor of Memphis, Bonner's dedicated service and forward-thin
Crime in Memphis, TN: A Nationwide Issue or a Local Leadership Problem?
Delve into the factors contributing to crime rates in Memphis, TN, and discover whether the issue stems from local leadership or is part of a broader problem across the United States. Learn about the city's efforts to combat crime and promote safety.
Embracing Safety in Memphis Schools: The Importance of Protective Measures
Discover the importance of implementing safety measures in Memphis schools to protect students, staff, and property, promote a positive learning environment, and foster a sense of community and trust, ultimately encouraging student success.
Striking Down Affirmative Action: The Unforeseen Consequences for Minority Jobs and Education
Studies have shown that racial inequality persists in both college and the workplace. The end of affirmative action could exacerbate these inequalities, as minority students may face more significant barriers to obtaining a good job and achieving socioeco
Comcast RISE: Empowering Small Businesses for Growth and Sustainability - Memphis Urban League
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.
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Fifth-year anniversary finds Mt. Vernon pastor reflective, resolved - TSDMemphis.com
Five years into his pastorship of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood, the Rev. Melvin D. Watkins Jr. is reflective about “precarious and unsafe shifts in the culture” that don’t “bode well for the generations coming up behind us.” Fresh off Mt. Vernon’s recognition of his fifth pastoral anniversary, Watkins warily takes stock of “rampant gun violence […]
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Memphis Community Comes Together to Fight Cystic Fibrosis at Great Strides Now at Shelby Farms
The #FunCrew at JustMyMemphis shares details about the upcoming Memphis Great Strides event, hosted by the West Tennessee Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis and will take place on May
Antwane Bohanon shares the Issues that are Important to Our Community
Growing prosperity anchors within the context of the framework of our state, but it must also consider the city's particular economic characteristics. As a result, my plan is adapted to the specific conditions that exist inside the city limits of District 9 and continues to uphold the following principles shared by our people and business leaders.
Music Entertainment Executive Michael Dockery presents the 3rd Annual "Stomp the City" ICONIC Award Show | Lennard James | NewsBreak Original
Memphis, TN – Music Entertainment Executive Michael Dockery is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 3rd Annual “Stomp the City” ICONIC Award Show on August 6, 2023, at the Memphis Renasant Convention Center. This event promises to be a night of celebration and recognition for the city’s most talented and influential individuals.
“SICKENED” BY FOOTAGE OF TYRE NICHOLS BRUTAL BEATING, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL SAYS A DRASTIC CULTURE SHIFT MUST ACCOMPANY POLICE REFORMS - Memphis Urban League
Urban League leaders today extended solidarity andheartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at thehands of Memphis police.
COMMITTED TO “UPROOTING THE CULTURE OF POLICE VIOLENCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT” URBAN LEAGUE LEADERS STAND IN SOLIDARY WITH TYRE NICHOLS’ FAMILY - Memphis Urban League
Urban League leaders today extended solidarity andheartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at thehands of Memphis police.
New Theme Song! - Beale Street Caravan
bealestreetcaravan · Beale Street Caravan Theme Music – Lee Bailey’s Revenge Among the new and exciting things going on at Beale Street Caravan is a new theme song. Our previous theme was produced by the first generation of Caravaners and included piano from legendary Memphis producer Jim Dickinson. As we strut into a new year […]
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TVA Misleading Memphis on Reliability, Consistently Imports Power from Neighbor MISO - SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean EnergySACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW), the municipal utility that serves the Memphis area and is the largest customer of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), continues to explore the possibility of leaving…
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Golf - as entertainment - delivered a must-see finish at FedEx St. Jude Championship - TSDMemphis.com
As streams of excited golf fans at the FedEx St. Jude Championship made their way to the third playoff hole, someone in the crowd screamed, “Cue the music; we’re walking in Memphis.” At that point on late Sunday afternoon, thousands upon thousands of others were watching on television to see the conclusion of a golf […]
DA challenger: Cummings, Collierville shootings show need for change - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
Former federal prosecutor Linda Harris said Memphians are becoming “desensitized” to violence and that current remedies aren’t working. Harris is one of several candidates who plan to challenge incumbents in the criminal justice system by calling for change.
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Hundreds get ‘second chance’ at 15th expungement clinic in Shelby County - TSDMemphis.com
Keisha Langford is a struggling, single mother of three who made some bad decisions when she was younger. “About 10 years ago, I was working in a bank,” said Langford. “Somebody came to me and asked me to help them hit a lick, you know, rob the bank. “I set it up on the inside, […]
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Memphis-Shelby County school board member Shante Avant resigns - Chalkbeat Tennessee
Shante Avant, a longtime Whitehaven resident who has served on the Memphis-Shelby County School board since 2014, said that family matters prompted her decision to resign her school board seat and relocate from her Whitehaven-area district.
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A Journey Through Memphis Education- McKenzie Cohen TFA to Collegiate - Choose901
Medical school to education is quite the career shift. After graduating from North Carolina Chapel Hill, McKenzie Cohen was on track for medical school. However, an unanswered interest in education resulted in her joining Teach for America- Memphis. The two-year commitment seemed like a great compromise before embarking on her journey through medical school.
It's Gogh Time: Van Gogh's Immersive Experience Travels to Memphis - Choose901
Memphis is the latest (and greatest) city to be added to Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience traveling exhibition. With the use of virtual projection technology, guests are invited to get lost in the spectacular universe that Vincent Van Gogh created starting March 25th. >> Sign Up for the Choose901 Newsletter for a Chance
Ja shows his mastery with a ‘50-piece’ outing - TSDMemphis.com
It was one of those, “Do you remember where you were nights?” The night Memphis superstar point guard Ja Morant scored a career-high and franchise-record 52 points, setting franchise-high-scoring marks in back-to-back games. This Monday evening had a sense of urgency before the first game-time ball bounced. The Grizzlies (43-20) defeated the San Antonio Spurs […]
Tigers bounce back with a blowout win at Wichita State - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
The Memphis Tigers bounced back from a loss at Tulane to win an American Athletic Conference basketball game at Wichita State, 82-64. It started with getting DeAndre Williams and Jalen Duren back into the starting lineup.
Eight Easy Ways to Give Back and Help Memphis Kids Read More - Choose901
After COVID school closures came and went, test scores showed that Memphis literacy rates had fallen significantly. As of today, one in ten school-age children in Memphis are reading on grade level. Is that a scary statistic? Sure. Will Memphians take it sitting down? No way. If you’re ready to get involved in giving this holiday
A Voice became THE Voice – Spotlight on Wendy Moten - TSDMemphis.com
by Candace A. Gray — If you’ve never watched NBC’s “The Voice,” you’ve likely at least heard about the vocal powerhouse, Memphis-native Wendy Moten on the most recent season (21), that concluded Tuesday evening, leaving more than 7 million Americans in (what some might say is) shock when a trio (Girl Named Tom) won. A […]
Grizzlies dig out of a hole to bury Trailblazers - TSDMemphis.com
Winners of nine of their last 10 games, the Memphis Grizzlies did something Wednesday in the win at Portland that they had not during this streak: come from behind late to secure the victory. Down by six late in the third quarter after having fallen behind by even more in the frame, the Grizzlies dialed […]
Where to Ring in the New Year in Memphis - Choose901
Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, 2022? Allow us to be your guide to get geared up for celebrating New Year's Eve in Memphis! Downtown: New Year's EVE at the Peabody After you party down, wouldn't you like to wake up in the
South Memphis looks forward to more economic development through TIF - TSDMemphis.com
by Candace A. Gray — “It’s a great day in the neighborhood. South Memphis has a TIF, y’all!,” proclaimed Rebecca Matlock Hutchinson, founder and executive director of South City Opportunity Revitalization Empowerment (SCORE) Community Development Corporation . Hutchinson’s infectious excitement touched those who gathered recently at the busy South Memphis intersection of Mississippi Boulevard and […]
10 Places To Get Authentic Tacos In Memphis - Choose901
Memphis is home to some really tasty taco eateries that come stuffed with that authentic Mexican tang. Check out these suggestions below and let us know what local spot you would add to the list. Maciel's Tacos and Tortas: Downtown (45 S. Main St.) and Midtown (825 S. Cooper St.)
Indie Memphis presents Black Creators Forum and Indie Memphis Film Festival - TSDMemphis.com
by Brianna Smith-Herman — Indie Memphis Film Festival presented the 4th Annual Black Creators Forum (BCF) Oct. 15-16. The forum is series of workshops, discussions and speakers led by notable Black critics and industry professionals. The forum’s goal is “to ease the barrier of entry for Black artists who would like to work in film.” […]
Calkins: Happy 20th anniversary, Grizzlies! From Memphis, with love. - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
Geoff Calkins: It was almost exactly 20 years ago that the Grizzlies played their first home game in Memphis. So as fans stream back into FedExForum for Wednesday’s opener, happy anniversary to us!
Funeral For Memphis Postal Shooting Victim Announced - La Prensa Latina Media
MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — A funeral service for James Wilson, Jr., one of the Orange Mound postal shooting victims, was announced Tuesday. This comes a week after three people were killed after a postal worker shot two other employees at a sorting facility in Memphis before turning the gun on himself. Born August 14, 1974, …
Ford to invest $5.6B in Memphis Regional Megasite - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
Ford Motor Co. will invest $5.6 billion and create 5,800 jobs with an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus at the Memphis Regional Megasite. Gov. Lee said it was “the largest single investment in this state’s history.”
Downtown office tower bought by Florida company - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
Calidus Holdings LLC announced Tuesday, Aug. 24, it purchased the Downtown tower at the intersection of Jefferson and Third Street for $15.2 million. CBRE will handle management and leasing of the property.
Emoni Bates' star power is now part of Hardaway's UofM orbit - TSDMemphis.com
The summer of Penny Hardaway just continues to shine, with the luster of five-star recruit Emoni Bates adding to the anticipation of a special season on the court for the University of Memphis Tigers. A top-ten prospect, Bates – a 210 pounder, who can play multiple positions – stands 6’9” and has been savored as […]
LEGACY: Dr. Erma L. Clanton - All the world was her stage - TSDMemphis.com
While teaching Theater and Communications at the University of Memphis, Dr. Erma L. Clanton tried always to “create new opportunities for our children to act, to speak and to communicate effectively.” Her success at doing so there and elsewhere added to a legacy ripe with living examples of talent nurtured by her guiding hands. Dr. […]
Photo Gallery: FedEx ships aid to earthquake-ravaged Haiti - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian
The impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti suffered a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. The death toll is more than 2,200, with hundreds missing. FedEx is among the groups helping out.
From Stax to the Met: Young Memphian to Perform in NYC Opera - Choose901
This Memphian is traveling to New York City and performing at the Met Opera...all before his 13th birthday. If you met him, you might think Caleb Thompson is an ordinary 12-year-old, but he has some extraordinary fall semester plans: he’s making his way from Memphis to New York City to join the roster of
Eastpointe Voting Rights Documentary Premiers this week on Zoom
When a quiet suburb of Detroit is sued by the Department of Justice, a long history of racial tensions is unearthed and an historic election takes place. This film follows the DOJ officials and community members during this historic election.
Collaboration: The Key for Non-Profit Partnerships - Duncan Williams Asset Mgmt
Non-profits must often operate with modest means and resources. Those who work in the non-profit sector are constantly operating with limited resources for effective marketing, outreach, and raising awareness for their cause and potential supporters.
Digital Business Card Market to See Booming Growth | Switchit, Adobe, Haystack · Wall Street Call
Aug 5, 2020 4:52 PM ET iCrowd Newswire – Aug 5, 2020 Latest Research Study on Global Digital Business Card Market published by AMA, offers a detailed overview of the factors influencing the global business scope. Global Digital Business Card Market research report shows the latest market insights with upcoming trends and breakdown of the …
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