by Toter - 3 months ago
At the heart of Memphis’ health equity conversation, the Tri-State Defender’s Health and Wellness Forum brought together local changemakers on May 14 for a powerful dialogue on access, affordability, and mental health in the Black community. Held at the Memphis Health Center, the event featured a d...
by Toter - 3 months ago
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) is condemning the Trump Administration’s cancellation of a $44 million grant intended for the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, a pioneering project led by Southern Research Institute. The investment, announced in January, was designed to boost AI-driven biotech innovati...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Birmingham business owners are sounding the alarm after Governor Kay Ivey signed HB 445, a sweeping hemp regulation law that local entrepreneurs say will cripple Alabama’s hemp industry. The law, effective July 1, 2025, grants the Alabama ABC Board authority over hemp products and bans smokable and...
by Toter - 3 months ago
At 82, Vivian Cunningham has done it again. The Alabama Power retiree, grandmother, and lifelong learner just earned her Master of Studies in Law from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, four years after completing her bachelor’s at 78. With unwavering determination and the soul-stirring...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Tallio’s Coffee and Tea, a Black-owned café originally founded in San Francisco’s Bayview in 2021, is now thriving inside the African American Art and Culture Complex (AAACC) in the Fillmore. Led by Surinamese-born founder Olton Rensch, Tallio’s blends upscale coffee culture with community empowerme...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Memphis wrapped up Mother’s Day weekend with a sultry celebration of soul as the October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour lit up The Orpheum Theatre. Nearly sold out, the show delivered a night of powerhouse vocals and nostalgic vibes featuring October London, Tamar Braxton, and Ro James—a trio rede...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Dr. Julianne Malveaux pays tribute to trailblazer Alexis Herman, the first Black woman U.S. Secretary of Labor, describing her as the embodiment of grace, grit, and glue. From resolving historic labor strikes to mentoring Black women and championing workplace equity, Herman’s impact was deeply felt...
by Toter - 3 months ago
At only 13, Blue Ivy showcased remarkable adaptability during a performance in Chicago with her mother, Beyoncé, as part of the Cowboy Carter tour. When a strand of Beyoncé's hair got caught in her earring, Blue Ivy quickly removed it without panic, seamlessly continuing the choreography. Fans prais...
by Toter - 3 months ago
In a recent congressional hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that some European countries avoid vaccinating children against chickenpox due to concerns about potential shingles outbreaks in older individuals. This assertion, while theoretically plausible, lack...
by Toter - 3 months ago
During a May 12 press conference, President Donald Trump claimed “a genocide” is occurring against white farmers in South Africa, justifying the U.S. welcoming white South African refugees. Experts dispute this characterization, emphasizing that violent attacks on farmers typically arise during robb...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, ending its decades-long AAA credit rating. This shift may unsettle financial markets, potentially increasing interest rates and placing further strain on Americans facing tariffs and inflation. Moody’s, the last major agency to uphold a...
by Toter - 3 months ago
This weekend, a significant event titled “Celebrating Our Black Shining Malcolm X @100” commemorates the centennial of Malcolm X’s birth. Taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 12 noon in the Plainfield Public Library, NJ, the program features renowned speakers like Bill Davis, alongside cultura...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Bodycam footage has surfaced showing an unsettling encounter between a Mississippi police officer and Breshari Faulkner, a Black woman arrested for parking in a handicap space, despite possessing a valid placard. Faulkner was reportedly waiting for her disabled grandmother. Tensions escalated when t...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Travis Kelce effortlessly showcased his romance with Taylor Swift at a charity gala hosted by teammate Patrick Mahomes for the Mahomies Foundation. During a moment at the auction, he humorously faked a $10,000 bid for a guitar donated by Swift, who was absent. Kelce's playful jest delighted attendee...
by Toter - 3 months ago
In his final year in office, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has introduced a bold $1.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, highlighted by a 66-cent property tax cut—the largest in over three decades. If approved, the cut would reduce the rate by 20%, from $3.39 to $2.73 per $1,000 of asse...