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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...
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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 Octob...
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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 r...
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A powerful grassroots effort is underway to seek justice for Zachary Pettus, a Cincinnati native imprisoned in California since 1983. Family friend Tina Jackson has launched a Spotfund campaign to support Unite the People Inc., a nonprofit legal team...
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In a bold moment for racial equity in politics, New Yorkers for Reparations hosted a historic forum titled “Making Equality Real for Black New Yorkers,” drawing NYC mayoral candidates to publicly address their reparations plans. Held at the Fourth U...
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The arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the Delaney Hall immigration facility has set off a national firestorm, sparking outrage across social media and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. Viral footage shows Baraka being re...
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New York City’s Department of Finance has pushed back the deadline for the 2025 tax lien sale by two weeks, giving property owners at risk of foreclosure more time to act. Originally set for May 20, the sale is now scheduled for June 3, with the fin...
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In today’s digital world, seeing is no longer believing. The line between real and fake imagery is rapidly vanishing thanks to powerful photo manipulation tools and the rise of generative AI. Anyone with a smartphone and internet access can create ph...
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When flames engulfed Clayborn Temple in April, the damage went far beyond the physical—it struck the soul of a movement. For Anasa Troutman, cultural strategist and founder of The BIG We, the fire reignited a vision decades in the making. Clayborn,...
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Tucked away in Canton, Ohio, Gervasi Vineyard offers more than just a glass of wine—it delivers a curated Italian escape. The resort’s Italian Collection features ten imported wines from renowned regions like Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto, exclusivel...
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On May 19, the National Action Network (NAN) will host a powerful tribute marking what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, uniting family members, civil rights leaders, and advocates at the House of Justice in New York City. The event will f...
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As Rhodes College prepares for its 2025 commencement, six outstanding seniors have earned one of the school’s highest honors: induction into the Rhodes Hall of Fame. Established in 1931, this prestigious recognition celebrates leadership, service, a...
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Black-owned businesses have made historic gains—growing 57% in number and increasing revenue by 66% from 2017 to 2022, according to Pew Research. But this momentum is now at risk. Recent anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) rollbacks, includi...
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Black America is celebrating a powerful truth: Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has deep Black and Creole roots. Genealogist Jari Honora traced his maternal lineage to New Orleans' historic 7th Ward, with ancestral ties to Ha...
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On May 8, President Donald Trump abruptly dismissed Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress. Her groundbreaking 2016 appointment marked a historic moment for American cultural leadership. The termina...