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Memphis Stands Firm: Local Voices Challenge State Intervention

Local leaders, faith groups, and community advocates assembled at the National Civil Rights Museum to address speculation about Tennessee's potential takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. They conveyed a strong message: Memphis is capable of man...

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Congress in Turmoil as Democrats Reject Trump’s Speech

Stacy M. Brown of BlackPressUSA.com reports that before President Trump addressed Congress, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett made a bold statement: "He is not like us." Crockett expressed her defiance by dancing and lip-syncing to Kendrick Lama...

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Democrats Challenge Trump Amid Congressional Turmoil

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett showcased defiance just before President Trump addressed Congress, asserting he’s “not like us.” Dancing and lip-syncing to Kendrick Lamar's iconic track, Crockett conveyed her stance powerfully. Meanwhile, chao...

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Legacy Building by Complete Computer Services

Marcus Brown founded Complete Computer Services to support his family. This accomplished entrepreneur surpassed his aim. An East High School alumnus, he studied at Mary Holmes Junior College in West Point, Mississippi, before heading back to Tennesse...

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Measles Fatality in Texas After Decade Raises Alarm

A child's death in Texas marks the first measles fatality in the U.S. since 2015, amid a growing outbreak. With only 82% vaccination in Gaines County, the virus spreads rapidly. Vaccination remains the best defense against this ancient disease, ensur...

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Jotaka Eaddy Celebrated at Prestigious NAACP Image Awards

Jotaka Eaddy, founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, received the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. Celebrated for championing Black excellence, Eaddy's achievements include advocating for Vice President Harr...

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Mayor Harris Urges Grant Restrictions for Indicted Ford Jr.

Mayor Lee Harris urges the Shelby County Commission to prevent indicted member Edmund Ford Jr. from awarding grants after his arrest for bribery and tax evasion, announced Monday, March 3. The charges relate to several grants involving the commission...

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Dallas Mavericks Aim to Navigate Competitive Western Conference

Injury woes plague the Dallas Mavericks, currently clinging to the Play-In Tournament's No. 10 seed. Key players sidelined include Anthony Davis (adductor), Caleb Martin (hip), Daniel Gafford (knee), and PJ Washington (ankle). Dallas Mavericks look t...

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Editorial Insight: UC's Decision to Remove D.E.I

University of Cincinnati's decision to replace bathroom signs for "biological" genders, following Ohio's bill, has upset many, especially its LGBT+ community. The president announced removing DEI elements, alarming diverse students. This move, influe...

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Celebrating Benjamin Banneker: Timeless Influence in Watchmaking

Benjamin Banneker, born in 1731 Maryland, crafted America’s first wooden clock, lost in a fire. His legacy thrives through Banneker, Inc., founded in 2003. Popular collections include Baller and Poise. 2025 launches feature new Poise versions and Afr...