- 3 months ago
The Cincinnati Reds have turned their season around, sweeping the Pirates and winning five of their last six games, now standing at 8-8. With outstanding pitching and key players returning soon, they could surprise many. Hunter Greene shines as a top...
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(By Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst) Since the Supreme Court's landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage, hostility towards it has resurfaced. Currently, around 70% of Americans support same-sex marriage, yet s...
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Bernice King cautions that years of efforts aimed at diminishing housing disparities are jeopardized as the Trump administration slashes funding for vital initiatives and seeks to curtail support for nonprofits addressing housing discrimination issue...
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Ja Morant has stirred controversy once more, this time opting for a different imaginary gesture to celebrate his three-point shots. The standout player for the Memphis Grizzlies, previously penalized with a $75,000 fine for mimicking the act of aimin...
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(By Edwin Freeman, Actor, Filmmaker Photos: Edwin Freeman) Today signifies a crucial milestone in my artistic and advocacy journey. With resonant roles in productions like “Notorious” and Marvel’s “Luke Cage,” I recognize art’s profound ability to tr...
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Shelby County's criminal justice framework faces intense examination following a state probe that identified significant delays in case management, inadequate data transparency, and insufficient collaboration among courts. Initiated by Lt. Gov. Randy...
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Fifty-seven years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on a Memphis balcony, leaving a profound void in the fight for justice and equality. His dreams resonate today, especially as contemporary forces attempt to distort history. King’s po...
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(By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President, National Newspaper Publishers Association) For 198 years, the Black Press and Black Church have united for freedom and justice. Today, we demand respect from corporations like Target, insisting on equitable rela...
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New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside 20 other attorneys general, has filed amicus briefs supporting Jenner & Block LLP and WilmerHale LLP against President Trump's unconstitutional Executive Orders. These orders unfairly sanction the fi...
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A severe storm system caused devastation from Texas to Ohio in early April 2025, producing deadly tornadoes, mudslides, and heavy flooding. Climate change intensifies these storms by increasing moisture and atmospheric instability, creating condition...
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The recent change in federal priorities under the Trump administration has impacted various nonprofits, notably Memphis’ Blues City Cultural Center (BCCC). A beloved arts institution for over 40 years, BCCC learned that its grant from the National En...
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A, B, B, A outlines not just a famous music group but also a potential rhyme scheme in poetry. Poetry’s beauty lies in its subjective interpretation, both in writing and reading. Each individual experience shapes how we connect with the verses, makin...
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Mariah Couch of Cincinnati has been crowned the 2025-2026 Miss North Carolina A&T State University. Currently a junior studying civil engineering, she holds the position of Junior Class Chief of Staff and represents Kappa Alpha Psi. Mariah aims t...
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Sweet wines are often overlooked! Discover Obsession Symphony, a delightful sweet white wine crafted from Grenache Gris and Muscat of Alexandria. Its floral notes and tropical flavors create a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. This wine pa...
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(By Brian N. Chin, Trinity College) Using social media before bed can disrupt sleep more than screen time itself. Emotional engagement and frequent checking correlate with sleep issues. To improve sleep, limit social media interactions at night, avoi...