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Assessments should be more inclusive to reflect all students’ cultures, experiences

(EdTrust) WASHINGTON – Soon, students across the country will take the annual federally required summative assessments. However, a new EdTrust report explains why these tests need to be more inclusive, with passages and questions that reflect the div...

Next up for embattled County Clerk Halbert: An audit by the Tennessee State Comptroller

State Comptroller Jason Mumpower informed Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioners that a “boots-on-the-ground” audit team is headed to Shelby County to square revenue numbers reported by the Shelby County Clerk’s office in a le...

Blkfam: Redefining black representation in family-friendly streaming

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Television history, marred by a narrow portrayal of non-white characters, witnessed a transformative journey from caricatures and racist depictions to the evolut...

Hoops Hysteria: Check out the schedule for TSSAA High School Basketball Tournament

It’s March. Let the madness begin! The NCAA Tournament is indeed just around the corner, but first: Which high school boys team will bring home a championship? Which girls team will be crowned best in the state? The 2024 TSSAA Division I Basketball T...

Trump exploits racial tensions to try to woo Black voters

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a brazen display of political manipulation, former President Donald Trump took to the stage at the Black Conservative Federation Gala in South Carolina, using raciall...

Unlocking the power of self-love: Transform your daily routine

Dr. Anisa Shomo Herald Beauty Contributor Every year we celebrate love by sharing cards, candies, flowers, and gifts. Beyond the gifts there will be trips, dinners, and outings to acknowledge our loved ones. We hope the time and effort will be...

Cincinnati Opera launches first-of-its-kind, $5-million initiative

By Katie Syroney Director/Communications Cincinnati Opera An Afrofuturist grand opera featuring music by Kevin Day, libretto by Tifara Brown, and stage direction and dramaturgy by Kimille Howard, is premiering at Cincinnati Music Hall on Ju...

Even with injuries and a lost season, Derrick Rose takes nothing for granted

The season hasn’t unfolded as Derrick Rose envisioned when he signed a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. At the time, Memphis was expected to compete in for a championship. Rose has appeared in 22 of the 57 games due to a persistent...

Matt’s Take – The Splitcinnati Reds?; Early Shiners

By Matthew McAdow Herald Sports Contributor At last, Cincinnati has finally played a couple Spring Training games and I can officially write about results on the field instead of projections. While we’ve had some cold days as of recent, the ne...

New MCSC Superintendent Feagins introduced at School Board Meeting

In a significant development for local education, Dr. Marie Feagins steps into the role of Superintendent for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), as announced during Tuesday’s School Board meeting on February 27, 2024. The Board of Education...

County Commission pulls plug on proposed Millington solar farm

Shelby County Commissioners pulled the plug on a proposed 1,500-acre solar farm in Millington after a request for an exception to a moratorium on the facilities failed to sway enough members in its third and final reading during the Monday, February...

Magical night at 2024 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance: Photos and highlights

Photos by Herald Staff 2024’s Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance was a spectacular success! The annual event, which occurred this past Saturday evening at the Duke Energy Convention Center, was an amazing and fun-filled event with over 1,350 fathe...

Justice for Elijah McClain: EMTs’ sentencing looms in fatal overdose case

More than four years after the tragic death of Elijah McClain, advocates led by Midian Holmes, a friend and supporter of Elijah’s mother, are intensifying their efforts to ensure justice is served. The focus is now on the upcoming sentencing of Emer...

WEATHERS: Keeping An Eye on A.I. when it comes to Education

When you think about artificial intelligence, many futuristic images flood your mind. However, AI is quickly becoming a normal part of our everyday lives in education, business, the arts, politics, public service, etc. The pace of change is stagger...

Brooklyn Nets trounce young Grizzlies, 111-86

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the first of four games over six days. The Nets, on a five-game losing streak, faced the Grizzlies, who were looking for a rare win at FedExForum. Ultimately, the Nets ran away with the game, 111-86....