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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....

Final Week Farewell: “Miss/They Camaraderie 2024” exhibition curated by Yashi Davalos

Kimi Kitada views Montalvo’s “Lord, Lady, Labia” install at Miss/They Camaraderie 2024. (EG Schampf) This is the last week to immerse yourself into Charlotte Street’s newest exhibition, Miss/They Camaraderie 2024. Curated...

District 6 is continuing with excellence in 2024

Black History Month During February, we celebrate Black History Month, and this year the focus is on African Americans and the arts. Dallas ISD will host a range of activities throughout the month, highlight inspiring narratives from our communities....

Memphis Islamic Center’s recent ‘Summit on Youth Violence’ seeks answers

Memphis Islamic Center recently hosted its first STEM4US Black History Month National Summit on Youth Violence. The conference, held Saturday, Feb. 17, was a comprehensive gathering of community leaders, and governmental and elected officials, includ...

From Borderlands to Megalopolis: A sneak peek at 2024’s biggest films

By Sofia Voss It’s safe to say that 2023 was a revolutionary year for film, reflected by the historic Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strikes. With the two strikes o...

Application process open for police and fire cadet programs for teens

Contributed by the City of Cincinnati The Cincinnati Police and Fire Departments are currently accepting applications for their Cadet programs. These programs are emblematic of the City’s priority to engage and employ youth throughout Cincinnati....

MUSIC APPRECIATION: Iris Collective presents Awadagin Pratt, African-American Piano Aficionado and Activist

Music. An essential part of the African-American cultural experience in the U.S. (and abroad). Historically, we were known for having revolutionized spirituals, jazz, blues and rock ‘n roll. However, there is an underground genre in which African-Ame...

Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio announces 2024 Lions

By Tamara Lang VP External Relations Urban League of Southwestern Ohio The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) announces its 30th class of the Legendary Lions Society, celebrating six passionate and distinguished leaders who h...

Memphis Tigers get payback with huge win over FAU Owls, 78-74

In a highly anticipated rematch, the Memphis Tigers hosted the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls. Predicted to finish first and second in the preseason, this game was a critical conference showdown, nationally broadcast on ESPN. The Tigers secur...