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State House races, City of Memphis referendums up for votes on Super Tuesday

While most eyes will be on the top of the ticket as Vice President Kamala Harris squares off against former President Donald Trump in an open contest for the White House, Memphis voters will be left to decide a series of ordinances – along with...

Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?

By Amy Dacey, American University The 2000 and 2020 presidential elections were rarities in that the winner was not declared on election night. Franklin McMahon/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime...

Dr. Nantasha Williams: “Tomorrow’s Election Will Shape Our Country’s Future For Years To Come”

By Dr. Nantasha WilliamsPhotos: Dr. Nantasha WilliamsAs we approach Election Day tomorrow, I wanted to share a glimpse of the inspiring energy I experienced yesterday in Warrington, Pennsylvania, while canvassing for Vice President Kamala Harris. Th...

Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has died at 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed his death in a statement, noting that Jones died peacefully at his home i...

Early voting, absentee numbers move closer to pre-pandemic totals

Pre-Election Day voting numbers in Shelby County drifted back down to Earth the 2024 cycle, according to numbers reported by the Shelby County Election Commission on Friday, Nov. 1. Over the 14-day period beginning on Oct. 16, Shelby County voters ca...

LEGACY: Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving a Monumental Legacy in Music and Culture

Supreme Court approves Virginia voter purge

The Donald Trump and MAGA-influenced U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to proceed with a program targeting the removal of suspected noncitizens from its voter registration rolls, in a decision made without commentary from the majority....

Understanding Harris and Trump’s key differences

Voters cast their ballots in Dearborn, Mich., on Oct. 29, 2024. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images If you are still undecided and mulling your pick for president, there are clear differences between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democrati...

OP-ED: Why Not Voting Could Deprioritize Black Communities

By Anthony Kinslow II, PhD For generations, Black communities have been systematically denied the resources and opportunities provided to other American communities. Justice40 is more than a Biden-Harris initiative — it ensures a financial commitment...

Hard Rock Casino offers memorable dining experience

The Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati, Ohio is an awesome place for world class gambling. Be sure and check out the delicious food at the Hard Rock Cafe. The upscale sports bar vibe and big screen televisions offer a comfy environment.I loved the SALMON...

Get Covered: Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment now underway

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans. This year’s opening enrollment is vital, particularly if Donald Trump is re-elected. The twice-i...

Bridgerton gala to honor outstanding Black businesses, Nov. 2

By Keeyana AveryThe Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) announces the launch of its gala website and the inductees for the Black Business Hall of Fame.This year’s 6 to 10 p.m. black-tie gala will be...

UofM Honors Football Legend Glenn Rogers Sr. with Street Renaming Near Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

The University of Memphis has taken a historic step in honoring one of its pioneering athletes, Glenn Rogers Sr., by renaming a street near the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in his honor. Rogers, who became the first Black football player for the Mem...

Trump accused of defamation by Exonerated Five

The five men wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park assault case, known as the “Exonerated Five,” have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump after he made false statements during a September 10, 2024, presidential de...

Jordan Neely’s life remembered during trial

A widely shared video showing a former Marine placing a man in a chokehold aboard a New York City subway train will be at the heart of the trial of Daniel Penny, who faces charges in the death of celebrated Michael Jackson performer Jordan Neely. The...