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Kennedy’s shift reflects populist media influence

By Rachel Meade, Boston University Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a onetime Democrat, endorsed Trump on Aug. 23, 2024, after ending his independent presidential bid. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of H...

Independence Police Slaughter Mother & 2-Month Old Infant in Botched Domestic Dispute Call

Left: Independence police storm apartment building with handguns & rifles, Right: Mitchell, Maria & Baby Destiny smile in a photo **TRIGGER WARNING, Violence Against Women, Police Brutality, Homicide** INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI — Two-mont...

HIGHLIGHTS: Best In Black Awards 2024 was a night to remember

The 2024 Best in Black Awards was a night to remember, celebrating the achievements of Memphis’s most outstanding Black-owned businesses, community leaders, and creatives. Held at the Central Station Hotel, the event brought together a vibrant crowd...

Snake-bit Bengals nightmare season continues

By Conrad ClowersHerald Sports Writer& & & & & Halloween has now past. How apt is it that the Bengals have Halloween colors of orange and black? I don’t remember a time where Cincinnati has lost the same way so consistently. You...

VP Records: Max Romeo’s ‘Every Man Ought To Know’ Album Being Re-Released

By VP Records Photos: VP Records\Peter Simon\Wikimedia Commons To celebrate Max Romeo’s 80th birthday this year on the 22nd of November we are re-releasing one of his early albums, “Every Man Ought To Know,” produced by Bunny ’Stri...

BOOK REVIEW: John Lewis biography reminds us to get into some ‘good trouble’

You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then that’s what you’ll do. You’ll volunteer where you’re needed. You’ll offer up your time to organize events and gather othe...

Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens Scholarship Fund honors legacy of education and empowerment

By Whitney O’NealPresident and CEOCincinnati Scholarship Foundation& & & In 2021, Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens, a highly respected figure in Cincinnati’s healthcare and community leadership, marked his retirement as the President and CEO of I...

With Morant, Jokic out, Grizzlies Run Away from the Nuggets with 105-90 win

The Memphis Grizzlies returned to the FedExForum to face the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Nov. 17, kicking off a back-to-back series against their Western Conference rivals. Despite the absence of Nikola Jokic for Denver and Ja Morant for Memphis, the G...

Living Abroad for my Mental Health

Living abroad has been an incredibly transformative experience for my mental health, especially after the unexpected loss of my dad. Losing him was one of the most challenging moments in my life, leaving a profound void that I struggled to fill. Navi...

The Bidwhist Spades Thanksgiving extravaganza

ContributedThe annual Bidwhist and Spades Thanksgiving Extravaganza will be Friday Nov. 22 from 6-9pm at the College Hill Recreation Center. This year’s celebration will feature competitive and fun bidwhist and spadescard games, a delicious mea...

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center reflection on the 2024 Election

We, the people.Three words that changed the course of history.We, the people.The opening of the Constitution and the “Once upon a time” of the American dream.The Constitution, our nation’s founding document of promise that both protects a...

South Carolina Man Arrested For Hate-Based Threats To Kill Hispanic News Reporter And Her Family

By DOJ News Photos: Video Screenshots Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

Weight loss plans often miss black women

By Loneke Blackman Carr, University of Connecticut and Jameta Nicole Barlow, George Washington University People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases andreswd/E+ via Getty Images The popularity of weig...

TIGER FOOTBALL: Memphis Dominates UAB to win “Battle for the Bones” on Senior Night

The Memphis Tigers capped off an undefeated season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with a dominant 53-18 victory over the UAB Blazers in the Battle for the Bones on Senior Night. The win moved Memphis to 9-2 on the season, with a perfect 7-0 record a...

TIGER BASKETBALL: Memphis runs away from Ohio Bobcats in the second half

The Memphis Tigers delivered their most complete performance of the season, pulling away from the Ohio Bobcats for a 94-70 win at FedExForum on Friday, November 15. With the victory, Memphis improved to 3-0 and showcased a balanced attack that overwh...