Category : Hot Topics Talk

NDG Book Review: ‘The Spirit of Justice is a smooth, info-packed read

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You have all the tools you need. You have a level, so you’re always even-keeled. A hammer, to nail down your ideals. A saw to cut through nonsense and pliers to pull out the truth. You have almost everything you need for equal...

Film Review: ‘Union’ is a gutsy documentary that’s worth a watch

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (***) It’s David versus Goliath and Goliath better watch out. Battles like D vs G tend to capture audiences’ hearts and minds. In this case the small warrior is a band of blue-collar workers, and the hostile giant is...

How research can help us better understand and support early childhood educators

By Usma Mohamed, Ed.D. Council for Professional Recognition Experts have highlighted research for many years that stresses how the most important part of education success relates to the quality of the teaching in the classroom. RAND reports that “Wh...

Gun Industry Exposed: Secret customer data used to influence U.S. elections

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent An investigation by ProPublica has uncovered that some of America’s most iconic gun manufacturers secretly shared sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of customers with political...

Let Sleeping Babies Lie: Scientists highlight negative impacts of sleep disruption on early brain development

(Newswise) — Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased risk of dementia. But why does lack of...

The clock is ticking for the government to do what is right for this flooded historic Black community

By Ben Jealous The state of Alabama destroyed their homes. Your federal tax dollars helped pay for it. We are checking back in on the historic Black Shiloh community in Elba, Alabama. Ever since 2018, when the Alabama Department of Transportation (AL...

People in the News: Alonzo Mourning

(Black PR Wire) Alonzo Mourning is a former professional basketball player who has served as vice president of player programs and development for the Miami Heat since June 2009. In his role, Mourning is responsible for ensuring the personal and prof...

Presidential election on a knife’s edge as early votes pour in

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent With the 2024 presidential election just two weeks away, early voting is surging nationwide as both parties make their final push to secure crucial ballots. Early voting data has begun to shed ligh...

WATCH: Memphis Urban League hosts panel discussion on Project 2025

The Memphis Urban League recently hosted a crucial discussion on Project 2025, a national initiative designed to empower and mobilize African American voters, especially ahead of the 2024 elections. Held at the Memphis Urban League headquarters, this...

Memphis Metropolitan Green Financial Corp. launched to fund Sustainable Development

The Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank Authority unveiled a Green Bank this week to boost sustainable development in Memphis and Shelby County, aiming to provide critical financing for projects focused on energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and rene...

Understanding the science behind Snickers

By Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison From their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single Snickers bar. NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images It’s Halloween....

Commission to weigh options on circuit court raises; approves budget increase for office

A resolution for cash-strapped Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk employees will receive a side-by-side comparison with a yet-to-be-seen administration proposal next month. Members of the Shelby County Commission voted 8-3 to send the matter back to c...

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Best in Black Awards voting ends Nov. 1

Time is running out to make your voice heard! Voting for the 2024 Best in Black Awards ends on November 1 at 11:59 PM, and with more than 7,000 votes cast so far, the excitement is building as we get closer to revealing this year’s winners. The Tri-S...

Matt’s Take — Bengals Season is Likely Cooked

After a devastating loss to the Eagles that I don’t even want to recap, Cincinnati now finds themselves at 3-5 with playoff hopes dwindling every week. The same disappointment Sunday after Sunday continues and it’s time to come to the realization tha...

Grizzlies’ Defense Collapse in the Second Half and Fall to the Bulls

The new-look Memphis Grizzlies aim to push the tempo for a full 48 minutes. While that’s not always realistic with rotating lineups, it becomes even harder when one of the best point guards in the league is sidelined. Ja Morant missed Monday night’s...