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Inflation drops to lowest pandemic level

According to the latest& Consumer Price Index (CPI) report& from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation in the United States has slowed to its lowest level since the early months of the pandemic. The CPI for All Urban Consumers rose by 2.4...

No ‘Pop’ by Grizzlies leads to loss to Hornets

The Memphis Grizzlies took the court for their second exhibition game of the preseason against the Charlotte Hornets, but they were far from full strength. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., GG Jackson, Vince Williams, Brandon Clarke, and Cam Spencer all...

Discover Grillo: The enchanting fairy wine

In 1830 the Tasca brothers purchased Tenuta Regaleali, a green oasis in Sicily. Each generation of the Tasca d’Almerita family has cared for the land with passion.Cavallo delle Fate is an amazing dry medium-bodied white wine produced from the Grillo...

Federal response strengthens after Hurricane Milton

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on Florida, the Biden-Harris Administration has mounted a robust federal response to assist recovery efforts. Officials said the administration ensured there were pre-staging personnel and res...

Mayor Young Overhauls MATA Board After Scathing Report, Signaling Urgency in Transit System Reform

Memphis Mayor Paul Young has overhauled the leadership of the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), replacing its entire board in response to a damning report that highlighted operational failures and financial mismanagement plaguing the transit sys...

BLINK® Unveils Full 2024 Experience Map

Contributed by BLINKBLINK®, illuminated by ArtsWave, has released the full 2024 Experience Map for the nation’s largest immersive art and light event. BLINK will transform more than 30 city blocks with light projections, light-based installations, ne...

UC grad immortalized Pete Rose in bronze

By Michael MillerPublic Information OfficerUniversity of CincinnatiAs Cincinnati mourns the passing of Major League Baseball great Pete Rose, many fans are paying tribute to the all-time hits leader by placing flowers, baseball memorabilia and candle...

Local Entrepreneurs and Innovators Highlighted at 2024 Memphis EDGE Awards

The 2024 Memphis EDGE Awards, hosted Thursday morning at Shelby Farms’ FedEx Event Center, celebrated a wide range of businesses, individuals, and projects that are shaping the city’s economic and cultural landscape. While key leaders like U.S. Congr...

Elderly Yonkers’ Woman Claims Her Property Targeted With Forged Signature Although She’s Never Missed Mortgage Payment

By Milton Allimadi Photos: By Black Star News Above photo: Elderly home-owner Ms. Bobrowsky claims years of harassment by plaintiff eyeing her property. Bottom photo: Ms. Bobrowsky standing by Dr. King’s statue in front of the court house....

Special counsel reveals Trump’s election deception

Special Counsel Jack Smith has delivered a powerful legal blow to former President Donald Trump, unveiling new evidence that the twice-impeached Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results were part of a private scheme rather than actions t...

Nominations for Best In Black Awards Close MONDAY!

Monday, MONDAY, MONDAY! That’s when the nomination window for the 2024 Best in Black Awards will close. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to recognize the incredible Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders making an impact in th...

Bootsy and Zapp kick off Gov. Walz event at Freedom Center

ContributedSaturday, Oct. 5, was a star-studded day at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Gov. Tim Walz (MN), the vice-presidential running mate with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, was welcomed by Boots...

KC’s Latest Attempt to Build An $800 Million Human Caging Facility Must Be Stopped

Kansas City is once again deepening its commitment to build a racist and destructive jail—this time by quietly passing an ordinance to spend $2.3 million of public tax dollars to purchase land from Jackson County which is already building anothe...

Bell hoping rewind is best

Vonn Bell has made the circle in the NFL. He is a 29-year-old veteran who has had many ups and a few downs in his time in the NFL and even before. Currently in his second stint with the Bengals, Vonn Bell is hoping to recapture the magic he assisted...

Freedom Center film traces history of Kentucky slave pen

One of the nation’s only surviving slave pens rests in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. There, it provides testimony of a wicked chapter in American history. As part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial, the Freedom Center is debuting a ne...