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A New Way Forward: Vice President Harris accepts Presidential Nomination in Chicago

Contributed byHarris for President & & & As Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the keynote remarks on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, the American people saw that she is the fighter we need to lead our country...

Kamala Harris Makes History as She Accepts Democratic Nomination for President

On Thursday night, Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president in a week filled with celebration, reflection, and a sense of history in the making. Following in the trailblazing footsteps of Shirley Chisholm...

BRAND, NEW: Black Chamber of Memphis looks to build on 50-year history of BBA

In a bold move to strengthen its impact and better serve the needs of Black entrepreneurs, the Black Business Association of Memphis (BBA) has officially rebranded as the Black Chamber of Memphis (BCOM). The change was officially announced during the...

Family Night With Stacey Abrams At BAM: A Celebration Of Book ‘Stacey Speaks Up’

By BAM Photos: Kevin Lowery\BAM August 27, 2024/Brooklyn, NY——Join Stacey Abrams, the nationally celebrated politician, activist, and New York Times bestselling author, for a special family evening as she presents the latest addition to her be...

Beauty or Battlefield? Navigating the Modern Hair Industry as a Black Woman

Image courtesy of HelloGiggles There I was, riding passenger side with my cute matching set on and blown-out hair pulled back into a loose bun. I awaited the inevitable clear skin effect that’d be delivered after my fresh braids were stitched nea...

Shelby County Commission funds mental health center design, adjusts county employee raises

A mental health center to divert minor offenders from the Shelby County Jail to treatment is one step closer to being a reality, after the county commission approved a $1.73 million contract for a design on the long-requested facility during the Mond...

Mayor, Police Chief, EDGE Leader to chat with local business leaders

Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Interim Police Chief CJ Davis will chat with community and business leaders Wednesday evening about access to capital, crime prevention and the future of doing business in Memphis. Bank of America Memphis, in collaboratio...

Bengals’ Erick All faces uphill battle to make impact as local player

There haven’t been many local people to play for the Bengals. Kevin Huber retired last season. He had played a double digit amount of season after starring at McNicholas High School and the University of Cincinnati as a punter. Sam Hubbard is the Ben...

Larry Dodson’s Bar-Kays set to Perform at first-ever ‘Fool In Love Fest’ in Los Angeles this weekend

Memphis music legend Larry Dodson has a hard time sitting still, even in so-called “retirement.” After retiring from his nearly 50-year career as lead singer of The Bar-Kays in 2017, Dodson launched a solo career in 2019, and has continue...

Harris-Walz Campaign Soars with Unprecedented Momentum After Democratic Convention

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The electricity in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention remains undeniable. Still, the real story is how Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has sent shockwaves far beyond th...

What Happened to the Rally Reds?; Bengals Season Countdown

As always, I hate to write a negative column, but at this point in the season, I am unsure how I am going to make it through watching the remaining games. The Cincinnati Reds are 100% out of the race, the white flag is waving, and it is only going to...

Surprise defeat: Gauff falls at Cincinnati

ContributedCoco Gauff’s defense of her Cincinnati Open title didn’t get past the first round as the American was surprisingly defeated 6-4 2-6 6-4 by Yulia Putintseva.The world No. 34 was trailing 2-4 in the final set, but won four straight games to...

Reds Houdini act troubling

The Cincinnati Reds have played 124 of 162 games. Even after this amount of game, nobody can figure out if this team is a contender or a pretender. Just a week ago, Cincy was dead in the water. The St. Louis Cardinals came to town. Always consistent,...

3 ways to upkeep your skincare routine at hotels

Keeping your skincare routine intact while staying in hotels can be a challenge, but it’s definitely doable with a little bit of planning and a few smart moves. Let me share three ways you can keep your skin glowing and healthy, even when you’r...

How can I make studying a daily habit?

The best place to study is in a space with no distractions and plenty of light. Hans Neleman/Stone via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@th...