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THE ‘BEST’ IS BACK! Best In Black Awards Nominations now open!

“Whoops of joy, straight forward expressions of appreciation and tears associated with precious memories meshed with myriad other sights and sounds at the 2020 Best In Black Awards presented at the new Central Station Hotel Thursday Night.” That litt...

GloRilla seizes 901 Day as Memphis Celebrates with Food, Fun, and Culture

This past Sunday, Memphis came alive in celebration of 901 Day, the unofficial holiday that honors all things Memphis. From energetic dance performances to mouth-watering food festivals, the city was buzzing with excitement, showcasing its creativity...

NDG Book Review: ‘The Fallen Fruit’ is a feast for fiction fans

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’re lucky you didn’t hit your head! The damage you did to yourself was bad enough, you didn’t need a head wound to lay you low, too. You haven’t skinned your knees like that since you were ten years old. Your elbow still hu...

Comedy Central’s highly anticipated adult animated series ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ to premiere Sept. 25

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – Comedy Central today announced the premiere date of its highly anticipated adult animated series, Everybody Still Hates Chris. The reimagined series starring and executive produced by Chris Rock premieres Wednesday, Sep...

Film Review: ‘Blink Twice’ has great visuals, not such a great storyline

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**1/2) She sold her soul to the devil. Now she wants it back. It was too good to be true. Frida (Naomi Ackie), a clumsy cocktail waitress at a classy fundraiser for rich folks eyes the main attraction. It’s tech bill...

Americans face post-pandemic Medicaid disenrollment and new coverage gaps

By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer During the pandemic, 83 million Americans were protected by Medicaid, preserved by a freeze on redetermination checks. This was so no one would lose coverage during the national emergency, explained Katherine Hamps...

Unearthed letters and research notes expose journalist’s role in distorting Emmett Till’s story

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Newly unearthed research notes and letters from William Bradford Huie, the journalist whose reporting on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till helped shape the public’s understanding of the crime, revea...

Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain

(Newswise) — We use the word ‘love’ in a bewildering range of contexts — from sexual adoration to parental love or the love of nature. Now, more comprehensive imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collecti...

Vanessa Wyche

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, Texas’ premier air, flight and space museum, announced its “Women Take Flight: Fashion to Fission,” luncheon keynote speaker, Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center who leads the Space Center’s role in...

Migrant workers respond to anti-immigration rhetoric

By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer Though the U.S. is known as a country built by immigrants, new arrivals have been repeatedly rejected by society. This is true not only in the U.S., but also in other parts of the world. The relationship is a parad...

With DNC in rearview and Election Day weeks away, Tennessee Delegates Plan for the Road Ahead

The 2024 Democratic National Convention was a defining moment for the party as it showcased unity and a forward-looking agenda amidst a polarized political landscape. There was an average of over 21 million viewers across all four days, and during Vi...

Teyana Taylor Wins The Virgil Abloh Award

By Harlem’s Fashion Row Photos: Harlem’s Fashion Row\Wikimedia Commons We are incredibly honored to announce that this year’s Virgil Abloh Award Presented by LVMH will be presented to none other than Teyana Taylor—a true embodimen...

TSD e•Edition — In this issue: Economic Development Forum asks: ‘Are You Future Ready?’

The Tri-State Defender is proud to be a media partner with the Mid-South Minority Business Continuum (MMBC) and the organzation’s upcoming Economic Development Forum. Recently, I published part of an interview I had with Jozelle Booker,...

Memphis Tigers dominate North Alabama in Season Opener

The Memphis Tigers football team hosted the Tigers of North Alabama at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on August 31, 2024, in the under-renovation stadium. The new capacity, which will last for the next two seasons during construction, is 33,691. Memphi...

Harlem’s Fashion Row: Meet Legends And Honor Fashion’s Finest

By Harlem’s Fashion Row Photos: Harlem’s Fashion RowThis year’s 17th Annual Fashion Show & Style Awards is not just a celebration—it’s a tribute to the legends who have shaped the very fabric of our industry, culture, and society.The...