Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
In a highly anticipated rematch, the Memphis Tigers hosted the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls. Predicted to finish first and second in the preseason, this game was a critical conference showdown, nationally broadcast on ESPN. The Tigers secur...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
In a highly anticipated rematch, the Memphis Tigers hosted the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls. Predicted to finish first and second in the preseason, this game was a critical conference showdown, nationally broadcast on ESPN. The Tigers secur...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
By Sterling Haynes Because of the ambitions of a Blackman, you can enjoy frosty cold “scoops” of ice cream. Alfred L. Cralle was an African American& businessman& and& who invented the ice cream scoop in 1897. Cralle was born on Septe...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Tyler Perry, the entertainment mogul known for his extensive filmography and ownership of one of the largest film studios in the United States, has placed a monumental $800 million expansion of Tyler Perry Studios o...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
The Memphis Urban League (MUL) has announced Gale Jones Carson as their new interim President and CEO, following the retirement of former leader Tonja Y. Sesley. This significant appointment marks a new chapter for the organization, known for its com...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
The Memphis Urban League (MUL) has announced Gale Jones Carson as their new interim President and CEO, following the retirement of former leader Tonja Y. Sesley. This significant appointment marks a new chapter for the organization, known for its com...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
y Lauren Victoria Burke — Katherine Johnson, the legendary NASA physicist and mathematician, played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. land men on the moon during the space race in the 1960s and was portrayed by actress Taraji P. Henson in the 2017 f...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
Wanda Haynes, Certified Sommelier I was told by my mentor in the wine industry that wine tastes better in a fine wine glass. This didn’t hold much thought for me until I drank wine from a high-quality wine glass. Bells and whistles went...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 8 months ago
With the All-Star Break in the rearview, the NBA has cranked back up again. For the Grizzlies, that meant a Feb. 23 battle with the Los Angeles Clippers. With 26 games left in the season for the Grizzlies, the three key things they want to accomplish...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 9 months ago
Contributed Sit back and relax. The weekend is finally here and like always, we got you covered. “Ordinary Angels” is playing at your local theater, and stars two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. MOVIES (IN THEATERS) ORDINARY...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 9 months ago
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a significant move to alleviate the burden of student debt, the Biden administration revealed on Wednesday its decision to automatically forgive $1.2 billion in s...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 9 months ago
Contributed by Afro-Vegan Society BALTIMORE, MD – The Afro-Vegan Society (AVS) is celebrating Veguary, a free month-long celebration of Black vegan history, culture, diversity and progress, throughout the month of February. The 29-day pr...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 9 months ago
You may be aware that we’ve gone digital — we now only print our actual newspaper once a month — look for the latest edition next week. But for those who still like the look and feel of our print product, check out the latest editio...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 9 months ago
Contributed Uptown Consortium, Inc. (UCI) has allocated $5 million in Federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati as part of UCI’s NMTC Program. This is financing the renovation of a vacant apartment building in Upto...
Lifestyle / Hot Topics Talk - 9 months ago
In an effort to increase voter accessibility, the Shelby County Election Commission and Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) have teamed up for a unique initiative. On February 23, 2023, they will offer free bus rides across Memphis, coinciding with...
