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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ida B. Wells-Barnett showed that journalism can be activism

Editor’s Note: This column was originally published in May 2020, when Ida B. Wells was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Journalism. As an African-American journalist born and raised in Holly Springs, Miss., you’d think I’d have known more about my...

Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D. named 10th president of Central State University

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – A nationwide search led to Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D.,Central State University’s own vice president for research and economic development and director of Land-Grant Programs.Kuti’s appointment as the 10th president of Central Sta...

Erin Cunniff Childs honored by Ohio Women’s Bar Association

By Claire Luby-Colton Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio Erin Cunniff Childs, Esq., President & CEO of Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio (PBPO) has been selected by the Ohio Women’s Bar Association as the recipient of the 2024 Leading the Way Award....

COMMENTARY: Biden-Harris Administration hosts listening session with Tennessee Leaders at White House

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, elected officials, non-profit leaders and community leaders were invited to Washington DC to participate in a White House event called “Communities In Action, Building a Better America.” The meeting was a briefing on...

World-renowned POMPEII: The exhibition coming to Cincinnati

Contributed Cincinnatians will soon experience the sights, sounds and sensations of the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius that left a city frozen in time. “POMPEII: The Exhibition,” now open at Cincinnati Museum Center, brings more than 150 pric...

Cincinnati, Let’s Step Up! A Call to Action for Health and Wellness

After delving into the findings of the Cincinnati Public Health Department Community Health Needs Assessment 2023, it’s time for a wake-up call. According to the& Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic health conditions are al...

Birthday Girl: Alma Lewis Hassell celebrates being 98 years young

By Gary S. Whitlow, TSD Photographer Margaret Hassell took a moment to reflect on the special day they had just celebrated – her mother, Alma Lewis Hassell’s 98th birthday. “We just want to say we’re grateful,” Margaret Hassell sai...

Earn $2,500 by reviewing dog movies for Pettable’s Love Your Pet Day

Contributed Your most loyal companion is probably sitting right next to you, with its cold nose and warm fur. Yes, we’re talking about your pet! For us at Pettable, Love Your Pet Day is a big deal, and we must celebrate! For the third year in...

Nigerian-born and Cincinnati-based singer-songwriter, awarded fellowship

By Olivia Stibbe& Communications Darkspark Deinfa Okoro, Nigerian-born and Cincinnati-based singer-songwriter, was hand-picked out of nearly 1,000 global applications to receive a fellowship award because of her desire to create positi...

Memphis Tigers complete dramatic comeback win over UAB, 106-87

When their backs are against the wall, it seems the Memphis Tigers basketball team plays their best. With their tournament hopes on the brink and after falling into a 22-point first half deficit against UAB, Memphis roared back in the second half to...

Lusheous Collection: Empowering black women in fashion

By Morgan Angelique Owens, Chief Creative Beauty Consultant Title: Renika Smiley, OwnerBusiness Name: Lusheous CollectionSocial Media Handles: @lusheouscollection on IG and Facebook Like Page search: Lusheous CollectionWebsite: www.lusheouscol...

Mayor Young: Memphis must show youth a ‘more hopeful path is possible’

In February, Memphis Mayor Paul Young participated in a Summit on Youth Violence hosted by STEM4US and the Memphis Islamic Center. After his initial remarks, Young participated in a conversation with MIC Director Talib Ibn Karim, which was recorded a...