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ANALYSIS: Memphis Tigers Enter the Season with Great Expectations

As the calendar slowly fades away from the dog days of summer, football season is suddenly upon us. The Memphis Tigers football team, coming off a 10-win season, is looking to return to its championship ways. In one of the most anticipated seasons in...

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Willie B. Dean made history as YMCA leader

Dr. Willie B. Dean, a trailblazing leader, devoted Christian and husband of former MSCS Superintendent Carolyn Johnson-Dean, died August 22, 2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and faith. Born on March 15, 1951, in Potts Camp, Mississ...

Canton Spirituals headline WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic this weekend

As summer winds down, WLOK FM 105/AM 1340 is gearing up for two of its most anticipated community events: the 49th annual Stone Soul Picnic and the 8th annual Black Film Festival. Both events, deeply rooted in the Memphis community, highlight the ri...

US Open Celebrates The Culture, History And Pride Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities

By USTA Photos: USTA FLUSHING, N.Y., August 28, 2024 — HBCU Live returned for its 4th year at the 2024 US Open, celebrating the culture, history and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). These events were part of...

Memphis Mayors unite to promote Healthier901 with Methodist LeBonheur

In a remarkable show of unity, current Memphis Mayor Paul Young has teamed up with former Memphis mayors Jim Strickland, A C Wharton, and Willie Herenton in an unprecedented call for Memphians to shed 1 million pounds. It’s part of Method...

NDG Book Review: ‘A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit’ is inspiring

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Ten feet tall. Larger than life. Surely, that describes the person in history you most admire. He was a giant among men. Her actions were bigger than anyone could imagine in her time and place. You think about that a lot, and...

African Methodist Episcopal Church and plaintiffs reach settlement agreement in retirement plan class-action lawsuit, unite to pursue claims against Newport and Symetra

(PR Newswire) COLUMBUS, Ohio — The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and Plaintiffs (who represent a putative class of Plan Participants) have reached a contingent settlement agreement in the class action lawsuit concerning the misapprop...

At&T Performing Arts Center unveils new gospel music initiative

Through a partnership with consultant and producer Glyne A. Griffith II, DBA, the Center brings new, dynamic artists to the Dallas Arts District music scene The AT&T Performing Arts Center today announced a new Gospel Music Initiative to celebrat...

Film Review: ‘The Deliverance’ just doesn’t quite deliver

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**) “Whatever it says, don’t listen to it. It will play on your heart. It will play on your mind.” Nice dialogue for an Exorcist kind of movie. But not enough to hold this horror/thriller together for its entirety. T...

Plans slated for fifth edition of ‘Hydrate the Hood’

By Jamal Baker NDG Contributing Writer “Hydrate The Hood” is an annual event for the Dallas community that will be returning for the fifth straight year on Saturday, September 7, 2024. This event is hosted by Katrina Chaney of The Dro Guapo Project a...

Crowley ISD and Paul Quinn College announce new innovation partnership for middle school students

On Aug. 8, 2024, Crowley ISD and Paul Quinn College announced a groundbreaking Texas Innovation Partnership aimed at advancing educational excellence and improving student outcomes across all four Crowley ISD middle schools. Texas Innovation Partners...

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Iota Iota Graduate Chapter awards $8,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors

FRISCO—In a strong commitment to academic excellence and community service, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Iota Iota Graduate Chapter, proudly awarded $8,000 in scholarships to eight deserving high school seniors. Each student received a $...

Harris’ campaign soars with unprecedented momentum after Democratic Convention

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA 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 the United C...

A night of passion, patriotism, and powerful messages

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Chicago, IL– Day three of the Democratic National Convention continued the fervor that has electrified the Windy City all week. Following a stirring performance of his hit song “Higher Ground,” Mot...

Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies

(Newswise) — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Giving probiotics to pregnant mice can enhance both the immune system and behavior of the mothers and their offspring, according to a new study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medici...