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Commissioners Fund $10 million for Repairs at Shelby County Jail

Shelby County Commissioners followed through on a resolution that provides $10 million in emergency funding for a slate of emergency repairs to the Shelby County Jail during the Monday, Sept. 24 meeting. Sponsor Charlie Caswell’s resolution was appro...

A’ja Wilson cements herself on WNBA’s Mount Rushmore

By Jamal Baker NDG Contributing Writer A’ja Riyadh Wilson. That is it, that is the tweet. When you have the type of special historic 2024 season Ms. Wilson just had, it calls for her full government name. Becoming only the second player in the histor...

Memphis man testifies that he and another man killed rapper Young Dolph

By ADRIAN SAINZ and TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press A Memphis man testified on Monday that he and a second person shot and killed rapper Young Dolph after Big Jook, the brother of rapper Yo Gotti, put a hit on him. Cornelius Smith identified himself...

NYCLU: Police Impunity Has “Risen Dramatically Under Mayor Adams”

By NYCLUPhotos: YouTube ScreenshotsNEW YORK CITY – Today, retired Judge Yates submitted to the court the most comprehensive report on the NYPD’s stop and frisk discipline practices since the 2013 court decision finding the practice unconstitutional....

NNPA Chairman: “We can’t normalize the demonization of our Haitian brothers and sisters.”

By Bobby R. Henry, Chairman, NNPA The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing more than 200 Black-owned print and online media outlets, is outraged by the demonization and blatant lies being spread about Haitian immigrants in S...

Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis

By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press Young Dolph grew up riding his bike and playing basketball in a Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood and later built a rap career that included ownership of an independent music label, Paper Route Empire. He became belov...

Memphis Leaders Address Crime, Safety, and Community Needs at Town Hall

In a continuation of the city’s efforts to engage with the community, Memphis Mayor Paul Young resumed his “One Memphis” tour at the McWherter Senior Community Center, bringing together city officials and residents to discuss public...

UNCF Economic Impact Report Highlights Unmatched Contributions and Urgent Funding Needs of HBCUs

Written by Roy Betts, UNCF Communications Today, UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, proudly unveiled its 2024 HBCU Economic Impact Report. The report, Transforming Futures: The E...

Downtown fixture Brenda Buford-Shaw moving piano studio to Bartlett

“When I first moved here I asked around for piano lesson teachers and her name popped right up as the go-to person,” said Deirdre Daw. “She has taught over the years thousands of children, adults and seniors throughout Memphis and...

County Commissioners Choose Funding Source for Jail Repairs

In the search for a funding source for a growing list of repairs at the Shelby County Jail, county commission members opted for a two-pronged solution, during the Wednesday, Sept. 18 Law Enforcement Committee meeting. Commissioner Charlie Caswell’s $...

December 12 Movement Announces Rally To Support Zimbabwe At United Nations On Sept. 21

By December 12 Movement Photos: YouTube\Wikimedia Commons New York, NY – Despite various covert, and not so covert, acts of aggression against the Republic of Zimbabwe, the country’s government boldly asserts that it will never be a colony aga...

Rising stars in wrestling looking to make their names in Memphis

Memphis was once a hotbed for professional wrestling. Studio wrestling was must-see TV for adults and kids alike on Saturday mornings. Some of the veterans from the ’80s and ’90s are still popular and remembered by many: Jerry Lawler, Hulk Hogan, Kam...

Institute Of The Black World: We Will Hold A Tribute Celebration For Don Rojas A True Revolutionary

By Institute Of The Black WorldPhotos: IBWInternationally acclaimed journalist, political consultant and exemplary Director of Communications and International Relations for the Institute of the Black World 21st Century Don Rojas will soon be retiri...

State Department Launches Online Passport Renewal System for Millions of Americans

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Millions of Americans can now renew their passports online instead of mailing the State Department paper documents with a check. The department announced Wednesday that its online system is now open after months of...

NDG Book Review: ‘The Second Fifty’ is one for the older crowd

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’ve got big plans. Resign from your current job and find work that makes your heart sing. Spend time with family, maybe research your genealogy. That dream vacation is on your list, and you’re eyeing a new hobby that looks...