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The Morial family has announced the passing of their mother and grandmother, Sybil Haydel Morial, 91, who was the widow of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, Ernest “Dutch” Morial. The family has issued the following statement: “Words cannot express our...
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James Earl Jones, the legendary actor whose deep, resonant voice became synonymous with some of the most iconic characters in film history, passed away on Monday at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93. His representatives at Independent...
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Today, Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system. The issue brief “How Tax Fairness Can Pro...
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Tony Pollard has been a fan favorite and media darling since he began playing for the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted from the University of Memphis. When the Memphis Tigers played in the Cotton Bowl, all of his former teammates took pictures of h...
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By VP Records Photos: Book Cover\O-AccessJamaica\VP Records VP Records is launching a series of fourth quarter “pop-up” retail events at its newly redesigned store at 170-21 Jamaica Ave in Jamaica, Queens. Every Saturday from October 5 to Dece...
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R&B and soul legend Frankie Beverly has passed away at the age of 77. The iconic frontman of the band Maze died on September 10, 2024, as confirmed by his family in a heartfelt social media post. Beverly was known for his smooth, soulful voice an...
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Vice President Kamala Harris decisively took control of the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, delivering a performance that put Trump on the defensive for much of the evening. Moderators...
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Understanding the Mid-South Minority Business Council (MMBC) can be challenging due to the broad scope of its work. “What we do is so expansive that people often get only a glimpse of it,” says MMBC CEO Jozelle Booker. “They see the surface—what we...
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Shelby County Commissioners rejected a proposed $15.5 million funding resolution, as they search for a path forward to cover the costs of repairs to the aging Shelby County Jail during the Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. Members agreed to explore an alterna...
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By American Advertising Federation Photos: American Advertising Federation\YouTube Screenshots The American Advertising Federation is excited to announce the honorees for the 2024 Mosaic Awards, presented by SiriusXM, a distinguished celebrat...
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By Maysles Documentary Center Photos: Maysles Documentary Center The Albies are just two weeks away and tickets are selling out fast! We’re counting down to celebrate this year’s extraordinary group of honorees with you and the entire Maysles...
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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Jury selection began Monday in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating the civil rights of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died followi...
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By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent James Earl Jones, the legendary actor whose deep, resonant voice became synonymous with some of the most iconic characters in film history, passed away today at his home in Dutchess County,...
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Understanding the Mid-South Minority Business Council (MMBC) can be challenging due to the broad scope of its work. “What we do is so expansive that people often get only a glimpse of it,” says MMBC CEO Jozelle Booker. “They see the surface—what we...
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On a beautiful day for football, the University of Memphis hosted the Troy Trojans. Memphis honored the 1993 football team, which featured Danton Barto and NFL Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce. The Tigers continued to improve and defeated the Trojans 38-17...
