FUBU founder, ‘Shark Tank’ star talks with TSD

Daymond JohnA few years ago, the unusual occurrence of a Manatee in the Memphis area caused great local buzz and attention. The salt water giant found his way into the waters of the Mighty Mississippi and into the hearts of Memphians as they tracked his movements.

Well, in similar fashion we recently had another giant of the sea, a "Shark", (not the aquatic variety), visit our fair city to much fanfare and accolade.

Daymond John, a fashion industry pioneer, is founder of the FUBU clothing line and star of the ABC reality show "Shark Tank,"

Organ donor fight calls for front-row action

ANALYSIS

It appears that as has occurred in far too many instances on far too many issues in recent times, a fight has broken out in Memphis.

In one corner is Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and in the other is the Mid-South Transplant Foundation. Although not at the root of the debate, it appears the large African-American population in Memphis and the Mid-South is certainly a big part of it.

With new tools in hand, teacher helps students grasp math

by Dena L. Owens
Special to The New Tri-State Defender

Everyone agrees that teachers should perform to the best of their abilities to increase student academic performance in public schools. How they achieve that goal has been a hot topic, as it should be.

Angela Staples, a ten-year, 6th-grade instructor at Ridgeway Middle School, uses several tools to strengthen her teaching effectiveness in a subject many of cringe to think about – math. One method she uses to help children "get it" is called Reflective Practice.

Delta’s put M’Lady focus on community, scholarship, service

Hundreds of well-dressed ladies and gents gathered recently at the Hilton Hotel for the 2012 version of Breakfast for M'Lady, an annual event sponsored for 60-plus years by the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Holiday drivers urged to think safety and stay sober

Roadside checkpoints targeting drunk drivers will greet area motorists at two locations on May 31.

Memphis Police and Shelby County sheriff's deputies will man the checkpoints. Federal law requires law enforcement officials to announce the checkpoints in advance.

Briefs & Things: Mentoring institute names men & women of the year

The 110 Institute, a Memphis-based youth development & research firm, has announced its 2012 "Men of the Year" and for the first time, its two "Women of the Year".

LEGACY: Elmer Moore Jr.

Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at Norris Road Church of Christ to bid a final farewell to Elmer Moore Jr.,

A successful entrepreneur in real estate brokerage for more than 50 years drew hundreds to a final farewell on Wednesday at Norris Road Church of Christ.

Crittenden pushed ‘for what is right’

Joseph Crittenden with the Rev. Henry Logan Starks in downtown Memphis during one of the many protests that marked Mr. Crittenden’s life. (Photos courtesy of the Crittenden family/Andrew Withers Collection)Mr. Joseph Crittenden Sr. died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the age of 93.

In his lifetime, he became a beloved husband, a father to 11, grandfather to 31 and great grandfather to 94. Friends and acquaintances admired and respected him.

Mr. Crittenden worked as a cotton picker, served in the armed forces, made a living as a master tractor mechanic (a much sought after skill in the agricultural south), and was the owner of a series of combination gas stations, auto shops and convenience stores.

His is not a name readily known to the media and historians of the civil rights era, but that victory for human rights could not have occurred without men and women such as Crittenden

New ‘keeper of the flame’ for Juneteenth

The 19th Annual Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival is a few weeks away and off to a brand new start with a new executive director, Telisa Franklin, who says festival-goers can expect to see something a little different this year.

‘Lakeview School was everything to us’

Charles Grimes, a 1976 Lakeview Elementary School graduate, signs the commemorative banner that was part of a bittersweet celebration at the school last Friday (May 11). (Courtesy photo)First, there were the rumors back in early March. Then the official word came from the unified school board: Lakeview Elementary would close this school year for good, along with Graceland and Georgia Avenue elementaries.

"Even before we knew our school was closing, a group of alumni had gotten together and decided we wanted to do something to encourage Lakeview students," said Carolyn Moore Ester.

Hunger aid draws hundreds

Hundreds of Memphians on Wednesday (May 16) made their way to St. Paul Baptist Church in Whitehaven, one of the partner sites for Feed The Children's Americans Feeding Americans initiative.

"There are many families in America who are in crisis.

Education equals freedom is formula for success at Omni Prep Academy

The Omni Prep Academy’s first “Walk For Freedom” was a fundraiser for the Withers Collection Museum & Gallery and chance to see the school’s connection to the community. (Courtesy photo)"Education equals freedom is like a mime in a box. The mime is in the box because it has no education; the education is the key. When the mime gets an education, the key opens the door to freedom and the mime is free."

Celina Williams, Seventh grade scholar, Omni Prep Academy