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Men out of BTW’s past help look out for its future

Details: Category: News; 19 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

The Rev. Herbert Davenport Jr. was determined to create a way for young men to enhance their self esteem and overcome negative influence.

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President Obama visits Memphis

Details: Category: News; 16 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

Follow the Tri-State Defender on Twitter and Facebook for live coverage of President Obama's visit to Memphis and his Booker T. Washington High School commencement speech, and check back here for full coverage later in the day.

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President Obama crowns BTW’s achievement

Details: Category: News; 16 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

The story of Booker T. Washington High School’s race to the top of President Barack Obama’s High School Commencement Challenge can be told in myriad ways, but in every salient account, the students are the central characters.

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President Obama’s remarks at Booker T. Washington High School commencement

Details: Category: News; 16 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

Even President Barack Obama will tell you that the day belonged to the Booker T. Washington High School graduating Class of 2011.

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Grizz playoffs run ends as Thunder rolls

Details: Category: News; 15 May 2011; Written by Kelley Evans

Memphis believed and is now proud. It seems that the Grizzlies have changed the look of a franchise by winning over the hearts of many fans in a city that knows basketball.

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‘Anything and everything’ gets it done for Grizz in Game 6

Details: Category: News; 14 May 2011; Written by Kelley Evans

“We came up big in this game,” said Mike Conley. “It was a must win where we had to do anything and everything to get by. All we can do is play hard and compete.”

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Briefs & things

Details: Category: News; 13 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

Short news items from around the community

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Raleigh Egypt students make congressional connection

Details: Category: News; 13 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

Student participants in the Memphis Career Connection Program at Raleigh Egypt High School recently met with Congressman Steve Cohen.

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Cancer study issues special call for African Americans in Memphis

Details: Category: News; 13 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

A massive study is underway to develop ways to prevent cancer, and Americans from all ethnic groups are being asked to participate – and help save lives.

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The Med and BlueCross partner to create patient-centered medical home

Details: Category: News; 13 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

The Med has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to establish a Patient-Centered Medical Home for BlueCross members in Memphis at their five Health Loop primary care sites.

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Scott sisters’ suffering: a sign of criminal justice failures

Details: Category: News; 12 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

“After we are pardoned we want to go out across the country and speak out about abuse of blacks in prison,” Jamie Scott, 38, told a gathering of supporters.

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Does Cupid play politics?

Details: Category: News; 12 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

Though “variety is the spice of life” and “opposites attract,” most people marry only those whose political views align with their own, according to new research from Rice University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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<br />BTW video entry reflects behind-the-scenes support

Details: Category: News; 12 May 2011; Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom

When President Barack Obama speaks at Booker T. Washington High School’s commencement exercises on Monday (May 16), Lauryn DuValle will be somewhere smiling.

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