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President Obama launches nationwide outreach to African Americans

President Obama and his administration will reach out to African Americans in coming months in a campaign to detail what the president is doing for them.

<br />Search for cell phone video underway in Yates case

Attorney Robert Spence said an intensive search is underway for more cell phone video and eyewitnesses accounts of the controversial arrest of Veronica Yates on April 17.

Briefs & things

Short news items of interest from around the community

Shelby County Chapter presents Orita Rites of Passage

 

An invitation into Christian adulthood was the theme for The Leadership Academy Orita Rite of Passage Ceremony presented by the Shelby County Chapter, The Links Incorporated.

‘Touch, Talk, Read, Play’

 

Three years ago, Neighborhood Christian Centers partnered with The Urban Child Institute to strengthen our city’s understanding of the vital brain development that happens in children from birth to age five.

Evolution and elevation of the ‘Grind House’

Another action-packed victory against the San Antonio Spurs wrapped up at the “Grind House” on Monday night. 

Grizz ‘repeat’ in Game 4 romp

Another sold-out crowd! Another pre-game party! Towels twirling! And the Grizzlies won, again.

Booker T. Washington - Commencement Challenge Rap


Mr. President, Memphis is calling ...
An inner city push: Vote Booker T. Washington H.S. in the Commencement Challenge. whitehouse.gov/commencement

Grizz star in first postseason home victory

The script played out to the home fans’ heart-grabbing satisfaction as the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies defeated the NBA’s Western Conference top seed San Antonio Spurs 91-88.

A first glimpse at Memphis Tiger football in 2011

 

The Tiger faithful got a preview of what was to come for the 2011 football season at the annual Blue-Gray Game in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Girls ministry breaks ground with Father/Daughter Princess Ball

 

Last Saturday at the Davis Community Center at 3371 Spottswood Ave., Upward Steps Girls Ministry held its First Annual Father/Daughter Princess Ball. 

Tigers coach, Methodist Hospital CEO named 110 Institute’s ‘Men of the Year’

The 110 Institute has named University of Memphis Men’s Basketball Coach Josh Pastner, and Methodist-South Hospital CEO Dr. Michael Ugwueke as its 2011 “Men of the Year” award recipients.

Zach Randolph, aka the ‘go-to guy’

 

Grizz forward Zach Randolph has been the go-to guy for a Memphis Grizzlies team that has kept going through some playoff-threatening bumps in the road.

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Detroit

Kelly Rowland set to judge on X Factor

The Michigan Chronicle

Simon Cowell will be surrounded by women when THE X FACTOR returns for its third season this fall on FOX. Grammy Award-winning artist Kell...

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Faygo Pop's Campaign Selected as Finalist for OBIE Award

The Michigan Chronicle

 

 

The unique “Summer Silhouettes” Outdoor Campaign by Faygo Beverages, Inc. has been chosen as a finalist for the Outdoor Ad...

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Chicago

Crews Dig Through Night After Deadly Okla. Twister

The Chicago Defender

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting br...

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CTU Protesters Arrested at City Hall

The Chicago Defender

Roughly two dozen protesters were arrested Monday afternoon during a demonstration at City Hall aimed at preventing the planned closure of more than 5...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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