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Requiem for a freedom singer, freedom fighter

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21 Apr 2011
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The legacy of Matthew Auralius Jones Jr. includes these milestones – Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) field secretary, freedom fighter and freedom singer.
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‘Ban the Box’ bill now law in Philly

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21 Apr 2011
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Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed into law a bill designed to prohibit city employers from requiring job applicants to disclose their criminal history until after the first employment review. 
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Spence to defend Mark, Veronica Yates in case tied to bizarre arrest

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21 Apr 2011
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High-profile attorney Robert Spence has been retained to represent Mark and Veronica Yates following an incident in which Veronica Yates was grabbed by the pants, yanked out of her car and arrested.
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<br />Cheer, then vote: Join the true believers

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21 Apr 2011
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This is a story of a basketball team and a high school that inspired a city to take the idea of believing to the next level.
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Baptist Hospital gets medal for organ transplant focus

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21 Apr 2011
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The Mid-South Transplant Foundation (MSTF) on Tuesday presented Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis with the Silver Medal of Honor. 
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Online library brings free practice tests into play

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21 Apr 2011
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The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is available to everyone in Tennessee and provides the tools needed to prepare for a variety of exams and take studying to the next level.
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South Memphis Farmers Market ready for its second coming

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15 Apr 2011
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The Market, which is located on the northeast corner of Mississippi Boulevard and South Parkway East, will operate every Thursday from noon until 6 p.m. through October 27.
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Grizz Track

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15 Apr 2011
Written by Kelley Evans
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Now that the Grizzlies have clinched a playoff spot, some have put an end to a hairy act of solidarity.
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NFL’s Greg Hardy brings sports festival home to Millington

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15 Apr 2011
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Carolina Panthers defensive end and former University of Mississippi standout Greg Hardy of Millington is hosting a celebrity sports night and free weekend kids camp May 13-14.
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Naomi Tutu to keynote 2011 Legends Award Reception April 19

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15 Apr 2011
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Human rights activist Naomi Tutu will deliver the keynote address during the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis 2011 Legends Award Reception at the Peabody hotel on April 19.
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FedEx support boosts Dress for Success gala

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14 Apr 2011
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FedEx recently served as a presenting sponsor of the Dress for Success Worldwide fundraising gala in New York City.
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Seminar to give LOC professor stage to share special study results

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14 Apr 2011
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CHEER, the Consortium for Health Education, Economic Empowerment and Research, will hold a seminar at noon on April 29 to share the “Results from the Partnership for Asthma Trigger-Free (Path) Study.”
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A farewell to forever Tiger Larry Finch

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14 Apr 2011
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There was laughter as well as tears as words of a fruitful life were spoken into the hearts of hundreds who gathered to say goodbye to a “Tiger” in every sense of the word at Hope Presbyterian Church.
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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

 

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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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