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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.

Memphis on sizzle as tough-playing Grizz await Game 3

On Saturday, when the Memphis Grizzlies take to the floor at the FedExForum to defend their home court, their NBA playoffs opening round series against the San Antonio Spurs will be tied 1-1.

Requiem for a freedom singer, freedom fighter

The legacy of Matthew Auralius Jones Jr. includes these milestones – Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) field secretary, freedom fighter and freedom singer.

‘Ban the Box’ bill now law in Philly

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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Detroit

Mersoon Rising Review

The Michigan Chronicle
Mersoon Rising Review

Welcome to Mersoon, where the food is free, the water pure, and the drugs are good. War is constant, and the inhabitants mix with the Desc...

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Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan Seeking Chief Executive Officer

The Michigan Chronicle

 The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan Governing Board is seeking to hire its first Chief Executive Officer. The job posti...

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Chicago

Obama On Fatherhood: 'It's the Best Job I've Got'

The Chicago Defender
Obama On Fatherhood: 'It's the Best Job I've Got'

President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way f...

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How Superman Saved A Small Illinois Town

The Chicago Defender

Today is the day many comic book fans have been waiting for. Man of Steel, the latest Superman movie, opens in theaters across the country. Much of th...

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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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Atlanta

New Dads Learn That Their Lives are Forever Changed

The Atlanta Daily World
New Dads Learn That Their Lives are Forever Changed

First-time fathers experience many emotions: love, responsibility, protectiveness, and even fear. And whatever the father's

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B.J. Upton Bombs Help Snap Losing Streak

The Atlanta Daily World
B.J. Upton Bombs Help Snap Losing Streak

If there is something the Braves can find bigger than one game in a dramatic come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the San

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