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Time for a review of lottery revenues

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05 May 2011
Written by Steve Cohen
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I have read with concern about the legislation before the (Tennessee) General Assembly to change the academic standards by which lottery HOPE scholarships are awarded.
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Demanding the best education for African-American Children

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05 May 2011
Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
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Unless we do more now to acquire the best education possible for our children, there will not be a significant economic recovery in the African-American community.
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Sorry about the birth certificate, I’ve been hunting bin Laden

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05 May 2011
Written by Jason Johnson
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President Barack Obama has one amazing and incredibly infuriating trait for every political analyst following him and every one who ever voted for him and everyone who’s ever worked against him. Incredible timing.
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Marriage is so 20th Century!

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
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Today I am focused on the one finding that sent a chill down my spine: “marriage is on the wane.”
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Smarter approach to crime is a move for states to bank on

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Judge Greg Mathis
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The nation’s decades long war on drugs and “tough on crime” posture has failed to reduce crime rates and control the rising prison population. 
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A strong 12-month run with ‘minorities’ may be second-term key for President Obama

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Jason Johnson
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This time President Obama has a problem with black and brown folk, and this is a problem that – in many respects – if he doesn’t solve will be more crucial to his campaign success than even unemployment. 
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A message from our President and Publisher

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Bernal E. Smith II
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As The New Tri-State Defender embarks on a new era of delivering empowering information, we understand the importance of bringing to the forefront those that make a difference day in and day out in the lives of so many.
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Minority Health Month: A wake-up call to focus on good health

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
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Each April, the United States Office of Minority Health and Health Equity conducts a month-long campaign to raise awareness about health disparities across our nation.
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What you pick up with your fork and spoon could be a death sentence

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
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When I learned what acute appendicitis and colonic carcinoma could do to the body, I thought about Efrain Ramos, who was told there wasn’t much that could be done to prolong his life.
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Re-inventing You!

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28 Apr 2011
Written by Lucy Shaw
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Continually re-inventing ourselves is actually our God-given right and expectancy. We will evolve, become or transform by design or by accident. 
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Do you seriously believe that your illness can be reversed?

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22 Apr 2011
Written by Tri-State Defender Newsroom
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I’m amazed that after all these years we’re still being told that there is no hope once a person is stricken with cancer and diabetes.
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Commissioner raises the wrong plan at the wrong time

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22 Apr 2011
Written by Reginald Tate
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The unemployment rate is over 10 percent here in Memphis, meaning more than 63,000 people are out looking for jobs and not finding them.
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‘I lost my job and I am MAD!’

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22 Apr 2011
Written by Lucy Shaw
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A young man called me recently to talk about his job situation. This guy had unfinished business with his former employer and it was sticking in his gut. 
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More Articles...

  1. Education and crime prevention – the new Dist. Atty. Gen. weighs in
  2. Meeting under the same political tent: NAACP and conservatives
  3. Incarcerate, educate balance sheet adds up to a revolving door
  4. Mr. President, you’re no Clinton

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Detroit

Beyonce Pregnant!

The Michigan Chronicle

E! News recently reported that Beyonce and Roc Nation Sports owner Jay-Z are expecting their second chance. Multiple souces close to coupl...

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Candice Glover, ‘American Idol’ winner

The Michigan Chronicle

 

A God-given, awesome voice. Consistently excellence performances. Poise. Charming personality. Professionalism. Dazzling smile.

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Chicago

Red Line Construction Hits CTA Riders

The Chicago Defender

The Chicago Transit Authority's crumbling Red Line tracks south of Roosevelt Road shut down Sunday for the largest construction project in the transit...

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4 Dead, 14 Wounded in Weekend Violence

The Chicago Defender

Three people were fatally shot in the head and another shot dead in the chest in weekend violence that wounded at least 14 others across Chicago, acco...

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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

Home Sick Braves Return After 10-Game Road Trip

The Atlanta Daily World
Post 18 May 2013
By Horace Holloman III
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For the Atlanta Braves it felt good t...

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State Rep. Tyrone Brooks, Sr. Indicted

The Atlanta Daily World
Post 16 May 2013
By Atlanta Daily World
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Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks, Sr...

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