Pastor Walter Womack was among an array of people representing various groups as they made a pitch for raises beyond what Mayor Jim Strickland called for in his budget proposal. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/TSD Archives) By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell In a former life, Pastor Walter Womack of Faithful Baptist Church was the “right-hand […]
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How Millennials Are Expanding The Gaming Industry
By Destiny Royston, Special to The New Tri-State Defender The gaming industry is expanding, and millennials are the driving force. What used to be considered a waste of time and quarters is now a full-blown industry. There is a such a thing as a professional gamer now. Some of them are celebrities on YouTube as […]
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Former Memphis Mayor Eyes Those ‘left out of this economy’ as he Seeks Return to Mayor’s Office
By Erica R. Williams, The New Tri-State Defender The Staple Singers’ “Let’s Do It Again” resounded from a speaker before Dr. Willie W. Herenton emerged from the back of the room. He shook hands with people in the crowd as he made his way to the stage to address hundreds of attendees who’d gathered to […]
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Heritage Tours Told to Vacate ‘Handy House’ After 24 Years
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell, Special to the New Tri-State Defender Heritage Tours, which principal operator Elaine Turner describes as the state’s first African-American-owned tour company, no longer is overseeing the blue-and-white shotgun house that reflects the meager beginnings of W.C. Handy, renowned as the “Father of the Blues.” Situated on the east end of […]
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COMMENTARY: ‘One Mistake Away’ From Homelessness
By Lee Eric Smith, The New Tri-State Defender, lesmith@tsdmemphis.com Admit it: Sometimes you go out of your way to avoid a homeless person. So do I. I’m not proud to say it, but it’s true. If I can’t cross the street to evade them, I search my brain for my pre-programmed “no” response to their inevitable […]
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INSIDE A TRUMP RALLY: What are Black Trump Supporters Thinking?
By Lee Eric Smith, Tri-State Defender Memphis YouTube Video: YouTube.com/watch?v=vK7wj3XAPIQ By now, no one should be surprised that Kanye West is a fan of President Donald Trump. It’s been months since he first posted a selfie wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap, so the surprise should be gone. And yet, there we were again Monday […]