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Body found during search for missing Memphis jogger, police say
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said Monday that a body had been discovered, one day after charges were announced against a man in a kidnapping case in which the victim has not been found. The deceased person’s identity and cause of death have not been confirmed, police said Monday evening. Police
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Young Dolph shooting suspects plead not guilty - DefenderNetwork.com
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two men charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a Tennessee cookie shop pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other felony charges. Lawyers for […]
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Young Dolph’s Killing Draws Attention To Memphis Murders And Tennessee’s Loose Gun Laws
According to WREG, as of Nov. 8, there have been 268 homicides in Memphis which is outpacing the cities record-breaking murder count from 2020
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COMMENTARY: Black America Salutes CEO Robert F. Smith for Accelerating Racial Equity and the Spirit of Giving
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a difference and providing hope to millions of people in underserved communities. The issues of economic equity and racial justice are
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Memphis Grizzlies' success: Defensive efficiency, the Ja Morant factor and roster depth | NBA News
The Memphis Grizzlies are tied atop the Western Conference standings with the Denver Nuggets – a distinction they have never held before. Now riding a nine-game unbeaten run, they possess all the hallmarks of a team capable of dominating the playoff picture. This is how they’ve done it. The ‘Ja
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The Devastation and Deaths of the Memphis Race Riot of 1866
In the late afternoon of May 1, 1866, long broiling tensions between the residents of southern Memphis, Tennessee erupted into a three day riot known as the Memphis Riot of 1866. The riot began when a white police officer attempted to arrest a black ex-soldier and an estimated fifty blacks showed
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Black Death on Video: Coping With the Tyre Nichols Footage - The Atlanta Voice
When video footage of 25-year-old Rodney King being beaten by Los Angeles police was publicly broadcasted in 1991, it shocked the nation. A year later, in 1992, the acquittal of the four officers who had beencaught on camerabrutally wielding their batons against King’s bodyled to
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DA: 5 Memphis cops ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five fired Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mul
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Davis, Williams help Memphis hold on, beat Texas A&M 83-79
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kendric Davis had 23 points — including a career-high 14 made free throws — and nine assists, DeAndre Williams scored all his 15 points in the second half and Memphis beat Texas A&M 83-79 Saturday night. Davis shot just 4 of 13 from the field but missed just 2 of 16
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Brooks, Bane lead Grizzlies past poor-shooting Kings
By Clay Bailey | The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 21 points, Desmond Bane added 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Sacramento’s poor shooting […] The post Brooks, Bane lead Grizzlies past poor-shooting Kings appeared first on The Sacram
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Many Arkansans will be traveling for the holidays, the latest on gas prices - KATV
Many Arkansans will be traveling for the holidays, the latest on gas prices - KATV news - The Black Chronicle Arkansans, Arkansas, Articles, Business Economics, Business_Finance, California, california news, california news update, Energy economics, fayetteville, Gas, Gasoline And Diesel Usage And
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. pledges $1 million to support lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., an international collegiate and nonprofit community service organization, plans to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This commitment comes just as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary in 2022 with the focus on
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COMMENTARY: The World Needs More Voices of Peace and Love | Post News Group
In these times, our focused attention on life and death history in the world can only be interrupted by more history. That’s what happened when we paused last week for a major breakthrough for democracy in America. Ketanji Brown Jackson is the new 116th Associate Supreme Court Justice of the
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COVID-19 cases spread through NBA, including Memphis - L.A. Focus News
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For much of the previous 24 hours, the chatter about Dillon Brooks in Memphis was that the 25-year-old Grizzlies forward had a hefty fine coming his way. Brooks had been ejected during Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, and even afterward had excoriated the
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Black Detroiters Reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King | The Michigan Chronicle
It is undeniably true that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has left Black Americans with a significant burden to complete what he began while not relying on the promises made in the past. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will commemorate the 28th year of the annual day of service on January
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Gangsta Boo Is Unapologetic About Her Comments On Bizzy Bone’s Mental Health
After the dust from the fight settled, fans were upset at Gangsta Boo's comments about Bizzy Bone's mental health.
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These Women Create A Curated Box For Memphis Black-Owned Brands
Cristina McCarter and Lisa Brown are the founders of City Tasting Tours in Memphis, Tennessee and their new product is helping local black-owned brands.
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World Golf Championships Inspires St. Jude’s Patient’s Through Colorful Art and Powerful Stories of Hope | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the sole charitable beneficiary of the tournament, officials featured St. Jude patient artwork, adorning custom FootJoy shoes, PING golf bags and TaylorMade putter covers. All brought global awareness to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving
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Grizzlies Morant Apologizes for Anti-Police Post - Black News Channel
By AP/BNC Contributor MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant posted and deleted an Instagram photo suggesting hed replace his name with an expletive on his number 12 jersey in a protest against police. Morant apologized Sunday night, saying the message didnt accurately
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Marquita Bradshaw becomes first African-American woman to win statewide, major party nomination - African American News Today - EIN News
History is made in Tennessee as Marquita Bradshaw becomes the first African-American woman to win a statewide major party nomination.
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Donnell Cobbins – a man with many facets – succumbs to COVID-19 | New Pittsburgh Courier
Donnell Cobbins (right) with his mother, Shirley Peace Cobbins, and his brother, Darrell Cobbins. (Family photo) by Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell, Tri-State Defender Father, son, brother, pastor, businessman, civic leader, friend and more all converged in Donnell Cobbins, who contracted COVID-19 and died
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BHM: Good Black News Celebrates Ida B. Wells – Journalist, Anti-Lynching Activist, Women’s Rights Advocate
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) This is Ida B. Wells. Best known for being a late 19th/early 20th-century journalist, anti-lynching crusader and women’s rights advocate.…
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Family of Memphis man who died after traffic stop ask police to release video
The family of a Memphis man who was hospitalized and died following a traffic stop with police are demanding the official release of body camera and surveillance footage from the encounter. Tyre Nichols was taken to the hospital in critical condition after Memphis police officers stopped him for
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Young African Americans make up majority of new Covid cases - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Shelby County health officials are trying to extinguish the Coronavirus as it spreads through the city's poorest neighborhoods, where people are least likely to be vaccinated, they said.
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Memphis Police Release Video Showing Fatal Beating Of Tyre Nichols | Atlanta Daily World
The city of Memphis has released the long-awaited police footage of the events leading up to the death of 29-year-old Black man Tyre Nichols.Nichols, 29, died on January 10, three days after Memphis police officers pulled him over for alleged reckless driving. The Memphis police department
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2 Memphis fire department personnel 'relieved of duty' in connection to Tyre Nichols' death
Two Memphis, Tennessee, fire department personnel were “relieved of duty” while an internal investigation was conducted into the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died days after a traffic stop. Memphis Fire Department spokesperson Qwanesha Ward said the employees were “involved in the initial
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The Role Of The National Civil Rights Museum Is Upholding MLK’s Legacy
NewsOne spoke with National Civil Rights Museum President Terri Freeman about the institution's dedication to preserving King's work through programming, the role Memphis plays in his incredible journey and what he may have thought about the current social justice climate in today's society.
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Never Seen It: Watching Malcolm X with Flyer Writer Matthew Harris - African American News Today - EIN News
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All 5 former Memphis police officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death, court records show - The Atlanta Voice
(CNN) - All five former Memphis police officers who were fired for their actions in thearrest of Tyre Nicholsearlier this month have been charged with his murder, according to Shelby County court records. Taddarius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III, and Desmon
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