The Tri-State Defender
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The Tri-State Defender, is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and telling the powerful stories of the African-American community.
Memphis, TN
Joined May 2010
Editor’s Statement: The Tri-State Defender stands firm in its commitment to truth, integrity, and community-centered journalism. Read the full statement from our editorial team here ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/zZYv36oyYE
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Well said. Can't get fired from a job you never had.
Editor’s Statement: The Tri-State Defender stands firm in its commitment to truth, integrity, and community-centered journalism. Read the full statement from our editorial team here ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/zZYv36oyYE
#TriStateDefender #TSDMemphis #JournalismMatters #CommunityNews
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Editor’s Statement: The Tri-State Defender stands firm in its commitment to truth, integrity, and community-centered journalism. Read the full statement from our editorial team here ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/zZYv36oyYE
#TriStateDefender #TSDMemphis #JournalismMatters #CommunityNews
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The Tri-State Defender has served readers in Memphis for more than 70 years by producing accurate, fact-based and informative stories on issues affecting residents of the city and the Mid-South....
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Black businesses shine at 2025 EDGE Awards Breakfast
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When the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) for Memphis and Shelby County handed out its 2025 awards Oct. 9, it was more than a celebration of capital investment and job creation. It was also...
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4 arrests made in connection with mass shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, FBI says
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Three people have been arrested on murder charges and a fourth person on an attempted murder charge in a weekend shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen injured in Leland, Mississippi, the...
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Memphis speed safety cameras begin warning drivers Sept. 30
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Speeding drivers in Memphis will now face a new layer of accountability. The City of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department activated a speed safety camera program Sept. 30 that will monitor...
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Alpha Kappa Alpha seminar empowers professionals with AI tools, career coaching and networking
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By Pam Crittendon Johnson Improving job interviewing skills, using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance communication skills and developing a growth mindset were among the topics covered during...
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Wiseman, Copeland to lead teams in Liberty Bowl high school all-star game
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Chaz Wiseman and Fred Copeland, two experienced head coaches in the Memphis area, will lead the teams in the 23rd Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game. Wiseman, the head coach at...
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Pearson brings fire and faith to bid against Cohen for Congress
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At Alonzo Weaver Park in South Memphis, just blocks from his grandmother’s old house, State Rep. Justin J. Pearson stepped to the microphone Wednesday morning, Oct. 8, and confirmed what many had...
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City leaders clarify roles of state and federal forces in Memphis during NAACP webinar
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As questions grow about the National Guard and federal agents now operating in Memphis as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis joined the NAACP...
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New STEM center at Whitehaven High blends science, art and inspiration
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For years, leaders in the Whitehaven community dreamed of giving local students a state-of-the-art science and technology facility. On Wednesday, that vision became reality as Memphis-Shelby County...
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New STEM center at Whitehaven High blends science, art and inspiration
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For years, leaders in the Whitehaven community dreamed of giving local students a state-of-the-art science and technology facility. On Wednesday, that vision became reality as Memphis-Shelby County...
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Position your business for fall success: A financial checklist for entrepreneurs
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By Gene Columbus, Special to The Tri-State Defender For many entrepreneurs, fall marks a key transition point that can set the tone for year-end performance. It’s a crucial time for business owners...
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers plan to appeal as convicted hip-hop star faces years behind bars
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life of luxury atop the hip-hop world vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’...
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Of Salt and Spirit: Brooks Museum of Art celebrates Southern Black quilters
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The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art opens its latest exhibition, Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South, a powerful exploration of quilt-making traditions in the American South, on...
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Law enforcement surge brings relief for some, unease for others
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The Memphis Safe Task Force, ordered by President Donald Trump and announced by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, has brought more than 200 federal and state officers into the city. Immigration...
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Two-time All-Star Ja Morant going into a big season for himself and the Grizzlies
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By Clay Bailey, Associated Press The Memphis Grizzlies expect two-time All-Star Ja Morant to have a good season and help them compete in the very crowded Western Conference. The guard certainly needs...
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Memphis City Council approves free MATA rides for pilot program
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In an under-the-radar move, Memphis City Council members gave a thumbs up to a resolution offering free rides from MATA for a month. Janika White’s resolution was approved without discussion during...
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Funeral set for Myron Lowery, political icon and trailblazing journalist
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Memphis lost a familiar face and staunch advocate with the passing of former interim mayor and city council chairman Myron Lowery Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. He was 78. A cause of death has not been...
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Young, Davis: Guard deployment must work for Memphis
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief C.J. Davis both say they are focused on making sure the deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis strengthens public safety without disrupting the...
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