Jay DeMoir opened DeMoir Books & Things in downtown Memphis to provide a space for Black authors and books, and to combat the lack of representation of Black voices in literature.
Category: Culture
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Friday Newsletter: April 25, 2025
Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend! Local Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial Events
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A Princess in the Ghetto: A Story of Dreams, Defiance, and Dallas Legacy Comes to Life at TBAAL
What happens when you plant a seed of purpose in the concrete of the inner city? You get a rose with roots, a rhythm with resistance—a princess in the ghetto. […]
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OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is launching a national selective buying and public education campaign in response to Target’s retreat from its DEI commitments and ignoring Black-owned media outlets, and is calling for companies to show their commitment to inclusion through actions such as investing in Black communities and supporting Black-owned businesses.
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 23, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 News School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which […]
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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is a Supernatural Scarefest
Ryan Coogler’s new vampire thriller “Sinners” is a bold, well-planned, historical supernatural thriller about vampires that may leave your jaw slack, exploring themes of racism, control, and spiritual warfare in the Deep South in 1932.
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Grammy Award-Winning Country Artist Pynk Beard Discusses His Music Journey and the Influence of Black Artistry in Country
Grammy Award-winning country artist Pynk Beard recently hosted a private listening party for his debut album Sugar & Salt, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Rooted in Rhythm Festival in McKinney, Texas.
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Common History. Common Goal: The Penn Center Legacy Lives On
The Penn Center, formerly known as the Penn School, is a historic site in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, that was a key location for the Civil Rights Movement and was a favorite retreat of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is now a National Historic Site and a center for preserving Black history.
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‘God’s Gang’: An Animated Series With a Spiritual Special Sauce
“God’s Gang” is an animated series that features an animated team of five justice fighters from different faith traditions, promoting love and diversity through their mission to fight darkness with light.
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South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit led by founder Tramonica Brown, is working to engage the community in social justice, civic engagement, and financial literacy through outreach, activism, and volunteerism.
