HERE'S WHAT HAPPENING IN HOMETOWN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
04.15.2010
[Video provided: [Courtesy of WREG CHANNEL 3 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE]
CRY!
A GREAT CITIZEN AND CIVIL RIGHTS ICON DIES
News from the death of a great life of former Civil Rights activist and leader Benjamin Hooks brought a cry! For some Memphians it was sad cry, others a cry of remembering a great man. Hooks has reasons many will cry nationwide. He has contributed many works for the the contributions of civil rights for all races. Hooks had received many prestigious awards during his lifetime. He was also known for showing characteristics of caring and promotions of a positive figure.
Recently, he'd retired from minstry. Hooks died overnight.
DEBATE!
THREE SAY I'M THE BEST FOR SHELBY COUNTY!
04.14.2010
Memphis, Tennessee
Who will be the next Shelby County Mayor...Lead candidates were presented to debate about issues concerning the next mayor seat in Shelby County. Three canditates took it to the tube in a debate sponsored by a local news station and newspaper. Top candidates John Ford, Otis Jackson, Jr., and Deidre Malone. The debate had questions of what will be the things the new mayor would do during the serving term. Candidates spoke of their experience and ability to take on the the job.
Maybe...the debate was a way to cry out Get out and Vote! That's a debate all could agree on!
I usually do three ON any given day ...so one more story comes your way!
CELEBRATE!
MULTI-CULTURAL FEST!
04.14.2010
Memphis, Tennessee
The University of Memphis celebrated a multi-fest. Students and visitors danced, shared food and customs from numerous cultures around the world. African dance and dishes of festive foods. What a multi celebration!
Okay, I'm done with stories..It's been an interesting day.
This report is written by:
MIISRAEL Shields
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
MY MESSAGE TO YOU: In our crying we may debate, but soon after crying...
We Celebrate!
MESSAGE SENT: GOODBYE
Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride
Thursday, April 15th 2010 at 5:38PM
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