Discussing Education in Memphis and Shelby County

The TSD In The Community Forum will focus on education in Memphis and Shelby County. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 6 p.m
About this Event

The Tri-State Defender is hosting the “TSD In The Community Education Forum” and the community is invited to come out and hear from those leading in education and education policy.

The panel will include:

• Tomeka Hart Wigginton, President & CEO, United Way of the Mid-South
• Cardell Orrin, Executive Director, Stand for Children TN
• Sable Otey, School Board Commissioner, Shelby County Board of Education
• Dr. Derek King, Principal, Craigmont High School

The discussion will be led by Lori Spicer Robertson

This event is sponsored by the Tri-State Defender, Google, Xfinity and Alpha Memphis Education Foundation

About The Tri-State Defender

The Tri-State Defender (TSD) is one of the longest, continuously published newspapers in the South that caters to the news and information needs of the African American community. In January 2024, TSD transitioned to a digital format to keep readers informed quickly as news hits that affects the community. First published November 1, 1951, the weekly newspaper has been an anchor element in the multi-platform delivery of news and information. TSDMemphis.com is now the primary source for news along with the TSD Daily Digital and social media platforms. To learn more about The Tri-State Defender, visit www.tri-statedefender.com.