(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – May 5, 2026) The Tri-State Defender will host its next TSD in the Community Forum, focusing on health and wellness. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at Memphis Health Center, located at 360 E.H. Crump Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126.
This free, public event will invite the community to hear from healthcare professionals and advocates about the importance of physical and mental health and wellness.
The event is free and open to the public, and registration is required through Eventbrite: www.tri-statedefender.com/
“The African American community suffers from major health care issues. The Tri-State Defender believes it is important to have a public discussion focusing on diseases, mental health, the importance of fitness and the costs associated with health care,” said Stephanie R. Jones, editor of the Tri-State Defender.
The panel will include:
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Judge Sheila Bruce Renfroe, General Sessions, Division 9 Mental Health Court
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Dr. Patrick Malone, Internal Medicine Physician, Regional One Healthcare,
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Dr. Veronica Gant, Clinical Director, Memphis Health Center
Lori Spicer Robertson will lead the discussion.
Upcoming TSD in the Community Forums include:
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Government/Politics — Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Education — Wednesday, July 1, 2026
TSD in the Community is sponsored by The Tri-State Defender and Google.
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 affect the community. First published on 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.
For more information or if you would like to interview someone from The Tri-State Defender, contact Jennifer Sharp, The Carter Malone Group LLC, at 901.278.0881 or jsharp@cmgpr.com.