HomeCommunity CommunityFeatured Stories TSDMemphis: Points of View — Vol. 1 By TSD Newsroom 12/25/2022 0 487 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Sculptured by the winter storm and frozen in place. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) 1 of 19 On and on at Christmas … The sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Lauderdale at 682 S. Lauderdale St. was the venue for The 82nd Annual Rendition of George Frideric Handel’s Oratorio “Messiah” was performed last Sunday (Dec. 18) in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Lauderdale at 682 S. Lauderdale St., where the Rev. Chester L. Berryhill Jr. is the senior pastor. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The 82nd Annual Rendition of George Frideric Handel’s Oratorio “Messiah” performed last Sunday at First Baptist Church, Lauderdale, 682 S. Lauderdale St. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'" — Luke 2: 8-12 NIV (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The 82nd Annual Rendition of George Frideric Handel’s Oratorio “Messiah” performed last Sunday at First Baptist Church, Lauderdale, 682 S. Lauderdale St. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The 82nd Annual Rendition of George Frideric Handel’s Oratorio “Messiah” performed last Sunday at First Baptist Church, Lauderdale, 682 S. Lauderdale St. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The annual seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa in Memphis begins on Dec. 26 and ends on Jan. 1. Mid-South Kwanzaa, Inc. will host events on three designated days. The Redwing Group Annual Holiday Soiree was held at the Halloran Centre (Dec. 16), with all proceeds benefitting St. Jude, Le Bonheur and Hope House. (Photo; Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) Ron Redwing (left) hosted The Redwing Group's Annual Holiday Soiree at the Halloran Centre (Dec. 16), with all proceeds benefitting St. Jude, Le Bonheur and Hope House. (Photo; Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender)g Group No. 33 for The Links: The Memphis (TN) Chapter of The Links Incorporated, whose chapter president is Dr. Sharon Wheeeler, held its 33rd Annual Cotillion at The Peabody last Saturday (Dec. 17). (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs, president of LeMoyne-Owen College, presented the LeMoyne-Owen Scholar as the Memphis (TN) Chapter of The Links Incorporated celebrated its 33rd Annual Cotillion at The Peabody last Saturday (Dec. 17). (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) Saxophonist Alexis Cole set the tone at the National Civil Rights Museum as guests arrived for the unveiling of the portrait of civil rights advocate and former Shelby County commissioner Walter L. Bailey Jr. The portrait by internationally acclaimed artist Carl F. Hess was created to hang in the building named after Bailey at 201 Poplar. (Photos: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) Your Honor, Be Seated! … The Investiture Ceremony for the Honorable Andre B. Mathis to the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was held in the Memphis City Council Chambers (Dec. 15), with retiring Judge Bernice Donald administering the oath. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) Newly sworn in to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Honorable Andre B. Mathis gets some family support donning his robe. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) For new U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Andre B. Mathis, family matters. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The Honorable Andre B. Mathis takes his seat on the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The 40th anniversary of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance (MBAA), founded by Bennie West, was the cause of the celebration held at the Halloran Centre on Dec. 17. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) During its epic 40th anniversary celebration, the Memphis Black Arts Alliance honored "Black creatives who have made major contributions to the rich heritage of Black art, literature and culture." (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) During its epic 40th anniversary celebration, the Memphis Black Arts Alliance honored "Black creatives who have made major contributions to the rich heritage of Black art, literature and culture." (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender) The annual seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa in Memphis begins on Dec. 26 and ends on Jan. 1. Mid-South Kwanzaa, Inc. will host events on three designated days. Share this:Post Previous articleA white Christmas in Memphis? Yes, please!Next articleGrizzlies did not handle their business on Christmas night Related Articles Education WEATHERS: Arming Teachers? What have we become? Community Opening of Orange Mound Library greeted with pride and optimism despite tragedies Justice & Courts County Commissioner Wright calls for SC Judge Bill Anderson to step down Stay Connected21,507FansLike2,634FollowersFollow17,200SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement - Latest News Education WEATHERS: Arming Teachers? What have we become? 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