*Tri-State Defender - Memphis

The Tri-State Defender is one of the longest, continuously-published African-American papers in the United States. It was very active in the Civil Rights Movement and is aimed at the African-American market not only in Memphis, but also in nearby areas of Arkansas and Mississippi. Since its beginning in 1951, the Tri-State Defender has been regarded as a central component of the Memphis community. Today, our paper continues this legacy by strengthening the voice of the African-American community.