By, Carlissa Shaw But seriously, stop playing and complete your 2020 US Census. Over the last several months, I have heard several people say that they are not filling out the 2020 Census because “they do not want the government in their business.” Reality check, the moment the government printed you a social security number, […]
The United States Census is one of the most important ways you can help define, affect, and participate in the future of our country. 2020 may be the first opportunity for many millennials and younger generations to participate in this historical survey, but many may not understand the purpose or importance of the Census. Affecting […]
By Carlissa Shaw Now, this is a story all about how we can twist turn Memphis upside down. And I’d like to take a minute Just sit right there, I’ll tell you the top 5 reasons to vote and why you should care! ONE: Democracy only works if you show up to the game: “We […]
The holiday season is officially over, Memphians. If you need to recycle your Christmas tree, we’ve got you covered.
Shelby County celebrates its bicentennial in style with “Celebrate Shelby: A Century of Possibilities!” Featuring food, tunes, and activities for all ages across the county, this year’s Celebrate Shelby festival climaxes with the reveal of the new county logo and fireworks over Hyde Lake!
By Katie Kelly When you walk into the main control room of Outerspace, Unapologetic’s studio, you’ll see a sign on the ceiling that in comparison to the rest of the studio, is relatively non-descript. In uppercase plain black text with a few chosen words in color, it reads: “IN THIS PLACE OUR DIFFERENCES ARE VALUED […]
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“I’m here to lay a foundation for people to step on to do what they need to do to get to the next level.” Here’s how Memphis native J Whitlow’s thoughts on the Memphis music scene led him to create an outstanding annual Memphis Music Festival: Listen Out Loud Music Festival (LOL Fest). With a […]
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Each week, the team at We Are Memphis Music makes our picks for the week’s best upcoming live music events. Here are our picks for the week beginning May 22nd! Dave Matthews Band 7:30pm, Wednesday May 24th Bank Plus Amphitheater $50+ If you look up the highest-grossing bands of all time, nestled comfortably within the […]
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