04/21/21
By: Ezra Wheeler While community gardens may sound like a quaint concept, the fact is that they are becoming an increasingly popular solution to the lack of affordable and nutritional food options in communities across America. Studies have shown that the benefits of community gardens extend beyond the immediate and obvious nutritional gains for a…
02/04/21
By Brianna Smith-Herman The Memphians listed below all represent various industries from education to innovation to fashion to entrepreneurship, all people to keep an eye on in 2021. Zaire Love (@zy_year) is a multi-disciplinary artist, award-winning filmmaker, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur from Memphis. Her work is an ode to being Black and southern in America.…
01/26/21
Foodies in Memphis know that it takes more than meat to make the meal. Some of the greatest culinary escapes in Bluff City are meatless, exotic, and creative, proving that even BBQ and short ribs can sometimes be overshadowed by authentic vegan Saka Saka, and Buffalo Tempeh! Do yourself a favor and check out these…
01/18/21
“Memphis is a majority-black city. You can’t really talk about our heritage – food, history, music, and culture – without highlighting all the greatness that comes from the black community.” Cristina McCarter and Lisa Brown, the minds behind the City Tasting Box, have the right idea. Since the beginning of the pandemic, this dynamic duo has…
12/21/20
Let’s face it. 2020 has not been a walk in the park. But, here in Memphis, we know the grind never stops. Despite this year’s circumstances, Memphians across the city have harnessed their creative energy, put their soul into everything from business endeavors to creative projects, and used some of their worst moments to inspire…
12/18/20
By: Ivy K. Arnold Just like the “Freshman 15”, weight gain during this Covid frenzy is created from stressors and unhealthy food while staying home. This “Quarantine 15” can definitely be avoided, with the help of uplifting self-care and trying out healthy food alternatives from local restaurants here in the 901. As we approach the…
12/10/20
By Kristin Cheers He is standing in the foyer of an ethereal mansion while wearing a coral original from his own designer line. With a scarf gently tied around his blonde hair, he points to a box adjacent to his hip. It’s a box of Henry Masks, his recent innovation of eclectic of colors, that…
12/03/20
The Holiday season in its deepest essence is about giving. For many in our community who are less fortunate, finding a safe place to stay away from the cold and the elements is incredibly difficult and oftentimes dangerous. Although there are federally provided shelters and resources to help support the homeless community, there are not…
11/20/20
By Carlissa A. Shaw, Esquire In the spirit of Thanksgiving and all that is good with Memphis, we want to highlight just a few of the hundreds of young people giving back in Memphis. Our city has so many bright and shining stars working tirelessly to create better systems, policies, and access to resources. You…
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