02/26/26
Memphis has long been a city that shapes culture, music, and community, and few have left a mark quite like Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks. Born and raised here, Dr. Westbrooks has spent more than five decades breaking barriers in the music industry, shaping the careers of Black artists, and opening doors for generations of African…
02/25/26
Black excellence in Memphis has never been accidental. It’s been engineered through vision, discipline, and a commitment to community. For Brent Hooks, that legacy is both inherited and actively built. The native Memphian and regional vice president at Cornerstone Engineering recently became the first professional from Memphis and Tennessee to earn dual recognition on two of the nation’s most…
02/23/26
When Carolyn Michael Banks talks about Memphis, she doesn’t begin with the usual headlines. Yes, this is the city of barbecue and blues. Yes, it’s where Dr. King was assassinated. But to Carolyn — founder and social curator of A Tour of Possibilities — Memphis is a majority-Black city layered with history that’s often hidden…
02/03/26
At nine years old, Sabrina learned that words could save her. She was in fourth grade when her teacher assigned the class to memorize a poem. Sabrina chose Langston Hughes’ “Mother to Son,” a reflection on perseverance — a reminder that life “ain’t been no crystal stair,” but you keep climbing anyway. At that moment,…
07/14/25
At We Are Memphis, we love sharing stories that reflect the city’s soul—and sometimes that means seeing Memphis through fresh eyes. Noah Eckel, a fourth-year optometry student at Southern College of Optometry, didn’t plan to end up in Memphis. But what started as a move for school quickly became a personal journey of discovery, connection,…
07/02/25
When Christopher Bailey was elected the 76th Student Government Association (SGA) president for the 2025–26 academic year, he made history—not just for himself, but for the University of Memphis. Nearly 30 years earlier, his father, Andrew “Drew” Bailey, served as UofM’s 49th SGA president. Together, they’re the first father-son duo to ever lead the student…
06/25/25
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword in Memphis—it’s a way of life. From startups to social ventures, our city thrives when bold thinkers turn their ideas into action. And at the heart of that movement is a program that’s equipping the next generation to do just that. Hosted each year by the University of Memphis’ Crews…
03/14/25
Memphis has long been home to remarkable women whose courage, innovation, and leadership have left a lasting mark on history. From advocating for civil rights to pioneering new industries, these women paved the way for progress in their communities and beyond. This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating some of the women in Memphis who have…
03/13/25
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we knew that we wanted to take extra care to shine a light on our city’s many excellent female musicians, something that Women in Memphis Music has been doing regularly since early 2022. This seemed like a good time to catch-up with artist Miz Stefani, the creator and curator…
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