08/15/24
One great thing about Memphis is that this community is full of inspiring entrepreneurs and creative spirits who give so much back to the 901. And today, we’re focusing on Amia McKinney of Mia’s Mane, a licensed cosmetologist with almost 40k Instagram followers and a passion for uplifting other women. She began her cosmetology journey…
03/21/24
Story by Ezra Wheeler Photos by Shane Smith Lukah, the South Memphis rapper with a rapidly growing profile, seems to take the idiom “strike while the iron’s hot” as a personal mantra, releasing an astounding 5 full-length albums over the past three years. “I want to see a change in the way that hip-hop has…
01/11/24
In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we wear soul with pride. Our city isn’t just the birthplace of musical icons or the city where food, music, and culture come to life. Our city’s soul is described by generosity that knows no bounds and the…
11/07/23
Story by Katie Kelly Photos by Gabrielle Duffie Imagine you’re standing shirtless and blindfolded in the middle of a busy college campus. You’re surrounded by cans of paint and you ask those who pass by to stop and paint something, anything, on your actual body. No, this isn’t some drunken dare or Greek life hazing…
06/28/23
By Katie Kelly If you listen to just the first thirty seconds of Moneybagg Yo’s smash hit “Time Today” you notice something. From the booming production and twinkling synths to the smooth delivery of Bagg’s braggadocious verses, everything – and I mean every little thing – comes together perfectly. It’s the musical equivalence of a…
05/26/23
When a group like Unapologetic goes against the norm and actually has strong, powerful women helping to build, nurture, and grow their creative endeavors, those women deserve to be celebrated.
03/24/22
By Jayne Ellen White The music industry has traditionally lacked female creative minds. In fact, women represent percentages in the single digits in most sectors of the music industry, and seeing more examples of women thriving in the space in Memphis is a testament to our growing music culture and identity. Meet Memphian McKenzii Webster,…
08/27/21
Queen Titilé Keskessa didn’t originally identify as an author. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and now as a Memphian, Keskessa hasn’t just stepped into the profession–she’s made a splash! Her first book, Nubian Mermaid Adventures: Maka Makes New Friends is the first out of a series to come and isn’t just full of beautiful art…
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.…
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