08/05/20
Memphis is a city steeped in deep tradition and diversity. Our glorious melting pot of culture and community has a grand history of soul and family, found in the legacy of our black brothers and sisters who have made their homes in Memphis for generations. The following is a quick list of five Black-owned businesses…
08/04/20
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:…
07/14/20
In neighborhoods where access to grocery stores are scarce, the Candy Lady is an alternative for kids who may have missed breakfast or needed a “meal” after not being able to afford lunch at school. She may be a little scary or have an attitude, but she’s the main hustler on the block, flipping everything from candy to chips to nachos.
07/08/20
In recent years, our city has become a national example of how the professional and amateur podcast community alike can thrive and expand. A good story is timeless, and we all know Memphis has many tales to tell. With the emergence of so much local support for podcasts of all flavor and niches, we’ve…
07/02/20
By Carlissa Shaw Imagine being a 16-year-old and you and all of your best friends pulling up the Shell Entertainment Complex in a stretch limousine. The line was wrapped around the building and stretched down E. Brooks Rd, but we walked straight to the front of the line because we were all on the…
06/25/20
In these uncertain times, there’s only one thing we know for sure: wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of covid-19. We’re wearing masks, doctors are wearing masks, and you should be wearing a mask too – lookin’ at you, 20 to 30 something bar hoppers! Even Grizz is wearing a mask: Looking for a…
06/25/20
In the movement for Black Lives, we can’t ignore the lives of Black LGBTQIA+ people. Black LGBTQ leaders have been historically swept under the rug, moved behind the curtain and even pushed back into closets in our country’s most prominent movements. However, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the contribution of leaders…
06/11/20
People locally and across the globe have taken to the streets in protest police brutality in the USA. With everything going on, it can be hard to also remember that we’re currently in a global pandemic. So how do you spread your attention across both? How can citizens stand up for what’s right and exercise…
06/09/20
Amid a global pandemic and the onslaught of news related to the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and others, 2020 has proved to be an exceptionally trying year, especially for the Black community and people of color. Whether you’ve been furloughed or lost a job due to the pandemic or cried out…
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