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…
06/05/20
Image via Lindsey Archer While there are many lanes of activism, one great way to stand in solidarity with our BIPOC communities is to put your money where your mouth is. If donating to the cause is a way you’d like to get involved, we put together a list of racial justice organizations for you…
05/27/20
Memphis is an exceptional place to live, in large part thanks to its unparalleled city culture. Steeped in a rich history and fueled by promise of the future, Memphis is bursting at the seems with things that help residents strike a balance between jobs and everyday life. The Bluff City has all the cultural amenities…
05/21/20
Happy (Virtual) Memorial Day: The unofficial kickoff of summer! While we usually spend this 3-day weekend lounging at the pool or enjoying a backyard BBQ, things are unfortantly a little different this year due to COVID-19. As we kick-off phase 2 of the Memphis “Back to Business” reopening plan, let’s not take for granted what…
05/14/20
Thanks to ‘the Rona’ making its way through the streets of Memphis, many events and conferences taking place in the 901 were cancelled or postponed. DAMN! As much as we look at this as a bad thing, there’s some good shining through the tiny open area of your face mask. With more time to plan…
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