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03/25/20

Memphian Spotlight: DJ Pryor

We doubt you can get your kids on his waiting list, but DJ Pryor is the new principal at Memphis Daddy Day Care. #RealTalk His adorable—and hilarious—viral video has been viewed 57 million times across social media. It also showcases the role that millennial dads are playing in young households. Psychological research from families across…

Culture

03/20/20

What Memphians Can Do From Home While Social-Distancing

#TheRona has made it to Memphis and Shelby County which has caused for thousands of people to work from home, cancel social gatherings and events in an attempt to #FlattenTheCurve by social distancing and self-isolating themselves in their homes. We’re not sure when this tide will subside. However, we can get over this hump together…

Culture

03/20/20

Sharing Their Souls: What does Soul mean to you?

You might’ve noticed our new billboards popping up around the city. They feature real Memphians who are bringing their souls to what they love every day. Take Sheila Guerrero, for example. One of our Next Century Memphians, she is passionate about Memphis, Soul, and how both inspire her every day. “Memphis brings the best out…

Culture

02/27/20

In Memphis, Every Month Can Be Black History Month

“Alexa, play Boys II Men “Goodbye” Is it me or does the last week of Black History Month feel somewhat gloomy? But let’s be honest – in Memphis where 60 some percent of Memphians are Black – every month can be Black History Month. Every month, we should dedicate some time to uplift our history,…

Arts

02/21/20

The Who’s Who of Black Memphis Art Renaissance

Black History Month gives us an opportunity to pay homage to some great black artists Memphis: from Aretha Franklin (yes, Detroit – she was born here), Issac Hayes, Ernest Withers and George Hunt. Memphis has and continues to birth culture creators and shifters.  There’s been a fresh wave of creatives sweeping over Memphis over the…

Culture

02/12/20

Millennials Honor Memphis’ Own Black History Figures

Each February we highlight some of the most inspirational African Americans that have ever lived. Some of us revisit and debate Dr. Martin Luther King’s “​I’ve Been to Mountaintop​” speech, some try to make it through all of Alex Haley’s “Roots” series, and others ride down Union Ave. blasting Beyonce’s “Formation”.  I slay.  While keeping…

Culture

02/07/20

The 901 Blackest History Day

Kirstin Cheers There is no better place in the United States to celebrate and honor Black History Month than Memphis, TN. With a population of over 650,000, Black Memphians make up over 65 percent of the Bluff City. Our city’s foundation is hammered by the accomplishments, contributions and triumphs of African Americans from Robert R.…

Culture

02/06/20

Show Some Love to Your Girlfriends This “Galentine’s” Day in Memphis!

Missing your girls? Show them some love on Galentine’s Day. We have events to help you celebrate your friendship. What is Galentine’s Day? According to the Slang Dictionary, Galentine’s Day is “observed on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day celebrates platonic friendships, usually among women.” Here are a few Memphis-area events to…

Culture

01/30/20

Watch the Superbowl, Memphis style!

It’s time for the Big Game! Do you know the best places to go to watch, Memphians? Well, we do. We’ve compiled a list of Memphis-area Super Bowl parties to take the guessing out of the game.

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