02/27/20
“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,…
02/21/20
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…
02/12/20
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…
02/07/20
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.…
02/06/20
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…
01/30/20
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.
01/07/20
Do you need to donate some unwanted gifts, Memphians? We’ve got the how and where.
01/06/20
On View Now: A Journey Towards Self-Definition: African American Artists in the Permanent Collection, Organized by Heather Nickels, Joyce Blackmon Curatorial Fellowship in African American Art and Art of the African Diaspora.
01/06/20
The holiday season is officially over, Memphians. If you need to recycle your Christmas tree, we’ve got you covered.
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