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09/02/22

A Conversation with The Best Hype Man in The NBA, BLJ!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman If you’re a huge Grizzlies fan like me you’re probably missing Ja, DB, Jaren Jackson, Brooks, Adams and the entire squad, right about now. This Past season was an exciting one and we are counting down the days until the 22-23 season begins! Over the weekend the NBA released the preliminary schedule…

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09/02/22

Black Owned Business Spotlight: Memphis 10 Magazine

By: We Are Memphis/Brianna Smith-Herman Throughout the years, Memphis has been home to the industry’s most successful artists and creatives, yet there is still a lot of migration to other cities in search of a breakthrough in their careers.  This was the conversation that the late Benarl E Smith II, Publisher of the New Tri-State…

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08/25/22

How the Performing Arts in Memphis Shares the City’s Soul

By: Ariel Taranski When you think of Memphis, what comes to mind first? Is it the blues? The barbecue? The history that stretches out from Beale and beyond? One of the amazing things about Memphis is that there’s not just one defining feature or trait. It’s filled to the brim with life, art, historic landmarks,…

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07/20/22

Bodywerk: Memphis’ DJ Superteam

By Ezra Wheeler  (Cover photo by Buck Billings) A few years ago, I heard someone claim that Memphis is “so far behind, it’s ahead.” While I chuckled at the clever wordplay, there was also an undeniable truth to the sentiment. We Memphians cling tight to our cultural traditions and are often late to the party…

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07/14/22

Small Business Spotlight: The Mane Wildling

By: Elise Herron Great floral design should not only reflect the personality of a party, but also inspire energy, connection, and nostalgia among its guests. That’s the philosophy of Verushka Wilson, owner and lead designer of small Memphis floral studio, The Mane Wildling. Its niche is uncommon creations that elevate the vibe of an event.…

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06/28/22

Josh Shaw of Blvck Hippie Talks Black Indie Rock

Memphis is known as the origin place of so much American music. It’s easy to wax poetic about the topic in an overly general way– locals and visitors alike know Beale Street as the home of the blues, and many know Memphis as a place where labels like Stax Records, & Hi Records (Royal Recording…

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