Memphis News

08/21/20

Facebook adds new tool to help users find local Black-owned businesses

Facebook is enabling users to discover Black-owned businesses through a new feature on the platform. You might also be interested in: Memphian Stories: A Collection of Personal Narratives from the Bluff City

08/21/20

Here’s How You Can REALLY Support Black-Owned Restaurants

An occasional visit is great, but this is what’s truly needed to keep these businesses thriving.

08/21/20

How to Turn Your Teen’s Bedroom Into Their Dream Dorm Room

With remote learning and virtual classes on tap for the fall 2020 semester, it’s time to transform childhood bedrooms into college-worthy spaces with these teen room ideas.

08/13/20

Juicy J Proclaims ‘Enough Is Enough’ on New Song ‘Hella F–kin’ Trauma’

Juicy J peels off a torrent of righteous bars against police, record labels, day-to-day haters and more on his new song, “Hella Fuckin’ Trauma.” The self-produced track boasts a no-nonsense beat of booming bass, sharp snares and a sample pulled from an old Three 6 Mafia track, the titular hook of “Time for Da Juice Mane.” On…

08/13/20

From The Streets To Tik Tok: How Renowned Memphis Dancer Lil Buck Fights To Preserve Black Dance Culture

Blavity sat down with renowned Memphis Jooker, Lil Buck to discuss the importance of society, especially non-Black people, learning the culture and history behind some of the most popular modern dances, before attempting to profit off of them. You might also be interested in: Memphis Arts | Memphis Arts Scene

08/07/20

How Dr. Esra Roan of SOMAVAC Medical Solutions tackles the extreme work life balance of being a woman in STEM during COVID-19

First, we decided to switch the news off. The hourly updates, the cycle of news of progress and lack of progress created a sense of helplessness so turning the news off and consuming news in small doses when necessary. You might also be interested in: Four Ways to Upcycle Your Clothes

08/07/20

19 Black-Owned Food And Kitchen Brands You Can Support Right Now And Always

Put your money where your mouth is. You might also be interested in: Black Owned Businesses in Memphis

08/05/20

Black-owned business founder in Memphis getting a boost from Google

A Memphis entrepreneur is getting a little boost from one of the world’s largest technology companies — Google. The tech giant is helping boost black-owned businesses that use technology to address today’s biggest challenges. One is owned by a Memphis woman who says she found a need right here in the Mid-South. You might also…

07/30/20

Eddie Floyd Brings the Memphis Soul Sound to Life in New Memoir

Singer Eddie Floyd wrote “Knock on Wood” with guitarist Steve Cropper at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis in 1966, two years before Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in a second-floor room of the same motel. The song was originally slated for Otis Redding to record and became Stax’s third number one hit. It is the best…

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