Memphis News

07/07/20

Memphis ranks high for income among female entrepreneurs

A new analysis places Memphis among the top metropolitan areas in terms of the earning power of female entrepreneurs. Using 2018 U.S. Census data, e-commerce platform Volusion ranked the Memphis metro No. 4 for highest-earning female entrepreneurs among women in metros with more than a million people. The study found that full-time female entrepreneurs in…

07/06/20

Crosstown radio partnership announces new call letters, branding, hires

A new, non-commercial radio partnership aimed at amplifying the voices of individuals in the Mid-South will launch early this fall on 91.7 FM and online. The station’s call letters, WYXR, stand for “Your Crosstown Radio,” a nod to Crosstown Concourse, where the station will be producing and airing its daily broadcasts, and to the staff’s…

07/01/20

Jody Stephens, Mike Mills Talk Big Star’s Legacy in ‘Memphis Masters’ Series

The Memphis Masters is a limited video series by Craft Recordings, celebrating albums from the legendary Stax Records and its influence on Memphis. Previous episodes include the Staples Singers, Booker T. and the M.G.’s, the Bar-Kays and more. You might also be interested in: Live Music Memphis Tonight | Memphis Live Music Calendar

06/25/20

This Memphis Ballet Company Has the Largest Ballet Program for Boys in the City

As a predominately Black city rooted in a history of leading social justice, Memphis celebrates blackness in unique and creative ways year-long. One outstanding ballet company is on a mission to make the art more accessible. You might also be interested in: Memphis Arts | Memphis Arts Scene

06/25/20

BLACK WOMAN CREATES JUNETEENTH SHOP BLACK VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE THAT GENERATED OVER $1 MILLION IN SALES

Memphis-based event planner Cynthia Daniels was forced to cancel 10 large-scale events due to gathering restrictions imposed by COVID-19. You might also be interested in: Business in Memphis: A Hub for Innovation and Creativity

06/23/20

21 Virtual Juneteenth 2020 Celebrations

Cynthia Daniels, the chief event specialist at Cynthia Daniels & Co. is hosting a Juneteenth Shop Black event in honor of the holiday.

06/23/20

She’s Helped Launch Nearly 900 Local Businesses: Meet Leslie Lynn Smith

She’s the founding president and CEO of Epicenter and our newest FACE of Memphis — meet Leslie Lynn Smith!

06/23/20

Want to help out a black-owned business? Here’s how

In honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the ending of slavery and falls on June 19, take advantage of special opportunities. Memphis-based event planner Cynthia Daniels has created a site to let you shop online at 100 black-owned businesses across 20 cities.

06/23/20

8 ways to celebrate Juneteenth, whether by yourself or with loved ones

Entrepreneur Cynthia Daniels from Memphis, Tennessee, has organized a shopping event that highlights Black creators that you can attend. You might also be interested in: Soul is Memphis: A City with a Rich Musical History – We Are Memphis

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