Memphis News

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

06/23/20

Bartholomew Jones / Cxffeeblack

This episode is all about Bartholomew Jones, a Memphis-based school teacher, hip hop artist, social activist and the founder of Cxffeeblack.

06/19/20

Five Questions for Liz Brasher

To hear the culture of the real South, as it emerges, in this very moment, requires listening to the young songwriters who are products of the real South — a place where immigrants from countless traditions add to our culture every day. That’s why we had questions for Memphis’ Liz Brasher.

06/18/20

‘Juneteenth Shop Black’ Event To Feature Nearly 100 Black-Owned Brands

Memphis-based event planner Cynthia Daniels has organized a virtual shopping hub to elevate and support Black business. You might also be interested in: Why visit Memphis: Best reasons why Memphis is worth visiting

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