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
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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…
07/30/20
ALSAC/St. Jude tops Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators
After leading the fight against childhood cancer for decades, ALSAC/St. Jude remains at the forefront of innovation. You might also be interested in: Behind the Citizens: A Look at the People Who Make Memphis Tick
07/29/20
15 Black Owned Wellness Brands You Should Buy For Your Next Self-Care Day
With July 24th serving as International Self-Care Day (and a Friday!), it’s the perfect excuse to prioritize yourself and support some of your favorite Black-owned wellness brands. Because if not us, then who?
07/29/20
This Organization Is Building Tiny Homes for Trans Women of Color
My Sistah’s House is helping to ease the housing crisis in the trans community, one home at a time. But that’s only the beginning of a much larger dream.
07/22/20
Musicians earn tips on virtual concerts with Crosstown Arts platform
Crosstown Arts launched “Against the Grain,” a web-based platform that allows local musicians to release music in exchange for donations, to provide musicians like Crivens a new way to earn cash while connecting with fans. You might also be interested in: Memphis Activities | Cultured Arts & Events Calendar
07/14/20
These Are The Most Affordable Places To Live In The US As Of 2020
Not only is Memphis an awesome place to visit, but it’s also an affordable place to live, too. This music-fueled city is perfect for those who love entertainment, nightlife, and great food – the cost of living is just an added perk. Living in this fun city is roughly 14% lower than most, and that is partly…
07/09/20
The Pandemic And Protests Are Shaping The Way Independent Artists Release Music
The pandemic kept indie artists at home recording music, and now protests are inspiring creatives to make music for the streets. After witnessing the video of George Floyd’s last moments, bassist Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas Jr. created the soundtrack to his anguish. You might also be interested in: Live Music Memphis Tonight | Memphis Live Music Calendar
