As the country marks its 250th year, EBONY set out to spotlight the cities where Black history is not just remembered but lived every day. Memphis made the list.
In its feature “10 Cities Preserving Culture That You Should Visit During America’s 250th Year,” EBONY places Memphis alongside Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago, and Detroit as a beacon of Black history, music, and creativity. The piece points to the city’s central role in the Civil Rights Movement, its enduring influence on soul, blues, and rock and roll, and the generations of Memphians who shaped American culture.
For visitors, EBONY highlights the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a walk down historic Beale Street, and a day spent tasting the city’s Black-owned food scene.
It is a reminder of what Memphians already know. This city’s story is still being written, and the world is paying attention.
Read the full feature on EBONY.
