Memphis Pushes to Level the Playing Field for Black Entrepreneurs

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Published by HuffingtonPost.com on Sep 18, 2017

Samuel Peace opened Peace Realty in 1959, a company whose legacy includes building Memphis’ first neighborhood for middle-income African-Americans ― the 600-home Lakeview Gardens subdivision.

The Women of Unapologetic

By Katie Kelly When you walk into the main control room of Outerspace, Unapologetic’s studio, you’ll see a sign on the ceiling that in comparison to the rest of the studio, is relatively non-descript. In uppercase plain black text with a few chosen words in color, it reads: “IN THIS PLACE OUR […]

With Listen Out Loud Music Fest, J. Whitlow Hopes to Put Memphis R&B Back in the Limelight

“I’m here to lay a foundation for people to step on to do what they need to do to get to the next level.” Here’s how Memphis native J Whitlow’s thoughts on the Memphis music scene led him to create an outstanding annual Memphis Music Festival: Listen Out Loud Music Festival (LOL […]

Memphis Soul Music – Past and Present

From the birthplace of soul music to its vibrant contemporary music scene, Memphis has been a city that effortlessly weaves together the threads of soul history and thriving modern-day musicians for generations. Discover why Memphis is not only a city with an unmatched soul music legacy but […]

The Women of Unapologetic

With Listen Out Loud Music Fest, J. Whitlow Hopes to Put Memphis R&B Back in the Limelight

WAMM Recommends: Week of May 22

Each week, the team at We Are Memphis Music makes our picks for the week’s best upcoming live music events. Here are our picks for the week beginning May 22nd! Dave Matthews Band 7:30pm, Wednesday May 24th Bank Plus Amphitheater $50+ If you look up the highest-grossing bands of all time, […]

Memphis Soul Music – Past and Present

SHOW PREVIEW: 2023 FREE CONCERTS AT OVERTON PARK SHELL

By Zachary Corsa It’s almost Overton Park Shell season again! The annual free outdoor concert series is a beloved staple of the warmer months in the Bluff City, and one with a hallowed history. Built in 1936 for orchestral performances, it was the site of Elvis Presley’s first paid gig in 1954, […]

WAMM Recommends: Week of May 15

Each week, the team at We Are Memphis Music brings you our selections for the best upcoming live shows for the next seven days. Here are our picks, which include plenty of outdoor options, for the week beginning May 15! Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening 8PM, Thursday, May 18th The Soundstage […]

Your Guide to BBQ During Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest!

Even if you’re not a world-famous pitmaster and entering to win big at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Content, you can still dig into all things BBQ! Just in case you need a little help, we’ve put together the We Are Memphis BBQ Trail to guide you through a handful of the […]

WAMM Recommends: Week of May 8

Although Beale Street Music Fest is now in the rearview mirror, the exceptional live music offerings just keep rolling through town. Here are our picks for the best live shows hitting the M Town in the week beginning May 8th. Digable Planets 8PM, Wednesday, May 10th Minglewood Hall $30 While […]

WAMM Recommends: Week of May 1

Each week, the team at We Are Memphis Music takes a deep dive into all of the best upcoming live shows from the next 7 days. Here are our picks for the week kicking off May. Flagman & Fearless Dave And The Tsunamis 7PM, Wednesday, May 3rd Growler’s $12 Okay, elevator pitch time: what if […]