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The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant has been named the 2019-20 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today. The 6-foot-3 guard is the second player to win the Rookie of the Year Award with the Grizzlies, joining Pau Gasol (2001-02).

Blavity sat down with renowned Memphis Jooker, Lil Buck to discuss the importance of society, especially  non-Black people, learning the culture and history behind some of the most popular modern dances, before attempting to profit off of them. You might also be interested in: Memphis Arts | Memphis Arts Scene 

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

None of the music, food, and culture that Memphis is so renowned for would exist if it weren’t for the Black community that gave rise to it. And right now, in the wake the events surrounding the peaceful protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd, that community needs the support of all of Memphis.

Filmmakers: If you want your movie to earn rave reviews, remember that “the USA’s best city for filming is Memphis.”