03/31/20
Believe it or not, but when you need to get swole in preparation for the NBA draft, and you only have six months to get there, they send you to Memphis. That’s right, to none other than Raheem aka Coach Shabazz! Case in point, Darius Bazley, a top recruit, decided to forego college and a…
03/20/20
You might’ve noticed our new billboards popping up around the city. They feature real Memphians who are bringing their souls to what they love every day. Take Sheila Guerrero, for example. One of our Next Century Memphians, she is passionate about Memphis, Soul, and how both inspire her every day. “Memphis brings the best out…
02/12/20
Each February we highlight some of the most inspirational African Americans that have ever lived. Some of us revisit and debate Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I’ve Been to Mountaintop” speech, some try to make it through all of Alex Haley’s “Roots” series, and others ride down Union Ave. blasting Beyonce’s “Formation”. I slay. While keeping…
11/26/19
Among the many dubious gifts Facebook and Instagram have given us is the idea of “image-crafting.” Post pictures of yourself that make you look like a jet-setting dandy without a care in the world. Have a bad day? Too stressed or depressed to leave the house? Mmm … don’t post those pics. Just share the ones…
10/22/19
One of the most important skills children will learn early in their lives is how to read. The ability to read opens new doors and exposes them to new ways of thinking and ideas, grows their imagination, and shows them nothing is out of their grasp. However, far too many children go without proper reading…
09/27/19
YouTube is a fantastic destination for video content of anything you can imagine. Of course, if you want something a bit closer to home, there are a number of YouTubers who hail from Memphis, focus on content created in Memphis and strive to share their passion for the city. Here are just a few of the…
08/22/19
Audacity Fest is right around the corner. As one of the premier festivals in a city known for its festivals, you’re in for a real treat when heading out to the Memphis event. Evita Robinson is one of the heads of the festival and it’s presenting organization, so even if you can only make it…
05/23/19
Most Southerners can agree that food is one of the cornerstones of our culture.Yeah, other regions of the country eat too, but there’s just something about soul food that brings us comfort and brings us closer together. Like many, Almetria Turner found herself using food to bring her solace during the good times and the…
05/02/19
Lots of people think that owning a fancy camera makes them a photographer, but that’s not the case. Photography is an art form. They say “I could totally take that” or “How hard could it be?” Photographers know that a lot more work goes into mastering the craft of photography than most people realize. Hours…
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![The countdown is ON, Memphis! We’re officially 30 days out from the @unitememphis 5K + 1-Mile Walk/Run—and this year, we’re stepping into unity on 901 Day 🙌🏽
📍 Monday, September 1 | National Civil Rights Museum
🕘 Start time: 9:01AM
🎶 Food, music & fun to follow
Whether you’re walking or running, this isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. And there’s no better time to join in than now. 👟✨
🎓 COLLEGE STUDENTS: Be one of the first 100 to register using your .edu email with promo code NEXTGENUNITE and your ticket is just $10 (that’s a $32 savings 👀). Limit 2 per person, so tell a friend!
Let’s walk. Let’s run.
Let’s #UniteMemphis 💛
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