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Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Corie Len Walker

“This city breeds hustlers.” Anyone who has lived in Memphis can see this. We see people working their butts off to give their families a good life, people taking risks to reach their dreams, people getting off work and waiting for their time to shine. A person with hustle in their soul is someone who…

Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Chad Barton

The fact that we all walk around with video recording devices in our pockets makes us forget that filmmaking is and always will be an art form. Yeah, we can all take videos of what’s going on around us, but it takes a true artist to come up with story lines, soundtracks, and everything else…

Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Carin Malone

Local poet and spoken word performer Carin Malone has been inspiring Memphians and people all over the world with her talents since 2011. Dubbed the Memphis Poetry Slam Master and the 44th Lady Poet in the world after representing Memphis in the 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam competition, Carin has used her passion…

Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Ashley Foster

We are all survivors of something, whether it’s a death in the family or health issues, and many of us let our pasts overpower our futures. But Ashley Foster is a survivor that doesn’t let her past hold her back, and she’s using her past to help and inspire people through her current job of…

Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Shaveh

In Memphis, we know how important it is to use your voice. Standing up to oppression, singing your heart out, and telling your story are some of the ways us Memphians use our voices loudly and proudly to create change. Shaveh uses her talent of spoken word to connect with those around her. Finding her…

Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Ally Wallace

Memphis’ deep roots in the music industry have inspired up and coming musicians to pour their heart into their unique sounds.  Famous artists like B.B. King and Otis Redding have paved the way for Memphians to show their talents in the hopes of walking the same path as them.  Singer-songwriter Ally Wallace is one of…

Memphian Stories

04/23/19

Aisha Raison

Women are often told what they can’t do, and that often pushes women to prove people wrong. At 22, Aisha Raison was told constantly what she couldn’t do when she gave birth to her son. Whoever said that obviously didn’t know what she was made of. This boss mom has been a DJ, a poet,…

Memphian Stories

04/15/19

Porsha Parks

Memphis has been ranked a top U.S. city for women entrepreneurs. In a city where women thrive, empowering the future generation of women is vital to continue this trend.  With this in mind, Porsha Parks founded BOLD Athletics 901.  BOLD isn’t your average volleyball training; Porsha works tirelessly to make sure her players use their…

Memphian Stories

04/02/19

Kenneth Jackson

Kenneth Jackson spends his days as a musician and a teaching artist. His passion comes from a desire to tech children real music in hopes to continue its legacy. Like the start of so many great talents, Kenneth started at a young age when he was mesmerized by the sounds of the great Aretha Franklin…

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