04/20/23
We’re partnering with Latino Memphis to bring you Somos Memphis! A hub of content focused on sharing all the great endeavors, businesses, and more from Memphis’ Latinx community. The Latinx culture isn’t a monolith–there are so many vibrant cultural aspects, forms of expression, and perspectives that come together to make Memphis the amazing city that…
04/20/23
By Zachary Corsa I’ll admit that my Spanish skills are rusty enough these days that I had to turn to a trusted friend (Google Translate) to decipher the meaning of ‘San Salida’, which apparently means ‘Saint Exit’. “That’s perfect” I said to myself, because it really does get to the heart of what the ragtag…
04/19/23
Meet Memphis soul sweetheart and superstar Emi Secrest. The “Push Ya” singer has made a name for herself beyond her city’s boundaries and is displaying her love for music and her immense talent from coast to coast. From TV show placements to touring with some of the biggest names in the history of the music…
03/02/23
Since it’s Women’s History Month, there are so many innovative content creators currently making waves in the 901. We wanted to highlight a few of our favorites and what they’re doing to help the community in their own unique ways. Here are some women you should be following on social media: TriDereka – Plant-Based Mom…
03/01/23
Many notable women have called Memphis their home, and it’s because of these trailblazers that the way has been paved for more to make history. The city is full of soul, and our Soul series aims to shine a light on all the ways that the 901 is made better by the people in it.…
02/16/23
Memphis is a city heavily intertwined with its own Black history. It’s important to us here at We Are Memphis to share ways to support and give back to the 901, so this Black History Month we want to showcase the creatives who are already making history. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next…
01/22/23
By Zachary Corsa Think “Memphis music” and your associations are sure to feel as personal as they are eclectic. This city’s worn numerous sonic faces over the years – blues and early rock wellspring, soul capital of America, garage-punk hotspot, horrorcore hip-hop cornerstone – and the fact that all these diverse influences and elements coexist…
01/13/23
As the new year has begun and resolutions are settling in, there are a number of artists that are already working toward their goals for the new year. One of these artists is none other than local singer-songwriter B. Sims. The Memphis-born artist has already accomplished a number of impressive career landmarks, such as writing…
10/12/22
By: Brianna Smith-Herman Victor Ivan Vega is a bilingual entrepreneur, an active member of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce, and he is also the founder of the VIC VEGA clothing brand. He was born in Queretaro, Mexico, and migrated to Memphis at the young age of four. “When my mother and I first migrated…
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