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06/16/21

We Outside This Juneteenth!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman Memphis is the mecca for black history and the fight for freedom in America. Juneteenth marks the very end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when the last African-American slaves held in Confederate states were finally freed by the Union army. Celebrate Juneteenth in the…

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06/08/21

Celebrating Juneteenth: Carl Bledsoe Jr.

In celebration of Juneteenth, We Are Memphis is focusing on sharing stories from our Black community. While the holiday commemorates freedom, for so many Black Memphians (and Black communities across the country), it’s about so much more! With the many stories and perspectives to share, we’ve sat down with the city’s favorite creatives, influencers, civic…

Culture

06/08/21

Celebrating Juneteenth: Sarai Payne

In celebration of Juneteenth, We Are Memphis is focusing on sharing stories from our Black community. While the holiday commemorates freedom, for so many Black Memphians (and Black communities across the country), it’s about so much more! With the many stories and perspectives to share, we’ve sat down with the city’s favorite creatives, influencers, civic…

Culture

05/27/21

Celebrating Juneteenth: Amanzi Arnett

In celebration of Juneteenth, We Are Memphis is focusing on sharing stories from our Black community. While the holiday commemorates freedom, for so many Black Memphians (and Black communities across the country), it’s about so much more! With the many stories and perspectives to share, we’ve sat down with the city’s favorite creatives, influencers, civic…

Culture

05/27/21

Celebrating Juneteenth: Victoria Jones

In celebration of Juneteenth, We Are Memphis is focusing on sharing stories from our Black community. While the holiday commemorates freedom, for so many Black Memphians (and Black communities across the country), it’s so much more! With the many stories and perspectives to share, we’ve sat down with the city’s favorite creatives, influencers, civic leaders,…

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12/22/20

A Local Spin on Holiday Cocktails!

Seasons Greetings! We are neck-deep in the Holiday Season, and what a year it’s been! The weather is chilly, the fires are lit, and now is the time to take a moment and relax with family, take a deep breath, and enjoy one another’s company. For those who enjoy a drink around the holidays, here…

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12/18/20

Holiday Lights in The 901!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman COVID-19 won’t be the Grinch that stole Christmas! Although the pandemic is still amongst us we won’t let that destroy our holiday cheer. Memphis transfigures into a holiday wonderland during the Holiday Season and this year is no different. Below are eight of the biggest and brightest holiday Christmas lights in Memphis.…

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12/18/20

Healthy Holiday Restaurants in the 901!

By: Ivy K. Arnold Just like the “Freshman 15”, weight gain during this Covid frenzy is created from stressors and unhealthy food while staying home.  This “Quarantine 15” can definitely be avoided, with the help of uplifting self-care and trying out healthy food alternatives from local restaurants here in the 901.  As we approach the…

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