01/19/21
By Carlissa Shaw Engage the people at all levels. Empower and uplift the most marginalized and disenfranchised of voices. Equip our communities with the tools necessary for transformation. These are the imperatives of an effective leader for a city in the midst of a social, political, economic, and public health crisis. We need our leaders…
12/21/20
Let’s face it. 2020 has not been a walk in the park. But, here in Memphis, we know the grind never stops. Despite this year’s circumstances, Memphians across the city have harnessed their creative energy, put their soul into everything from business endeavors to creative projects, and used some of their worst moments to inspire…
11/18/20
By: Ivy K. Arnold There’s no place like Memphis, Tennessee. To natives, it’s not only a city, but it’s a unique: state, culture, experience, and so much more! To our neighbors and other outsiders, here’s the 1st edition of Memphispedia: The M from A to Z! A Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway One of Memphis’ favorite native…
07/24/20
By Kirstin L. Cheers I guess you can say I’m kinda crazy in my own ways F*** bein’ broke for days, ladies gots to get paid From “Where Dem Dollas At” by Gangsta Boo “Hold on, Kirb. I was watering the plants outside and some neighborhood kids had me caught up in conversation.” Kirb…
07/08/20
In recent years, our city has become a national example of how the professional and amateur podcast community alike can thrive and expand. A good story is timeless, and we all know Memphis has many tales to tell. With the emergence of so much local support for podcasts of all flavor and niches, we’ve…
05/27/20
Memphis is an exceptional place to live, in large part thanks to its unparalleled city culture. Steeped in a rich history and fueled by promise of the future, Memphis is bursting at the seems with things that help residents strike a balance between jobs and everyday life. The Bluff City has all the cultural amenities…
04/28/20
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. Jeremie Serrano speaks on what soul means to him: “Soul, it’s a beautiful word if you think about it, and too many it can mean a variety of different…
04/27/20
You may have noticed some soulful billboards around town featuring the Memphians we know and love. One such Memphian is Kela Jones, CodeCrew’s Director of Development. When asked about what soul means to her, Kela says, “For me, soul is that intangible “thing” that is left behind. Soul is the memories left behind by family and friends. Soul…
04/26/20
Our billboards are all across the city, shining a spotlight on Memphians who inspire our souls every day. Among these folks is Shavéh, a courageous Memphian bringing her soul to what she’s passionate about. When asked what “soul is courage” means to her, she says, “Soul is courage to me means being unapologetic about sharing…
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