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 […]
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. […]
By: Kirstin Cheers Here’s an homage to a community of people who keep our hair protected, healthy and strong during the blistering summers and crippling winters that are upon us: hair braiders. Braids have – at the very least – saved us time, energy and […]
The rap game is long overdue for a revamped playing field, and there is no shortage of female rappers to even the score in the male- dominant genre. More Memphis female rappers are not only rapping, but they are doing it well! Oftentimes, they stand out with staggering word play, bravado and captivating feature appearances. […]
According to a 2020 study, Memphis is a top town for female entrepreneurs. It’s not surprising. Women entrepreneurs are on the rise nationally. But don’t take our word for it! We’ve compiled a compelling list of recent statistics that reflect this trend as reported by the National Women’s Business Council’s 2022 Annual Report plus resources […]
By Katie Kelly When you walk into the main control room of Outerspace, Unapologetic’s studio, you’ll see a sign on the ceiling that in comparison to the rest of the studio, is relatively non-descript. In uppercase plain black text with a few chosen words in color, it reads: “IN THIS PLACE OUR DIFFERENCES ARE VALUED […]
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“I’m here to lay a foundation for people to step on to do what they need to do to get to the next level.” Here’s how Memphis native J Whitlow’s thoughts on the Memphis music scene led him to create an outstanding annual Memphis Music Festival: Listen Out Loud Music Festival (LOL Fest). With a […]
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Each week, the team at We Are Memphis Music makes our picks for the week’s best upcoming live music events. Here are our picks for the week beginning May 22nd! Dave Matthews Band 7:30pm, Wednesday May 24th Bank Plus Amphitheater $50+ If you look up the highest-grossing bands of all time, nestled comfortably within the […]
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