Brianna Smith-Herman
From Jazmine Sullivan to GloRilla: The best acts of the Beale Street Music Festival
This year’s Beale Street Music Festival was a three-day, music-filled paradise.
The festival, one of the most highly anticipated music events in the city, also celebrated a major milestone by returning to the banks of the mighty Mississippi for the first time since 2019.
Held at...
Young Dolph honored with pop-up museum
Memphis music artist Young Dolph’s positive impact on his community and his incredible influence on the music world is being honored with the Dolphland Pop-up Museum this month.
The tribute museum for the late rapper opened May 5 at the Agricenter International, 7777 N. Walnut Grove...
PREVIEW: Thank you Katori Hall for ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’
Her voice is undeniable. Her fire was unstoppable. Her uplifting comeback story is a triumph unlike any other.
“TINA – The Tina Turner Musical,” the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, is coming to The...
Healing, honor hope are targets for 2nd Annual Race 4 Reconciliation
The second annual Race 4 Reconciliation (R4R) will be Monday (Jan. 16) at 11 a.m. at AutoZone Park.
R4R is a community-focused event on MLK Day designed to showcase that the dream of unity is alive in Memphis. It is a gathering of people from...
Gangsta Boo – ‘An absolute Memphis legend & game changer!’
All of this is true about Gangsta Boo:
A “Queen” of Memphis. A hip-hop legend. A pioneer of female rap. The first lady of the Oscar-winning group, Three 6 Mafia. Riding a beat like no other, she was an incredible artist who transcended generations. An...
Black Men Crowned Awards – Take 2
The 2nd annual Black Men Crowned Awards Show, highlighting Black men in various industries who are leaving an imprint in Memphis, is scheduled for Dec. 10th at The Kent.
Black Men Crowned was created by Memphis native Justin Hart, winner of a Grammy and a...
New décor, same delicious food drawing customers old and new to Alcenia’s
Synonymous with Alcenia’s, Betty Joyce “B.J.” Chester-Tamayo has reopened the Downtown diner following a 390-day hiatus forced by the pandemic.
The doors to the remodeled soul food sanctuary swung open for customers last Thursday (April 14).
Dressed with bright new colors that accent a fun decor,...
Black Men Crowned to present ‘Speak Up with NLE Choppa’
Black Men Crowned (BMC), a nonprofit organization created by Memphis native Justin Hart, is set to present its first event -- “Speak Up with NLE Choppa” -- on Saturday (April 9).
The youth town hall event featuring the Memphis rap star is part of BMC’s...
Donated prom dresses still fit the need through Her Prom Closest
The need is as real today as it was eight years ago when HER Prom Closest first stepped up to ensure that more local young ladies would have an opportunity for an unforgettable prom night.
This year (on March 12), Hickory Ridge Mall was transformed...
Regional conference rolled AKAs ‘Down the River with Excellence’
The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated welcomed its sorority members and guests to paint Memphis pink and green. The sorority celebrated its 90th South Eastern Regional Conference, titled “The Grand Finale, Rolling Down the River with Excellence” March 1-6.
While the COVID-19 pandemic...