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‘The Little Mermaid’ is way too good to be sunk by negativity
by Destiny Alexis Royston --
The live-action movie of the 1989 animated classic "The Little Mermaid" premiered in London on May 15 with the stars, including Halle Bailey, Jonah-Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, meeting fans on the blue carpet.
The long-awaited film took on another level of anticipation...
Memphis author’s debut book explores tension between race equity and capitalism
Following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, a number of business leaders made passionate promises to invest in racial equity as a response to the public cries for change. Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams says many have failed to deliver because they did not...
‘White Burgers, Black Cash’ delivers a chunk of food for thought
Hold the pickles, no mustard.
Double patty, add bacon, fried onions, that's how you like your burger. As for chicken, well, it has to have cheese, and there must be something salty-crunchy on the side or it's not a complete meal. Yeah, Mom could sure...
GLAM! FEST life conference for Memphis girls is set for June 2-3
Girls Life Academy Memphis (GLAM), a Tarik Black Foundation (TBF) program, is gearing up for a two-day “life” event for teen girls ages 15 and up.
GLAM! FEST, which is set for June 2-3, will bring topic experts – some from outside of Memphis –...
Upcoming Haley-related reunion is themed ‘The Story Behind The Search’
by Clennon “Wayne” Murray and Brandon Murray --
The highly anticipated and long-awaited Murray-Haley Family Reunion is set for July 20 through July 23 and will spread over Memphis, Henning and Ripley.
The planning of the reunion event was initially discussed with the late William (Bill)...
National Financial Literacy Month: Tune up on the basics of your financial literacy journey
by Trevia Chatman --
Financial literacy, or the ability to make sound financial decisions, can significantly impact a person’s future. I hope readers will be encouraged this National Financial Literacy Month to learn the basics of personal finance, taxes, and more.
One of the most important...
‘WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – LITERATURE: ‘I Am Debra Lee’
by Terri Schlichenmeyer --
Everybody’s looking at you.
They're wondering what you’re going to do next, because you often surprise them. They don’t know what you’re about to say because you’re never predictable. So, stand up, throw your shoulders back, let them watch and learn a...
Verna Hawkins Lambert built ‘a village of friends that loved her’
by TaJuan Stout Mitchell --
Verna Hawkins Lambert lived a life and left a legacy showing how relationships can be built and love can be nurtured.
She died on March 12 at age 63.
I met Verna more than 30 years ago. She was new to Memphis.
Her...
National Bankers Association weighs in on Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank
In light of recent industry events, the National Bankers Association wants to assure consumers that your money is safe with minority banks.
Minority depository institutions are very different from both SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) and Signature Bank, which had high concentrations in crypto deposits and...
Two cents worth! Black radio seeks inclusion; more audio advertising dollars
“That’s my two cents worth” is a well-used, familiar saying with most people never knowing its’ origin.
It is taken from the original English idiom “to put in my two-penny worth.”
Back in the 17th century, two cents was the cost of postage. Letters were the...