Monica Stanberry Walker is no thug and neither is her nearly century-old grandmother, Millie Stanberry. Yet, both reaped soul-level benefits from the most recent T.H.U.G.S. Revival.
T.H.U.G.S. is an acronym for Trusting, Hearing, Understanding God’s Spirit. Everyone was welcome –...
by Nylah Burton --
Is Black Southern cuisine – often reduced to the simple term “soul food” – unhealthy or “low-vibration“?
Or is it not high blood pressure that runs in your family, but the “plate,” as actress and vegan food...
The 27th Annual Stone “EBEN” Awards featured a special salute to WLOK radio and its founder, Art Gilliam, during a ceremony at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center Theatre last Saturday (Oct. 8).
Annually in October, the Stone “Eben” Awards are...
The accomplishments of independent artists and record labels will be highlighted during the 7th Annual Avidity Awards at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts and Education on October 13-15.
Social media influencers Aldren McClullar of “The Aldren Brand” and Marquis...
The latest chapter in the life of “Freeway Rick” Ross’ reflects community activism and work with the cannabis industry.
Ross has launched his own brand, offering high-quality cannabis, teaming up with a top-notch manufacturer to produce LA Kingpins.
As an author,...
They were only together for 10 years, but for Nancy B. Rooks-Givhan, her time with Elvis Presley changed the trajectory of her life.
Mrs. Rooks-Givhan spent the next 45 years politely answering people’s questions about being a housekeeper and a...
by Sydney Jones --
Bobby and Derravia Rich turned a passion for gardening into a mission to provide freshly grown produce to their community.
The couple created Black Seeds Urban Farms to accomplish their mission. What started as a hobby quickly...
Natural hair stylists are celebrating the passing of Tennessee’s CROWN Act, which became effective on July 1.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Takila Phillips. “I have been a natural hair stylist for more than 20 years. And I...
Commemorators lined the entrance of Memphis National Cemetery on Friday (June 17), watching as the two police officers led the “rider-less horse.”
A solemn procession of hearses followed, the symbolic motorcade bringing fallen United States Colored Troops from Fort Pillow...
The 29th Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival is one of eight named “top celebration spots in the nation.”
Memphis Juneteenth President Telisa Franklin is elated, calling 2022, “the year Juneteenth grew up.”
“This was such an honor to win this recognition,” said...