Whitehaven Library to host Teen Summit ‘to let them know there is hope’
Teens across the city are invited to the Whitehaven Library Saturday, June 25, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Teen Summit hosted by Soldier, LLC.
Daja E. Henry
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Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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South Memphis Whitehaven primary care provider striving to be more than a clinic
Oak Street Health in Whitehaven provides care and social supports for adults on Medicare.
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North Memphis Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off
Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more.
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Metro Community Redevelopment Agency names new leader
Andrew Z. Murray has worked with the CRA since 2017.
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North Memphis ‘We didn’t ask for this,’ Frayser residents say about Memphis 3.0 plans
A couple dozen Frayser stakeholders gathered at Pursuit of God Church Wednesday evening to hear plans for their neighborhood that they say do not include them.
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Update
NeighborhoodsLocal developer to build 12 homes, increase area value by $1 million
Developer Dwayne A. Jones is primarily known for building tiny homes.
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Neighborhoods Community Redevelopment Agency president to step down
Rosalyn Willis was the first leader of the agency after it gained autonomy from the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development in 2018.
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South Memphis Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week to align with Juneteenth
The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.
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North Memphis City to host grand opening for Ed Rice Community Center
The center underwent an $8.4 million renovation that took almost two years since the old building was demolished in August 2020.
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May 2022
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North Memphis North Memphis group to restart monthly mobile food pantry
With growing inflation putting financial pressure on the Douglass community, a group is hosting a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 4.
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Visual Arts Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art
Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community.
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South Memphis A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support
A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.
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South Memphis U.S. Rep. Cohen steers $3 million to former Melrose High redevelopment
Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) dedicated $3 million to funding the redevelopment of the Historic Melrose High building in Orange Mound as part of his appropriation request for fiscal year 2023.
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Premium
South MemphisFirst Black-owned Memphis radio station celebrates 45 years with renovation
For 45 years, Art Gilliam has provided a voice for the Black community through radio station WLOK. The station’s offices are undergoing renovations at Talbot Avenue and South Second Street.
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North Memphis Vacant lot cultivated into tranquility park for New Chicago neighborhood
In a ceremony Friday, the Community Redevelopment Agency presented residents with plaques that they placed at the foot of their chosen tree.
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South Memphis TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools
A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.
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North Memphis Community groups to host May Day at Northside High building
Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation, The Works, Inc. and Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. will host a May Day Saturday at Northside High School.
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Spirit of Memphis Having a ball: Brothers invite ‘moms, dads, uncles, grandmamas’ to play
Using neighborhood softball and kickball games, Westwood brothers Ahmad and Terence Wright hope to bring the community together through Sunday afternoon sports.
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North Memphis Local garden to host North Memphis community fundraiser
Black Seeds Urban Farms’ event will feature music performances from local artists and food from vendors like Sun of a Vegan and Street Kitchen.
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North Memphis Douglass Juneteenth art auction postponed
Douglass’ Juneteenth art auction has been postponed due to COVID-19. However, the festival is still set for Father’s Day weekend.
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South Memphis Student group to hold forum for MATA transit equity
Stop Poverty with Policy is hosting a community forum and picnic for Memphis Area Transit Authority public transit riders.
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Education At Kate Bond Elementary, little senators push for big changes
Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better.
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South Memphis Gaston Community Center undergoing $3.4 million renovation
The oldest community center in the city is closing for about 10 months as crews renovate the South Memphis structure to provide services to that neighborhood.
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Visual Arts Douglass Juneteenth festival showcases local artists
An art contest is one of the highlights of The Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival in the Douglass neighborhood. This year’s theme is United States Colored Troops, honoring Black men who served in the military during the Civil War.
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North Memphis Douglass group distributes food with mobile pantry
Volunteers, all people who have grown up in the North Memphis neighborhood, packed each car with 14 days’ worth of groceries for a family of four.
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