https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/486 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/45421 <p>&ldquo;Not enough of us understand or respect what Memphis truly is. The Mississippi River is a confluence of 10 to 12 rivers that become one. Memphis is a confluence of cultures. Rich and poor. City and country. Religious and secular. Black and white.&rdquo;</p> trusthoward@gmail.com (Howard Robertson ) Arts & Culture Music Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists Neighborhoods South Memphis https://dailymemphian.com/article/45421 Mon, 5 Aug 2024 04:00:09 -0500 https://dailymemphian.com/article/14867 <p>In creative spaces it seems better to employ white people capable of appropriating black vernacular, style and originality in ads. But of course, the dearth of black people &ldquo;has nothing to do with race.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> trusthoward@gmail.com (Howard Robertson ) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/14867 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:11:37 -0500