There are 2 article(s) tagged Black Monday:

• February 2026

  • James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond

    Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.

    By Bill Dries February 22, 2026

• December 2019

  • 50 years ago black Memphis parents protested schools seeking changes

    Based on 1969 news reports, almost 67,000 students did not attend school at the height of the protest as black leaders advocated for seats on the all-white school board.

    By Laura Faith Kebede December 20, 2019