There are 4 article(s) tagged Douglass Community Center:

• June 2024

  • As summer heats up, city focuses on safety at parks, community centers

    The Memphis Parks department is addressing violence at the city’s community centers and parks, but stakeholders agree combating crime requires everyone’s effort.

    By Julia Baker June 10, 2024

• May 2024

  • Safety at community centers in focus after shooting in Douglass

    Memphis City Council members talked about better camera surveillance and other measures with Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker.

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    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries May 07, 2024

• May 2022

  • 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.

    By Daja E. Henry May 13, 2022

  • 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.

    By Daja E. Henry May 09, 2022