Memphis Voices for Palestine, along with the Memphis chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, led a march down Cooper Street holding signs that read ‘Zionism Equals Violence’ and ‘Free Palestine.’
Volunteers and employees of office of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris targeted the 38128 ZIP code in North Memphis, because of its prominent Spanish speaking-population, citing a disparity in local vaccination rates among Hispanic communities.
Michael Salazar scored early in the second half Saturday as Memphis 901 FC ran its unbeaten streak to three games with a 1-1 draw against Indy Eleven at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
The Grizzlies guard is part of a back-to-school drive in Memphis that will provide backpacks and school supplies for 200 students in the area. He plans to do the same for his hometown of Richmond, Indiana.
The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.
A new monument on Beale Street honors the 19th century school teacher, journalist and anti-lynching figure. The recognition comes 130 years after Wells left the city just ahead of a mob that ransacked her newspaper office.
The biggest AAU tournament of the year should draw maximum interest from Penny Hardaway and the Tigers staff.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper Morton, the newest member of Memphis 901 FC, is making an immediate impact for his new club.
The week’s best images include a visit to the Crosstown Concourse in Midtown, where Jennifer Biggs sampled a wood-fired pizza and some refreshing craft beers.
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.
Since Nike EYBL Session 2 came through Memphis on May 16-18, the Memphis Tigers have offered scholarships to at least 12 high school recruits.
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.
“All Americans owe the families of the servicemen and women who died serving our country more than lip service in gratitude, appreciation and reverence.”
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.