Whitehaven shows pride for Black-owned businesses during appreciation week
The I Love Whitehaven celebration continues through Sunday, Nov. 21. The event recognizes the work of Black-owned businesses and restaurants like Kountry Cookin’ (above, in file photo). (Daily Memphian)
Festivities include Black Restaurant Week, State of the City radio special hosted by Pearl Eva Walker and Kevin Brooks, and the Christmas Tree Lighting at Graceland.
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Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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