Mass evictions are coming. This South Memphis nonprofit is part of the solution.
Mass evictions are looming across the country. In the U.S. "eviction capital," The Works, Inc. puts people over profit.
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Get the facts from local experts. Attend UTHSC’s Coronavirus Online Symposium on April 6.
Experts with UTHSC, Le Bonheur, and the Shelby County Health Department will share critical information with medical professionals and the public. The event is free.
Tonya Dyson’s Kickspins is a piece of Soulsville in The Edge
Tonya Dyson's Kickspins popup record store opened in September at Boxlot. It may be in The Edge, but Dyson and the store are doing their part to keep the legacy of Soulsville alive and thriving.
Harwood Center helps kids with autism, developmental disabilities build skills for lifelong success
"For my triplets and myself, they have changed our world.” - Ashton Hall, Harwood Center parent
College isn’t cheap. January workshop will help teens find music scholarships and nail auditions.
On January 4, PRIZM Ensemble will host its second annual College Audition Preparation Workshop for high school seniors. Registration is open to students interested in music scholarship, even if they don't plan to major in music.
Can nurses keep kids in class? Pilot program seeks answer
Could access to a school nurse fives days a week help increase school attendance in Shelby County? Could increased attendance help kids thrive as adults?
Playback Memphis debuts Frayser youth theater ensemble
Playback Memphis has developed improv theater programs for law enforcement, former inmates, businesses, neighborhoods and elementary schools. Now it's showcasing the talents of Frayser middle school students.
Frayser Local Arts Festival is where to be this weekend
The Arkwings Foundation is hosting its first Frayser Local Arts Festival on October 5. The event features over 100 artists, live performances, demonstrations, exhibits and local food, art and products for purchase.
Memphis sandwich legend Bonnie Harris finally has her own shop
You may not know her name, but you know her legendary sandwiches. After 43 years, the secret behind Chinese Sub Shop's success final has her own shop.
Epicenter’s minority business strategy gets $450,000 boost
There are 39,800 Black-owned businesses in Memphis but only 800 have at least one employee. Epicenter and its partners are working to shift that stat, and a $450,000 grant from the Kaufman Foundation will support the work.
