The bloody protests in Charlottesville, Virginia sparked by removing a Confederate statue have struck a chord in Memphis, where activists work to bring down two Confederate monuments. That effort has recently spread to include groups like the Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale.
Dozens honored the memory of the largest spontaneous protest in recent history by speaking about the change they want to see in education, community growth and policing.
Etsy, the multi-billion dollar online marketplace, has named Memphis its fourth official Maker City, a title that ushers Memphis to the top of the list of cities willing to go the extra mile in providing a supportive and competitive environment for entrepreneurs.
On Oct. 25, roughly 200 Memphians filed into the worn sanctuary of Clayborn Temple. They were there to witness the blessing of the recently reopened Civil Rights site. They were also there to share their ideas for the historic church's next purpose.
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