An intro to Memphis Black history
Beyond the National Civil Rights Museum and Beale Street, the vision and effort of Black Memphians can be found in every corner of the city.
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Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue
Join the High Ground News team and local writer Aylen Mercado for a tour of Summer Avenue restaurants and a look inside some hidden gems.
World Relief Connect Language Center launches to meet the needs of Memphis immigrants and refugees
A new program hosted by Memphis' chapter of World Relief teaches immigrants and refugees the English language alongside social efforts so new Memphians better assimilate.
Newly naturalized, the leading family of Latino Memphis votes in their first U.S. election
Mauricio Calvo and Yancy Villa-Calvo, who are among Memphis' most prominent Latino citizens, are hopeful about the ‘blue wave’ in the August 2 primary elections and what it means for the local immigrant and Latino populations.
The City’s latest MWBE inclusion numbers show growth & minority-owned business accelerator kicks off
Propel, a business accelerator for existing minority-owned businesses, is launching its next cohort in the midst of several new city-backed initiatives intended to boost the wealth and diversity of the Memphis economy.
Memphis hospitals building a more diverse workforce
Diversity has made its way into the corner office, less so the broader employee base of many Memphis hospitals.
Global café brings international cuisine & immigrant empowerment to Crosstown Concourse
A cafe supported by natives of Syria, Sudan and Nepal will soon launch in Crosstown Concourse.
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How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth
Wealth inequality in America across racial lines is growing, particularly in cities. Here's how one organization proposes to tackle it.
Creativity, will and maverick moves can fix Memphis’ unfair contracting trend
Panelist: Count women and black-owned businesses separately to get a truer picture of progress.
How can schools in Memphis improve the equity of minority and women-owned businesses?
Join a panel on January 25 with business owners, county school administrators and charter school leaders.
Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue
Join the High Ground News team and local writer Aylen Mercado for a tour of Summer Avenue restaurants and a look inside some hidden gems.
World Relief Connect Language Center launches to meet the needs of Memphis immigrants and refugees
A new program hosted by Memphis' chapter of World Relief teaches immigrants and refugees the English language alongside social efforts so new Memphians better assimilate.
Newly naturalized, the leading family of Latino Memphis votes in their first U.S. election
Mauricio Calvo and Yancy Villa-Calvo, who are among Memphis' most prominent Latino citizens, are hopeful about the ‘blue wave’ in the August 2 primary elections and what it means for the local immigrant and Latino populations.
The City’s latest MWBE inclusion numbers show growth & minority-owned business accelerator kicks off
Propel, a business accelerator for existing minority-owned businesses, is launching its next cohort in the midst of several new city-backed initiatives intended to boost the wealth and diversity of the Memphis economy.
Memphis hospitals building a more diverse workforce
Diversity has made its way into the corner office, less so the broader employee base of many Memphis hospitals.
Global café brings international cuisine & immigrant empowerment to Crosstown Concourse
A cafe supported by natives of Syria, Sudan and Nepal will soon launch in Crosstown Concourse.
Partner Partner Content How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth
Wealth inequality in America across racial lines is growing, particularly in cities. Here's how one organization proposes to tackle it.
Creativity, will and maverick moves can fix Memphis’ unfair contracting trend
Panelist: Count women and black-owned businesses separately to get a truer picture of progress.
How can schools in Memphis improve the equity of minority and women-owned businesses?
Join a panel on January 25 with business owners, county school administrators and charter school leaders.
