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The Importance of Black Genealogy
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The Importance of Black Genealogy
Slavery and lack of documents have kept many Black Americans from knowing their family’s full story. But the Black Genealogy movement is working to change that.
Local News
The Importance of Black Genealogy
Slavery and lack of documents have kept many Black Americans from knowing their family’s full story. But the Black Genealogy movement is working to change that.
Black History Month
Honoring civil rights activist Jesse Epps
“Right now, we have an incredible opportunity to be the change we want to see,” said Cassandra Williams.
People
Honoring civil rights activist Jesse Epps
Jesse Epps, a civil rights activist who played a large role in the sanitation workers' strike in Memphis in 1968, is recognized during Black History Month
Small Business
Memphis' CXFFEEBLACK connects Black communities with the Black history of coffee
"Make Coffee Black Again" is one of the mottos behind Memphis' CXFFEEBLACK.
Black History Month
Health inequities prevalent in Black communities
Studies show Blacks are dying at a higher rate from diabetes than whites in virtually every major city in the nation. Their infant mortality rate is higher, too.
Black History Month
Another local legend is honored with something special from Memphis
Father Nicholas L. Vieron served Memphis not only in the church, but also on the streets fighting for equal rights.
Black History Month
Another local legend is honored with something special from Memphis
Father Nicholas L. Vieron served Memphis not only in the church, but also on the streets fighting for equal rights.
Entertainment News
New Nashville museum traces history of Black music across genres
The National Museum of African American Music has opened in Nashville's musical tourism district.
Black History Month
Councilman Smiley is hosting a student speech contest honoring Black History Month
The contest is designed to give students the opportunity to express themselves through an original piece while honoring Black history.
Black History Month
Councilman Smiley is hosting a student speech contest honoring Black History Month
The contest is designed to give students the opportunity to express themselves through an original piece while honoring Black history.
Local News
The Importance of Black Genealogy
Slavery and lack of documents have kept many Black Americans from knowing their family’s full story. But the Black Genealogy movement is working to change that.
Local News
The Importance of Black Genealogy
Slavery and lack of documents have kept many Black Americans from knowing their family’s full story. But the Black Genealogy movement is working to change that.
Black History Month
Honoring civil rights activist Jesse Epps
“Right now, we have an incredible opportunity to be the change we want to see,” said Cassandra Williams.
People
Honoring civil rights activist Jesse Epps
Jesse Epps, a civil rights activist who played a large role in the sanitation workers' strike in Memphis in 1968, is recognized during Black History Month
Small Business
Memphis' CXFFEEBLACK connects Black communities with the Black history of coffee
"Make Coffee Black Again" is one of the mottos behind Memphis' CXFFEEBLACK.
Black History Month
Health inequities prevalent in Black communities
Studies show Blacks are dying at a higher rate from diabetes than whites in virtually every major city in the nation. Their infant mortality rate is higher, too.
Black History Month
Another local legend is honored with something special from Memphis
Father Nicholas L. Vieron served Memphis not only in the church, but also on the streets fighting for equal rights.
Black History Month
Another local legend is honored with something special from Memphis
Father Nicholas L. Vieron served Memphis not only in the church, but also on the streets fighting for equal rights.
Entertainment News
New Nashville museum traces history of Black music across genres
The National Museum of African American Music has opened in Nashville's musical tourism district.
Black History Month
Councilman Smiley is hosting a student speech contest honoring Black History Month
The contest is designed to give students the opportunity to express themselves through an original piece while honoring Black history.
Black History Month
Councilman Smiley is hosting a student speech contest honoring Black History Month
The contest is designed to give students the opportunity to express themselves through an original piece while honoring Black history.
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