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Featured Articles in the September Edition of NEWSCENE
The History of David Carnes Park
Daphnie Swift, Local Philanthropist
The History of David Carnes Park
Phil Carnes (at podium) was a special guest speaker during the grand opening celebration of the newly $5.4M BCBS renovated David Carnes Park, in honor of his grandfather.
1969 - 2019, 50 Years of Serving
Daphnie Swift, Local Philanthropist
The History of David Carnes Park
The Nat'l Assoc. of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Inc. hosted its Memphis 50th anniversary celebration from 6-9 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Annesdale Mansion, 1325 Lamar.
Daphnie Swift, Local Philanthropist
Daphnie Swift, Local Philanthropist
Daphnie Swift, Local Philanthropist
Be sure to check out the minority and female owned "A Cut Above Lawn Care" in our newly developed and initiated section for Memphis Women in Business segment this month!
Min. Suhkara A. Yahweh turns 81
A Tribute to Saxman Mickey Gregory
Daphnie Swift, Local Philanthropist
At the 3rd annual Benjamin Franklin (B. F.) Booth celebration honoring one of Memphis' first black attorneys, Minister Suhkara A. Yahweh was the recipient of a birthday celebration a day early.
A Tribute to Saxman Mickey Gregory
A Tribute to Saxman Mickey Gregory
A Tribute to Saxman Mickey Gregory
Memphian musician Mickey Gregory is known for being the person who gave Isaac Hayes his first big break in the industry. Gregory was honored by fellow musicians on August 29 for his birthday.
What U Need 2 Know B4 U Vote
A Tribute to Saxman Mickey Gregory
A Tribute to Saxman Mickey Gregory
Are you ready to vote on the increased sales tax proposal? Have you read what the money is being requested to pay for? Do you know who you are able to vote for and what your ballot looks like?
Featured Articles in the August Edition of NEWSCENE
SHADDY by Mary Ann Washington
Right Directions Christian Ministries
Right Directions Christian Ministries
A live drama production that reveals patterns of toxic dysfunctional family relationships mixed with destructive and deceitful behaviors.
Right Directions Christian Ministries
Right Directions Christian Ministries
Right Directions Christian Ministries
Congregations from True Believers Holiness Outreach Ministries, Christian Faith and Prayer Church, Covenant Restoring Ministries, and Power of Prayer International Ministries joined Right Directions Christian Ministry for their 10th annual Broken Vessels Conference.
Blue Lights on the Boulevard
Right Directions Christian Ministries
Blue Lights on the Boulevard
Boulevard Church of Christ members and kitchen crew (from left) Rosie Williams, Jennifer Newson, Carolyn Williams, Gloria Brown, and Ruby Porter prepared meals for the Blue Lights on the Boulevard.
ULIC Building Ribbon Cutting
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Blue Lights on the Boulevard
A ribbon cutting ceremony rededicating the Universal Life Insurance Company building at 480 (Linden) Martin Luther King Boulevard was held July 11, 2019.
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
The West TN Region of the C.M.E. Church held "Reclaiming Our African American Heritage, King and Queen crowning program at Greenwood C.M.E. Church on July 31, 2019.
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Twelve of the 13 Memphis City Councilmembers voted against the Waste Connections of TN expansion request made in August 2018 on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 3:30 PM. Waste Connections is a waste transfer facility located at 621 E. Brooks Road. It borders the yards of residential properties in a predominantly African American Whitehaven neighborhood near Graceland.
Featured Articles in the July Edition of NEWSCENE
The League of Women Voters
Hamilton High School Class of '69
Hamilton High School Class of '69
The League of Women Voters held their annual Business Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Avenue in Memphis, TN. District Attorney General Amy Weirich was the guest speaker.
Hamilton High School Class of '69
Hamilton High School Class of '69
Hamilton High School Class of '69
Members of the Hamilton High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 50 year class reunion activities in June and were honored by the Businesses United to Recognize Educators (B.U.R.E.) with The Sara L. Lewis Outstanding School of the Month Award.
School's Out Fun Festival!
Hamilton High School Class of '69
2019 Memphis People's Convention
District 33 State Senator Katrina Robinson of Shelby County held her inaugural "School's Out Fun Fest" from 1-6 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Marquette Park, 4946 Alrose Avenue in Memphis, TN.
2019 Memphis People's Convention
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
2019 Memphis People's Convention
The much anticipated 2019 Memphis People's Convention was held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center, 645 E Georgia Avenue. The event was attended by hundreds of guests who wanted to hear from candidates seeking election in the October 3, 2019, election day for the City of Memphis.
The Experience Whitehaven Tour
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
Young adult participants of the Whitehaven 38116 summer arts-based project held tours of Whitehaven on June 25-26, 2019. The informational tours were narrated by Kyra Amerson, Morgan Cannon, Lonnie Graham, and Ronnie Wesby.
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
"NO" Waste Connections Expansion!
Memphis City Council will vote for or against the Waste Connections of TN expansion request made in August 2018 on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 3:30 PM. Waste Connections is a waste transfer facility located at 621 E. Brooks Road. It borders the yards of residential properties in the predominantly African American Whitehaven neighborhood near Graceland.
Featured Articles in the June Edition of NEWSCENE
Happy 100th Birthday Orange Mound!
MPD Enforcers, 2 vs. SCSO Lawmen, 14
MPD Enforcers, 2 vs. SCSO Lawmen, 14
Orange Mound was honored as a "Preserve America Community," by former First Lady Michelle Obama in 2016. The African American Memphis community celebrated 100 years of existence on May 22, 2019.
MPD Enforcers, 2 vs. SCSO Lawmen, 14
MPD Enforcers, 2 vs. SCSO Lawmen, 14
MPD Enforcers, 2 vs. SCSO Lawmen, 14
The Memphis Police Department took on the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Lawmen for a friendly baseball game on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Although the police won the previous two years, they seemed to be not so prepared this year.
Dallas picks Memphian Tony Pollard!
MPD Enforcers, 2 vs. SCSO Lawmen, 14
Dallas picks Memphian Tony Pollard!
Tony DeShawn Pollard, the son of Torria and Tarrance Pollard and brother of Tneshia and Terrion Pollard, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys NFL team in the 4th Round of draft picks on April 26, 2019.
News YOU Need to Know...
When is a lie, not a lie? Never.
Dallas picks Memphian Tony Pollard!
A REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights beginning October 1, 2020. To obtain your REAL ID, you will need the following:
- Documentation of lawful status
- Your SSN
- Proof of residence
Read more about the REAL ID here!
Who was T. O. Fuller?
When is a lie, not a lie? Never.
When is a lie, not a lie? Never.
Thomas Oscar Fuller (1867-1942) was a prominent Memphian, author, and civic leader who lived in the early 20th century. After his death, the Shelby County Negro State Park, established in 1938, was named in his honor.
When is a lie, not a lie? Never.
When is a lie, not a lie? Never.
When is a lie, not a lie? Never.
Abundant Grace Fellowship Sr. Pastor Dwayne Hunt is joined by parishoners Elder Earl Sayles and Sister Carolyn Livingston during the 10 AM services held Sunday, May 19, 2019. The pair were used to illustrate characters from the Bible story in Genesis 27 who served as types of God, Jesus, the Church, and us.
Featured Articles in the May Edition of NEWSCENE
Feeding the Needy in the Mid-South
2019 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Feeding the Needy in the Mid-South
For the past 25 years, Feed the Needy Executive Director Ruth Rawlings Banks has provided Thanksgiving Basket/Boxes and for the last four of those 25 years, she's added Easter Basket/Boxes to the delivery schedule.
Scouts Rock at Graceland
2019 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Feeding the Needy in the Mid-South
Thousands of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from all across the Mid-South converge at Graceland for the Annual Graceland sponsored Scouts Rock events.
2019 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
2019 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
2019 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
The Bill Pickett Rodeo and host Spanky the Clown made a pit stop in Memphis for a one-day and a one-night entertaining show for rodeo fans.
No more silence, No more abuse
Phenomenal Women in Business Awards
2019 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
The No More Silence Foundation Memphis held an Anti-Violence Summit and Rally to support their mission of proving coping mechanisms through the arts using multiple educational strategies.
Phenomenal Women in Business Awards
Phenomenal Women in Business Awards
Phenomenal Women in Business Awards
Anner J. Echols, CEO of AJE Dreamland Productions and Dreamland TV Shows sponsored an awards program for 15 women who have and continue to excel in business and entrepreneurship.
Atwater, 3.0, and the Memphis Plan
Phenomenal Women in Business Awards
Phenomenal Women in Business Awards
District 91 State Representative Barbara Cooper is encouraging neighborhood associations to join forces because there is strength in numbers and more progress can be made and seen with strong groups.
Featured Articles in the April Edition of NEWSCENE
1892 lynching victim Thomas Moss
1892 lynching victim Thomas Moss
1892 lynching victim Thomas Moss
Three African American men lost their lives in 1892 for being productive citizens in their community. The grave site of one of them, Thomas Moss, was found and recently honored with a historic marker.
2019 Black History Program
1892 lynching victim Thomas Moss
1892 lynching victim Thomas Moss
Awards were presented to Art Gilliam for owning the first African American radio station in Memphis and to Fred Jones for his tireless efforts to uplift the community through education and entertainment..
2019 Bartlett Expo
1892 lynching victim Thomas Moss
Conductors in Our Communities
A little bit of Elvis also known as Nerde, a Rockin' Singing Telegram performer, stopped by the Bartlett Health, Home and Garden Expo held at the Bartlett Recreational Center on March 21, 2019.
Conductors in Our Communities
B.U.R.E. honors Outstanding Educators
Conductors in Our Communities
District 86 State Representative Barbara Cooper honored members of the community in the "Conductors of All Times" ceremonies held March 10th at Beale Street Landing.
B.U.R.E. honors Outstanding Educators
B.U.R.E. honors Outstanding Educators
B.U.R.E. honors Outstanding Educators
The Memphis Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held a Black History Month Luncheon honoring chapter Founding President Josephine A. Bennett.
Atwater, 3.0, and the Memphis Plan
B.U.R.E. honors Outstanding Educators
B.U.R.E. honors Outstanding Educators
District 91 State Representative Barbara Cooper is encouraging neighborhood associations to join forces because there is strength in numbers and more progress can be made and seen with strong groups.
Featured Articles in the March Edition of NEWSCENE
MHS Freshman Success Initiative
Happy Birthday to Dr. Mockingbird!
MHS Freshman Success Initiative
Approx. 30 Mitchell High School 9th graders went on an overnight college and university tour to UT - Martin, Fisk, Lipscomb, and TN State University, February 21-22, 2019.
Waste Connections needs to go!
Happy Birthday to Dr. Mockingbird!
MHS Freshman Success Initiative
Please join us at the Graceland Community Center, 4318 Graceland Drive, at 5:30 pm on 3/4/19, as we fight against the expansion of a waste transfer station in our neighbors backyards.
Happy Birthday to Dr. Mockingbird!
Happy Birthday to Dr. Mockingbird!
Happy Birthday to Dr. Mockingbird!
Family and friends of Dr. Mary L. 'Mockingbird' Martin gathered at Oak Grove Baptist Church, where Rev. James Kendrick is the Sr. Pastor, to celebrate Mary's 82 years of advocacy and community service .
Honoring Peggie B. Jackson Cross
Honoring Peggie B. Jackson Cross
Happy Birthday to Dr. Mockingbird!
Pastor Victor H. Williams III and the ALPHA Church congregation honored Sister Peggie B. Jackson Cross on February 24th during their 2019 Black History Program featuring the Memphis Christian Ensemble.
ASALH. Are you a member yet?
Honoring Peggie B. Jackson Cross
Community "One Voice" Meeting
The Memphis Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held a Black History Month Luncheon honoring chapter Founding President Josephine A. Bennett.
Community "One Voice" Meeting
Honoring Peggie B. Jackson Cross
Community "One Voice" Meeting
District 91 State Representative Barbara Cooper is encouraging neighborhood associations to join forces because there is strength in numbers and more progress can be made and seen with strong groups.
Featured Articles in the February Edition of NEWSCENE
Mr. William H. Reed on Blackhaven
Practicing Law: You're Never to Old
Practicing Law: You're Never to Old
Mr. William H. Reed, 92, was born in Whitehaven and has lived there practically all of his life. Read this story to learn more about his daily fight for right during his life and times.
Practicing Law: You're Never to Old
Practicing Law: You're Never to Old
Practicing Law: You're Never to Old
Criminal defense and Civil Litigation attorney Bob Huddleston recently celebrated one year as an acting attorney at Midsouth Advocates and his 52nd birthday after returning to school to take up law at the age of 43.
Pink Diamond Mastermind Your Life
Practicing Law: You're Never to Old
Whitehaven Plaza 2020: Are You In?
Veteran Pink Diamond Mastermind participant Delmar Johnson (center) works with newcomers Morgan Jones (left) and Jamyah Davison during the first of 12 meetings scheduled for 2019.
Whitehaven Plaza 2020: Are You In?
ULICO: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
Whitehaven Plaza 2020: Are You In?
The culmination of 4 days of activities following 3 months of district planning events wrapped up on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in the Whitehaven Plaza. There is still time for you to get involved!
Youth Mentorship Program Training
ULICO: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
ULICO: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
Are you wishing there was an easy way to keep youth off the streets? Helping them when detained at the youth facility in Shelby County or helping them find training and work afterwards is one way you can help.
ULICO: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
ULICO: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
ULICO: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
Self + Tucker Architects ventured into the real estate business with the 2006 purchase and renovation of the Universal Life Insurance Company building, 480 MLK Jr. at Danny Thomas Boulevard, reliving its' historic past.
Articles from the January Inaugural Edition of NEWSCENE
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Performing Sunday, December 9, 2018, at St. John's Episcopal Church were members of St. John's, The Memphis Chambers, The Memphis Boy Choir, and The Memphis Girl Choir.
Christmas Toy Giveaway
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Lakenna Booker, founder and Head of the Memphis Merit Academy Charter School recruited students at the Alvin Crook Christmas Toy Giveaway held Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Krystal Grand Reopening
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Southbrook Town Centre Opens
Whitehaven has a new 24-hour, Krystal restaurant on Elvis Presley Boulevard. It took crews five months to demolish the old building and build the newly designed facility.
Southbrook Town Centre Opens
Cotton Makers' Jubilee Rebirth
Southbrook Town Centre Opens
The grand reopening ceremony for the old Southbrook Mall was held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Mitchell HS Graduates Reunite
Cotton Makers' Jubilee Rebirth
Cotton Makers' Jubilee Rebirth
Mitchell High School Alumni from 1961 to 2018 met for their annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Cotton Makers' Jubilee Rebirth
Cotton Makers' Jubilee Rebirth
Cotton Makers' Jubilee Rebirth
The Memphis Cotton Makers Jubilee is accepting and honored new members for its' Royal Court (King, Queen, etc.) on December 15, 2018.