Today I was reminded of how important it is to recognize and celebrate Black Music Month. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Black Music Month (now called African American Music Appreciation Month) since being decreed by then President Jimmy Carter and the continued influence of African-American singers, songwriters, and musicians within every genre of […]
If you’ve ever wanted to see the first run of a Broadway play in New York but haven’t for whatever reason, then the Broadway Near You theater run will be just the series for you. Penned as “Bringing the best of Broadway to a movie theater near you,” Memphis will have an opportunity to see […]
The last Friday of each month, the shops and pubs on South Main open their doors for Trolley Night. From 6 to 9 the masses descend upon that 2 mile stretch to take in art, wine, and live entertainment. This past month was jam pack with exhibits, fashion line launches, live music, and copious amounts […]
Fourteen years ago I embarked on one of the most terrifying and rewarding journeys in my life – the birth of my son. I was 19 and not fully prepared for motherhood but let’s be honest no one is ever ready for life changing events. We either choose to embrace it or run away. I […]
In 2006, the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI), was voted into law with the purpose of stopping discrimination based on race, color, sex, or religion in admission to colleges, jobs, and other publicly funded institutions. The referendum was overturned in 2011 by an appellant court who cited that the ban “violated the U.S Constitution’s equal […]
I’m always geeked when I can take Neosoulville on the road to give you the latest in film. I’m particularly excited about the Nashville Film Festival and their diverse offerings. Celebrating 45 years they are doing as well as expected and offer Academy Award qualifying status, a distinction many festivals can’t tout. Like an acorn […]
April is National Poetry Month, an apropos time to examine the newest gem from poet and essayist Nikki Giovanni, entitled Chasing Utopias: A Hybrid. Chasing Utopias…A Mourning Tome Winter for me was a season of mourning, filled with deaths across my social circle. Tragically, a classmate suddenly lost her husband in a car accident days […]
The Annual Noir Fashion Show & Soiree hosted by K’PreSha boutique was held Sunday, March 9, at the Visible Music College, 220 Madison Ave. Noir, the color black in French, is the second of an annual Fashion Show & Soiree held in Downtown Memphis. Represented are a slew of local Black business owners promising a night […]
I had the opportunity to sit and chat with artist Bartholomew Jones and talked about his latest project NNN (No New Negatives), life, love and the future of music. Please check out his latest project via Soundcloud and also like the band page on Facebook.
Mudworkz founder, Sir Walt Andrade, is a jack of all trades and its evermore apparent in his choice of mediums for his artwork- mud & sheet rock. If that sounds more like a list of necessities for a room rehab, then you’re actually correct! Walt does construction by day and art by nig- well, anytime […]
