Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer has hired well-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump after being ...

The name "Griggs" on the sign signified a world of potential for a generation of Black students in Memphis, at a time when ...

January was Human Trafficking Awareness Month, but the work goes on all year especially in a city like Memphis.

Near the end of the 19th century, Memphis found itself in an unenviable position. A series of yellow fever outbreaks had killed thousands of residents and ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Now the home of ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Now the home of ...

Kraken anthem singer Tommie Burton lives a life full of a lot of different notes, including the celebration of his mother, ...

Family, friends, and leaders from around the city of Memphis gather to celebrate what would've been Ben Hooks' 100th Birthday ...

While an early school trip might have increased Austin's awareness of Dr. King's legacy, it wasn't the only thing that sparked the young receiver's interest in learning more. He was always captivated ...

The Advocates — individuals whose blood, sweat, and tears are dedicated to undeniably effective work around specific issues, ...

“We are thrilled to host Dr. Sanders once again and bring attention to this crucial aspect of American history,” said Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum. “Her work ...