Turner, Strickland lay out plans and address criticism … Memphis Greenspace announced plans for recently purchased public parks after the removal of two Confederate statues during a press conference Thursday morning.
Kanye West explained what exactly he likes about … In the video, published Monday, West discusses his political views with T.I. The rappers disagree with each other, and their disagreement is the subject of their song “Ye vs. the People (Starring TI as the People).”
Civil Rights icons reflect on King’s legacy at ‘Evening … Crosstown Concourse held an “Evening of Storytelling” on the 50th anniversary of King’s assassination in Memphis.
Opioid measures among new Tennessee laws Requirements aimed at curbing Tennessee’s opioid epidemic are among more than 150 new laws that kicked in Sunday.
Sanford: City should respond to funding threats The city should push back against reported threats from some lawmakers who want to punish Memphis for finding a way to remove the Confederate statues.
White nationalists dwarfed by crowds of counterprotesters … A small stage and speaker system was set up in the park, where attendees stood silently and listened to a slate of impromptu speakers.
Should Memphis secede from Tennessee? City Council … Rep. Antonio Parkinson recently called on the city of Memphis to secede from the state after lawmakers passed legislation cutting the city budget over the removal of two Confederate statues. But is it a good idea?
Removal of Confederate statues leads to mixed reactions The Confederate statues have been a hot topic for months. People on both sides of the issue are extremely passionate.
Confederate descendants react to statue removal “The Sons of Confederate Veterans are interested in getting both the statues back because we paid for them in the first place,” he said.
Thousands raised for Memphis after state’s ‘punishment’ More than 1,500 people have since donated to a GoFundMe page to raise the quarter of a million dollars.
