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A Mid-South woman is on a mission to preserve her family’s history after learning it had been buried. She said the cemetery ...
From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – they funded, sheltered and fuelled the fight for equality.
33 teenagers and some adult chaperones will leave North Omaha Sunday to go on a special tour centered around the Civil Rights Movement. "I'm really excited to go to Memphis, Atlanta and Tulsa ...
The awards are given to “Black musicians who have defined Memphis’ imprint on the world." Here's who was honored this year.
Free museum admission on the federal holiday Thursday, June 19Memphis, TN, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 with free ...
After the shocking passing of Fred Smith, 80, many prominent figures have taken to social media to express their gratitude to ...
NAACP accuses Elon Musk’s xAI facility of environmental violations and requests officials in South Memphis shut down the data center, which runs the Colossus supercomputer.
Known for its musical legacy and rich cultural heritage, this city offers great grub, historic landmarks, and a deeply moving ...
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel is ranked #1 out of 23 things to do in Memphis. See pictures and our review of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.
The administration is dismissing cases and unwinding settlements built on "disparate impact," which holds that even neutral policies can lead to biased outcomes.
An artist who has opened an art gallery on S. Main Street in Downtown Memphis is creating a painting from which he said he will produce prints to generate money and donate a portion of the funds to ...