Posts Tagged ‘Memphis’

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (1929-1968)

 
It has been almost 42 years ago, that Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in this very city of Memphis. Back then, blacks in America were fighting for justice and equal rights and opportunities as other races. They were hosed down, killed, jailed, spit upon, and called all kinds of obsenities. [...]

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Memphis Wins 109-105 over Portland

To complete their four-game winning streak, the Memphis Grizzlies won by four points last night against the Portland Trailblazers. They now have a 17-16 record. Read more on their victory here.  Congrats to our Grizzlies! Let’s keep it up!
*Sidenote: I wonder how Allen Iverson feels right now. Last I heard, the 76ers were 10-24. I’m  [...]

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Business In The City!

Looking to network and to meet other business professionals?  Come to the Rumba Room located at 303 S. Main Street on the first Monday of each month and meet other business owners and  professionals in the city.  Tiffany Gary, who is known for producing  some of the most dynamic hair & fashion shows in the [...]

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Yada Yada: The Pyramid and Bass Pro

 
 
 
The negotiations to turn the Pyramid Arena into a Bass Pro retail space and conservation exhibit are “moving forward.” At least thats what the company officials told the City Council board members on Tuesday, according to the Commercial Appeal. In my opinion, Memphis is focusing on the wrong thing.  $20 million, comprised of federal funds and grants, is the proposed amount that [...]

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