HISTORICAL FACTS: 19 | History Defined

Civil rights leader James Lawson, who learned from Gandhi, used nonviolent resistance and the ‘power of love’ to challenge injustice

Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., who died on June 9, 2024, at the age of 95, was a Methodist minister and a powerful advocate of nonviolence during the Civil Rights Movement.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

'Strategist of nonviolence': US civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson dies at 95

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95.

France 24 · Jun 11, 2024

Report: Rockets talking to Nets, Grizzlies about trades involving No. 3 draft pick

Brooklyn (Mikal Bridges) and Memphis (No. 9 pick and more) are potential trade partners for the Rockets with their No. 3 overall draft pick, Kevin O’Connor reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 4, 2024

Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people

A mysterious company has caused a stir for trying to auction Elvis Presley's Graceland property in a foreclosure sale

The Independent UK · May 25, 2024

At the 'Super Bowl of Swine,' global barbecuing traditions are the wood-smoked flavor of the day

Memphis barbecue is elevated to fine dining under the sun at the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Mayor Of Memphis Reacts To Potential Sale Of Graceland

Mayor Young expresses hope for Graceland to remain with the family, highlighting its cultural and economic significance to Memphis.

Top News · May 22, 2024

“I’ve Read Some Crazy Scams, But This One Takes The Cake”: Graceland Under Foreclosure

The actress, who owns the iconic Memphis property, alleges that the company behind the foreclosure sale "is not a real entity." The post “I’ve Read Some Crazy Scams, But This One Takes The Cake”: Graceland Under Foreclosure first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 21, 2024

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter fights company’s attempt to sell Graceland

The granddaughter of Elvis Presley is fighting plans to publicly auction his Graceland estate in Memphis after a company attempted to sell the property based on claims that a loan using it as collateral was not repaid

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

‘It became a beacon of hope’: the incredible story of Stax Records

A new docuseries traces the highs and lows of the Memphis record label, soaring with major acts like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes but a victim of both capitalism and racism

The Guardian - US · May 20, 2024

"I don't read no charts and I don't do no numbers": As Bobby Whitlock prepares to be honoured in Memphis, he looks back at Derek and the Dominos and his impact on UK music

Bobby Whitlock will be honoured today on the Beale Street Walk of Fame in Memphis

Louder · May 19, 2024