UPDATED 11/10: With a demolition permit now filed, StoryBoard joins the building’s former owner to discuss the building and imagines possible re-uses for it UPDATED:…
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Hi Records Brought the Music of the People to the People
By Shannon Seaton, for SoundBoard In the height of 1960’s, the beacon of Memphis Soul Music shone bright. Multiple stand-out labels cut vinyl records during…
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The Problem with Policing
In Occupied Territory, Simon Balto digs at the roots of the current turmoil over race and policing By Aram Goudsouzian for Chapter16.org Every year, the Benjamin…
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Arrow Creative Continues the Legacy of Memphis College of Art
MCA’s cherished annual Holiday Bazaar lives on through Arrow As promised, Arrow Creative continues the legacy of Memphis College of Art in support of local…
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Memphis, What’s your Memphis music story? Tell us!
For this October’s Memphis Music Month, StoryBoard asks our audience to share their music stories and memories If you’re a fan of Memphis music, chances…
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Lamar Avenue Rezoning, Neighborhood Revitalization
Planning leaders discuss the rezoning of this auto-centric corridor and new approaches to improving livability along major commercial thoroughfares like Lamar, including Summer and Union…
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Coming apart, and back together, with William Luke White
White’s eponymous solo debut from Nine Mile Records echoes the times By Shannon Seaton, for StoryBoard’s SoundBoard Inspiration is so often driven by challenge. Sometimes…
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Wayne Dowdy’s Dateline: Memphis, September 30, 2020
By G. Wayne Dowdy Your correspondent reflects on the differences and similarities between the Covid-19 pandemic and World War II in another letter to Colonel…
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Burke’s Books: The State of the Store, News and Whatnot
From our friends at Burke’s Books The store is now open to the public. We are requiring that all customers wear a mask when entering.…
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Epicenter President and CEO Leslie Smith Stepping Down
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2020) – Epicenter announced today that Leslie Lynn Smith, founding president and CEO, is stepping down to lead a new national…
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