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Business Unusual at MATA

Kailynn Johnson

A tale of two priorities at Memphis Area Transit Authority.

Ballroom Rebirth

Kailynn Johnson

Memphis’ fiercest voguers aim to revive a scene that long precedes them.

The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat

Kailynn Johnson

Tina Mabry’s complex portrait of Black women’s lives brings hope.

LOC: The Source

Kailynn Johnson

LeMoyne-Owen College, the city’s only HBCU, stands on history to look to the future.

Mean Girls

Kailynn Johnson

Tina Fey gets a musical adaptation for the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough film.

The Color Purple

Kailynn Johnson

The new film adaptation foregrounds the inspirational strengths of the Broadway musical.

Street Style

Kailynn Johnson

Bluff City’s Black designers bring fashion to the forefront.

World Afro Day Art Exhibition

Kailynn Johnson

Orijennal Art presents an exhibition and natural hair meet-up celebrating Afro hair.

Rap Renaissance

Kailynn Johnson

Memphis women are at the forefront of a rap revival.