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A Recollection of Memphis’ Black Majorette and Drummer Tradition

Black majorettes and majorette drummers were a unique part of the culture of Memphis’ Black neighborhoods from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. Most …

Saturday night, the Douglass High School Athletic Association sponsored a blues concert at the Snack Bar on Chelsea, featuring Big Don Valentine with the Charles McDaniel Blues Band. The event was held out on the parking lot in front of the building, with plenty of barbecue and cold drinks. 6/16/12