The Manassas High School Drumline at Melrose Stadium
Although Memphis’ Black community has an old and deep history of drumlines, the phenomenon has been fading in recent years. A reduced interest on the …
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The 4 Soul Band Live at The All-New Sports Junction In Midtown
The old brick building at 1911 Poplar Avenue plays a large role in Memphis music history. It was the home of Kang Rhee martial arts, …
The Grambling World-Famed vs. UAPB's M4 at Grambling Homecoming
One of the awesome things about Black college football is that the football battle on the field is matched by a battle between the two …
Tailgating at Grambling Homecoming
On Grambling Homecoming weekend, the wooded area near Robinson Stadium is filled with tailgaters from all over the country. Some are just simple tents that …
Memphis Football: Whitehaven at Melrose in the Mound
Despite Memphis’ well-deserved basketball reputation, Memphis is also traditionally a strong football town, particularly at the prep level. People turn out to see both the …
A Stop The Violence Picnic at A. L. Davis Park Uptown
When I had first arrived in New Orleans on Wednesday night at Celebration Hall, there were rumors about a second-line being held on the following …
Cutting Edge NOLA Keynote Speech and Dinner on the Lakefront
When I got to the Intercontinental Hotel, the Cutting Edged NOLA Keynote Speech was going on, followed by a legal panel about sports and entertainment …
Soul in the Hole Basketball Tournament at Butler Park in the Old Fourth Ward @A3C @AEBLHoops @GrindHardED @DATPMF
Sunday was the last day of A3C, and I was invited to a breakfast at the Melia Hotel with the conference staff. Afterwards, I drove …
The Whitehaven Sounds of Perfection against the Central Sound of Midtown at Crump
Friday night I headed down to Melrose to see the Melrose and Kirby game, but I discovered when I got there that Kirby High School …
Grambling vs. ULM at the I-20 Classic in Monroe, Louisiana #I20Classic13
Grambling State University and the University of Louisiana at Monroe have only played football against each other since 2007, and have only met three times, …