The Memphis Urban League Statement This week, the citizens of the State of Tennessee witnessed political action that is in fact an assault on our democracy and has taken our state back decades by the removal of State Representatives advocating for gun safety. As an...

by JR Robinson from JustMyMemphisMeet the Smith Family, Bernal E Smith II built something lasting . . . They say that behind every great man is a strong and unique woman. Today we sit down with the women left behind on that tragic day that our city lost an icon. Spend...

The Memphis Urban League Remembers Born in Memphis in 1930, Dr. Champion made serving the community and developing products that promote healing with natural ingredients his life’s work. The quintessential pharmacist and herbalist met and befriended many a number of...

Brief Bio for Phillip R. Bowden, M.D. Dr. Phillip Bowden was born in West Helena Arkansas 01/12/1960. He received his Bachelors degree from Morehouse College in 1981 and his Medical Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1987. After...

The Memphis Urban League extends our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols. As our community continues to grieve, and yet still grapple with the devastation after viewing the horrific video, we will be in continual support of peace and...

My heart goes out to #TyreNichols’ family.NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (January 27, 2023) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement after watching the video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating at the hands of Memphis police: “Excessive...

NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (January 24, 2023) – Urban League leaders today extended solidarity and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Tyre Nichols as they pursue justice for his brutal killing at the hands of Memphis police. National Urban League President and CEO Marc H....

Memphis, TN - Today is an incredibly challenging time for our city and for all the citizens we serve. On behalf of the Memphis Urban League, we want to begin by expressing our deepest sympathies and condolences for the Nichols family. Like most of you, we were...

Looking for a great gift idea for your young ones? Local Memphian Ernie Robinson has the perfect gift for kids 3 to 7. What is it? His new book series is called Lou's Books. Just in time for the holidays, Ernie has a Gift-Set of his first two books autographed and a...

BETA: Business Entrepreneurship Training Accelerator program BETA offers a lean start-up framework designed to offer small business owners and future business owners an opportunity to create, launch, improve, or scale a business—all while receiving entrepreneurship...