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And finally: Memphis joins in Harlem’s party

August 14, 2019

"Memphis and Harlem are over 1,000 miles apart, but they share a love of soul music and soul food." Check out what The New York Times said about Memphis' partnership with Harlem at HARLEM WEEK 2019! Learn More

Harlem Week

July 18, 2019

Harlem, New York City and New York State honor Memphis’ 200th anniversary celebrating “A New Century Of Soul” between two iconic communities. Learn More

Memphis@200: Race an intrinsic aspect of Memphis’ complex story

July 2, 2019

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Memphis in May just released the entertainment lineup for Celebrate Memphis!

April 18, 2019

Memphis in May joins the city’s bicentennial commemoration with a new event: Celebrate Memphis on May 25, 2019! Check out the entertainment lineup! Learn More

The river defines who we were and who we will become

April 3, 2019

The Mighty Mississippi. Perhaps more than anything or anyone else – Elvis or Beale, barbecue or basketball – the formidable river that gave life to the city on its banks defines who we are. It seems appropriate, then, that the river and its relationship with Memphis should be the starting point for an exploration of the city during its bicentennial year. Learn More

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