Memphian continues to make “mad beats”
By Desmond Catron & Savanna Hulbert (K.I.P.P) The artist known as IMAKEMADBEATS grew up in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis and is now regarded as one of the city’s … Continue reading
Stay safe during the holidays
By Thea Wilkens-Reed (Homeschooled) The season for giving is once again upon us, but not everyone has the best intentions. So Christmas shoppers beware. The increase in theft during the … Continue reading
Defiance in the wake of Paris attacks
By Isabela Salazar (Collierville High School) “Did you hear about what happened in Paris?” This question haunted news stations and homes in the United States and allows all of us … Continue reading
Sacrifice is the key to success
By Desmond Catron (K.I.P.P) When I approached my school one Friday a few weeks back, the first thing I saw was a huge police SWAT car sitting in front of … Continue reading
Alumni give Teen Appeal a strong legacy
By Elle Perry (Teen Appeal Coordinator) After graduating from Morehouse College with a degree an English Ben Cory Jones spent three years as a corporate spokesman and speechwriter on Wall … Continue reading
Students hope practice pays off
By Desmond Catron (K.I.P.P) Nearly 200 students from across the city gathered at Middle Baptist Church, 801 Whitehaven Lane, for a free ACT workshop in early November. Students packed on … Continue reading
Achieving perfection is possible
By Hira Qureshi (Germantown High School) The staff and administrators at Germantown High School push their students to reach for the stars and to be the crème de la crème … Continue reading
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