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Dru’s Is in the ‘Community Business’

Kailynn Johnson

The bar, a safe place for many, hosts Benefit Drag Bingo February 23rd.

Young Actors Guild Performs ‘Sunday Morning: Dance to Freedom’

Kailynn Johnson

The youth group and guests present a production of gospel and revival.

Inside the MPD

Kailynn Johnson Chris McCoy Toby Sells

A new Department of Justice report exposes deep dysfunction in the MPD.

Business Unusual at MATA

Kailynn Johnson

A tale of two priorities at Memphis Area Transit Authority.

Ballroom Rebirth

Kailynn Johnson

Memphis’ fiercest voguers aim to revive a scene that long precedes them.

The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat

Kailynn Johnson

Tina Mabry’s complex portrait of Black women’s lives brings hope.

LOC: The Source

Kailynn Johnson

LeMoyne-Owen College, the city’s only HBCU, stands on history to look to the future.

Mean Girls

Kailynn Johnson

Tina Fey gets a musical adaptation for the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough film.

The Color Purple

Kailynn Johnson

The new film adaptation foregrounds the inspirational strengths of the Broadway musical.