The Soulsville Foundation’s Stax Music Academy (SMA) has launched its 4th annual #MusicMustContinue fundraising campaign. But this year- there is a twist. SMA received a
As more and more young Memphians are mapping out what moves to make to close in on their career goals, the NexGen Internship Program acts
As more and more young Memphians are mapping out what moves to make to close in on their career goals, the NexGen Internship Program acts
What do Ida B. Wells and Isaac Hayes have in common? Yes, they both became famous in Memphis—Wells as an anti-lynching journalist and Hayes as
The pedal power is evident in Memphis, TN, with $45,000 already raised for Memphis education programs for the 2nd Annual Ride for Education. Bornblum Jewish
The fight for Civil Rights in America represented a long, demanding, and strenuous fight. Yet, the determination and drive of each individual that impacted the
This article was written by Tim Sampson, Communications Director at Soulsville Foundation. On August 20, 1972, Stax Records hosted the largest celebration of African American
Back in April, our sister campaign Give901 launched their fundraiser to help send Memphis kids to summer camp—and Memphians across the city stepped up for our
The sun is shining past 7pm, and kids across the city are counting down the final days of the school year, which can only mean
March marks Women’s History Month and a time to celebrate all the hardworking, groundbreaking, and glass-shattering women, past and present. We know you’re already showering
Memphis has a multitude of landmarks that hold the history of the Civil Rights Movement. You can walk in the footsteps of activists at the
Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Stax Music Academy are bringing the Stax story and music to the world during Black History Month, and
When was the last time you belted a ‘90s ballad with your bestie just to feel some type of way? Or lost track of time
This Memphian is traveling to New York City and performing at the Met Opera…all before his 13th birthday. If you met him, you might think
Can we quantify the difference music education can make in the life of a child? There are studies that show that it can lead to
When students come to Stax Music Academy, they come with the intention to receive top-tier instruction and gain confidence in their musical abilities. No matter
Music and community have always been sources of hope and inspiration during trying times, and this is especially so for those who dedicate their time
Schools switching to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is the new normal. But what about when you have kids that need to learn how
In 2019, Stax Music Academy garnered national attention when Levi’s and Justin Timberlake generously donated a brand new, state-of-the-art songwriting lab. It happened again in