{"id":11370,"date":"2022-02-17T16:20:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T22:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/?p=11370"},"modified":"2026-03-30T03:12:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:12:49","slug":"ways-to-give-back-this-black-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/culture\/ways-to-give-back-this-black-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Give Back this Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Ariel Taranski<\/p>\n

Cover Photo Credit: Ashley Benham Photography<\/p>\n

If you had to describe Memphis in one word, first of all, could you? Secondly, which word would you decide is most important above all the rest? Memphis is so rich in history, diversity, life, community, that it\u2019s hard to sum it up so easily. But it\u2019s also these exact qualities that often need the most tending to, the most care and appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve gathered an inexhaustive list of various organizations and businesses you can support this month, from advocacy groups to performing arts institutions. These capture the spirit of Memphis, while also building up the community, relaying our history, and providing safe spaces for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: @andrea_morales_<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Advocacy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Memphis\u2019 support of local businesses is a great point of pride. Uplifting entrepreneurs and small business owners is what we\u2019re good at, and the following list not only gives some directories to find those brands, but it also has ways to give back so that other potential businesses can flourish and prosper. Be sure to check these out:<\/span><\/p>\n