The majority race in Memphis overall is white, making up 44.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 44.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west places.

Explore the rich history of Memphis, from Black heritage to historical milestones that shaped Memphis today.

Jan 12, 2024 · The blackest cities in Tennessee are Brownsville, Memphis, Bolivar, Ripley, Covington, Jackson, Humboldt, Millington, Chattanooga, and Nashville. If you’re curious …

May 12, 2023 · As an Ethiopian, Keskessa is Black. She's always been aware of that. But suddenly, she was Black in the United States — and specifically, in Memphis — a city steeped in all the richness of...

An uncontrolled, police-organized posse, which included white laborers, firemen, and small proprietors, began a two-day pillage and massacre of black neighborhoods of Memphis, while white Union soldiers led by Union General Stoneman did not intervene until the second day.

Oct 8, 2018 · For Black folks in Memphis, the constancy of racial violence pervaded every facet of life. In his essay for the volume, Darius Young examines the 1917 lynching of Ell Persons, a Black woodcutter accused of murdering a white child.

Feb 10, 2021 · We know the names of many notable Black Memphians, from Isaac Hayes to Ida B. Wells-Barnett, from Ernest Withers to Tom Lee, from Aretha Franklin to Benjamin L. Hooks, and so many more. In this two-part blog, we wanted to shine a light on some of the more lesser-known men and women who achieved greatness.

May 5, 2021 · Earlier this month, we shared the first part of our Celebrating Black Memphians blog – and here we are with part two. There are so many incredible people who have contributed to this city, so we can’t mention them all – but here are just a few of our favorites.

Jun 28, 2018 · Memphis has a long and complex history with race, power and civil rights. From pre-Civil War days to 2018, there’s been hatred, slaughter and systematic oppression, but there’s also been a strong thread of resistance, resilience, …

Keep browsing for weekend and family trip ideas for Black travelers in Memphis, unique things to do for Black couples, Memphis black history tours and recommendations for black-owned shops, boutiques and restaurants. Follow the U.S. Civil Rights Trail through Memphis. You’ll find seven historic Memphis sites included on this national trail.