“Creative Economics: The investment and profits envisioned by More for Memphis for Arts and Culture” - High Ground News

ASHLEI WILLIAMS | FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

When it comes to transportation and shipping, movement is big business in Memphis — moving out, through, and around. 

But in the Arts and Culture sector in Memphis, what is moving in or up? Who isn’t moving at all?

The More for Memphis (MFM) initiative says there is work to be done for the economic and social mobility of Black and Brown residents. 

“We must center ourselves in the beautiful legacy of the art, culture, and music that stems from the Black experience,” said Rychetta Watkins, chair of the MFM Arts and Culture Collaborative. “We have to own our heritage and invest in that.”