Memphis, TN Events

Amal visits the young people of Crosstown High School, in a unique event created for her by the students.

In partnership with Crosstown High and Crosstown Arts.

This is a past event. Explore more HERE.

Empowerment, identity and civil rights are explored by the children of Memphis who have created puppets in their own image. Together with Amal, they discover the power of seeing themselves

In partnership with Historic Clayborn Temple, Memphis River Parks Partnership, Jeghetto, Emily Marks, AshLove LLC., Bridges, Native Rites, Jack Robinson Gallery, Hyde Foundation, TN Arts Commission, ArtsMemphis, The Big We, The Orpheum Theatre, Refugee Empowerment Program, Princeton James Productions, Brooks Museum and Young Actors Guild.

This is a past event. Explore more HERE.

Crosstown High (XTH) is a project-based learning charter high school in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 2018, XTH now serves about 500 students in grades 9-12. XTH is a member of the XQ Super School cohort, a group of innovative schools throughout the country working to rethink the high school experience.

Memphis River Parks Partnership (the Partnership) is a nonprofit organization that manages and activates six miles of riverfront on behalf of Memphians. The Partnership works with and for the people of Memphis to create a connected, catalytic and fun riverfront for all.

Grounded is a collaborative of artists creating immersive experiences that are informed by deep community engagement. These experiences– such as collaborating on films, music and art installations–create opportunities to cultivate peace, hope, agency and growth within individuals and communities.