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#NEW Wiles-Smith was Memphis' oldest pharmacy that operated from 1944-2014. Patrons loved the old-school feel of the drugstore, which included a soda fountain and lunch counter. #MemphisHistory #VintagePharmacy #LocalMemphis #HistoricMemphis #Memphis #WilesSmith
The more you know … Black history is American history! 💡 🧠 🧐 ‼️ #memphis #memphishistory #themoreyouknow #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #memphismemphismemphis #nothingbutmemphis #901flava #imso901 #imsooo901
AL Kapone reflects early days with DJ Paul & Crunchy Black of Three 6 Mafia. #memphisrapper #fyp #djpaul #alkaponememphis #crunchyblack #alkapeezyohboy #memphishistory #raphistory #foryou
This was the day #YoGotti made $50 off a 3.5 😂 #MemphisHistory
#Memphishistory Memphis in TN, located by the Mississippi River, was named after the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt, located by the Nile River. For generations, Memphis in Egypt was a predominantly African city. It was named after a Black king. Little known history.
#Memphishistory Series #17 Memphis native. Orange Mound in Memphis is the county's oldest Black neighborhood. There was so much pride in the community. Many Black professionals grew up in this section of the city. youtu.be/1JJRE9df7tY?si…
🏛️✨Behold the weird view from Minister Ankh-Mahur's sixth dynasty tomb, showcasing the ancient Egyptian custom of circumcision, known as "sibiy." Join us on a journey through time and traditions in Memphis City! 🌍✂️ egypttoursgroup.com #MemphisHistory #AncientCustoms
#Memphishistory Good morning. Memphis photographer, the late Ernest C. Withers, captured so many historical photos. He was there when Dr. King and Rev. Abernathy arrived at the Memphis Airport on April 3, 1968. It was the day before Dr. King was assassinated.
#Memphishistory Series #15 Near the turn of the century, Memphis had recovered from the yellow fever epidemic. It was now a clean city with pure water & modern sewers. It became one of the South's fastest growing cities. Its population of 100K included 49K Black residents.
Visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis and was moved by its powerful exhibits chronicling the struggle for civil rights. A poignant journey through history that everyone should experience. #NationalCivilRightsMuseum #MemphisHistory #CivilRights #seeingsouthern #satw
#Memphishistory Series #14 1867 & 1873 -Cholera & yellow fever afficted thousands & killed hundreds. 1878-The yellow fever epidemic devastated the city. Many residents fled. Of 6K white residents left -70% died. Of 13,600 Black residents- less than 7% died. The city recovered.
#Memphishistory Series #13 After the Civil War, the Black pop. in Memphis increased. In March 1867, the TN GA granted Black men the right to vote. In the presidential election of 1868, newly freed Black men cast more votes than white men. Chapter 130 & the Black vote in TN
#Memphishistory Series #10 A thread: May 1866 was open season on everybody with Black skin. The Memphis Massacre was May 1-3, 1866. It was one of the bloodiest riots by white men in the South who were determined to deny full freedom & equality to former enslaved people. 1/
#Memphishistory Series #11 After the Civil War, ex-enslaved Black ppl flocked to Memphis. About 38.4% of the population was Black. Many paraded the streets carrying banners,"The Sons of Ham." Finally, there were no overseers to remind them of slavery. Then the Massacre happened.
#Memphishistory Series #10 During the Civil War, President's Island, on the MS river, was used as a camp for enslaved Black people. After the war, Gen. Forrest leased the island & paid them a dime day to work for him. He became an island slavemaster & made a fortune in cotton.
#Memphishistory Series #9 I found more information about Isaac Rawlings, the 2nd Mayor of Memphis. He was mayor 1929-31 & again 1833-36. He was a batchelor but shared his home with a Black woman named Hannah. They had a son named William Isaac Rawlings. msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/s…
