Florence Howard

During his inauguration, ministers and faith leaders from across the city "laid hands" on new Memphis Mayor Paul Young, asking God to bless his work. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises)

Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, to honor King, born Jan. 15, 1929. Here is a calendar of local MLK observances.

Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, to honor King, born Jan. 15, 1929. Here is a calendar of local MLK observances.

What a feeling! A guest at the Love Yourself Event enjoys a facial. (Courtesy photo)

Mayor Young: 'It will take a unified approach... the whole community, to change what we're seeing.'

Young and other luminaries featured on latest taping of "The Brian Clay Chronicles"

After a string of solos, duets and small group performances, Tennessee Mass Choir members joined together for a stirring rendition of “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The group has started a new tradition of getting together for karaoke at Neil’s Music Room in East Memphis. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/Tri-State Defender)

The ceremony, which took place on March 17, brought out family, friends and church members to celebrate the occasion. TSD Photojournalist Gary S. Whitlow was on hand with his camera to capture the moment at the corner of Looney Ave. and Ayers St.

The National Civil Rights Museum’s final event in a thought-provoking series, “The Resilience” Symposium, took place on Friday, March 22nd at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis, embodying the enduring spirit of the Black community.

This Saturday, the fearless rough riders and high-stepping horses of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) will showcase their skills at the Agricenter Showplace Arena. Showtimes are 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The arena is located at 105 South Germantown Parkway, between Walnut Grove and Wolf River Blvd.