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10.26.16

MMI makes the dream work

In 2013, Memphis Public Library Director Keenon McCloy had a dream. She envisioned building a high tech lab exclusively for teens where they could learn digital skills, express themselves creativel...

10.19.16

Nakia P. - Levitt Shell Apprentice

[caption id="attachment_318" align="alignleft" width="300"] June 1, 2016 - (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)[/caption]My time with the Levitt Shell was an influential and also very educational exp...

10.13.16

Alaker C. - MMI Works intern

The MMI Works experience for me was amazing. The people I’ve met at MMI and Levitt Shell are very nice and I would recommend anyone and everyone to do this program because I would do it again. When...

10.13.16

Jawan W. - MMI Works Intern

My experience being in the MMI program has allowed me to meet different students around Memphis. Being in the program has introduced me to students who have unique talents, students who are not afr...

10.12.16

In the classroom: Music Engagement Teaching Fellow Sabrina Hu

It has been a wonderful experience working with students in Memphis through the Memphis Music Initiative. Along with my position as a fellow with the Initiative, I also work at Rhodes College as an...

10.07.16

Who needs social justice education?

I am very passionate about the power of social justice art education and I have had the privilege of sharing my work with audiences across the country.  Often, the majority of my audiences consists...

10.07.16

JaShun M. - MMI Works Intern

My experience working for Streets Music Factory this past summer was definitely one that I will both remember and cherish for years to come. My knowledgeable supervisor Rufus Smith bestowed onto me...

10.07.16

Jalen E. - MMI Works Intern

My time in the summer internship was very enlightening. It was something I really went into blind and I didn’t know what to expect. I remember the first day and the first time I was let known that ...