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Black Girls Code founder embarks on Black Innovation District project in Memphis

Kimberly Bryant tells Live at 9 how she’s helping to shape the future of tech in Memphis with her groundbreaking Black Innovation District concept. From empowering startups to fostering diversity, Bryant lays out how this initiative is set to redefine the city’s tech landscape.

An Interview with . . . Kimberly Bryant, founder and CEO, the Black Innovation Lab, and founder, Black Girls Code.

RON LATANISION (RML): Good afternoon, ­Kimberly. We’re thrilled you could join us for this conversation. We are very happy to talk with someone who is often described as a social innovator. I think that is a very nice label. Is that one you feel comfortable with? KIMBERLY BRYANT: Absolutely. I think it appropriately describes how […]

Breaking: It’s official, the Grigg’s Business College at 492 Vance added to the National Register

This morning, Friday, March 24, Stephanie Wade of JS Real Estate announced the final approval of the Grigg’s Business College at 492 Vance and its official addition to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. “We are extremely honored to have the privilege of shedding light on an unsung hero and […]