Memphis Music Initiative @MMusInitiative
Memphis Music Initiative invests in youth through transformative music engagement, creating equitable opportunities for Black and brown students in Memphis. MemphisMusicInitiative.org Memphis, TN Joined October 2015-
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Behind the scenes at our youth cinematography workshop, hosted last Saturday in partnership with Millennium Media Label. 🎬 Thank you to all our student participants, the MMI Works team, and the crew at MML for an amazing experience! youtu.be/dOfiUSwbZaw
"It helps us to dream." AngelStreet Memphis Executive Director Ruth Abigail Smith and MMI's Rychetta Watkins spoke with @WMCActionNews5 last week about MMI's 25 x 25 fundraising campaign. Full interview at buff.ly/3vLQAkR Support 25x25 at memphis25x25.org.
Congratulations to MMI Grantmaking & Capacity Building Program Manager Brianna Harrington! Yesterday, Brianna completed @theNewMemphis Fellowship, a year-long program for professionals enhancing their impact on the community by gaining new connections, skills, and experiences.
Behind the scenes at weekend 1 of our cinematography workshop with Millennium Media Label. We're excited for the second session this Saturday! Stay tuned for more... #workshop #Memphistn #cinematography #filmmaker #memphisfilm #nonprofit #TBT
Thank you for the write-up, @MBJMemphis! buff.ly/3xmglZa Visit memphis25x25.org to learn more and donate. #25x25 #memphis25x25 #disruptivephilanthropy #nonprofitorganization #memphistn #philanthropy #fundraising
The creative process. From our music recording workshop last month at Unapologetic's Outerspace Studios. 🎧 🎤 🎹 #creativeprocess #recordingartist #memphistn #memphisismusic #audioengineer #songwriting #tbt
We're thrilled to announce the launch of 25 x 25: Creating Change for the Culture! MMI is embarking on a mission to raise $25 million for local, Black-led and -serving arts organizations by 2025. Learn more at at memphis25x25.org! #25x25 Memphis25x25
Earlier this year, the Mosaic Changemakers leadership program announced their 2024 Fellows. MMI's Dr. Rychetta Watkins and Princeton James, director of grantee Princeton James Project, were both selected for this year’s cohort. Read on to learn more> buff.ly/3vwlYUf
From Tuesday's Entertainment Council Meeting, hosted by the @MemphisChamber at the Brooks Museum. If you'd like to learn more about this work or attend the next meeting, check back in in Q2 at buff.ly/4cC7t1B. #artseducation #memphistn #memphischamber
Memphis women make it happen! Shoutout to all of these amazing arts leaders, including MMI's own President & CEO, Amber Hamilton! buff.ly/3IWWhiG #Womenshistorymonth #memphistn #memphis #womeninmemphis #nonprofit #philanthropy
MMI Works Summer 2024 loading... Last summer's interns are songwriting pros. ICYMI, you can watch all of the 2023 student music videos on our YouTube Channel. We can't wait to see what this year's participants come up with! buff.ly/41K3Hhb #TBT #MemphisIsMusic #Memphis
At the end of 2023, we closed out the final year of In-Schools programming. It is bittersweet to say goodbye (for now) to the artists we’ve gotten to know and love. The impact that they have made on students is impossible to overstate. More > buff.ly/4bZ9x3t
What do you love most about being a creative? Join us for this summer's MMI Works internship program and learn how you can tap into a world of creative possibility! Memphis youth grades 10-12 are invited to apply at buff.ly/3w7PJHp. #MemphisTN #Memphisinternship
MMI Works program director Sa'Sha Seals and Travis McGlothian, a senior at Middle College High School, stopped by @3onyourside @Liveat9 to talk about this summer's MMI Works program and upcoming music and cinematography workshops. Check it out! buff.ly/48sZvEP
You asked, and w're delivering! Enjoy the official music video for the worldwide sensation, "Cut the Check" performed by the illustrious Straight Cash Homie Jubilee Singers. buff.ly/49FHCnb #nonprofitlife #nonprofitorganization #racialjustice #fundraising #philanthropy
Are you a young musician who's ready to level up their recording know-how? Then this workshop is for you! On March 16, MMI is partnering with UNAPOLOGETIC. for an artist & engineer music recording workshop. Apply at buff.ly/3wgbsjH! #Memphismusic #recordingartist
If you are working for an NPO no matter where in the world, do not miss this great production “I Hope Like Hell We Get This Grant” from the @MMusInitiative. It is full of unstoppable hits and truths any NGO experience in the day to day work. youtube.com/watch?v=LwWdLR…
Today's the last day to register for our virtual HBCU auditions on Saturday! MMI's In-Schools program Director, stopped by the WMC Action News 5 studios this morning to talk about the audition process. Check it out! buff.ly/49CVChs Sign up at buff.ly/3M1xrQA
Calling all future filmmakers! In April, MMI is offering a two-session cinematography workshop, hosted in partnership with Millennium Media Label. Apply for your spot in the workshop today! buff.ly/3SM39oJ #MemphisTN #cinematography #workshop #studentfilm #nonprofit
Our virtual HBCU auditions are this Saturday, but you can still register! The auditions are open to Memphis-area juniors and seniors in orchestra, band, musical theatre, or choir. buff.ly/3M1xrQA #MemphisTN #musicauditions #HBCUpride #nonprofitorganization
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Y’all ready to see me everywhere?? 🤣🤣 Big signs popping up this week! 20 days until EV kicks off & #TeamTami is in overdrive. Let’s improve our judicial systems together! Thank you to Mr. Frazer & the A-1 Printing team for always taking care of me! #ShelbyCounty #Memphis
This shit is hilarious & so spot on. If you’re a grant writer like me this will speak to your soul (which is probably crushed from repeating yourself in grant applications). S/o to @MMusInitiative and Amber Hamilton for creating this 😂. youtu.be/LwWdLR_GiBk?si…
Also also, @MMusInitiative does really cool and important work in Memphis. Give them money!
Thank you, Joe Lynch and @billboard for your profile of our work at @WYXR_Memphis. billboard.com/business/radio…
✨Grantee Spotlight ✨ @guitarsoverguns! Their music videos never cease to amaze us! WAAM is proud to support GOGO’s youth development after-school programs, delivering unique music + mentorship programs designed to creatively engage and empower youth. #ThePowerofMusic #GOGO
ABFE proudly launched its Corporate Community of Practice (CCoP) network earlier this year, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing & discussions among Black leaders in corporate philanthropy. Please send CCoP-related questions & inquiries to [email protected].
Congratulations to the winning team of our Rock Chop Challenge! We had an amazing time hosting the Memphis Music Initiative (@MMusInitiative) for a retreat last week, where they enjoyed all three of our culinary team building workshops. 👩🏾🍳 🔥
Happy Mystery Train Day! 35 years ago the first wave of #modern #moviemaking in #memphis took place here at the #ArcadeRestaurant and what used to be the Arcade Hotel-- #MysteryTrain was the first nationally distributed #memphisfilm since 1928 ! 🎬
🚨 Reps. @brotherjones_ & @Justinjpearson both re-elected to their seats after being expelled by Tennessee Republicans for standing up for gun safety reform.
@MMusInitiative uses transformative music engagement to empower Memphis youth. This summer, MMI collaborated with @KITKAT for Black Music Month. Learn more: memphismusicinitiative.org Get to know our 2023 Awardees: thelewisprize.org #MemphisYouth #CreativeYouthDevelopment
Whatcha wanna do? We’ve got it all: A freestyle rap battle with @MMusInitiative, a hoedown for country queens at @BlackLodgeNow, some storytelling that brings the heat? How about a movie night? Whimsical fantasy or documentary?
This week's To-Do List: 🎆 Fourth of July celebrations 🎥 "Paris is Burning" screening 🧀 SriMu Yoga and cheese tasting 💞 Spillit Slam: Summer Lovin' 💦 Summer Splash at Overton And more: dailymemphian.com/section/arts-c… By @klsybwn, @biancaphillips, @holly_sayshello
Grantee spotlight: @MMusInitiative Memphis Music Initiative (MMI) invests in youth through transformative music engagement, creating equitable opportunities for Black and brown youth in Memphis. Visit memphismusicinitiative.org
#AwardeeHighlight We’re thrilled to celebrate our Accelerator Awardees, Memphis Music Initiative, and We Are Culture Creators, who have partnered with Kit Kat for Black Music Month! Learn more: hersheyland.com/black-music-mo… #BlackMusicMonth #YouthMusic #YouthVoice #Detroit #Memphis
For Black Music Month, Kit Kat has revealed packaging designed by Memphis artist Mia Saine and a mini docuseries featuring young Memphis musicians. dailymemphian.com/section/arts-c… By @christinmyates | @KITKAT @MMusInitiative
Celebrate Bops and Culture in June with Kit Kat® and me 🎵🎶 To celebrate #BlackMusicMonth, I partnered with @KitKat_US to bring the history of music to life through limited-edition bars! These designs are available in U.S. stores nationwide. (Link in bio) #miasaine #memphis
Hershey’s is back this June with another beautiful series of wrappers highlighting and celebrating “black youth through music”. Last year Hershey’s partnered with @MMusInitiative and that continues in 2023 along with their partnership with @MusicBreakr @Hersheys
Join us in celebrating the great work of our grantee @MMusInitiative, who were created to boost opportunities for Black and Brown youth through music and to help recenter the story of music back to its roots. Learn more: app.link.nba.com/MMI-NBAF