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Ruby Wilson, ‘Queen of Beale Street,’ Has Died at 68
Singer Ruby Wilson, the undisputed “Queen of Beale Street,” has died. Wilson passed Friday following a stroke, reports the Memphis Flyer, which describes her as a “one woman wall of sound.” She was 68 years old. According to the Flyer, Wilson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and got her music skills honestly: Her mother was…
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I Went To A Screening Of 'Underground' In Memphis And Here Is What I Ate
Last week, I hopped in a time machine and moseyed on down to Memphis to partake in a screening of WGN’s upcoming series, Underground, on behalf of Terry Hines & Associates (who organized the screening) and Very Smart Brothas (who asked if I wanted to attend). The series stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell as “Rosalee” and the…