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ABC Local 24: Stax Music Academy providing outlet to young adults with a songwriting challenge of protest songs

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Tim Sampson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Stax Music Academy is encouraging young adults who are struggling with the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd to channel their emotions through music. For […]
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Soulsville Foundation Statement on Racial Equality and Civil Rights

Posted on June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 by Tim Sampson

Like many other organizations in Memphis, Stax Records held a special place in the struggle for racial equality, basing its company practices on the ideas of opportunity, economic empowerment, inclusion, and […]
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Stax Music Academy partners with regional firm Newberry Tanks as Gold Sponsor

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Tim Sampson

The Stax Music Academy (SMA) is proud to announce a new partner, Newberry Tanks, LLC, based in West Memphis, Arkansas. While we always appreciate corporate support, we are particularly excited […]
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June Summer Music Experience Postponed

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Tim Sampson

The Stax Music Academy has made the decision to suspend our Summer Music Experience (SME), a program that normally takes place during the month of June and culminates in our […]
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