Tyre Nichols Funeral Service on Wednesday

On the night of January 7, 2023 Tyre Nichols, 29-year-old motorist was pepper-sprayed, kicked and beaten by policemen after running from a traffic stop in Hickory Hill toward his parents home. Nichols was severely injured and passed away three days later in the hospital.

The five Memphis police officers involved have been fired and charged with second-degree murder. Two more have been relieved of duty, along with two sheriff deputies and three fire department employees who responded that night have also been fired.

The world was outrage after witnessing footage of Nichols attack and also hearing him call out for his mother. Footage was released on January 27 by the Memphis Police Department (MPD), four video clip edits showing the day of the incident between 8:24PM & 9:24PM. The release of the surveillance along with police body footage quickly led to worldwide protests.

The funeral service will be live Wednesday at 10:30AM (CT) on WREG website and News Channel 3 within the Memphis, TN television area.

Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at the funeral.

Ben Crump, attorney for the Nichols family will deliver a "call to action" during a service led by Rev. J. Lawerence Turner.

Sources say that Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend the service as well.

Nichols will be laid to rest at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.

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Basic Branding Startup Brunch

It's more than just building a business...

"You must speak life into your business...YOU are the brand!"

The Reg Morgan Experience and Event Planning, CEO Morgan Garr held their first networking brunch event on Saturday October 5 at Chandeliers.

An intimate event created for those who are either starting a small business or been in business for a few years now. Entrepreneurs interested and willing to shun light and spread wisdom to others who need the extra resources and support.

To start off the event poetess and host, Robin G. requested for everyone attending to stand up and form a circle introducing themselves to the person on their left.

Within the room various businesses were represented ranging from journalists, poets, web designers, massage therapists, personal trainers, eyelash technicians to event planners and much more.

Music was provided by DJ Bombshell who gave us some music to help else self reflect along with setting the tone for the Keynote Speaker and CEO of Manhattan on Broadway, Nachand Trabue to deliver a powerful message: "Own your brand, you are the brand!"

Trabue mentioned that a business is bigger than any logo and paper, it is about the experience. As a owner one must have 'BRANDfidence', the belief in themselves and their services before trying to sell something to someone else.

Having a business requires, investing, if one does not spend money then there will be no money made in return. Trabue also shared the importance of having a 'brand strategy plan' and the mistakes she made when she chose not to listen to her coach and team amongst the start up of her business.

"A Company is bigger than tangible items!"

Therefore, customer service is everything.

Based on Trabue's experience throughout the years she seems to have the entire package and alone makes her highly qualified to run an entire business all by herself if need be. She's been instilled with an abundance of knowledge and fundamentals of how to help brands grow.

Following Trabue's speech the host shared some words as well. Robin G. spoke about how the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" is often times a lie. Words are very powerful and people must create their own existence in what they want to live and thrive in.

G. had attendees to unwrap themselves by writing down five different barriers. While taking a few moments to write those things down she kindly shared some of her personal barriers as well.

"I will not allow my ____ to block my blessing!"

Instructing for everyone to yell aloud those barriers they may have and allowing their voice to take control of their minds killing those negative cognitions.

"It's a journey... all is intentional... it's a lesson."

Leaving everyone to think about what they will do today, tomorrow and a while from now that will help them further build their brand and business successful.

The food and mimosa's for this event was provided by Cooking with Jan.

Various vendors such as Chase Ur Dreamz, Novae Money, Screenshot Studios, LegalShield, Tops Louisville Magazine and Brand N' Trance were set up around the room.

An opportunity for business entrepreneurs to take professional head-shots while attending the brunch were available as well, pictures were taken by photographer Denisha McCauley.

A ticket raffle for prizes such as lashes, discounts on branding classes and more were available at the event. Other businesses who were not physically present to show off their brand and promote their services were giving the opportunity to provide some freebies for those who attended the event.

If you missed out on this event there will always be more. Be on the look out soon for other events from The Reg Morgan Experience.

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Festive Mac&Cheese Dish...Is it a Side or a Meal?

Time to settle this once and for all!

It tends to be a debate often whether Mac and Cheese is to be ate as a side or a meal.

What do you think!? Click here to vote.

Speaking of Mac and Cheese...

The city of Louisville's first ever Mac and Cheese Festival will take place on Saturday September 21 until Sunday September 22. The event will be hosted downtown at Fourth Street Live! bringing over 40 different styles of mac and cheese for all lovers to try regardless of how you like yours served. Recipes coming from more than 15 food vendors.

If you are competitive when it comes to eating food then there are some contest created just for you to go against others. One of the contest will be based on who can eat the most mac and cheese in two minutes. Sign-ups are only available for the first 10 participants. In addition to this contest there will be one for the cheese fries lovers. A fry-eating contest where participants will be given a giant bucket of fries and whomever empty out the bucket first wins the crown.

A few awards will be given for Best Tasting Mac and Cheese, Most Unique Mac and Cheese and other awards to be announced soon.

At the event you can expect a cheese fry bar, giant craft beer garden, live entertainment, axe throwing and a lot more games, activities and merchandise.

More vendors will be present at the festival to sell items such as funnel cakes, cotton candy, ice-cream, water ice and other sweet goodies!

General admission pre-sale ticket price is $10, includes entry and a drink voucher. In order to sample mac and cheese, attendees must purchase vouchers which come in sheet sets of 10.

VIP pre-sale ticket price is $50, attendees are able to take part in a two-hour early entry, two hours of all you can eat mac and cheese, four drink vouchers, one complimentary order of french fires and a commemorative keepsake.

The festival is a kid friendly event! There will be a fun zone, carnival games and activities. Children 10 and under are free and do not need a ticket to access the festival.

Online ticket sales end on Saturday, September 21 at 3 PM or until all are sold out. Tickets may be purchased here.

Mac and Cheese Festival will take place regardless of the current weather conditions. Be sure to check the forecast so you can plan and dress accordingly.

Follow the event page on Facebook for futher details.