Memphis students in leadership program step up with Kare Kits for those in need

12/2025

A group of Memphis high school students turned their holiday celebration into a way to give back. The teens are part of Memphis Challenge, a program helping students prepare for college lead with purpose….read story

What is Memphis’ secret sauce? Grit, grind and creativity, business leaders say

10/2025

Memphis Challenge offered grants, knowledge and inspiration at its first Elevate Memphis Leadership Summit, aiming to spark innovation and encourage young adults to bring their ideas to fruition.

More than 150 business leaders, entrepreneurs and young adults gathered at The Peabody Memphis on Thursday, Oct. 30, to listen to CEOs, founders and local officials across multiple disciplines discuss business plans, network and grow careers…..read story

Memphis Challenge celebrates 30 years of supporting students of color in Memphis

12/07/2018

In a show of support for arts in education, Memphis Challenge chose music as the way to kick off its 30th-anniversary celebration with an…read story

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12/06/2018

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Memphis Challenge celebrates 30 years of supporting students of color in Memphis

12/06/2018

In a show of support for arts in education, Memphis Challenge chose music as the way to kick off its 30th-anniversary celebration with an…read story

Memphis Challenge lines up stars for winter jazz experience

11/24/2018

Memphis Challenge will give a warm welcome to winter on December 7 with its “Jazzin’ Around 7” concert, featuring a headlining performance from international recording artist, Johnny Britt. Britt…read story

Read early, read often.

2/04/2016

In Memphis, a group of motivated teens worked with the nonprofit Memphis Challenge on the project, “Tell Me a Story: Service Through Storytelling.” The organization, founded in 1989, encourages high-achieving students of color to return to Memphis after college to help enrich the community through their newfound expertise and connections….read story

Making Strides Towards a Brighter Future:
Memphis Challenge helps shape teens to become city leaders of tomorrow.

6/o1/2015

Memphis Challenge makes learning intentional. The nonprofit targets high-achieving minority teens, coaching them in leadership principles and preparing them for college and the work world. Their aim: To develop future leaders for our city…..read story

Memphis Challenge program prepares Memphis teens to be leader

6/o1/2015

The Memphis Challenge program challenges students who are already academic achievers to focus on soft skills like public speaking and interview skills. “We are building a cadre of talent that would leave go away to college and come back to Memphis and be a future leader,” said Executive Director Cassandra Webster.

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