We may have our differences here in the River City but one thing we’ve got in common is pretty beautiful…generosity.

One of the first African-Amerian millionaires, Robert Reed Church, Sr., left his mark in Memphis as a champion for our community. His commitment to education and financial stability for all Memphians has rightfully made him a local and national icon, but he also left his greatest legacy in his daughter, Mary Church Terrell.

The current crisis is showing who we really are in Memphis. While it may not all be positive, I have been so proud of my city. There is no place I’d rather live–even in the middle of a pandemic.

A local Memphis chef helps feed the healthcare workers on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19. Because when comfort can’t come in the form of a hug, it can come in the form of a beautifully prepared meal. We’re all in this together and there’s a comfort in that.