Dr. Monk reaping benefits of lifelong learning
Jay Hinton
Glen Rose Reporter
GLEN ROSE When Mallory Daniels Monk graduates Friday from the University of Saint Joseph with a doctor of pharmacy degree, it will be one day after turning 22 and several weeks shy of five years from the time she graduated as the valedictorian of Glen Rose High School.
“I don’t know exactly where I thought I would be in five years, but I certainly have been able to accomplish more in this period of time than I ever thought possible,” she said. “I’m really grateful for the opportunities I’ve come across since graduating from high school.”
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Memphis Black Restaurant Week pivots during the pandemic
During its 6th year, there are a total of 21 participating restaurants during the week of March 7-13. Author: News Release Updated: 12:45 PM CST March 8, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis restaurateurs started off the first day of Memphis Black Restaurant Week to record breaking numbers on Sunday. Most restaurants tripled sales and ran out of food before closing hours. During the pandemic, Sundays have been the slowest days of the week.
“The past year has been difficult for all of us, particularly for the restaurant community,” said Mayor Jim Strickland. “This year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week is more important than ever, and I’m happy to support it. I encourage all Memphians to participate in this year’s event to eat some amazing food and to help keep our restaurants going strong for years to come.”
In it s 6th year the dining event promises new ways to enjoy from delivery to take-out. Author: Rudy Williams Updated: 10:35 PM CST March 4, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn Sunday marks the start Mempbis Black Restaurant Week.
No one could know this time last year how much was about to change with COVID closing those restaurants for weeks even months.
This year Black restaurant owners are expecting the dining event to give their businesses the jolt they need.
With 21 Black owned restaurants participating Memphis Black Restaurant Week founder Cynthia Daniels says as tragic as COVID has been.. it s changed the profile of the event now in it s 6th year.