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What happens when we truly listen to our children?

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM for a meaningful virtual conversation with Cassandra Webster, Executive Director of The Memphis Challenge, as we explore parenting, connection, and the power of listening with intention.

This session is designed for parents and caregivers who want to better support the confidence and leadership of the next generation.

When parents listen, young leaders rise.

📅 Tonight, April 13
⏰ 7:00 PM
🔗 Click the link to Register for this meeting via Zoom
https://bit.ly/4t2BAra

What does it really cost to live on your own? Our Junior and Senior Memphis Challenge students recently found out during our Money Moves workshop—and the answers sparked some eye-opening conversations.

Students worked through real-world budgeting scenarios, factoring in housing, transportation, utilities, and more. While many joked about opting out of adulting altogether, the experience gave them a clearer understanding of financial responsibility and independence.

A special thank you to Alice Waller, Senior Consultant at Waller & Associates, for guiding students through her interactive Financial Fitness Bootcamp and equipping them with practical strategies to navigate their financial futures with confidence.

📣 Applications for the 2026–27 Memphis Challenge class are now open! If you or someone you know is interested, visit the link below to learn more: https://memphischallenge.org/apply/

Budgeting, bills, and big decisions 💸

Our Junior and Senior Memphis Challenge students got a real-world crash course during our recent Money Moves workshop. From rent and utilities to car payments and groceries, students worked through what it actually costs to live in today’s economy. Let’s just say a few of them seriously reconsidered their timeline for “adulting” after having to pay rent, car note, and MLGW back to back😅

Thank you to Alice Waller, Senior Consultant at Waller & Associates, for leading an engaging Financial Fitness Bootcamp and giving our students practical tools to think smarter about money, now and in the future.

📣 Applications for the 2026–27 Memphis Challenge class are now open. If you or someone you know is interested, click the link in our bio to apply.

Because kids don’t come with manuals but they do come with voices worth hearing 💬✨

Join Cassandra Webster, Executive Director of The Memphis Challenge, for an honest conversation about parenting, connection, and what it really means to listen to our children. This is a space for real dialogue, shared wisdom, and practical insight to help raise confident, empowered young leaders.

When parents listen, young leaders rise.

🗓 Monday, April 13
⏰ 7 PM
🔗 Register here for this Zoom link
https://bit.ly/4t2BAra

Summer planning starts today ☀️

The Memphis Challenge is excited to be one of several amazing organizations represented at the 2026 Memphis Parent Camp Expo presented by YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South— happening today from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

We’ll be sharing more about S.O.L.E. Math, our engaging 8 week academic program designed to strengthen students’ math skills, build confidence, and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

This FREE event is a great opportunity for families to explore summer programs and enrichment options for students of all ages. If you’re looking for ways to keep your student sharp, supported, and ahead of the curve, come see us.

Stop by, ask questions, and let’s plan a strong summer together. 🌞

Throwing it back to last Thursday when the Memphis Challenge team visited Hollis F. Price Middle College High School!

We joined several amazing community partners to share upcoming opportunities for students in grades 9–12 focused on leadership, enrichment, and college readiness.

It's always exciting to meet students right where they are and remind them they have real opportunities to build their resumes and prepare for the future through programs like Memphis Challenge. After the presentation, we connected with students one-on-one and shared details about registering for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you know a student ready to meet the challenge and get the boost they need for the college of their choice, contact:
Jamien Sills at [email protected]

Gabrielle Brooks at [email protected]

Thank you to Ms. Boddie and the Hollis F. Price team for organizing such a great event. 👏🏾

Happy 100th Birthday, Black History Month!

In 1926, historian and educator Carter G. Woodson launched what was then called Negro History Week — a radical act rooted in a simple belief: denying people their history denies them their humanity.

As the son of formerly enslaved parents and the second African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University, following W. E. B. Du Bois, Woodson understood that history is fuel for pride, possibility, and progress.

He chose February to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, linking remembrance to freedom and forward movement. What began as one week has grown into a global celebration of Black life, brilliance, and legacy.

As we celebrate 100 years, we’re sharing facts, stories, and moments that remind our scholars: you are part of a history that is still being written.

And joy is part of that legacy.

100 years from now, what do you want students to say your generation changed?

Image: Carter G. Woodson in his library. Photo courtesy of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

Here's to making every moment count in 2026. May your new year be filled with purpose, joy, and endless possibilities.

Wishing you hope, health, and happiness this Christmas and throughout the new year! 🎄

As we close out 2024, we're grateful for this incredible community and everyone who makes Memphis Challenge possible. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and cherished moments with loved ones.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Memphis Challenge! ✨

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