https://mikebrownimages.com/ 2026-07-29 weekly 1.0 https://mikebrownimages.com/client-list 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://mikebrownimages.com/bio 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/brown.jpg https://mikebrownimages.com/contact 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://mikebrownimages.com/inside-gtmo 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO01-01.jpg An American flag waves in the breeze on the back of a patrol boat during a night time crossing of the waters within the US Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) An American flag waves in the breeze on the back of a patrol boat during a night time crossing of the waters within the US Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO06-01.jpg Prayer beads and a prayer hat sit on a detainee's prayer mat within his cell in Delta Camp 4 within the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Delta Camp 4 houses the medium-security, compliant detainees (approximately 34% of total population). (© Mike Brown) Prayer beads and a prayer hat sit on a detainee's prayer mat within his cell in Delta Camp 4 within the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Delta Camp 4 houses the medium-security, compliant detainees (approximately 34% of total population). (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO08-01.jpg An arrow points towards Mecca inside a recreation yard within Delta Camp 5 on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. There are similar arrows located all over the facility and within each cell. Military officials said there are five calls to prayer each day, but none were heard or witnessed. (© Mike Brown) An arrow points towards Mecca inside a recreation yard within Delta Camp 5 on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. There are similar arrows located all over the facility and within each cell. Military officials said there are five calls to prayer each day, but none were heard or witnessed. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO04-01.jpg A detainee's arm hangs outside his cell within Camp Delta's Camp 4 medium security prison. The men within Camp 4 are considered compliant, meaning they provided credible information and have conformed to prison rules. As a reward they live, eat and pray in a communal setting. (© Mike Brown) A detainee's arm hangs outside his cell within Camp Delta's Camp 4 medium security prison. The men within Camp 4 are considered compliant, meaning they provided credible information and have conformed to prison rules. As a reward they live, eat and pray in a communal setting. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO05-01.jpg Handcuffs stick out from under a plush couch that, according to US military officials, is used for interrogation in Delta Camp 5 within the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Delta Camp 5 is the highest security camp housing detainees viewed as high intelligence value (approximately 16% of total population). (© Mike Brown) Handcuffs stick out from under a plush couch that, according to US military officials, is used for interrogation in Delta Camp 5 within the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Delta Camp 5 is the highest security camp housing detainees viewed as high intelligence value (approximately 16% of total population). (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO07-01.jpg A Cuban Grassquit sits on the barbed wire surrounding the perimeter of Camp X-Ray on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) A Cuban Grassquit sits on the barbed wire surrounding the perimeter of Camp X-Ray on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO09-01.jpg The microphone that will be used by detainees sits in the silence of the Military Commissions courtroom on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) The microphone that will be used by detainees sits in the silence of the Military Commissions courtroom on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO02-01.jpg Sgt. Carlos Aquilera scans the perimeter of Camp Delta on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) Sgt. Carlos Aquilera scans the perimeter of Camp Delta on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO10-01.jpg A Coast Guard officer cools off by the beach while enjoying a few days on dry land after more than a month at sea. (© Mike Brown) A Coast Guard officer cools off by the beach while enjoying a few days on dry land after more than a month at sea. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO14-01.jpg Life continues at a normal pace while an Naval officer plays with his daughter and a neighbor outside their home on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) Life continues at a normal pace while an Naval officer plays with his daughter and a neighbor outside their home on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO15-01.jpg The child of a US Navy soldier runs towards her bike in front of their home on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Since Navy personel are often stationed on the base for several years at a time they are able to bring their families with them. The base has both an elementary and high school for families along with activities such as bowling, golf, movie theaters and even several Starbuck's. (© Mike Brown) The child of a US Navy soldier runs towards her bike in front of their home on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Since Navy personel are often stationed on the base for several years at a time they are able to bring their families with them. The base has both an elementary and high school for families along with activities such as bowling, golf, movie theaters and even several Starbuck's. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/GTMO03-01.jpg A spider sits in its web near a dilapidated guard tower overlooking Camp X-Ray on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In 2002 Camp X-Ray was used to house detainees captured on the battle fields of Afghanistan, but was closed in November 2002 after only four months of use once construction on Camp Delta was completed. (© Mike Brown) A spider sits in its web near a dilapidated guard tower overlooking Camp X-Ray on the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In 2002 Camp X-Ray was used to house detainees captured on the battle fields of Afghanistan, but was closed in November 2002 after only four months of use once construction on Camp Delta was completed. (© Mike Brown) https://mikebrownimages.com/life-after-landmines 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine001-01.jpg A man blinded by a land mine works in the Cambodian jungle near one of the many ancient Khmer temples outside Siem Reap. Many land mines placed by the Khmer Rouge were designed to maim instead of kill as a means of invoking fear of Pol Pot and his regime. (© Mike Brown) A man blinded by a land mine works in the Cambodian jungle near one of the many ancient Khmer temples outside Siem Reap. Many land mines placed by the Khmer Rouge were designed to maim instead of kill as a means of invoking fear of Pol Pot and his regime. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine002-01.jpg A bin full of disarmed land mines serves as a constant reminder of the dangers that await Cambodians in the forests and fields throughout the country. Even with heavy demining activities in the country there is still an estimated 8-10 million land mines silently awaiting their victims. (© Mike Brown) A bin full of disarmed land mines serves as a constant reminder of the dangers that await Cambodians in the forests and fields throughout the country. Even with heavy demining activities in the country there is still an estimated 8-10 million land mines silently awaiting their victims. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine003-01.jpg A musician performs in the Cambodian jungle outside the Banteay Srey Temple. This man who lost his vision and forearm from a land mine explosion now plays music with the Angkor Association for the Disabled. He accepts donations from tourists instead of begging on the streets within the city. (© Mike Brown) A musician performs in the Cambodian jungle outside the Banteay Srey Temple. This man who lost his vision and forearm from a land mine explosion now plays music with the Angkor Association for the Disabled. He accepts donations from tourists instead of begging on the streets within the city. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine004-01.jpg Men wounded by land mines are trained to walk with their new prosthetic legs at Handicap International in Siem Reap. The UK-based organization provides prostheses and training for victims of land mines free of charge. (© Mike Brown) Men wounded by land mines are trained to walk with their new prosthetic legs at Handicap International in Siem Reap. The UK-based organization provides prostheses and training for victims of land mines free of charge. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine005-01.jpg Jen Chenda, wife of land mine victim Jen Kina, looks up at him while sitting with three of the family's five children, (l-r) Miss Pe, 5, Peap, 7, and their yet to be named 5 month-old. The government has failed to pay Kina's $20 per month pension which has forced him to beg on the streets in order to provide a marginal existence for his family. (© Mike Brown) Jen Chenda, wife of land mine victim Jen Kina, looks up at him while sitting with three of the family's five children, (l-r) Miss Pe, 5, Peap, 7, and their yet to be named 5 month-old. The government has failed to pay Kina's $20 per month pension which has forced him to beg on the streets in order to provide a marginal existence for his family. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine006-01.jpg Jen Kina inspects bamboo to repair the hut he lives in with his wife and five children. On a rare day when there was money left after buying food for his family he purchased much needed materials for fixing holes in the side of his home. (© Mike Brown) Jen Kina inspects bamboo to repair the hut he lives in with his wife and five children. On a rare day when there was money left after buying food for his family he purchased much needed materials for fixing holes in the side of his home. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine007-01.jpg Jen Kina holds his yet to be named 5 month-old son at his home in the Kamtrork Village. Much of the Cambodian economy is agricultural based leaving people like Kina with little options for employment once they are wounded. (© Mike Brown) Jen Kina holds his yet to be named 5 month-old son at his home in the Kamtrork Village. Much of the Cambodian economy is agricultural based leaving people like Kina with little options for employment once they are wounded. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine008-01.jpg A homeless man sleeps on the floor outside a watt in Siem Reap. The lack of training and available jobs for amputees leaves many land mine victims impoverished and homeless. Buddhist monks often provide shelter and food for those in need. (© Mike Brown) A homeless man sleeps on the floor outside a watt in Siem Reap. The lack of training and available jobs for amputees leaves many land mine victims impoverished and homeless. Buddhist monks often provide shelter and food for those in need. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine009-01.jpg The foot of a homeless man is covered in sores and is testament of his hardships after loosing his leg in the military. With poor healthcare and little government assistance many victims are left to fend for themselves. (© Mike Brown) The foot of a homeless man is covered in sores and is testament of his hardships after loosing his leg in the military. With poor healthcare and little government assistance many victims are left to fend for themselves. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine010-01.jpg Jen Kina walks down the street in the area he frequents as a beggar near the market place in Siem Reap. Most days Kina peddles his bike with only one leg more than 10 miles down pothole-filled dirt roads to reach the market. (© Mike Brown) Jen Kina walks down the street in the area he frequents as a beggar near the market place in Siem Reap. Most days Kina peddles his bike with only one leg more than 10 miles down pothole-filled dirt roads to reach the market. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine011-01.jpg A beggar rests in the oppressive afternoon heat near the old market in Siem Reap. At mid-day when temperatures surpass 100 degrees most tourists retire to the shade and comforts of their hotels. (© Mike Brown) A beggar rests in the oppressive afternoon heat near the old market in Siem Reap. At mid-day when temperatures surpass 100 degrees most tourists retire to the shade and comforts of their hotels. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine012-01.jpg Men who have lost limbs to land mines are often found begging in areas frequented by tourists in Siem Reap. Some have lost their limbs in the service of the military while others were wounded tending to their fields. The lack of a social security network within the country leaves many dependent on begging for survival. (© Mike Brown) Men who have lost limbs to land mines are often found begging in areas frequented by tourists in Siem Reap. Some have lost their limbs in the service of the military while others were wounded tending to their fields. The lack of a social security network within the country leaves many dependent on begging for survival. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine013-01.jpg A man and child sleep in the sweltering afternoon heat of Siem Reap. The man, who lost his leg to a land mine, is now homeless and lives in a tree near the old market in town with several other families. (© Mike Brown) A man and child sleep in the sweltering afternoon heat of Siem Reap. The man, who lost his leg to a land mine, is now homeless and lives in a tree near the old market in town with several other families. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine014-01.jpg Jen Kina tosses his 5 month-old unnamed son in the air as his 7 year-old son Peap plays in front of the family's home in Kamtrork Village. With a little help from the international community there is hope for young Peap to break the cycle of impoverishment in the country and regain a rich cultural heritage. (© Mike Brown) Jen Kina tosses his 5 month-old unnamed son in the air as his 7 year-old son Peap plays in front of the family's home in Kamtrork Village. With a little help from the international community there is hope for young Peap to break the cycle of impoverishment in the country and regain a rich cultural heritage. (© Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mblandmine015-01.jpg A man wipes his face while working in the Cambodian jungle as a musician. With the help of the Angkor Association for the Disabled he has been able to break the cycle of dependence on begging. He now lives in a small home with 7 families (31 people) while he tries to gain skills to earn a living. (© Mike Brown) A man wipes his face while working in the Cambodian jungle as a musician. With the help of the Angkor Association for the Disabled he has been able to break the cycle of dependence on begging. He now lives in a small home with 7 families (31 people) while he tries to gain skills to earn a living. (© Mike Brown) https://mikebrownimages.com/senseless-streets 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang04-01.jpg Jermain Fields, 23, weeps at the edge of his brother's grave in a Raleigh cemetery. Charles E. Henry, 34, better known as 'Picklehead' in the neighborhood, was one of six murder victims Memorial Day Weekend. His mother Gwendolyn Henry says of police: "They saw all those tattoos on him and they knew what that meant. But they still treated his murder like he was a human being. And I appreciated that." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Jermain Fields, 23, weeps at the edge of his brother's grave in a Raleigh cemetery. Charles E. Henry, 34, better known as 'Picklehead' in the neighborhood, was one of six murder victims Memorial Day Weekend. His mother Gwendolyn Henry says of police: "They saw all those tattoos on him and they knew what that meant. But they still treated his murder like he was a human being. And I appreciated that." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang21-01.jpg Chris Suggs, 38, former governor of North Memphis in the Gangster Disciples, is serving 26 years at West Tennessee State Penitentiary for especially aggravated kidnapping. He "plugged out" of the gang after more than a decade of working up the ranks. "If I pray with one man and see him not affiliated, and he gets his GED, makes parole, becomes a real man, then there is purpose for me being here." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Chris Suggs, 38, former governor of North Memphis in the Gangster Disciples, is serving 26 years at West Tennessee State Penitentiary for especially aggravated kidnapping. He "plugged out" of the gang after more than a decade of working up the ranks. "If I pray with one man and see him not affiliated, and he gets his GED, makes parole, becomes a real man, then there is purpose for me being here." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang15-01.jpg A Shelby County deputy with the Street Crimes Unit takes notes while talking to a suspected Blood in the Hyde Park area of North Memphis. His brother was shot more than a dozen times in a gang hit. The young man is wearing a shirt covered in gang symbols to memorialize his brother. The murder remains unsolved. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) A Shelby County deputy with the Street Crimes Unit takes notes while talking to a suspected Blood in the Hyde Park area of North Memphis. His brother was shot more than a dozen times in a gang hit. The young man is wearing a shirt covered in gang symbols to memorialize his brother. The murder remains unsolved. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang17-01.jpg At Montgomery Plaza in South Memphis, deputies from the Shelby County Street Crimes Unit detain a suspected Vice Lord and drug dealer after seeing him swallow what they believed was crack cocaine. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) At Montgomery Plaza in South Memphis, deputies from the Shelby County Street Crimes Unit detain a suspected Vice Lord and drug dealer after seeing him swallow what they believed was crack cocaine. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang19-01.jpg This man shows off a bullet wound from what he said was an attempt on his life. Although he denied any gang involvement, officers say his tattoos, one of which covered his entire back depicting a jack-in-the-box smoking a blunt while holding two semi-automatic pistols, indicate otherwise. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) This man shows off a bullet wound from what he said was an attempt on his life. Although he denied any gang involvement, officers say his tattoos, one of which covered his entire back depicting a jack-in-the-box smoking a blunt while holding two semi-automatic pistols, indicate otherwise. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang01-01.jpg Members of the Progressive Tabernacle of Holiness Church march down Broad past People Nation gang graffiti to mark the church's first day in their new home at 3213 Summer. Annie Heaston, wife of the church's pastor, said the purpose of the march was to let the community know they were there and to tell criminals to, "Put them guns down and pick that bible up." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Members of the Progressive Tabernacle of Holiness Church march down Broad past People Nation gang graffiti to mark the church's first day in their new home at 3213 Summer. Annie Heaston, wife of the church's pastor, said the purpose of the march was to let the community know they were there and to tell criminals to, "Put them guns down and pick that bible up." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang03-01.jpg William Key stands in the driveway of his Northaven home after being arrested during a drug raid. Key, who officers said is a documented Gangsters Disciple, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell cocaine. The officers also recovered one shotgun, approximately $500 of stolen property, and over $1,000 in cash from illegal drug sales. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) William Key stands in the driveway of his Northaven home after being arrested during a drug raid. Key, who officers said is a documented Gangsters Disciple, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell cocaine. The officers also recovered one shotgun, approximately $500 of stolen property, and over $1,000 in cash from illegal drug sales. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang05-01.jpg Gang membership in Memphis is not limited to black inner-city youth. Matt, 22, who openly claims Crip affiliation, lives in Tipton County. Gang activity and related crime has spread into the suburbs and beyond. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Gang membership in Memphis is not limited to black inner-city youth. Matt, 22, who openly claims Crip affiliation, lives in Tipton County. Gang activity and related crime has spread into the suburbs and beyond. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang06-01.jpg Jimmy Chambers, 44, an investigator for the Shelby County DA's gang unit, and MPD officer M.A. LeSure confront young men believed to be FAM members outside Trezevant High School. At least one is not a student there. Chambers says gang members routinely arrive around campuses at the end of the school day. "They wear school uniforms," Chambers says, "so they can blend in with the rest of the crowd." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Jimmy Chambers, 44, an investigator for the Shelby County DA's gang unit, and MPD officer M.A. LeSure confront young men believed to be FAM members outside Trezevant High School. At least one is not a student there. Chambers says gang members routinely arrive around campuses at the end of the school day. "They wear school uniforms," Chambers says, "so they can blend in with the rest of the crowd." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang07-01.jpg As a group of students near Frayser High School ask investigator Jimmy Chambers for some spare change, he jokingly replies that he only has "spare chains" and reaches for a pair of hand cuffs. Chambers says that the high schools are a good source for "intel" when it comes to solving gang-related street crimes. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) As a group of students near Frayser High School ask investigator Jimmy Chambers for some spare change, he jokingly replies that he only has "spare chains" and reaches for a pair of hand cuffs. Chambers says that the high schools are a good source for "intel" when it comes to solving gang-related street crimes. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang09-01.jpg "Uncle" Joe Hunter talks on his cell phone in a Frayser High School hallway. Hunter, a former gangster turned preacher, volunteers as a mentor at several North Memphis schools. He also reaches out to gang members in his after-school program. "That guy who just finished smoking a blunt and has a gun on him, I still hug him." he said. "And when that time of desperation comes, you know who they'll call? Uncle Joe." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) "Uncle" Joe Hunter talks on his cell phone in a Frayser High School hallway. Hunter, a former gangster turned preacher, volunteers as a mentor at several North Memphis schools. He also reaches out to gang members in his after-school program. "That guy who just finished smoking a blunt and has a gun on him, I still hug him." he said. "And when that time of desperation comes, you know who they'll call? Uncle Joe." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang10-01.jpg "Uncle" Joe Hunter drops in on an honors geometry class at Frayser High School to talk about life choices. He tells the kids to hit the books and not the dope. "I can't spell good because I smoked weed at your age." he says. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) "Uncle" Joe Hunter drops in on an honors geometry class at Frayser High School to talk about life choices. He tells the kids to hit the books and not the dope. "I can't spell good because I smoked weed at your age." he says. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang11-01.jpg "Uncle" Joe Hunter, a reformed gangster turned preacher, leaves Juvenile Court with a witness he brought to testify in a gang shooting. Hunter says he tries to help everybody, and that he couldn't help anyone without the gang leaders' blessings. "I couldn't do what I do," Uncle Joe says. "They could shut me down in a heartbeat." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) "Uncle" Joe Hunter, a reformed gangster turned preacher, leaves Juvenile Court with a witness he brought to testify in a gang shooting. Hunter says he tries to help everybody, and that he couldn't help anyone without the gang leaders' blessings. "I couldn't do what I do," Uncle Joe says. "They could shut me down in a heartbeat." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang12-01.jpg The hole left by a bullet in the door of "Uncle" Joe Hunter's 1978 Monte Carlo serves as a reminder of his old life - that night in 1994 when he was shot multiple times during a drug deal. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) The hole left by a bullet in the door of "Uncle" Joe Hunter's 1978 Monte Carlo serves as a reminder of his old life - that night in 1994 when he was shot multiple times during a drug deal. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang16-01.jpg Deputies with the Shelby County Street Crimes Unit place a suspected Blood gang member under arrest for an outstanding warrant. They then check the tattoos on his arm, which often identify gang affiliation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Deputies with the Shelby County Street Crimes Unit place a suspected Blood gang member under arrest for an outstanding warrant. They then check the tattoos on his arm, which often identify gang affiliation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang14-01.jpg A gang member shields his candle from the wind and rain outside the National Civil Rights Museum during a candle light vigil to honor victims of violence as part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference event on the eve of Martin Luther King Day. Individuals from the four major black gangs operating in Memphis attended. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) A gang member shields his candle from the wind and rain outside the National Civil Rights Museum during a candle light vigil to honor victims of violence as part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference event on the eve of Martin Luther King Day. Individuals from the four major black gangs operating in Memphis attended. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbgang02-01.jpg An 18-year-old gangster stands in a back alley in the Firestone area of North Memphis. He was first pulled into the gang life by Crips before leaving elementary school. "Instead of living around all this inner-city violence," he says, "I'd like to go to the suburbs, live the American Dream with a white picket fence." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) An 18-year-old gangster stands in a back alley in the Firestone area of North Memphis. He was first pulled into the gang life by Crips before leaving elementary school. "Instead of living around all this inner-city violence," he says, "I'd like to go to the suburbs, live the American Dream with a white picket fence." (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/cogic's-centennial-holy-convocation 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic11-01.jpg COGIC is more than just faith, it is a lifestyle for followers like Sarah Campbell, of Pasadena, CA, who proudly displays her pins prior to the Celebratory March to Mason Temple to kick off the 100th Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) COGIC is more than just faith, it is a lifestyle for followers like Sarah Campbell, of Pasadena, CA, who proudly displays her pins prior to the Celebratory March to Mason Temple to kick off the 100th Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic01-01.jpg Dujuna Chambers, of Memphis, prays during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple Monday morning. The event marked the unofficial kick-off to the Centennial Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Dujuna Chambers, of Memphis, prays during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple Monday morning. The event marked the unofficial kick-off to the Centennial Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic02-01.jpg The delivery of the Word during a COGIC service is always passionate with lots of hollering from both the pulpit and the pews. Here one of the faith's many Bishops works up the crowd during a sermon at Mason Temple. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) The delivery of the Word during a COGIC service is always passionate with lots of hollering from both the pulpit and the pews. Here one of the faith's many Bishops works up the crowd during a sermon at Mason Temple. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic06-01.jpg The tambourine of Evangelist Reba Bailey, from Buffalo, NY, sits at the ready to make a holy racket during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) The tambourine of Evangelist Reba Bailey, from Buffalo, NY, sits at the ready to make a holy racket during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic03-01.jpg Emma Jean Smith's seat can't contain her as she moves with the Spirit in an aisle during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Emma Jean Smith's seat can't contain her as she moves with the Spirit in an aisle during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic04-01.jpg Vicki Williams, of Denver, CO, dances through the aisle in Mason Temple after testifying about receiving a helping hand to afford her pilgrimage to the 100th annual Holy Convocation. She also spoke about a phone call she received after her arrival in Memphis from her son, whom she never thought she would see again, saying he had been released from prison despite a life sentence. Many filling the historic church, named after COGIC founder Mason Temple, got on stage and testified of miracles in their lives since arriving in Memphis for the convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Vicki Williams, of Denver, CO, dances through the aisle in Mason Temple after testifying about receiving a helping hand to afford her pilgrimage to the 100th annual Holy Convocation. She also spoke about a phone call she received after her arrival in Memphis from her son, whom she never thought she would see again, saying he had been released from prison despite a life sentence. Many filling the historic church, named after COGIC founder Mason Temple, got on stage and testified of miracles in their lives since arriving in Memphis for the convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic05-01.jpg Church of God In Christ worshipers from all over the country gathered together at the Mason Temple Monday morning for the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication. Though the 100th annual Holy Convocation doesn't technically start until Tuesday the 24 hour prayer and fasting begins the week for many. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Church of God In Christ worshipers from all over the country gathered together at the Mason Temple Monday morning for the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication. Though the 100th annual Holy Convocation doesn't technically start until Tuesday the 24 hour prayer and fasting begins the week for many. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic15-01.jpg After COGIC members are anointed by one the Bishops at Mason Temple they are given a small vial of anointing oil to carry with them for anointing others. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) After COGIC members are anointed by one the Bishops at Mason Temple they are given a small vial of anointing oil to carry with them for anointing others. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic07-01.jpg Janaina Dasilva, from Oakland, CA, prays during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Janaina Dasilva, from Oakland, CA, prays during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic08-01.jpg Evangelist Frederique Curtis, from Chicago, kneels to pray in her seat during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple Monday morning. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Evangelist Frederique Curtis, from Chicago, kneels to pray in her seat during the Prayer of Intercession and Supplication at Mason Temple Monday morning. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic16-01.jpg The COGIC marching band, with members from Memphis area high schools, march into the Cook Convention Center to help kick off the first service of the 100th annual Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) The COGIC marching band, with members from Memphis area high schools, march into the Cook Convention Center to help kick off the first service of the 100th annual Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic09-01.jpg Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake delivers the sermon at the FedEx Forum during the Order of Divine Worship near the end of the 100th annual COGIC Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake delivers the sermon at the FedEx Forum during the Order of Divine Worship near the end of the 100th annual COGIC Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic12-01.jpg David Gallo, of Covington, Louisiana, tries to get a closer view of the stage from the back of the Cook Convention Center during the 100th annual COGIC Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) David Gallo, of Covington, Louisiana, tries to get a closer view of the stage from the back of the Cook Convention Center during the 100th annual COGIC Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic13-01.jpg (l-r) Bishops Jerry W. Macklin, Roy L. H. Winbush, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake and Phillip A. Brooks are among those leading the march to Mason Temple from Crump with their arms locked together. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (l-r) Bishops Jerry W. Macklin, Roy L. H. Winbush, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake and Phillip A. Brooks are among those leading the march to Mason Temple from Crump with their arms locked together. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic10-01.jpg Paulette Holt, from Carson, CA, clasps her bible during the opening of the Order of Divine Worship at the FedEx Forum on Sunday. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Paulette Holt, from Carson, CA, clasps her bible during the opening of the Order of Divine Worship at the FedEx Forum on Sunday. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcogic14-01.jpg Tears of joy stream down the face of Mother Sharon A. Manning, from Waterbury, Connecticut, as she throws her head back in prayer while speaking in tongues during 100th annual COGIC Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Tears of joy stream down the face of Mother Sharon A. Manning, from Waterbury, Connecticut, as she throws her head back in prayer while speaking in tongues during 100th annual COGIC Holy Convocation. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/first-class 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation02.jpg May 22, 2016 - With a loud cheer Zearius Jenkins (center) joins his fellow seniors as they jubilantly toss their caps following the graduation ceremony on the St. George's Independent School's Collierville campus. Jenkins started at the school's Memphis campus in Orange Mound as a senior kindergartener after the school was challenged with a massive donation to help serve more than just students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 22, 2016 - With a loud cheer Zearius Jenkins (center) joins his fellow seniors as they jubilantly toss their caps following the graduation ceremony on the St. George's Independent School's Collierville campus. Jenkins started at the school's Memphis campus in Orange Mound as a senior kindergartener after the school was challenged with a massive donation to help serve more than just students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation03.jpg May 16, 2016 - Zearius Jenkins looks out the window of a bus as it departs from the St. George's Independent School Collierville campus filled with the senior class departing on their "Trip to Nowhere". The field trip is a school tradition in which seniors are taken on an excursion by administrators during their final week of school to a secret location. The busses later pulled up to Autozone Park for the student to take in an afternoon ball game. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 16, 2016 - Zearius Jenkins looks out the window of a bus as it departs from the St. George's Independent School Collierville campus filled with the senior class departing on their "Trip to Nowhere". The field trip is a school tradition in which seniors are taken on an excursion by administrators during their final week of school to a secret location. The busses later pulled up to Autozone Park for the student to take in an afternoon ball game. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation04.jpg May 9, 2016 - St. George's students, along with head of school J. Ross Peters (bottom, left), say the Pledge of Allegiance before the start of an upper-school chapel service in the school's gym. Later during the service senior Will Courtney stepped to the microphone and took the students and administration to task for what he described as a "noble" experiment that was failing. With only five of the original 19 students who started the first class at the Memphis campus graduating many had been weeded out or left behind, and he noted the visible racial divides in school settings such as the lunchroom and chapel services. "We look for comfort in our groups. I think it's a mistake to place too much value on which groups sit together. People look for shared backgrounds, shared experiences." Peters later said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 9, 2016 - St. George's students, along with head of school J. Ross Peters (bottom, left), say the Pledge of Allegiance before the start of an upper-school chapel service in the school's gym. Later during the service senior Will Courtney stepped to the microphone and took the students and administration to task for what he described as a "noble" experiment that was failing. With only five of the original 19 students who started the first class at the Memphis campus graduating many had been weeded out or left behind, and he noted the visible racial divides in school settings such as the lunchroom and chapel services. "We look for comfort in our groups. I think it's a mistake to place too much value on which groups sit together. People look for shared backgrounds, shared experiences." Peters later said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation05.jpg April 27, 2016 - St. George's senior Erica Stevenson (back) and sophomore Whitney Ziegenhorn (right) embrace sophomore Christiana Nyarko during a track meet after school at Evangelical Christian School. "In middle school, I felt like it was a lot easier. The issues we are dealing with now in high school, in general, we didn't notice back then, like race issues." Stevenson said. "It just became more apparent. The high school years were harder than the middle school years." (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 27, 2016 - St. George's senior Erica Stevenson (back) and sophomore Whitney Ziegenhorn (right) embrace sophomore Christiana Nyarko during a track meet after school at Evangelical Christian School. "In middle school, I felt like it was a lot easier. The issues we are dealing with now in high school, in general, we didn't notice back then, like race issues." Stevenson said. "It just became more apparent. The high school years were harder than the middle school years." (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation06.jpg May 5, 2016 - Senior Autumn Jones uses a free period to study with some underclassmen in the junior lounge on St. George's Collierville campus. "In a public school, getting a doctorate degree wouldn't be something I would be shooting for, but being here, I feel I can go further." Jones said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 5, 2016 - Senior Autumn Jones uses a free period to study with some underclassmen in the junior lounge on St. George's Collierville campus. "In a public school, getting a doctorate degree wouldn't be something I would be shooting for, but being here, I feel I can go further." Jones said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation07.jpg May 5, 2016 - Erica Stevenson drops into an art class and works quietly by herself in the back of the room during one of her free periods. The student art on the wall surrounding her is based on a study of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, which students were able to create their own encoded language to express thoughts and ideas they otherwise wouldn't make public. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 5, 2016 - Erica Stevenson drops into an art class and works quietly by herself in the back of the room during one of her free periods. The student art on the wall surrounding her is based on a study of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, which students were able to create their own encoded language to express thoughts and ideas they otherwise wouldn't make public. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation08.jpg May 9, 2016 - Paige Madison (right) reacts as she learns that Donovan Borum was offered a full-ride scholarship to Wake Forest University. Neither Madison nor Borum are ending up at their first college of choice, Spelman College and Purdue University respectively, after other schools made finical offers they could not refuse. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 9, 2016 - Paige Madison (right) reacts as she learns that Donovan Borum was offered a full-ride scholarship to Wake Forest University. Neither Madison nor Borum are ending up at their first college of choice, Spelman College and Purdue University respectively, after other schools made finical offers they could not refuse. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation09.jpg May 16, 2016 - St. George's associate director of college guidance Jessica Hardy (center) talks about college choices with Paige Madison and Zearius Jenkins with just a week left of school. At the time both students were still fighting for stronger financial aid packages to attend their colleges of choice. "I don't know that Morehouse wants me; I want them." Jenkins said as the prospect of aid looked unlikely. "It's hard coming out of college with like $200,000 in debt. So I don't want to do that." he said about college in general. "I will be happy to make another choice." On graduation day Jenkins was the only one of the five original Memphis campus students, and one of only two in the entire graduating class, without a college destination decided. Hardy said she would continue working with him through the summer to make sure he is on a university campus in the fall. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 16, 2016 - St. George's associate director of college guidance Jessica Hardy (center) talks about college choices with Paige Madison and Zearius Jenkins with just a week left of school. At the time both students were still fighting for stronger financial aid packages to attend their colleges of choice. "I don't know that Morehouse wants me; I want them." Jenkins said as the prospect of aid looked unlikely. "It's hard coming out of college with like $200,000 in debt. So I don't want to do that." he said about college in general. "I will be happy to make another choice." On graduation day Jenkins was the only one of the five original Memphis campus students, and one of only two in the entire graduating class, without a college destination decided. Hardy said she would continue working with him through the summer to make sure he is on a university campus in the fall. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation10.jpg May 3, 2016 - Zearius Jenkins, with help from Paige Madison (reflected in mirror), shops for the perfect shirt to go with the bow tie and handkerchief he purchased to match the dress his date, a former St. George's student, will be wearing for the Southwind High School prom. The core group of original Memphis campus St. George's students have stayed close even though only five of the 19 will be graduating from the school. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 3, 2016 - Zearius Jenkins, with help from Paige Madison (reflected in mirror), shops for the perfect shirt to go with the bow tie and handkerchief he purchased to match the dress his date, a former St. George's student, will be wearing for the Southwind High School prom. The core group of original Memphis campus St. George's students have stayed close even though only five of the 19 will be graduating from the school. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation11.jpg May 6, 2016 - Zearius Jenkins holds Alex Carlton's dress as he picks her up to take her to the Southwind High School prom. After years of going to school together the two became such good friends that they think of each other as siblings. Cartlon was among the original 16 students that crossed over from the St. George's Memphis campus to the Collierville campus but was forced to leave the school after her scholarship was not renewed following the eighth grade. "[St. George's graduates] have more opportunity." she said. "Southwind doesn't provide as great an opportunity for college. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 6, 2016 - Zearius Jenkins holds Alex Carlton's dress as he picks her up to take her to the Southwind High School prom. After years of going to school together the two became such good friends that they think of each other as siblings. Cartlon was among the original 16 students that crossed over from the St. George's Memphis campus to the Collierville campus but was forced to leave the school after her scholarship was not renewed following the eighth grade. "[St. George's graduates] have more opportunity." she said. "Southwind doesn't provide as great an opportunity for college. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation12.jpg May 10, 2016 - Donovan Borum (center) shares a laugh at the dinner table with Ann and Carter Burgess. Donovan and Carter were paired together as cross-campus buddies in kindergarten in a program to begin establishing relationships between the primarily white Germantown campus and primarily African-American Memphis campus before the two campuses merged in Collierville for middle and high school. When Borum's family had to relocate to Savannah, Georgia, in October 2014 the Burgess family stepped in and housed him so he could finish his education at St. George's. "They treat me as if I am one of their own." he said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 10, 2016 - Donovan Borum (center) shares a laugh at the dinner table with Ann and Carter Burgess. Donovan and Carter were paired together as cross-campus buddies in kindergarten in a program to begin establishing relationships between the primarily white Germantown campus and primarily African-American Memphis campus before the two campuses merged in Collierville for middle and high school. When Borum's family had to relocate to Savannah, Georgia, in October 2014 the Burgess family stepped in and housed him so he could finish his education at St. George's. "They treat me as if I am one of their own." he said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation13.jpg May 22, 2016 - Family members surround Donovan Borum to make selfies with their star moments after his graduation ceremony ended on the St. George's Collierville campus. With a full-ride scholarship to Wake Forest University worth more than $60,000 Borum will be the first member of his family to attend a four-year university. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 22, 2016 - Family members surround Donovan Borum to make selfies with their star moments after his graduation ceremony ended on the St. George's Collierville campus. With a full-ride scholarship to Wake Forest University worth more than $60,000 Borum will be the first member of his family to attend a four-year university. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation14.jpg May 11, 2016 - Proud moms line up with cameras in hand as the St. George's graduating class gathers for a group photo on college signing day, a tradition at the school in which the senior class all wear shirts representing their college destinations. At the time, only two of the five students that originated on the Memphis campus, Donovan Borum and Erica Stevenson, were certain which schools they would be attending to further their education as the other three were still holding out waiting to hear about financial aid and scholarship offers. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 11, 2016 - Proud moms line up with cameras in hand as the St. George's graduating class gathers for a group photo on college signing day, a tradition at the school in which the senior class all wear shirts representing their college destinations. At the time, only two of the five students that originated on the Memphis campus, Donovan Borum and Erica Stevenson, were certain which schools they would be attending to further their education as the other three were still holding out waiting to hear about financial aid and scholarship offers. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation15.jpg May 22, 2016 - Autumn Jones embraces St. George's former dean of students Jill Reilly shortly before graduation on the St. George's Collierville campus. Reilly, who spent 11 years at the school, began forging a relationship with the students through regular visits to the Memphis campus beginning in third grade before they made the transition to Collierville in the sixth grade where she taught math. "She was like one of our mothers." Jones said. "She had high expectation and made sure we knew what we could do and were capable of." (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 22, 2016 - Autumn Jones embraces St. George's former dean of students Jill Reilly shortly before graduation on the St. George's Collierville campus. Reilly, who spent 11 years at the school, began forging a relationship with the students through regular visits to the Memphis campus beginning in third grade before they made the transition to Collierville in the sixth grade where she taught math. "She was like one of our mothers." Jones said. "She had high expectation and made sure we knew what we could do and were capable of." (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation16.jpg May 23, 2016 - St. George's head of school J. Ross Peters taps Zearius Jenkins on the shoulder as Jenkins and Erica Stevenson shake hands with young students following a chapel service at the Memphis campus the day after graduation. "The real work is beginning." Peters said. "This is the moment when we grow in our full selves. This is the model coming to its first fruition." Jenkins, Stevenson and a handful of others were among the first students to ever walk the halls at the Memphis campus and are members of the first graduating class under the three-campus model the school began more than a decade ago. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 23, 2016 - St. George's head of school J. Ross Peters taps Zearius Jenkins on the shoulder as Jenkins and Erica Stevenson shake hands with young students following a chapel service at the Memphis campus the day after graduation. "The real work is beginning." Peters said. "This is the moment when we grow in our full selves. This is the model coming to its first fruition." Jenkins, Stevenson and a handful of others were among the first students to ever walk the halls at the Memphis campus and are members of the first graduating class under the three-campus model the school began more than a decade ago. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0605_malo_George_graduation17.jpg May 22, 2016 - Paige Madison closes her eyes and sits in quiet reflection during the final chapel the St. George's class of 2016 will have together before their commencement ceremony at the school. "We viewed coming here differently than our peers here or outside of these walls. As far as black students going off to college, we've broken racial boundaries and geographical boundaries and socioeconomic boundaries, so now we are ready for what comes next." she said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 22, 2016 - Paige Madison closes her eyes and sits in quiet reflection during the final chapel the St. George's class of 2016 will have together before their commencement ceremony at the school. "We viewed coming here differently than our peers here or outside of these walls. As far as black students going off to college, we've broken racial boundaries and geographical boundaries and socioeconomic boundaries, so now we are ready for what comes next." she said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/bold-and-breezy---spring-fashion 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcover-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash01-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash14-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash11a-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash05-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash02-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash04-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash06-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbspringfash17-01.jpg (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/%22i-love-my-life%22 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny01-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier, 23, closes a dance with grace during practices with Company d, a performing arts troupe for individuals with Down Syndrome. The group performs around town regularly and has even performed at an official off-Broadway venue in New York City. Kenny Thielemier, 23, closes a dance with grace during practices with Company d, a performing arts troupe for individuals with Down Syndrome. The group performs around town regularly and has even performed at an official off-Broadway venue in New York City. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny02-01.jpg Nancy Thielemier peeks in from behind a hallway while her son, Kenny Thielemier, 23, practices with Company d at Hope Presbyterian Church. Nancy and her husband Ken have worked since Kenny's birth to help him be independent. “The best advice we got was to not put any kind of limit on what he could or couldn’t do,” she said. Nancy Thielemier peeks in from behind a hallway while her son, Kenny Thielemier, 23, practices with Company d at Hope Presbyterian Church. Nancy and her husband Ken have worked since Kenny's birth to help him be independent. “The best advice we got was to not put any kind of limit on what he could or couldn’t do,” she said. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny03-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier delivers a prayer and blessing for the food with Monsignor Peter Buchignani during a potluck dinner for new members at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova. Kenny Thielemier delivers a prayer and blessing for the food with Monsignor Peter Buchignani during a potluck dinner for new members at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny04-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier has begun working in the soup kitchen at St. Mary Catholic Church prior to starting his shift as a janitor at the downtown church. In addition to his service at the soup kitchen twice each week, Kenny splits his Wednesday morning's either delivering Meals on Wheels or sorting food at the Mid-South Food Bank. Kenny Thielemier has begun working in the soup kitchen at St. Mary Catholic Church prior to starting his shift as a janitor at the downtown church. In addition to his service at the soup kitchen twice each week, Kenny splits his Wednesday morning's either delivering Meals on Wheels or sorting food at the Mid-South Food Bank. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny05-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier belts out some Elvis songs while watching a DVD in his living room. Some of his favorite activities at home include listening to Elvis, watching the Weather Channel, playing video games or writing his thoughts in his journal. Kenny Thielemier belts out some Elvis songs while watching a DVD in his living room. Some of his favorite activities at home include listening to Elvis, watching the Weather Channel, playing video games or writing his thoughts in his journal. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny06-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier takes a quick break from the dinner table with his mom and dad, Nancy and Ken, to catch a phone call from one of his friends. He hopes to get his drivers licence, get married and eventually live on his own. Kenny Thielemier takes a quick break from the dinner table with his mom and dad, Nancy and Ken, to catch a phone call from one of his friends. He hopes to get his drivers licence, get married and eventually live on his own. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny22-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier wipes his forehead when he finishes winding the cord of a vacuum cleaner after cleaning the second floor of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Kenny Thielemier wipes his forehead when he finishes winding the cord of a vacuum cleaner after cleaning the second floor of St. Mary's Catholic Church. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny09-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier gets some encouragement from Father Eric Peterson at St. Mary's Catholic Church during one of his twice weekly shifts as a janitor. Kenny has been working at the church for almost three years. Kenny Thielemier gets some encouragement from Father Eric Peterson at St. Mary's Catholic Church during one of his twice weekly shifts as a janitor. Kenny has been working at the church for almost three years. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny08-01.jpg Kenny Thielemier gets a morning serenade from classmate Danny Munson, 20, as he eats his breakfast at the Good Life Center, a nonprofit day program operated by the West Tennessee Family Solutions. At the program Kenny learns skills that can be applied to his janitorial job along with performing community services. Kenny Thielemier gets a morning serenade from classmate Danny Munson, 20, as he eats his breakfast at the Good Life Center, a nonprofit day program operated by the West Tennessee Family Solutions. At the program Kenny learns skills that can be applied to his janitorial job along with performing community services. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbkenny07-01.jpg Thielemier and childhood friend Clay Palmer stare up at a score board at Cordova Lanes bowling alley after a game in which Clay bowled his first-ever turkey, three strikes in a row, during a weekly Special Olympics bowling league. Kenny, who was upset about how he bowled that day, reassured Clay that he wasn't mad but was instead proud of Clay's accomplishment. Thielemier and childhood friend Clay Palmer stare up at a score board at Cordova Lanes bowling alley after a game in which Clay bowled his first-ever turkey, three strikes in a row, during a weekly Special Olympics bowling league. Kenny, who was upset about how he bowled that day, reassured Clay that he wasn't mad but was instead proud of Clay's accomplishment. https://mikebrownimages.com/memphis-music---hear-&-now 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbmusic05-01.jpg PASSING THE TORCH: Saxophone player Lannie McMillan sparks up a cigarette during recording session at Royal Studios for local band Deering and Down. The storied studio, started by famed producer Willie Mitchell, stays booked months in advance with Willie Mitchell's son Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell behind the board. It's not uncommon in Memphis that children of music legends from the past are carrying the torch into the future. PASSING THE TORCH: Saxophone player Lannie McMillan sparks up a cigarette during recording session at Royal Studios for local band Deering and Down. The storied studio, started by famed producer Willie Mitchell, stays booked months in advance with Willie Mitchell's son Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell behind the board. It's not uncommon in Memphis that children of music legends from the past are carrying the torch into the future. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbmusic04-01.jpg FEELING THE SPIRIT: At times you can feel the floor shaking beneath your feet when the Greater Community Temple Choir performs during a Sunday service in East Memphis, where member Shawana Brasswell (right) feels the spirit during worship. The influence of gospel sounds and styles permeates all genres of music in Memphis. FEELING THE SPIRIT: At times you can feel the floor shaking beneath your feet when the Greater Community Temple Choir performs during a Sunday service in East Memphis, where member Shawana Brasswell (right) feels the spirit during worship. The influence of gospel sounds and styles permeates all genres of music in Memphis. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbmusic03-01.jpg PACKING THE CLUBS: Andre Stockard gets the crowd at B.B. King's Blues Club riled up from behind his B-3 organ on a Saturday night. According to the the Beale Street Merchants Association clubs on Beale employ roughly 200 local musicians on a regular basis with hundreds more that come for singular performances. PACKING THE CLUBS: Andre Stockard gets the crowd at B.B. King's Blues Club riled up from behind his B-3 organ on a Saturday night. According to the the Beale Street Merchants Association clubs on Beale employ roughly 200 local musicians on a regular basis with hundreds more that come for singular performances. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbmusic06-01.jpg DIVERSIFYING THE SOUND: Jonathan Kirkscey, 34, has spent the last 11 years performing in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra but his versatility keeps him busy on all musical fronts. He is a member of the band Mouserocket, recently completed a film score for John Michael McCarthy and often performs with Harlan T. Bobo, Rob Junklas and Snowglobe, all this in addition to teaching cello at the Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. DIVERSIFYING THE SOUND: Jonathan Kirkscey, 34, has spent the last 11 years performing in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra but his versatility keeps him busy on all musical fronts. He is a member of the band Mouserocket, recently completed a film score for John Michael McCarthy and often performs with Harlan T. Bobo, Rob Junklas and Snowglobe, all this in addition to teaching cello at the Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbmusic07-01.jpg PLAYING THE GAME: While the underground hip-hop culture in Memphis continues to thrive it's still a struggle to break out for independent artists like Yung Kee, who has found regional success. Kee, whose father is a trombonist for Al Green and Isaac Hayes, is a tireless self-promoter and entrepreneur working to make his dream of national success come true like a handful of other local acts including the 2006 Academy Award winning Three 6 Mafia. PLAYING THE GAME: While the underground hip-hop culture in Memphis continues to thrive it's still a struggle to break out for independent artists like Yung Kee, who has found regional success. Kee, whose father is a trombonist for Al Green and Isaac Hayes, is a tireless self-promoter and entrepreneur working to make his dream of national success come true like a handful of other local acts including the 2006 Academy Award winning Three 6 Mafia. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbmusic02-01.jpg WORKING THE SYSTEM: Jay Lindsey, 29, better known by the stage name Jay Reatard, started playing Memphis clubs in punk bands when he was only 15 years old. Since then he has released more than 70 records, some of which routinely fetch hundreds of dollars from collectors on eBay. Lindsey's ability to get industry executives to play into his hand is as impressive as his musical output. He recently signed a lucrative multi-album contract with Matador Records after being courted by Universal and Columbia. WORKING THE SYSTEM: Jay Lindsey, 29, better known by the stage name Jay Reatard, started playing Memphis clubs in punk bands when he was only 15 years old. Since then he has released more than 70 records, some of which routinely fetch hundreds of dollars from collectors on eBay. Lindsey's ability to get industry executives to play into his hand is as impressive as his musical output. He recently signed a lucrative multi-album contract with Matador Records after being courted by Universal and Columbia. https://mikebrownimages.com/drama-queens---spring-fashion 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbfashion02-01.jpg For the Commercial Appeal's 2010 spring fashion section. For the Commercial Appeal's 2010 spring fashion section. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbfashion07-01.jpg For the Commercial Appeal's 2010 spring fashion section. For the Commercial Appeal's 2010 spring fashion section. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbfashion01-01.jpg For the Commercial Appeal's 2010 spring fashion section. 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For the Commercial Appeal's 2010 spring fashion section. https://mikebrownimages.com/singles 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbfrazier1-01.jpg Former world heavyweight boxing champion "Smokin' Joe" Frazier laughs inside his North Philadelphia gym. Frazier, who is best known for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali ending with the "Thrilla in Manilla" in 1975, will step into the ring with Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton for a fund raiser on November 30 at the Peabody Hotel. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Former world heavyweight boxing champion "Smokin' Joe" Frazier laughs inside his North Philadelphia gym. Frazier, who is best known for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali ending with the "Thrilla in Manilla" in 1975, will step into the ring with Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton for a fund raiser on November 30 at the Peabody Hotel. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/guard-01.jpg Catherine Harville, 5, holds the hand of her father, John Harville, while he stands at ease with the rest of the 216th military police company of the National Guard after she jumped into a homecoming parade for the soldiers in West Memphis, Arkansas Saturday morning. Harville, a Collierville resident, was returning home from a 22 month tour at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Mike Brown) Catherine Harville, 5, holds the hand of her father, John Harville, while he stands at ease with the rest of the 216th military police company of the National Guard after she jumped into a homecoming parade for the soldiers in West Memphis, Arkansas Saturday morning. Harville, a Collierville resident, was returning home from a 22 month tour at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbrecent12-01.jpg (l-r) Juan Rojas and JosÈ Larious, with Mahaffey Tent and Party Rental, secure a tent while doing set-up work at Tom Lee Park for the Memphis in May barbeque festival. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) (l-r) Juan Rojas and JosÈ Larious, with Mahaffey Tent and Party Rental, secure a tent while doing set-up work at Tom Lee Park for the Memphis in May barbeque festival. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbbus1-01.jpg Memphis Police Officer Robert Martin walks through the scene of an head on collision involving a day care bus at the intersection of Park and Brower. According to officers on the scene the two adults and three children on the bus were transported in non-critical condition to area hospitals. The driver of white Ford Focus was transported in critical condition and later died of her injuries. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Memphis Police Officer Robert Martin walks through the scene of an head on collision involving a day care bus at the intersection of Park and Brower. According to officers on the scene the two adults and three children on the bus were transported in non-critical condition to area hospitals. The driver of white Ford Focus was transported in critical condition and later died of her injuries. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/production-01.jpg Overton High School senior Marcus Carter, 18 (bottom left), works in the control room during the production of a news program at the Memphis City Schools Teaching and Learning Academy's College Career Fair. (Mike Brown) Overton High School senior Marcus Carter, 18 (bottom left), works in the control room during the production of a news program at the Memphis City Schools Teaching and Learning Academy's College Career Fair. (Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbcotton1-01.jpg Elvin Woods, 69, walks away from a module builder while harvesting one of many cotton fields farmed by the Sneed family. Woods, who lives in Memphis, has worked the fields for the Sneed family on and off for about 35 years. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Elvin Woods, 69, walks away from a module builder while harvesting one of many cotton fields farmed by the Sneed family. Woods, who lives in Memphis, has worked the fields for the Sneed family on and off for about 35 years. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbfourth-01.jpg Briley Whitehead, 2, of Baileyton, AL, plays peekaboo from behind her flag in Tom Lee Park while waiting for the big fireworks display to light up the sky on the Fourth of July. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Briley Whitehead, 2, of Baileyton, AL, plays peekaboo from behind her flag in Tom Lee Park while waiting for the big fireworks display to light up the sky on the Fourth of July. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbjake1-01.jpg A group of Millington Central High School students sit in silence in front of a memorial erected for senior Jacob "Jake" C. Smith who died Monday morning from injuries received in a single car accident Sunday night. Smith's 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse ran off the road on Shelby Road near Epperson Mill Road in Millington crashing through a utility pole and fence before landing on it's roof. Smith is the second senior from the school to die in an auto accident in the past two and a half months. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) A group of Millington Central High School students sit in silence in front of a memorial erected for senior Jacob "Jake" C. Smith who died Monday morning from injuries received in a single car accident Sunday night. Smith's 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse ran off the road on Shelby Road near Epperson Mill Road in Millington crashing through a utility pole and fence before landing on it's roof. Smith is the second senior from the school to die in an auto accident in the past two and a half months. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsat5-01.jpg Stephen Wilbanks, 7, from West Memphis, shows off his attitude and green mohawk while enjoying the music at the Memphis In May Music Festival. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Stephen Wilbanks, 7, from West Memphis, shows off his attitude and green mohawk while enjoying the music at the Memphis In May Music Festival. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/sports 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsports01-01.jpg Glen Johnson (Left) gets hit in the nose by Antonio Tarver during their title fight at the FedEx Forum. Tarver defeated Johnson by a unanimous decision to win the Light Heavyweight World Championship Title. (Mike Brown) Glen Johnson (Left) gets hit in the nose by Antonio Tarver during their title fight at the FedEx Forum. Tarver defeated Johnson by a unanimous decision to win the Light Heavyweight World Championship Title. (Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsports04-01.jpg Christian Brothers High School soccer players Philip Ramsey (Left) and Matt Pahde are overwhelmed by their 3-2 loss to Father Ryan in the 2005 TSSAA Division II State Soccer Championship game. (Mike Brown) Christian Brothers High School soccer players Philip Ramsey (Left) and Matt Pahde are overwhelmed by their 3-2 loss to Father Ryan in the 2005 TSSAA Division II State Soccer Championship game. (Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsjc02-01.jpg 13 JUNE 10 Robert Garrigus is hit in the face with his club after tossing it on 18 when he was eliminated from the first of a four hole playoff in the St. Jude Classic. Garrigus entered the final hole with a three stroke lead but was eliminated from the playoff with Lee Westwood and Robert Karlsson. 13 JUNE 10 Robert Garrigus is hit in the face with his club after tossing it on 18 when he was eliminated from the first of a four hole playoff in the St. Jude Classic. Garrigus entered the final hole with a three stroke lead but was eliminated from the playoff with Lee Westwood and Robert Karlsson. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbtri2a-01.jpg Professional triathlete Andrew Starykowicz, from Long Grove, IL, collapses into a tub of iced down drinks to cool off after completing the annual Memphis in May Triathlon at Edmund Orgill Park in Millington. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Professional triathlete Andrew Starykowicz, from Long Grove, IL, collapses into a tub of iced down drinks to cool off after completing the annual Memphis in May Triathlon at Edmund Orgill Park in Millington. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbtulsa4-01.jpg Tulsa's Sam Mitchell battles for a rebound with Rice's Lawrence Ghoram and Trey Stanton during the second round of the Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship at FedExForum. Tulsa won 73-51. Tulsa's Sam Mitchell battles for a rebound with Rice's Lawrence Ghoram and Trey Stanton during the second round of the Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship at FedExForum. Tulsa won 73-51. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsports05-01.jpg Reflected in a window at the FedEx World Headquarters, Lee Janzen (right) addresses his ball in the bunker on the 5th hole during the Danny Thomas Pro-Am to kick off the 2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Reflected in a window at the FedEx World Headquarters, Lee Janzen (right) addresses his ball in the bunker on the 5th hole during the Danny Thomas Pro-Am to kick off the 2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsports02-01.jpg Hillary Burke, daughter of Rod Fullers sponsor David Powers, celebrates after Rod Fuller (not pictured) captured his first Top Fuel victory Sunday night at Memphis Motorsports Park. (Mike Brown) Hillary Burke, daughter of Rod Fullers sponsor David Powers, celebrates after Rod Fuller (not pictured) captured his first Top Fuel victory Sunday night at Memphis Motorsports Park. (Mike Brown) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbsports06-01.jpg Tulsa's Jerome Jordan defends UAB's Frank Holmes under the basket during the Conference USA quarter final match up at FedEx Forum. Tulsa upset #2 seed UAB in overtime 78-68. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Tulsa's Jerome Jordan defends UAB's Frank Holmes under the basket during the Conference USA quarter final match up at FedEx Forum. Tulsa upset #2 seed UAB in overtime 78-68. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/64-04-BrowM-01.jpg 64 04 BrowM 01 64 04 BrowM 01 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbncaa8-01.jpg Duke's Krystal Thomas shoots over San Diego State's Paris Johnson during second half action of the NCAA woman's regional at FedExForum. Duke won 66-58. Duke's Krystal Thomas shoots over San Diego State's Paris Johnson during second half action of the NCAA woman's regional at FedExForum. Duke won 66-58. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/MEM08_1.jpg Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (2nd L) is fouled while driving into the triple team of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, (L), Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (2nd R) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Quincy Pondexter (R) during of the second half of game three of the Western Conference Quarterfinal round game at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 25 April 2013. Memphis won 94-82. Clippers lead the series 2-1. (Mike Brown/EPA) Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (2nd L) is fouled while driving into the triple team of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, (L), Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (2nd R) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Quincy Pondexter (R) during of the second half of game three of the Western Conference Quarterfinal round game at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 25 April 2013. Memphis won 94-82. Clippers lead the series 2-1. (Mike Brown/EPA) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0101_masp_liberty9.jpg December 31, 2013 - Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrate their 44-7 victory over the Rice Owls as they hoist the 55th annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl trophy. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) December 31, 2013 - Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrate their 44-7 victory over the Rice Owls as they hoist the 55th annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl trophy. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/portraits 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbfreeman10-01.jpg Actor Morgan Freeman, seen here in Memphis, Tenn. on November 18, 2008, is among six individuals to be recognized for the 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 7, 2008. "Morgan Freeman's name is synonymous with great screen acting and is one of the most respected performers in American cinema." said Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman. Actor Morgan Freeman, seen here in Memphis, Tenn. on November 18, 2008, is among six individuals to be recognized for the 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 7, 2008. "Morgan Freeman's name is synonymous with great screen acting and is one of the most respected performers in American cinema." said Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/portraits05.jpg Paul Ryburn blogs about downtown life on his website (paulryburn.com/blog). Here his laptop sits on the bar at what he calls his Second Street Branch office, better known as the Flying Saucer. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Paul Ryburn blogs about downtown life on his website (paulryburn.com/blog). Here his laptop sits on the bar at what he calls his Second Street Branch office, better known as the Flying Saucer. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbdeyo1-01.jpg Dean Deyo, president of the Memphis Music Foundation, stands on Beale Street. "What we've tried to do is be very grassroots-oriented, and give artists those development type things," says Deyo. "If you're an independent artist or songwriter or someone who wants to be in the industry there are these barriers - whether its finances or education or just knowing what to do. We want to eliminate the barriers standing in their way and give them what they need to move ahead." Dean Deyo, president of the Memphis Music Foundation, stands on Beale Street. "What we've tried to do is be very grassroots-oriented, and give artists those development type things," says Deyo. "If you're an independent artist or songwriter or someone who wants to be in the industry there are these barriers - whether its finances or education or just knowing what to do. We want to eliminate the barriers standing in their way and give them what they need to move ahead." https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/mbrace1-01.jpg (clockwise from top left) Felicia Scarpati-Lomax, Tiffanie Grier, Cardell Orrin and Desiree' Robertson are members of fastest growing demographic both locally and nationally -- people who identify themselves as two or more races. (clockwise from top left) Felicia Scarpati-Lomax, Tiffanie Grier, Cardell Orrin and Desiree' Robertson are members of fastest growing demographic both locally and nationally -- people who identify themselves as two or more races. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/portraits02.jpg John Hilgart, a former Rhodes College English professor turned advertising copywriter, was recently promoted to Associate Creative Director at inferno. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) John Hilgart, a former Rhodes College English professor turned advertising copywriter, was recently promoted to Associate Creative Director at inferno. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/portraits03.jpg Singer Al Jarreau addresses a group of Memphis City School teachers at Jarreau, Rhythm and the Arts: An Arts Integration Experience held at the Cannon Center on Monday. The workshop was the first in a series designed for educators sponsored by the Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis that is scheduled to include the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Preservations Hall Jazz Band, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Antonio Fargas. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Singer Al Jarreau addresses a group of Memphis City School teachers at Jarreau, Rhythm and the Arts: An Arts Integration Experience held at the Cannon Center on Monday. The workshop was the first in a series designed for educators sponsored by the Cultural Development Foundation of Memphis that is scheduled to include the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Preservations Hall Jazz Band, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Antonio Fargas. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/portraits04.jpg Hernando High School junior Ricky Robertson, 17, currently holds this year's best high jump in the nation. The 5'10" student, seen here stretching prior to a couple practice jumps, cleared 7'3" last week. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) Hernando High School junior Ricky Robertson, 17, currently holds this year's best high jump in the nation. The 5'10" student, seen here stretching prior to a couple practice jumps, cleared 7'3" last week. (Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0922_malo_MCA_recovers3.jpg MTB17936.JPG September 18, 2013 - Memphis College of Art president Dr. Ron Jones stands outside the iconic building that houses the school in Overton Park. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://mikebrownimages.com/recent-work 2026-07-29 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0531_malo_NS_memorial1.jpg May 30, 2016 - Teresa Grant holds back tears while sitting at her father's grave at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. "My dad is in good company out here." she said of her father who who served in the Korean War and passed away in November 2014. "I just sit here and talk to him all the time. It just goes me comfort." (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 30, 2016 - Teresa Grant holds back tears while sitting at her father's grave at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. "My dad is in good company out here." she said of her father who who served in the Korean War and passed away in November 2014. "I just sit here and talk to him all the time. It just goes me comfort." (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0802_malo_chauncy_black2.jpg August 1, 2016 - Barabra Black gets emotional and begins to cry as she moves into her new home with her grandson Chauncy Black. She recounted how her grandson would pick the lock to her room in their former home that lacked furniture and had only one malfunctioning window unit air conditioner for the whole house when he would hear her crying. She said he would come in and say "Come on mama lets prey. I’ve got you and God’s god you.” (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) August 1, 2016 - Barabra Black gets emotional and begins to cry as she moves into her new home with her grandson Chauncy Black. She recounted how her grandson would pick the lock to her room in their former home that lacked furniture and had only one malfunctioning window unit air conditioner for the whole house when he would hear her crying. She said he would come in and say "Come on mama lets prey. I’ve got you and God’s god you.” (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0622_malo_NS_olympics.jpg June 21, 2016 - Sue Burns, 87, is congratulated by Annie Green, 103, for her win after the two competed in the over-65 wheelchair race during the annual Nursing Home Olympics hosted by the Tennessee Health Care Association at Bellevue Baptist Church. Nineteen nursing home competed in five different events including darts, horse shoes, bean bag toss, basketball and wheelchair races broken into two age groups. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) June 21, 2016 - Sue Burns, 87, is congratulated by Annie Green, 103, for her win after the two competed in the over-65 wheelchair race during the annual Nursing Home Olympics hosted by the Tennessee Health Care Association at Bellevue Baptist Church. Nineteen nursing home competed in five different events including darts, horse shoes, bean bag toss, basketball and wheelchair races broken into two age groups. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0401_malo_NS_MLK1.jpg March 31, 2016 - Farice and Antandra Campbell, from Murphysboro, Ill. get emotional as they stand outside the National Civil Rights Museum and look up to the balcony where Martin Luther King Jr. was struck down by an assassin's bullet on April 4, 1968. On the 48th anniversary of his death this Monday the museum will hold a commemoration starting at 4:30 that will include remarks from Rev. Jesse Jackson and will conclude with a moment of silence at 6:01 when the gun shot rang out. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) March 31, 2016 - Farice and Antandra Campbell, from Murphysboro, Ill. get emotional as they stand outside the National Civil Rights Museum and look up to the balcony where Martin Luther King Jr. was struck down by an assassin's bullet on April 4, 1968. On the 48th anniversary of his death this Monday the museum will hold a commemoration starting at 4:30 that will include remarks from Rev. Jesse Jackson and will conclude with a moment of silence at 6:01 when the gun shot rang out. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0425_malo_NS_fire3.jpg April 24, 2016 - A woman stands of the porch of a home in the 2800 block of Barron in Orange Mound as heavy smoke pours out of the front door and flames were visible in the back of the house while waiting for fire fighters to arrive. The residents, including a man in a wheel chair, escaped the home without injuries. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 24, 2016 - A woman stands of the porch of a home in the 2800 block of Barron in Orange Mound as heavy smoke pours out of the front door and flames were visible in the back of the house while waiting for fire fighters to arrive. The residents, including a man in a wheel chair, escaped the home without injuries. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/blm_graceland2.jpg July 12, 2016 - Protesters with the Black Lives Matter movement argue with police to let them walk down the sidewalk during a rally outside Graceland on Elvis Presley Blvd Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 60-70 people gathered peacefully outside the gates of the famous tourist destination. A small group were arrested as soon as the protest started for sitting down in the street blocking traffic and refusing to move. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 12, 2016 - Protesters with the Black Lives Matter movement argue with police to let them walk down the sidewalk during a rally outside Graceland on Elvis Presley Blvd Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 60-70 people gathered peacefully outside the gates of the famous tourist destination. A small group were arrested as soon as the protest started for sitting down in the street blocking traffic and refusing to move. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0125_malo_NS_repticon1.jpg January 24, 2016 - Xanden Hanners, 6, can't hide his trepidation as he comes face-to-face with Bama-Cakes, a 45 pound, ten and half-foot-long, three-year-old, female Burmese Python, during Repticon Memphis at the Landers Center in Southaven. Hundreds of of different snakes, frogs, lizards, spiders and other assorted exotic pets were on the display for reptile enthusiasts. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) January 24, 2016 - Xanden Hanners, 6, can't hide his trepidation as he comes face-to-face with Bama-Cakes, a 45 pound, ten and half-foot-long, three-year-old, female Burmese Python, during Repticon Memphis at the Landers Center in Southaven. Hundreds of of different snakes, frogs, lizards, spiders and other assorted exotic pets were on the display for reptile enthusiasts. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0226_malo_NS_stax1.jpg February 25, 2016 - Chantalia Wray, 14, (left) and Xia Gilbsy, 15, dance with other members of the Stax Music Academy during a performance of "Peace, Love and Soulsville!: Memphis to Motown" at Minglewood Hall in celebration of Black History Month on Thursday. Roughly 1000 students from area school attended the show that highlighted the history and hits of Motown and Stax. In addition to the free show for students, a public show was performed in the evening. The Stax Music Academy' will be holding auditions March 1-4. Visit staxmusicacademy.org for more information. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) February 25, 2016 - Chantalia Wray, 14, (left) and Xia Gilbsy, 15, dance with other members of the Stax Music Academy during a performance of "Peace, Love and Soulsville!: Memphis to Motown" at Minglewood Hall in celebration of Black History Month on Thursday. Roughly 1000 students from area school attended the show that highlighted the history and hits of Motown and Stax. In addition to the free show for students, a public show was performed in the evening. The Stax Music Academy' will be holding auditions March 1-4. Visit staxmusicacademy.org for more information. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0318_malo_NS_parade1.jpg March 17, 2016 - Miles Fletcher, 5, watches a St. Patrick's Day parade march through Cooper-Young. The event marked the inaugural parade organized by the Memphis Irish Society which also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising which resulted in Irish independence. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) March 17, 2016 - Miles Fletcher, 5, watches a St. Patrick's Day parade march through Cooper-Young. The event marked the inaugural parade organized by the Memphis Irish Society which also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising which resulted in Irish independence. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0328_malo_NS_sunrise2.jpg March 27, 2016 - As the sun rises Rick Martin (from left), Matthew Sorg and Bubba McArthur wait to lead the procession of the gifts of bread and wine to the alter during the 31st annual Easter Sunrise Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Hundreds of faithful filled folding chairs and camp seat, some bundled under blankets the celebrate Easter with the rising sun.(Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) March 27, 2016 - As the sun rises Rick Martin (from left), Matthew Sorg and Bubba McArthur wait to lead the procession of the gifts of bread and wine to the alter during the 31st annual Easter Sunrise Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Hundreds of faithful filled folding chairs and camp seat, some bundled under blankets the celebrate Easter with the rising sun.(Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0408_malo_gc_autism1.jpg April 7, 2016 - Lori Pound, 11, reacts with joy as she and the rest of her fifth grade class at Farmington Elementary during a scavenger hunt through the halls during Autism Awareness Week at the school. Pound has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. The school has an above average number of student with autism and held an awareness week not only to inform students about the disorder but also to honor the students who have it. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 7, 2016 - Lori Pound, 11, reacts with joy as she and the rest of her fifth grade class at Farmington Elementary during a scavenger hunt through the halls during Autism Awareness Week at the school. Pound has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. The school has an above average number of student with autism and held an awareness week not only to inform students about the disorder but also to honor the students who have it. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0531_malo_NS_memorial3.jpg May 30, 2016 - Retired Army Col. Darwin Concon pours out a beer on the grave of his best friend he enlisted into the Army with in August 1978. Concon, who went on to serve a combat tour in Iraq during his 33 year career in the Army, played his bagpipes for his friend, Norman Shannon. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 30, 2016 - Retired Army Col. Darwin Concon pours out a beer on the grave of his best friend he enlisted into the Army with in August 1978. Concon, who went on to serve a combat tour in Iraq during his 33 year career in the Army, played his bagpipes for his friend, Norman Shannon. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0415_malo_fight_15_07.jpg April 14, 2016 - Christopher Smith (right) leads chants during a protest outside the McDonald's on Union seeking higher wages for fast food workers. Some of the roughly 60 protesters gathered stormed the restaurant and chanted by the registers before briefly blocking traffic on Union. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 14, 2016 - Christopher Smith (right) leads chants during a protest outside the McDonald's on Union seeking higher wages for fast food workers. Some of the roughly 60 protesters gathered stormed the restaurant and chanted by the registers before briefly blocking traffic on Union. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0422_malo_NS_seniors1.jpg April 21, 2016 - Bill Schwan plays a game of Connect Four against Lauren Potter (not pictured) during the Creative Aging's fourth annual Senior Fun Day held at the Memphis Jewish Community Center. The event featured a variety of games and puzzles, ice cream, door prizes and free manicures. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 21, 2016 - Bill Schwan plays a game of Connect Four against Lauren Potter (not pictured) during the Creative Aging's fourth annual Senior Fun Day held at the Memphis Jewish Community Center. The event featured a variety of games and puzzles, ice cream, door prizes and free manicures. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0805_malo_g_dine1.jpg July 31, 2016 - The poached pear at Tart features a pear poached with white wine and spices and served with greek yogurt, toasted muesli and fresh fruit. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 31, 2016 - The poached pear at Tart features a pear poached with white wine and spices and served with greek yogurt, toasted muesli and fresh fruit. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0418_malo_firefighter_death4.jpg April 17, 2016 - Ray McFarland hugs his grandchildren while firefighters inspect the home of his daughter following and overnight fire. Lt. Rodney Eddins collapsed inside the home after the fire was brought under control and died after being transported to the hospital. "When someone looses their life trying to help you you feel regret." McFarland said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 17, 2016 - Ray McFarland hugs his grandchildren while firefighters inspect the home of his daughter following and overnight fire. Lt. Rodney Eddins collapsed inside the home after the fire was brought under control and died after being transported to the hospital. "When someone looses their life trying to help you you feel regret." McFarland said. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/blm_graceland10.jpg July 12, 2016 - Antonio Cathey (center) and others with the Black Lives Matter movement chant during a rally outside Graceland on Elvis Presley Blvd Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 60-70 people gathered peacefully outside the gates of the famous tourist destination. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 12, 2016 - Antonio Cathey (center) and others with the Black Lives Matter movement chant during a rally outside Graceland on Elvis Presley Blvd Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 60-70 people gathered peacefully outside the gates of the famous tourist destination. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0607_malo_NS_river1.jpg June 6, 2016 - Welder Joe Walker puts finishing welds on a massive sculpture designed by local artists Colin Kidder and fabricated by Youngblood Studio being installed on the Wolf River Greenway along Humphreys Boulevard. The massive sculpture that is roughly two-years in the making is designed to make users of the Greenway feel like they are moving under water as they pass under the sculpture. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) June 6, 2016 - Welder Joe Walker puts finishing welds on a massive sculpture designed by local artists Colin Kidder and fabricated by Youngblood Studio being installed on the Wolf River Greenway along Humphreys Boulevard. The massive sculpture that is roughly two-years in the making is designed to make users of the Greenway feel like they are moving under water as they pass under the sculpture. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0608_masp_fesjc_wed1.jpg June 7, 2016 - Fabian Gomez hits out of the bunker near the 17th green the during a FedEx St. Jude Classic practice round at TPC Southwind on Tuesday. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) June 7, 2016 - Fabian Gomez hits out of the bunker near the 17th green the during a FedEx St. Jude Classic practice round at TPC Southwind on Tuesday. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0714_malo_stewart_announcement4.jpg July 13, 2016 - Mary Stewart (right) holds a photo of her son, Darrius Stewart, before a press conference outside The Commercial Appeal. Attorneys for the family of Darrius Stewart announced they have filed a $17 million wrongful death lawsuit against former police director Toney Armstrong and former MPD officer Connor Schilling and the City of Memphis. Stewart was killed during a traffic stop on July 17, 2015. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 13, 2016 - Mary Stewart (right) holds a photo of her son, Darrius Stewart, before a press conference outside The Commercial Appeal. Attorneys for the family of Darrius Stewart announced they have filed a $17 million wrongful death lawsuit against former police director Toney Armstrong and former MPD officer Connor Schilling and the City of Memphis. Stewart was killed during a traffic stop on July 17, 2015. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0715_malo_NS_weather1.jpg July 14, 2016 - Jahcquezz Payton (right), 8, lunges into a blast of water while Matthew Guevara, 3, soaks his stuffed animal while keeping cool in the water on Island Play at Beale Street Landing. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 14, 2016 - Jahcquezz Payton (right), 8, lunges into a blast of water while Matthew Guevara, 3, soaks his stuffed animal while keeping cool in the water on Island Play at Beale Street Landing. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0719_malo_NS_rally1.jpg July 18, 2016 - DeAndre Brown (second from left) takes a break from the grill and dances with members of the LifeLine 2 Success Blight Control during a rally against violence down the street from where a 19-year-old was murdered Saturday night. Brown cooked burgers and hot dogs for area residents, held a prayer with police officers to spread the message that violence is not acceptable. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 18, 2016 - DeAndre Brown (second from left) takes a break from the grill and dances with members of the LifeLine 2 Success Blight Control during a rally against violence down the street from where a 19-year-old was murdered Saturday night. Brown cooked burgers and hot dogs for area residents, held a prayer with police officers to spread the message that violence is not acceptable. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0719_malo_NS_rally2.jpg July 18, 2016 - Jim Brown (center), 15, flips inside a bounce house as Martekuz Harris (left), 12, and Jevon Jones, 11, look on during a "Not in My Neighborhood" block party hosted by DeAndre Brown and LifeLine 2 Success. The gathering took place down the street from where a 19-year-old was murdered on the 3500 block of Gowan, as a way to speak out against violence in the community. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 18, 2016 - Jim Brown (center), 15, flips inside a bounce house as Martekuz Harris (left), 12, and Jevon Jones, 11, look on during a "Not in My Neighborhood" block party hosted by DeAndre Brown and LifeLine 2 Success. The gathering took place down the street from where a 19-year-old was murdered on the 3500 block of Gowan, as a way to speak out against violence in the community. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0720_malo_united_way1.jpg July 19, 2016 - United States Army combat veteran Sean Clark sits on the edge of his bed in a room he shares with four other veterans at the Alpha Omega Veterans Services in Midtown. Clark, who was homeless before becoming a client of the program that helps veterans find their footing, is about to transition out of the facility and into his own permanent housing. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 19, 2016 - United States Army combat veteran Sean Clark sits on the edge of his bed in a room he shares with four other veterans at the Alpha Omega Veterans Services in Midtown. Clark, who was homeless before becoming a client of the program that helps veterans find their footing, is about to transition out of the facility and into his own permanent housing. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0727_malo_w_heat1.jpg July 26, 2016 - Tarion Johnson, 8, (from left) DeAntonio Jackson, 9, and Royce Jackson, 10, goof off while staying cool in a small pool outside their apartment complex on Danny Thomas near Georgia. According to the National Weather Service the heat index topped 105 degrees. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 26, 2016 - Tarion Johnson, 8, (from left) DeAntonio Jackson, 9, and Royce Jackson, 10, goof off while staying cool in a small pool outside their apartment complex on Danny Thomas near Georgia. According to the National Weather Service the heat index topped 105 degrees. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/1009_mafe_g_subteens1.jpg October 6, 2015 - The Subteens, Mark Akin (from left), Jay Hines and John Bonds, will celebrate their anniversary with a free show at the Levitt Shell on October 10. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) October 6, 2015 - The Subteens, Mark Akin (from left), Jay Hines and John Bonds, will celebrate their anniversary with a free show at the Levitt Shell on October 10. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/1112_malo_NS_parade4.jpg November 11, 2015 - Overton High School sophomore Keona Demesma, 15, laughs while the school's ROTC lines up and practicing before the start of the annual Veteran's Day parade through downtown Memphis. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) November 11, 2015 - Overton High School sophomore Keona Demesma, 15, laughs while the school's ROTC lines up and practicing before the start of the annual Veteran's Day parade through downtown Memphis. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0415_malo_fight_15_03.jpg April 14, 2016 - Protesters comfort Diaeatha Cathey (center) as they have a moment of silence and prayer for a fellow protester named Gerial Jeans who was found shot to death in an SUV on April 10. The protesters were gathered with the "Fight for 15" movement seeking higher wages for fast food workers. Jeans participated in past protests. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) April 14, 2016 - Protesters comfort Diaeatha Cathey (center) as they have a moment of silence and prayer for a fellow protester named Gerial Jeans who was found shot to death in an SUV on April 10. The protesters were gathered with the "Fight for 15" movement seeking higher wages for fast food workers. Jeans participated in past protests. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/1123_malo_NS_comic_con1.jpg November 22, 2015 - Meagan Cross gets into character as a female version of Hades from Disney's Hercules with help from A.G. Howard, from Howardart Studios, during the final day of the sixth annual Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention at Hilton Memphis. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) November 22, 2015 - Meagan Cross gets into character as a female version of Hades from Disney's Hercules with help from A.G. Howard, from Howardart Studios, during the final day of the sixth annual Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention at Hilton Memphis. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/blm_graceland5.jpg July 12, 2016 - Tamam Quran is handcuffed and detained by police during a Black Lives Matter rally outside Graceland on Elvis Presley Blvd Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 60-70 people gathered peacefully outside the gates of the famous tourist destination. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) July 12, 2016 - Tamam Quran is handcuffed and detained by police during a Black Lives Matter rally outside Graceland on Elvis Presley Blvd Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 60-70 people gathered peacefully outside the gates of the famous tourist destination. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/0505_malo_David_col2.jpg May 1, 2016 - Teacher Rita Grivich signs the lyrics to a song while one of her students dances on stage during a performance of the Deaf Drama Club at Sea Isle Elementary on Monday while club member Joshua Parks, 15, looks on. After 47 years of teaching hearing impaired students Grivich is retiring, likely ending the four-decade-old Deaf Drama Club at White Station High School. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) May 1, 2016 - Teacher Rita Grivich signs the lyrics to a song while one of her students dances on stage during a performance of the Deaf Drama Club at Sea Isle Elementary on Monday while club member Joshua Parks, 15, looks on. After 47 years of teaching hearing impaired students Grivich is retiring, likely ending the four-decade-old Deaf Drama Club at White Station High School. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec025ee31/images/1109_malo_NS_dogs3.jpg November 8, 2015 - Mozart the chihuahua sits in the basket of a Vespa scooter after competing in a lip synching contest with owner Pam Mackey during the 12th annual Harbor Town dog show. Pets and their owners competed in a variety of events including least obedient, most glamorous, best rescue dog, best costume, tail wagging, best trick and best float along with silent auctions with all proceeds from the event benefitting the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal) November 8, 2015 - Mozart the chihuahua sits in the basket of a Vespa scooter after competing in a lip synching contest with owner Pam Mackey during the 12th annual Harbor Town dog show. Pets and their owners competed in a variety of events including least obedient, most glamorous, best rescue dog, best costume, tail wagging, best trick and best float along with silent auctions with all proceeds from the event benefitting the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)